Tuesday, April 30News and updates from Kashmir

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Female student responds to rejection,  posts morphed images of teacher on social media

Female student responds to rejection, posts morphed images of teacher on social media

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In a shocking incident, a 24-year-old female aspirant has allegedly posted the morphed pictures her 39-year-old teacher, who is an advocate at Telangana high court. Police, in a detailed statement regarding the incident, said that the woman hailing from Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh joined the same coaching center where the victim worked as faculty member. As per the statement, the girl was preparing for civils and also Group-I entrances. Over the course of her studying under the guidance of the said teacher at the coaching center in Andhra Pradesh, she developed feelings for the him. "Even though she knew that the teacher was married, she constantly tried to persuade the victim. This led to constant rejections from the faculty member who was steadfast to his commitments...
Delhi police suspends cop after video of him disrupting Friday prayers goes viral

Delhi police suspends cop after video of him disrupting Friday prayers goes viral

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PThe Delhi Police took swift action on Friday, suspending a sub-inspector following allegations of misconduct during a public prayer gathering in the capital's Inderlok area, News Agency PTI reported. The incident, which occurred during the Friday congregational prayers around 2 pm near Inderlok Metro Station, sparked outrage among locals. According to police reports, the sub-inspector allegedly kicked individuals participating in the prayer session on a road, prompting immediate condemnation from onlookers. In response, locals staged a road blockade, demanding accountability and action against the officer involved. Consequently, security measures were heightened in the area to prevent any escalation of tensions and ensure public safety. The incident gained widespread attention...
Criticizing abrogation of Article 370 is legal, within bounds of freedom of expression: Supreme Court

Criticizing abrogation of Article 370 is legal, within bounds of freedom of expression: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court, on March 7, dismissed an FIR against a college professor in Maharashtra who labeled the abrogation of Article 370 as a "black day" in a faculty and parent WhatsApp group. Justice A.S. Oka, leading a Division Bench, emphasized that terming the abrogation as a "black day" constitutes a lawful expression of protest and dissent, protected under Article 21 of the Constitution, as per a report by The Hindu. Justice Oka further clarified that the professor's act of dissent cannot be misconstrued as promoting enmity among different classes of people, as outlined in Section 153A of the Indian Penal Code. The verdict stressed that invoking Section 153A requires an intention to incite hatred among groups, and it should not be misused to suppress dissent. Moreover, the j...
Will repeal ‘discriminatory’ CAA if voted to power, says Congress leader

Will repeal ‘discriminatory’ CAA if voted to power, says Congress leader

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Pawan Khera, a senior Congress leader on Wednesday said that the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 will be revoked if the party came to power. He also said that the Prime Minister was afraid of the people of Manipur who are facing an ethnic violence since May last year. Addressing one of the press conferences he said that the cut off date for 1971 is sacrosanct for Assam. But that CAA will take away and 2014 will be there new cut off date. He was referring to the cut-off date of March 25, 1971, for granting Indian citizenship to people entering Assam from Bangladesh, according to the Assam Accord. Under the CAA, the Modi government wants to grant Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians from Bangladesh, Pakistan an...
Ambani’s spent rupees 1260 crores on pre-wedding celebration

Ambani’s spent rupees 1260 crores on pre-wedding celebration

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The pre-wedding celebration for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant was nothing short of extravagant, with a total expenditure soaring to an eye-watering 1260 crore. The pre-wedding ceremony hosted in Jamnagar, Gujarat unfolded for over three opulent days, commencing on March 1 and culminating on March 3. Guests from around the globe, including luminaries such as Bill Gates and Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, graced the occasion with their presence, adding an extra layer of glamour to the affair. Anant Ambani, scion of the Ambani dynasty, is poised to unite in matrimony with Radhika Merchant, the esteemed daughter of business magnate Viren A. Merchant and his wife, Shaila Viren Merchant. On the second day, the theme 'A Walk on the Wildside' immersed the guests in an artistic journ...
Locals have zero expectations from PM Modi’s visit: PDP

Locals have zero expectations from PM Modi’s visit: PDP

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The Peoples Democratic Party Tuesday said that the people of Kashmir have no expectations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is visiting Kashmir on 7 March and will address BJP workers at Bakshi Stadium Srinagar. Addressing a press conference at the party office in Srinagar, PDP spokesperson Suhail Bukhari as per the news agency Kashmir News Trust said that the BJP Government at the Centre maltreated the people of Valley and they don’t expect anything from the Srinagar visit of the current Prime Minister. He said the present Centre Government in a brazen display of arrogance didn’t treat people well. “This BJP government misbehaved and never listened to the people. People don’t expect anything from the PM and they know it well, BJP does what it intends to do even if that goes agai...
PM Modi’s image now to adorn new food grain bags

PM Modi’s image now to adorn new food grain bags

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The central government has asked the food officials in Jammu Kashmir to procure bags featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi's image. In preparation for the 2024 general election, the Central government is allocating approximately ₹15 crore across five states to procure bags featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi's logo for the distribution of food grains under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY). The expenditure for this initiative amounts to Rs 13 crore in Rajasthan alone. So far, the regional offices of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) in Jammu Kashmir, Mizoram, Rajasthan, Tripura, Sikkim, and Meghalaya have finalized tenders for purchasing "woven laminated bags with an indicative logo of PM Modi" for distributing food grains. Under the PMGKAY, free food g...
Kashmiri students allegedly assaulted at Chandigarh college

Kashmiri students allegedly assaulted at Chandigarh college

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A tense situation unfolded at the CT Institute of Engineering located in Shahpur in Chandigarh after students staged protests against the assault of Kashmiri students at the campus. Kashmiri students, as per reports, received by The Kashmiriyat, said that a female student from that the situation escalated after a female student from the valley was heckled and harassed by some non local students at the institute. The Kashmiri student was subjected to taunts and harassment by a non local student, leading to a complaint to the college committee, which reportedly took no action. Subsequently, the alleged perpetrator repeated the misconduct, triggering outrage among Kashmiri students and escalating tensions on campus. The Kashmiri students alleged that the non-locals beat some stude...
Court rejects Muslim appeal after Hindutva groups lays claim on Teele Wali Masjid in UP

Court rejects Muslim appeal after Hindutva groups lays claim on Teele Wali Masjid in UP

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The Muslims have faced yet another legal setback  during the proceedings regarding a mosque dispute in Uttar Pradesh. Among the claims asserted by right-wing Hindu groups over mosques, the Teele Wali Masjid in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has also been subject to Hindu claims. The Muslim party faced setbacks from the court of ADJ I when both the Court of Additional District Sessions and the Court of First Instance have dismissed the Muslim side's appeal. The Hindu party's case was considered non-maintainable by the Muslim party and consequently, the case will be sent back to the lower court for further proceedings. Shishir Chaturvedi, spokesperson for the Hindu Mahasabha, expressed satisfaction, viewing the ruling on Laxman Tila as a significant victory for Hindus. Chaturvedi, th...
Cockroach found in Kerala man’s lungs complaining of breathing issues

Cockroach found in Kerala man’s lungs complaining of breathing issues

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In a startling incident, doctors in Kerala extracted a 4-cm-long cockroach from a patient's lungs, who was experiencing breathing difficulties. The procedure, conducted on February 22 at Amritha Hospital in Kochi, was led by Dr. Tinku Joseph and his Interventional Pulmonology team. The cockroach disintegrated during the removal, potentially worsening the patient's respiratory condition. The intricate surgery lasted eight hours due to the patient's pre-existing respiratory issues. According to The People's Network report, the cockroach entered through a breathing tube inserted in the patient's neck during previous medical treatment. Dr. Joseph stated the patient has fully recovered and has been discharged. Similarly, in Delhi, doctors at Sri Ganga Ram Hospital removed 39 coins a...