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BJP leader and MP Meenakshi Lekhi appealed to Delhi Police Monday to register an FIR in the case of a woman who has allegedly complained of sexual harassment at the Congress' social media office.&nbsp

Lekhi also asked Delhi Police to ensure the safety of the woman.&nbsp

News reports quoted Lekhi as saying the woman was a former employee of the Congress' social media office, and that she had made the complaint of sexual harassment against a co-worker.&nbsp

The reports also quoted Lekhi as saying the accused was under the direct supervision of the Congress' social media in-charge Divya Spandana.&nbsp

"We appeal to Delhi Police to register an FIR and also ensure the safety of a girl who has complained of sexual harassment at the social media office of Congress party," ANI quoted Lekhi as saying.&nbsp

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The allegation was made by BJP national spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi who appealed to Delhi Police to ensure the safety of the woman

BJP leader and MP Meenakshi Lekhi appealed to Delhi Police Monday to register an FIR in the case of a woman who has allegedly complained of sexual harassment at the Congress' social media office. Lekhi also asked Delhi Police to ensure the safety of the woman. News reports quoted Lekhi as saying the woman was a former employee of the Congress' social media office, and that she had made the complaint of sexual harassment against a co-worker. The reports also quoted Lekhi as saying the accused was under the direct supervision of the Congress' social media in-charge Divya Spandana. "We appeal to Delhi Police to register an FIR and also ensure the safety of a girl who has complained of sexual harassment at the social media office of Congress party," ANI quoted Lekhi as saying. We appeal to Delhi Police to register an FIR and also ensure the safety of a girl who has complained of sexual harassment at the Social Media office of Congress party: Meenakashi Lekhi, BJP pic.twitter.com/kqPsSBbsZL — ANI (@ANI) July 3, 2018 × There has been no response from the Congress so far.

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Ram Gopal Varma`s `Satya`, which on Tuesday clocked two decades since its release, was a life-changing experience for Anurag Kashyap -- who co-wrote it with Saurabh Shukla -- and for actor Manoj Bajpayee, who played the memorable Bhiku Mhatre in it. 
 
"20 years back my first film released. And changed my life forever . Being part of it was like going to the best film school in the world. All that I know I learned on one film and from one man. Thank you RGV," Kashyap tweeted.

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Manoj wrote: "A braveheart came and changed my life and so many others with his sheer conviction. Thank you sir for your trust in us and your madness about the medium. Always grateful, RGV."

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Even Apurva Asrani, who edited the intense gangster drama, was caught in nostalgia.

"Eros cinema, Bombay. The first show of my first film plays today in 1998. A young, spirited team chews its nails in anticipation. Then Bhiku Mhatre shouts to the city shoreline `Mumbai Ka King Kaun?` and the audience erupts in ecstasy. Life will never be the same again. 20 years of `Satya`."

The movie is considered cult in Indian cinema, where realistic depiction of the Indian underworld was not seen often.

In a lengthy social media post, Varma had, on the eve of the movie`s 20th anniversary, shared the nemesis of the project and the "actual truth" about what went behind the making of the "great film".

He wrote: "When people ask me today, if I realised `Satya` would become a great film, I will have to say no. That is because great films happen and no one can make them on intention.

"The proof of that is none of us, whether it`s Anurag or Manoj or me, could reach beyond Satya in the last twenty years... If we knew how to do it, why didn`t we do it again?"

Ram Gopal Varma’s Satya could lay claim to being the most influential Hindi film of the last two decades.

Ram Gopal Varma`s `Satya`, which on Tuesday clocked two decades since its release, was a life-changing experience for Anurag Kashyap -- who co-wrote it with Saurabh Shukla -- and for actor Manoj Bajpayee, who played the memorable Bhiku Mhatre in it. "20 years back my first film released. And changed my life forever . Being part of it was like going to the best film school in the world. All that I know I learned on one film and from one man. Thank you RGV," Kashyap tweeted. 20 years back my first film released. And changed my life forever . Being part of it was like going to the best film school in the world. All that I know I learned on one film and from one man . Thank you @RGVzoomin — Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) July 2, 2018 × Manoj wrote: "A braveheart came and changed my life and so many others with his sheer conviction. Thank you sir for your trust in us and your madness about the medium. Always grateful, RGV." A brave heart came and changed my life and so many others with his sheer conviction. Thank you sirrr for your trust in us and your madness about the medium always grateful.@RGVzoomin #20yearsofSatya — manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) July 3, 2018 × Even Apurva Asrani, who edited the intense gangster drama, was caught in nostalgia. "Eros cinema, Bombay. The first show of my first film plays today in 1998. A young, spirited team chews its nails in anticipation. Then Bhiku Mhatre shouts to the city shoreline `Mumbai Ka King Kaun?` and the audience erupts in ecstasy. Life will never be the same again. 20 years of `Satya`." The movie is considered cult in Indian cinema, where realistic depiction of the Indian underworld was not seen often. In a lengthy social media post, Varma had, on the eve of the movie`s 20th anniversary, shared the nemesis of the project and the "actual truth" about what went behind the making of the "great film". He wrote: "When people ask me today, if I realised `Satya` would become a great film, I will have to say no. That is because great films happen and no one can make them on intention. "The proof of that is none of us, whether it`s Anurag or Manoj or me, could reach beyond Satya in the last twenty years... If we knew how to do it, why didn`t we do it again?"

20 years of 'Satya': A life changing experience for Anurag Kashyap

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It’s not an easy task to grab the limelight when you starring with Ranbir Kapoor in a film. In Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju, Vicky Kaushal made it to almost every headline that raved about Sanju after it’s release on June 29. A major highlight in the film, Vicky played Sanju’s friend and with what finesse! <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-this-is-what-girlfriend-alia-bhatt-thinks-of-ranbir-kapoors-sanju-148308">Also read:&nbsp;This is what girlfriend Alia Bhatt thinks of Ranbir Kapoor's 'Sanju'!</a>

Vicky Kaushal’s character Kamlesh Kanhaiyalal Kapasi in <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-sanju-review-ranbir-kapoor-and-vicky-kaushal-shine-in-hiranis-version-of-dutts-story-147872">Sanju </a>not only wowed the audience but also intrigued them as to who he actually plays as he neither totally portrays Kumar Gaurav nor does he in any way resemble Salman Khan, both who have been very close to Sanjay Dutt aka Ranbir Kapoor in the film.&nbsp;

In an earlier interview, it was revealed that Vicky’s character in the film is not based on the story of one man but multiple. Vicky said, “The character is an amalgamation of three or four of Sanjay Dutt’s closest friends in real life but primarily the character is based on Paresh Ghelani who is based in the US. He lives and works there.” <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-sanju-lust-stories-raazi-vicky-kaushal-owns-year-2018--148667">Also read: Why 2018 belongs to Vicky Kaushal</a>

According to another report published recently on a website, Vicky apparently plays the role of a Paresh Ghelani. As per the report, Paresh is based out of Los Angeles and was instrumental in getting Sanjay out of jail when he was convicted under Arms Act in relation with the 1993 Mumbai bomb blast case. Paresh’s family live in Chicago and he is an entrepreneur who has investments in several companies.&nbsp;

In the film, Paresh has been shown as Sanjay’s pillar of strength during tough times. He was instrumental in getting the actor out of his drug addiction. His relationship with Sanjay strained after the US administration started probing his links to the terror activities Sanjay was allegedly linked with.

Meanwhile, there are other actors too in the film, including Anushka Sharma, Sonam Kapoor, Manisha Koirala, Dia Mirza and Paresh Rawal.&nbsp;

The film is on its way to <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-sanju-box-office-ranbir-kapoors-films-occupancy-beats-salman-khans-race-3-147865">breaking</a> all records at the box office with its massive <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-sanju-box-office-collections-film-leaves-padmaavat-race-3-far-behind-earns-rs-7335-in-two-days-148321">weekend collection.</a>&nbsp;

Vicky Kaushal's acting in 'Sanju' was the most praised apart from Ranbir Kapoor who played the lead role, of essaying Sanjay Dutt in his biopic

It’s not an easy task to grab the limelight when you starring with Ranbir Kapoor in a film. In Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju, Vicky Kaushal made it to almost every headline that raved about Sanju after it’s release on June 29. A major highlight in the film, Vicky played Sanju’s friend and with what finesse! Also read: This is what girlfriend Alia Bhatt thinks of Ranbir Kapoor's 'Sanju'! Vicky Kaushal’s character Kamlesh Kanhaiyalal Kapasi in Sanju not only wowed the audience but also intrigued them as to who he actually plays as he neither totally portrays Kumar Gaurav nor does he in any way resemble Salman Khan, both who have been very close to Sanjay Dutt aka Ranbir Kapoor in the film. In an earlier interview, it was revealed that Vicky’s character in the film is not based on the story of one man but multiple. Vicky said, “The character is an amalgamation of three or four of Sanjay Dutt’s closest friends in real life but primarily the character is based on Paresh Ghelani who is based in the US. He lives and works there.” Also read: Why 2018 belongs to Vicky Kaushal According to another report published recently on a website, Vicky apparently plays the role of a Paresh Ghelani. As per the report, Paresh is based out of Los Angeles and was instrumental in getting Sanjay out of jail when he was convicted under Arms Act in relation with the 1993 Mumbai bomb blast case. Paresh’s family live in Chicago and he is an entrepreneur who has investments in several companies. In the film, Paresh has been shown as Sanjay’s pillar of strength during tough times. He was instrumental in getting the actor out of his drug addiction. His relationship with Sanjay strained after the US administration started probing his links to the terror activities Sanjay was allegedly linked with. Meanwhile, there are other actors too in the film, including Anushka Sharma, Sonam Kapoor, Manisha Koirala, Dia Mirza and Paresh Rawal. The film is on its way to breaking all records at the box office with its massive weekend collection.

Vicky Kaushal played this person's role in 'Sanju'!

Ranbir Kapoor may have won the maximum accolades for Rajkumar Hirani's flawed biopic 'Sanju', but if there's one person who stood out amid a crowd of very well-known faces, it is actor Vicky Kaushal. Kaushal performance as the socially awkward Kamlesh or Kamli struck a chord with one and all. He played the inner voice of the lead protagonist, a loyal friend who remained Sanju's harshest critic and strongest supporter till the end.&nbsp;

Kaushal's role was not the main lead. Hirani's 'Sanju' was primarily a father-son story but Kaushal's sheer talent and his on-screen camaraderie with Ranbir made the film also a story of two friends. &nbsp;A biopic usually glorifies the person its based on. Hirani's 'Sanju' is no different. The film is still worth a watch primarily because of Ranbir's stupendous performance. Kapoor, who has over the years become one of the most formidable actors in Bollywood, literally takes a very flawed, one-sided story forward with his acting. Years later, 'Sanju' will be known as one of &nbsp;Ranbir's career best. But the film will also be remembered for Kaushal's endearing act.&nbsp; 
 
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Kamli's as a character could have easily been forgotten as just one of the supporting acts in the film. But Kaushal managed to shine and make people sit up and notice his character of a friendly Gujarati businessman in the US who befriended Sanju as he and his family were grappling with the sudden demise of Nargis Dutt. &nbsp;Kaushal's performance left such an impact that it <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-this-is-the-real-life-person-whose-role-vicky-kaushal-played-in-sanju-148312">got people curious about the actual person</a> on whom the character was based.&nbsp;

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This isn't the first time this year that Kaushal has impressed critics and fans alike with his performance. His last release before 'Sanju' was in Karan Johar's &nbsp;story on Netflix'prodcution 'Lust Stories.' A film primarily about women and their sexual desires, Kaushal's buffoonery struck a chord with one and all. Kaushal played an ignorant husband whose pleasure in bed comes literally in five thrusts much to his wife's (Kiara Advani) dismay. &nbsp;Kaushal's role was an unconventional one. A role that perhaps a lot of actors would be apprehensive to play as it did not glorify his machismo, instead poked fun at his inadequacies in bed. Yet Kaushal's performance stood out despite some the strong portrayals by the women.&nbsp;

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2018 can now safely be called Vicky Kaushal's year. A year that saw him in four releases- two for Netflix and two for the theatre which became blockbusters of the year. Of the four films, in three, Kaushal did not play the central character- yet managed to leave a lasting impression in each of these films. Each of the characters was strikingly different but Kaushal was convincing in all these parts. Be it as the supportive husband whose world comes crashing as he finds out his wife is a spy in 'Raazi', or the ambitious guy craving to own a space of his own in the ever-growing &nbsp;city of Mumbai in 'Love Per Square Foot' or even as the enterprising, loyal Kamli in 'Sanju'', Kaushal made each of the characters his own.&nbsp;

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Kaushal first appeared in a small role in 'Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana' but it was his performance as the lovelorn Deepak in 'Masaan' that made people sit up and take notice of him. Your heart went out for him as he cried his heart out after cremating his girlfriend. His second film, 'Zubaan', had him playing a conflicted person who finds solace in music. And while the 'Masaan' and 'Zubaan' presented a softer side of the actor, Anurag Kashyap's 'Raman Raghav 2.0' had Kaushal playing a strikingly different role as the antagonist. His character was dark, evil and someone you would easily like to hate. And the actor aced it making Raghav one of the darkest characters that Bollywood has seen in recent times.&nbsp;

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It's not over for Kaushal yet this year. He will be next seen in Anurag Kashyap's 'Manmarziyan' which also co-stars Abhishek Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu. And though the story of the film is not known yet, one can be assured that Kaushal will shine in yet another different character.&nbsp;

In Bollywood, it is easy to get typecast soon. Man of the moment, Ranbir Kapoor himself has played the same 'coming-of-age' character in&nbsp;multiple films. So credit must be given to Vicky Kaushal for steering away from the herd and choosing characters that matter irrespective of the screentime.&nbsp;

He may be a few films old, but Vicky Kaushal, in a very short span of time has become one of the most dependable names in Bollywood. He takes risks, he experiments and manages to surprise the viewer with his talent one film at a time.&nbsp;

The year has already seen Vicky Kaushal in strikingly different roles in four different films.

Ranbir Kapoor may have won the maximum accolades for Rajkumar Hirani's flawed biopic 'Sanju', but if there's one person who stood out amid a crowd of very well-known faces, it is actor Vicky Kaushal. Kaushal performance as the socially awkward Kamlesh or Kamli struck a chord with one and all. He played the inner voice of the lead protagonist, a loyal friend who remained Sanju's harshest critic and strongest supporter till the end. Kaushal's role was not the main lead. Hirani's 'Sanju' was primarily a father-son story but Kaushal's sheer talent and his on-screen camaraderie with Ranbir made the film also a story of two friends. A biopic usually glorifies the person its based on. Hirani's 'Sanju' is no different. The film is still worth a watch primarily because of Ranbir's stupendous performance. Kapoor, who has over the years become one of the most formidable actors in Bollywood, literally takes a very flawed, one-sided story forward with his acting. Years later, 'Sanju' will be known as one of Ranbir's career best. But the film will also be remembered for Kaushal's endearing act. Kamli's as a character could have easily been forgotten as just one of the supporting acts in the film. But Kaushal managed to shine and make people sit up and notice his character of a friendly Gujarati businessman in the US who befriended Sanju as he and his family were grappling with the sudden demise of Nargis Dutt. Kaushal's performance left such an impact that it got people curious about the actual person on whom the character was based. This isn't the first time this year that Kaushal has impressed critics and fans alike with his performance. His last release before 'Sanju' was in Karan Johar's story on Netflix'prodcution 'Lust Stories.' A film primarily about women and their sexual desires, Kaushal's buffoonery struck a chord with one and all. Kaushal played an ignorant husband whose pleasure in bed comes literally in five thrusts much to his wife's (Kiara Advani) dismay. Kaushal's role was an unconventional one. A role that perhaps a lot of actors would be apprehensive to play as it did not glorify his machismo, instead poked fun at his inadequacies in bed. Yet Kaushal's performance stood out despite some the strong portrayals by the women. 2018 can now safely be called Vicky Kaushal's year. A year that saw him in four releases- two for Netflix and two for the theatre which became blockbusters of the year. Of the four films, in three, Kaushal did not play the central character- yet managed to leave a lasting impression in each of these films. Each of the characters was strikingly different but Kaushal was convincing in all these parts. Be it as the supportive husband whose world comes crashing as he finds out his wife is a spy in 'Raazi', or the ambitious guy craving to own a space of his own in the ever-growing city of Mumbai in 'Love Per Square Foot' or even as the enterprising, loyal Kamli in 'Sanju'', Kaushal made each of the characters his own. Kaushal first appeared in a small role in 'Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana' but it was his performance as the lovelorn Deepak in 'Masaan' that made people sit up and take notice of him. Your heart went out for him as he cried his heart out after cremating his girlfriend. His second film, 'Zubaan', had him playing a conflicted person who finds solace in music. And while the 'Masaan' and 'Zubaan' presented a softer side of the actor, Anurag Kashyap's 'Raman Raghav 2.0' had Kaushal playing a strikingly different role as the antagonist. His character was dark, evil and someone you would easily like to hate. And the actor aced it making Raghav one of the darkest characters that Bollywood has seen in recent times. It's not over for Kaushal yet this year. He will be next seen in Anurag Kashyap's 'Manmarziyan' which also co-stars Abhishek Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu. And though the story of the film is not known yet, one can be assured that Kaushal will shine in yet another different character. In Bollywood, it is easy to get typecast soon. Man of the moment, Ranbir Kapoor himself has played the same 'coming-of-age' character in multiple films. So credit must be given to Vicky Kaushal for steering away from the herd and choosing characters that matter irrespective of the screentime. He may be a few films old, but Vicky Kaushal, in a very short span of time has become one of the most dependable names in Bollywood. He takes risks, he experiments and manages to surprise the viewer with his talent one film at a time.

'Sanju', 'Lust Stories', 'Raazi': 2018 belongs to Vicky Kaushal

The Indian embassy said today that two pilgrims died due to inclement weather conditions in Nepal.

Reports said one person belonged to Kerala and another was from Andhra Pradesh.

Earlier, external affairs minister<a href="http://wionews.com/south-asia/over-1500-indian-kailash-yatra-pilgrims-stranded-in-nepal-due-to-heavy-rains-148622"> Sushma Swaraj had said that India has deployed representatives</a> in Nepalganj and Simikot to bring out pilgrims trapped in northwestern Nepal due to adverse weather condition in the area.

Two commercial flights from Nepalgunj landed at Simikot to get the pilgrims, the Indian embassy in Nepal said. "Getting stranded pilgrims would be gradual process depending upon the weather condition," the Indian embassy said in a statement.

At least 525 Indian pilgrims have been stranded in Simikot, 550 in Hilsa and another 500 in Tibet side as rain and landslips hampered the movement of&nbsp;pilgrims set for&nbsp;Kailash Yatra.

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"They are touch with the pilgrims and ensuring that food and lodging facilities are available to all the pilgrims," Sushma Swaraj said on Twitter.

"We have set up hotlines for pilgrims and their family members who will provide information in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam languages," India's external affairs minister said.

In Simikot, India has set up a health check-up for elderly pilgrims and at Hilsa police have been requested for assistance.

India has requested helicopters from the Nepal government to evacuate Indian nationals trapped in Nepalganj and Simikot.

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At least 525 Indian pilgrims have been stranded in Simikot, 550 in Hilsa and another 500 on the Tibetan side

The Indian embassy said today that two pilgrims died due to inclement weather conditions in Nepal. Reports said one person belonged to Kerala and another was from Andhra Pradesh. Earlier, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj had said that India has deployed representatives in Nepalganj and Simikot to bring out pilgrims trapped in northwestern Nepal due to adverse weather condition in the area. Two commercial flights from Nepalgunj landed at Simikot to get the pilgrims, the Indian embassy in Nepal said. "Getting stranded pilgrims would be gradual process depending upon the weather condition," the Indian embassy said in a statement. At least 525 Indian pilgrims have been stranded in Simikot, 550 in Hilsa and another 500 in Tibet side as rain and landslips hampered the movement of pilgrims set for Kailash Yatra. Indian Embassy in Nepal has deployed representatives in Nepalganj and Simikot. They are touch with the pilgrims and ensuring that food and lodging facilities are available to all the pilgrims. /2 #IndiansStrandedInNepal — Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) July 3, 2018 × "They are touch with the pilgrims and ensuring that food and lodging facilities are available to all the pilgrims," Sushma Swaraj said on Twitter. "We have set up hotlines for pilgrims and their family members who will provide information in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam languages," India's external affairs minister said. In Simikot, India has set up a health check-up for elderly pilgrims and at Hilsa police have been requested for assistance. India has requested helicopters from the Nepal government to evacuate Indian nationals trapped in Nepalganj and Simikot. Thousands of Indian pilgrims take part in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra every year via Nepal in the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China ahead of the monsoon season.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: 2 Indian pilgrims die in Nepal; India sends commercial flights to rescue

Putting the onus on the states to check cow vigilantism, the Supreme Court today reserved its verdict on pleas seeking directions to formulate guidelines to curb such violence, saying no one can take law into their hands.

A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud said this was a law and order issue and each state has to be responsible.

The bench said it will pass an order on the pleas.

During the hearing, the bench observed that cow vigilantism is actually mob violence, which is a crime.

Additional Solicitor General PS Narasimha said the Centre was alive to the situation and trying to deal with it. He said the main concern was maintaining law and order.

The bench said nobody can take law into their hands and the onus was on the state governments to prevent such incidents.

On September 6 last year, the apex court had asked all the states to take stern measures to stop violence in the name of cow protection, including appointing of senior police officers as nodal officer in every district within a week and acting promptly to check cow vigilantes from behaving like they are "law unto themselves".

The apex court had sought response from Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh governments on a plea seeking contempt action for not following its order to take stern steps to stop violence in the name of cow vigilantism, today led the Supreme Court to seek responses from the three states.

The contempt petition has been filed by Tushar Gandhi, the great grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, saying the three states have not complied with the top court order of September 6 last year. PTI&nbsp

Additional Solicitor General PS Narasimha replied that the Centre was alive to the situation and was trying to deal with it. He said the main concern was maintaining law and order

Putting the onus on the states to check cow vigilantism, the Supreme Court today reserved its verdict on pleas seeking directions to formulate guidelines to curb such violence, saying no one can take law into their hands. A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud said this was a law and order issue and each state has to be responsible. The bench said it will pass an order on the pleas. During the hearing, the bench observed that cow vigilantism is actually mob violence, which is a crime. Additional Solicitor General PS Narasimha said the Centre was alive to the situation and trying to deal with it. He said the main concern was maintaining law and order. The bench said nobody can take law into their hands and the onus was on the state governments to prevent such incidents. On September 6 last year, the apex court had asked all the states to take stern measures to stop violence in the name of cow protection, including appointing of senior police officers as nodal officer in every district within a week and acting promptly to check cow vigilantes from behaving like they are "law unto themselves". The apex court had sought response from Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh governments on a plea seeking contempt action for not following its order to take stern steps to stop violence in the name of cow vigilantism, today led the Supreme Court to seek responses from the three states. The contempt petition has been filed by Tushar Gandhi, the great grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, saying the three states have not complied with the top court order of September 6 last year. PTI

Cow vigilantism a crime, states must stop it: Supreme Court

Like West Bengal and Kerala, Odisha is also a new frontier for the BJP. It wants to dislodge Congress as the principal Opposition which has been out of power for 19 years. Jitendra Singh, former MOS Sports has been given charge of Odisha by Congress President Rahul Gandhi. He admits that Congress went through an organizational disarray in the state but is trying to make up for it quick and fast.

Rahul Gandhi has already posted an AICC team which is looking at the party issues closely. Odisha state polls are coterminous with Lok Sabha elections. The state has been ruled by BJD led Naveen Patnaik for straight 19 years. Jitendra Singh spoke with WION on his plans to revive the party in the state.

WION: You are in charge of a state which Congress has not won since 2000. Are you at all in the race in Odisha?

Jitendra Singh: We are in the race in the state and people are fed up with BJD. Odisha’s economy is in shambles. Infrastructure does not exist and jobs are none. Law and order is another issue which requires serious attention of the state government. Lot of work was done during UPA 1 and UPA 2 and industries did come to Odisha when we are at Centre. 
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WION: But when it came to Vedanta, Rahul Gandhi went to Niyamgiri and the whole project stalled

Jitendra Singh: Industries need to come but rights of the local people need to be kept in mind. The local tribal sentiment was against that particular industry in Odisha and then there environmental issues in Niyamgiri too. Congress is not against industries but whenever an industry comes it needs to be in concurrence with the local people. 
&nbsp; 
WION: How do you expect to bridge the vote gap between Congress and BJD? The difference between them and you is in double digits?

Jitendra Singh: People have faith in the Congress. The way we have regrouped and reorganized ourselves has made a difference. Though I must admit that Congress had lost its touch with people as grassroots organizational work was lacking. People still have affection for the Gandhis. 
&nbsp; 
WION: Isn’t Congress worried that BJP has emerged as a principal player in Odisha? Have you seen the way BJP swept Tripura and displaced both CPM and Congress?

Jitendra Singh: My counter argument is that what has been BJP’s performance in Tripura and Assam. That too is an issue. 
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WION: Bottomline is that they won the elections

Jitendra Singh: Yes, they won the elections and then completely destroyed those states. People of Odisha are very learned and understand that the BJP’s performance in those states has been abysmal. The party stands nowhere in Odisha. BJP is pumping money for the pomp and show whereas they are nowhere in the game. 
&nbsp; 
WION: You are very optimistic but the fact of the matter is that Congress even failed to take advantage of the infighting taking place in BJD

Jitendra Singh: Congress Party has stepped up. For example, Mahanadi is a big issue in the state where water is being shared between Odisha and Chattisgarh. BJD has suddenly woken up to this issue before the elections. Even BJP in Odisha has woken up but they also have a government in Chattisgarh and the issue remains unresolved. We have taken up this issue apart from chit funds. We rather stand on our feet than running after Jay Panda who left BJD. Though the door of the Congress Party is open. 
&nbsp; 
WION: Isn’t it right that Odisha Congress has not emerged from the political consequence of the cyclone which hit Odisha and its top state leadership went missing during the disaster?

Jitendra Singh: I would not say that the leadership went missing. Congress did work&nbsp;during the cyclone and did its bit and I don’t think that it is an issue today. 
&nbsp; 
WION: Who are your leaders?

Jitendra Singh: We have lots of leaders and very capable leaders. We have Niranjan Patnaik, Mr Biswal, Pradip Manjhi and Bhakta Charan Das. We have young leaders coming up. We have three working presidents in the state. &nbsp; 
&nbsp; 
WION: When Rahul Gandhi gave you the charge of the state, what were the deficits you encountered?

Jitendra Singh: I felt that the&nbsp;grassroot&nbsp;connect was missing and there was uncertainty in the organizational structure and factionalism existed. These challenges have been overcome. There is a strong team from AICC parked in Odisha which is visiting blocks and districts. We have a new line up of young leaders coming up as working president in the districts. We are in the process of organizational restructuring right from the top. 
&nbsp; 
WION: What is your electoral slogan for the coming elections in the state?

Jitendra Singh: We are still working on it but it will be around the pride of Odisha and how the BJP and the BJD have destroyed it. 
&nbsp; 
WION: Lastly, is Congress looking for alliances in the state?

Jitendra Singh: We have not looked into the issue but we are open to the idea of a tie-up with regional players. That can be worked out in future.

'We are open to the idea of a tie-up with regional players. That can be worked out in future,' Singh added

Like West Bengal and Kerala, Odisha is also a new frontier for the BJP. It wants to dislodge Congress as the principal Opposition which has been out of power for 19 years. Jitendra Singh, former MOS Sports has been given charge of Odisha by Congress President Rahul Gandhi. He admits that Congress went through an organizational disarray in the state but is trying to make up for it quick and fast. Rahul Gandhi has already posted an AICC team which is looking at the party issues closely. Odisha state polls are coterminous with Lok Sabha elections. The state has been ruled by BJD led Naveen Patnaik for straight 19 years. Jitendra Singh spoke with WION on his plans to revive the party in the state. WION: You are in charge of a state which Congress has not won since 2000. Are you at all in the race in Odisha? Jitendra Singh: We are in the race in the state and people are fed up with BJD. Odisha’s economy is in shambles. Infrastructure does not exist and jobs are none. Law and order is another issue which requires serious attention of the state government. Lot of work was done during UPA 1 and UPA 2 and industries did come to Odisha when we are at Centre. WION: But when it came to Vedanta, Rahul Gandhi went to Niyamgiri and the whole project stalled Jitendra Singh: Industries need to come but rights of the local people need to be kept in mind. The local tribal sentiment was against that particular industry in Odisha and then there environmental issues in Niyamgiri too. Congress is not against industries but whenever an industry comes it needs to be in concurrence with the local people. WION: How do you expect to bridge the vote gap between Congress and BJD? The difference between them and you is in double digits? Jitendra Singh: People have faith in the Congress. The way we have regrouped and reorganized ourselves has made a difference. Though I must admit that Congress had lost its touch with people as grassroots organizational work was lacking. People still have affection for the Gandhis. WION: Isn’t Congress worried that BJP has emerged as a principal player in Odisha? Have you seen the way BJP swept Tripura and displaced both CPM and Congress? Jitendra Singh: My counter argument is that what has been BJP’s performance in Tripura and Assam. That too is an issue. WION: Bottomline is that they won the elections Jitendra Singh: Yes, they won the elections and then completely destroyed those states. People of Odisha are very learned and understand that the BJP’s performance in those states has been abysmal. The party stands nowhere in Odisha. BJP is pumping money for the pomp and show whereas they are nowhere in the game. WION: You are very optimistic but the fact of the matter is that Congress even failed to take advantage of the infighting taking place in BJD Jitendra Singh: Congress Party has stepped up. For example, Mahanadi is a big issue in the state where water is being shared between Odisha and Chattisgarh. BJD has suddenly woken up to this issue before the elections. Even BJP in Odisha has woken up but they also have a government in Chattisgarh and the issue remains unresolved. We have taken up this issue apart from chit funds. We rather stand on our feet than running after Jay Panda who left BJD. Though the door of the Congress Party is open. WION: Isn’t it right that Odisha Congress has not emerged from the political consequence of the cyclone which hit Odisha and its top state leadership went missing during the disaster? Jitendra Singh: I would not say that the leadership went missing. Congress did work during the cyclone and did its bit and I don’t think that it is an issue today. WION: Who are your leaders? Jitendra Singh: We have lots of leaders and very capable leaders. We have Niranjan Patnaik, Mr Biswal, Pradip Manjhi and Bhakta Charan Das. We have young leaders coming up. We have three working presidents in the state. WION: When Rahul Gandhi gave you the charge of the state, what were the deficits you encountered? Jitendra Singh: I felt that the grassroot connect was missing and there was uncertainty in the organizational structure and factionalism existed. These challenges have been overcome. There is a strong team from AICC parked in Odisha which is visiting blocks and districts. We have a new line up of young leaders coming up as working president in the districts. We are in the process of organizational restructuring right from the top. WION: What is your electoral slogan for the coming elections in the state? Jitendra Singh: We are still working on it but it will be around the pride of Odisha and how the BJP and the BJD have destroyed it. WION: Lastly, is Congress looking for alliances in the state? Jitendra Singh: We have not looked into the issue but we are open to the idea of a tie-up with regional players. That can be worked out in future.

Party had lost touch with people, Congress' Jitendra Singh tells WION

As heavy rains lashed Mumbai on Monday evening, a part of a bridge connecting Andheri east to west collapsed on the railway track.

Although reports had claimed earlier that no one was injured, it later emerged that at least 5 people were injured&nbsp;even as authorities diverted traffic, however, rail services are likely to be affected, reports said.

The five people have been admitted in the hospital. Railway authorities said the bridge will be operational in the next four hours.

Spokesperson of Mumbai Dabbawalas association said there will be no supply of dabbas&nbsp;(lunch boxes) due to the bridge collapse.

The ROB(road over-bridge) collapsed near the eastern side of the Andheri Railway Station around 7.30 am, an official of the BMC's disaster management cell said.

The Overhead Equipment (OHE) was damaged and a team of engineers are working to restore services, Western Railway (WR) Chief Public Relations Officer Ravinder Bhakar told PTI.

"A part of the ROB collapsed, bringing the Up and Down local train services of the WR to a halt. Our officers are at the spot and making efforts to restore the services," he said.

Local trains are running between Churchgate (in south Mumbai) and Bandra (in the western suburbs), and between Virar (located in neighbouring Palghar district) and Goregaon (western suburb), another WR official said.

Several areas in the city continued to be inundated due to heavy overnight rains. Areas in Hindmata area, Parel, Elphiston were severely affected due to the rains.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&nbsp;(BMC) said it fears heavy rains in the city for the next three days.&nbsp;

The Meteorological Department confirmed the news saying the city will, in fact, receive rainfall on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Several areas in the city continued to be inundated due to heavy overnight rains

As heavy rains lashed Mumbai on Monday evening, a part of a bridge connecting Andheri east to west collapsed on the railway track. Although reports had claimed earlier that no one was injured, it later emerged that at least 5 people were injured even as authorities diverted traffic, however, rail services are likely to be affected, reports said. The five people have been admitted in the hospital. Railway authorities said the bridge will be operational in the next four hours. Spokesperson of Mumbai Dabbawalas association said there will be no supply of dabbas (lunch boxes) due to the bridge collapse. The ROB(road over-bridge) collapsed near the eastern side of the Andheri Railway Station around 7.30 am, an official of the BMC's disaster management cell said. The Overhead Equipment (OHE) was damaged and a team of engineers are working to restore services, Western Railway (WR) Chief Public Relations Officer Ravinder Bhakar told PTI. "A part of the ROB collapsed, bringing the Up and Down local train services of the WR to a halt. Our officers are at the spot and making efforts to restore the services," he said. Local trains are running between Churchgate (in south Mumbai) and Bandra (in the western suburbs), and between Virar (located in neighbouring Palghar district) and Goregaon (western suburb), another WR official said. Several areas in the city continued to be inundated due to heavy overnight rains. Areas in Hindmata area, Parel, Elphiston were severely affected due to the rains. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said it fears heavy rains in the city for the next three days. The Meteorological Department confirmed the news saying the city will, in fact, receive rainfall on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Watch: Heavy rain in Mumbai leads to bridge collapse; 5 injured

Reacting to speculations over Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Congress alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday said that the alliance will be a bad idea as both parties are 'pro-terrorist'.

Swamy's statement comes amid speculations that PDP may ally with Congress and the two together with the support of other smaller parties and independents may seek to form a new government in the state.

"If they (PDP- Congress) form, it will be good for us politically. But it will be bad for Kashmir because right now we are in a clean-up operation," Swamy told ANI.

"From Kashmir's point of view this alliance is bad, as both are pro-terrorist (Congress and Mehbooba Mufti) but from our BJP point of view is that it will be a great opportunity to revive our cadres," he added.

Mehbooba on July 3 rubbished rumors of PDP-Congress alliance in Jammu and Kashmir. She took to Twitter to clear the air about the possibility of an alliance between the two parties.

Earlier in the day, a leader of the PDP lashed out at Mehbooba and accused her of obliterating the party by promoting nepotism. Party leader and former minister Imran Raza Ansari also hinted at exiting the party.

On June 19, the BJP pulled out of its alliance with Mehbooba Mufti's PDP in Jammu and Kashmir, following which Mufti submitted her resignation following which Governor's rule has been imposed in the state.

Swamy's statement comes amid speculations that PDP may ally with Congress

Reacting to speculations over Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Congress alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday said that the alliance will be a bad idea as both parties are 'pro-terrorist'. Swamy's statement comes amid speculations that PDP may ally with Congress and the two together with the support of other smaller parties and independents may seek to form a new government in the state. "If they (PDP- Congress) form, it will be good for us politically. But it will be bad for Kashmir because right now we are in a clean-up operation," Swamy told ANI. "From Kashmir's point of view this alliance is bad, as both are pro-terrorist (Congress and Mehbooba Mufti) but from our BJP point of view is that it will be a great opportunity to revive our cadres," he added. Mehbooba on July 3 rubbished rumors of PDP-Congress alliance in Jammu and Kashmir. She took to Twitter to clear the air about the possibility of an alliance between the two parties. Earlier in the day, a leader of the PDP lashed out at Mehbooba and accused her of obliterating the party by promoting nepotism. Party leader and former minister Imran Raza Ansari also hinted at exiting the party. On June 19, the BJP pulled out of its alliance with Mehbooba Mufti's PDP in Jammu and Kashmir, following which Mufti submitted her resignation following which Governor's rule has been imposed in the state.

Subramanian Swamy terms PDP-Congress alliance as 'pro-terrorist'

* By Nikhil Pandey

“Based on a True Story”, words which are used with almost every biopic, are enough to make Indian audience curious about a film. The same happened with me and I went to watch Sanju - the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer film based on actor Sanjay Dutt's life.

First, the euphoria and later the box office numbers led me to watch the film on the opening weekend.

The movie has great entertainment quotient but it's not a great biopic, just like other biopics made by the Hindi film industry in recent years.&nbsp;

Rajkumar Hirani is someone viewers look up to for unconventional content and different treatment of the subject.

I had a similar expectation with Sanju, but it didn't quite live up to it. It followed the tried and tested formula that biopics are non-controversial, and often worshipful. There is a dialogue in the film where Dutt's friend tells his father Sunil Dutt (role essayed by Paresh Rawal) that 'he is an ordinary person'. I thought the film will decode the man, will present his life like that of an ordinary man but instead it presented Sanjay Dutt in a manner where viewers were expected to idolise him, worship him.

It is all right to show vices of a person on whose life the film is being made.&nbsp;

In that aspect, Sanju showed Dutt's struggles with drugs and alcohol in great detail but the blame came on either situations or people around him.&nbsp;

For me, the protagonist was a weak man who was unable to bear the responsibility bestowed upon him, to come face-to-face with the reality that people will look up to him.&nbsp;

People make mistakes, Sanju too made his own mistakes but according to me, he was responsible for whatever happened in his life.

I find his father's struggle greater than Sanjay Dutt's. The legendary Sunil Dutt was a great man, a man of principles, but had to bear a lot because of his son. He put his entire life, his image at stake to pull his son out of doldrums. He was the pillar of strength in Sanju's life.

Personally, I am an admirer of Sunil Dutt aka Dutt saab's Urdu and politics. I think late Farookh Sheikh would have been the best option to play his character.

A biopic comprises the true events of a person's life, where the subject isn’t necessarily the ‘hero.’

Hindi cinema is unique in this manner, where the subject of a biopic almost always ends up to be a winner in the piece of art.

In Indian cinema, you can even get an uncontroversial biopic of a controversial personality.

With the recent success of 'true story' films, all I can say is biopics are good business to hit gold on the box office and whitewash the image of the subject.

*(Nikhil Pandey is News Editor with Wion Digital) 
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(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL) 
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People make mistakes, Sanju too made his own mistakes but according to me, he was responsible for whatever happened in his life.

* By Nikhil Pandey “Based on a True Story”, words which are used with almost every biopic, are enough to make Indian audience curious about a film. The same happened with me and I went to watch Sanju - the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer film based on actor Sanjay Dutt's life. First, the euphoria and later the box office numbers led me to watch the film on the opening weekend. The movie has great entertainment quotient but it's not a great biopic, just like other biopics made by the Hindi film industry in recent years. Rajkumar Hirani is someone viewers look up to for unconventional content and different treatment of the subject. I had a similar expectation with Sanju, but it didn't quite live up to it. It followed the tried and tested formula that biopics are non-controversial, and often worshipful. There is a dialogue in the film where Dutt's friend tells his father Sunil Dutt (role essayed by Paresh Rawal) that 'he is an ordinary person'. I thought the film will decode the man, will present his life like that of an ordinary man but instead it presented Sanjay Dutt in a manner where viewers were expected to idolise him, worship him. It is all right to show vices of a person on whose life the film is being made. In that aspect, Sanju showed Dutt's struggles with drugs and alcohol in great detail but the blame came on either situations or people around him. For me, the protagonist was a weak man who was unable to bear the responsibility bestowed upon him, to come face-to-face with the reality that people will look up to him. People make mistakes, Sanju too made his own mistakes but according to me, he was responsible for whatever happened in his life. I find his father's struggle greater than Sanjay Dutt's. The legendary Sunil Dutt was a great man, a man of principles, but had to bear a lot because of his son. He put his entire life, his image at stake to pull his son out of doldrums. He was the pillar of strength in Sanju's life. Personally, I am an admirer of Sunil Dutt aka Dutt saab's Urdu and politics. I think late Farookh Sheikh would have been the best option to play his character. A biopic comprises the true events of a person's life, where the subject isn’t necessarily the ‘hero.’ Hindi cinema is unique in this manner, where the subject of a biopic almost always ends up to be a winner in the piece of art. In Indian cinema, you can even get an uncontroversial biopic of a controversial personality. With the recent success of 'true story' films, all I can say is biopics are good business to hit gold on the box office and whitewash the image of the subject. *(Nikhil Pandey is News Editor with Wion Digital) (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Blog: 'Sanju' didn't decode the man, but it only idolised him

Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao came together in a video today as they revealed the date of release of their upcoming film, <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-mental-hai-kya-look-5-out-kangana-ranaut-rajkummar-rao-play-with-fire-35225">Mental Hai Kya</a>. From intriguing their fans about their looks in the film to <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-mental-hai-kya-new-posters-kangana-ranaut-rajkummar-rao-look-wild-insane-34867">whacky posters</a> with them posing as two crazy people -- Kangana and Rajkummar have managed to pique interest in the film.&nbsp;

Taking to their Instagram account, makers Balaji Motions Pictures shared a quirky video of the two actors who are engaged in a banter, out there to prove who is the most mental of them all while revealing when their film hits the theatres. The caption reads: “Two mentals coming together on 22.2. #MentalHaiKya releasing on 22nd February 2019!”&nbsp;

Earlier in an interview with a tabloid, producer Ekta Kapoor said, “Mental Hai Kya celebrates the beauty in imperfections and in being different and shouts out, sanity is overrated! I’m thrilled to work with Kangana and Raj on this one.”&nbsp;

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Mental Hai Kya is produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shaailesh R Singh.&nbsp;

Directed by debutant Prakash Kovelamudi, the film also features <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-amyra-dastur-joins-mental-hai-kya-cast-139088">Amyra Dastur </a>and Satish Kaushik apart from Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao.

Earlier, pictures and posters of the actors' looks went viral.

Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao came together in a video today as they revealed the date of release of their upcoming film, Mental Hai Kya. From intriguing their fans about their looks in the film to whacky posters with them posing as two crazy people -- Kangana and Rajkummar have managed to pique interest in the film. Taking to their Instagram account, makers Balaji Motions Pictures shared a quirky video of the two actors who are engaged in a banter, out there to prove who is the most mental of them all while revealing when their film hits the theatres. The caption reads: “Two mentals coming together on 22.2. #MentalHaiKya releasing on 22nd February 2019!” Earlier in an interview with a tabloid, producer Ekta Kapoor said, “Mental Hai Kya celebrates the beauty in imperfections and in being different and shouts out, sanity is overrated! I’m thrilled to work with Kangana and Raj on this one.” Two mentals coming together on 22.2. #MentalHaiKya releasing on 22nd February, 2019! #KanganaRanaut @rajkummar_rao @ektaravikapoor @prakashkovelamudi @shaaileshrsingh @kanika.d @ruchikaakapoor @karmamediaent A post shared by Balaji Motion Pictures (@balajimotionpictures) on Jul 3, 2018 at 1:33am PDT × Mental Hai Kya is produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shaailesh R Singh. Directed by debutant Prakash Kovelamudi, the film also features Amyra Dastur and Satish Kaushik apart from Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao.

Kangana Ranaut, Rajkummar Rao reveal 'Mental Hai Kya' release date in this quirky video!

'Sanju', a biopic on Sanjay Dutt entered the Rs 100 club with an easy sweep in three days. The film's cast and crew members celebrated a grand success of the film on Monday night.

'Sanju' success bash: The film sets box office on fire!

According to a World Bank report, India is highly vulnerable to the climate change. Rising temperatures and erratic rainfall pattern could cost India 2.8 per cent of GDP and reduce living standards across the country by 2050.

The report, titled 'South Asia's Hotspots: The Impact of Temperature and Precipitation Changes on Living Standards', has attributed the decline in living standards to falling agricultural yields, water stress and lower labour productivity.&nbsp;

It further stated that even if India takes the preventive measures recommended by the Paris climate change agreement 2015, the average temperature will still increase by 1-2 degree Celcius.

Change in the weather will result in lower per capita consumption levels that could further increase poverty and inequality across South Asia.&nbsp;

According to the report’s analysis, by 2050 Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh are predicted to be the top two climate hotspot states, followed by Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.&nbsp;The report defines hotspot as a location where changes in average temperature and precipitation will have a negative effect on living standards

First and foremost, the government should focus on improving the socio-economic capacity of the people in these regions to help them deal with the impacts of climate change and natural disasters.

Around 60 per cent of country's population depends on agriculture. A strong need, therefore, exists to improve our education system, particularly in rural areas, and create more jobs in the non-agriculture sector.&nbsp;

Also, the policymakers need to formulate suitable strategies for every hotspot. The report has noted that policy interventions could halt the decline in the living standards by 1 per cent.

The government can meet the target set by the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement of limiting the increase in global average temperatures to well below two degrees Celsius, by strengthening climate change policies.&nbsp; 
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What Niti Aayog has to say about the water crisis in India 
 
A Niti Aayog report has pointed out that India is suffering from 'the worst water crisis' in its history with about 60 crore people facing high to extreme water stress.

There is an urgent need to deepen the understanding of water resources and usage.

Niti Aayog has ranked all the states through an index on the composite water management, covering various aspects of groundwater, restoration of water bodies, irrigation, farm practices, drinking water, policy and governance.

Composite water management index (CWMI) will help states/hotspots improve there water resource management practices.

Based on the information provided by the CWMI, concerned government departments and policymakers can implement strategies to help the hotspots face the water crisis triggered by global warming.&nbsp;

The negative impacts of climate change -- extreme weather events like heatwaves, heavy precipitation, earthquakes, drought or floods, have become more frequent in India.

We need to enhance our economic readiness and implement innovative solutions, strategies, to build local resilience to environmental challenges associated with climate change.

 
(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

First and foremost, the government should focus on improving the socio-economic capacity of the people in affected regions to help them deal with the impacts of climate change and natural disasters.

According to a World Bank report, India is highly vulnerable to the climate change. Rising temperatures and erratic rainfall pattern could cost India 2.8 per cent of GDP and reduce living standards across the country by 2050. The report, titled 'South Asia's Hotspots: The Impact of Temperature and Precipitation Changes on Living Standards', has attributed the decline in living standards to falling agricultural yields, water stress and lower labour productivity. It further stated that even if India takes the preventive measures recommended by the Paris climate change agreement 2015, the average temperature will still increase by 1-2 degree Celcius. Change in the weather will result in lower per capita consumption levels that could further increase poverty and inequality across South Asia. According to the report’s analysis, by 2050 Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh are predicted to be the top two climate hotspot states, followed by Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The report defines hotspot as a location where changes in average temperature and precipitation will have a negative effect on living standards First and foremost, the government should focus on improving the socio-economic capacity of the people in these regions to help them deal with the impacts of climate change and natural disasters. Around 60 per cent of country's population depends on agriculture. A strong need, therefore, exists to improve our education system, particularly in rural areas, and create more jobs in the non-agriculture sector. Also, the policymakers need to formulate suitable strategies for every hotspot. The report has noted that policy interventions could halt the decline in the living standards by 1 per cent. The government can meet the target set by the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement of limiting the increase in global average temperatures to well below two degrees Celsius, by strengthening climate change policies. What Niti Aayog has to say about the water crisis in India A Niti Aayog report has pointed out that India is suffering from 'the worst water crisis' in its history with about 60 crore people facing high to extreme water stress. There is an urgent need to deepen the understanding of water resources and usage. Niti Aayog has ranked all the states through an index on the composite water management, covering various aspects of groundwater, restoration of water bodies, irrigation, farm practices, drinking water, policy and governance. Composite water management index (CWMI) will help states/hotspots improve there water resource management practices. Based on the information provided by the CWMI, concerned government departments and policymakers can implement strategies to help the hotspots face the water crisis triggered by global warming. The negative impacts of climate change -- extreme weather events like heatwaves, heavy precipitation, earthquakes, drought or floods, have become more frequent in India. We need to enhance our economic readiness and implement innovative solutions, strategies, to build local resilience to environmental challenges associated with climate change. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Opinion: India must improve socio-economic capacity to tackle climate change

The medical board on Monday confirmed all 11 deaths in the family of a Burari household were caused by hanging, asphyxiation also described as ante-mortem hanging. The board concluded the same after the autopsies were conducted on the dead bodies.

Meanwhile, the relatives of the deceased rule out the possibility of mass suicide, they allege murder. The relatives said the Bhatia family was gearing up for the wedding of Priyanka, one of the family members who was found dead.

Sujata Nagpal, the daughter of the 77-year-old Narayan Devi found dead on the floor, said the media was speculating things and circulating suicide theories. Nagpal, along with her family, stays away and noted that the family was happy and prosperous.&nbsp;

"I used to speak to my mother every alternate day. Everything was going fine within our family. We are a well-educated family and do not believe in babas. It is not a case of suicide. The media has been speculating things and publishing wrong information that my family members committed suicide," she said.

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Devi's niece Geeta Thakral suspected that someone from outside the family was involved in the deaths.

"They were religious like any other normal family. After hearing about various cases involving babas and tantriks, our family hardly believed in them".

Thakral noted that the family was not in any crisis. The business was also going fine. "There was no fight within the family. They were busy with wedding preparations. They were all happy. So why would they commit suicide at all," Thakral asked.

Another relative, Manoj Bhatia said, "I am in a complete state of shock. They weren't staunch in their religious beliefs. We still cannot understand the reason (of the deaths) but this is definitely not a case of suicide."

The mystery behind the death of 11 members of the Bhatia family living in Delhi's Burari area continues to deepen. The police are investigating the handwritten notes recovered from the house which indicate an "occult or spiritual motive" to the deaths.

The handwritten notes stated, "the human body is temporary and one can overcome fear by covering their eyes and mouth".

The 11 deceased include Narayan Devi, who was found dead on the floor, her daughter Pratibha (57), her two sons Bhavnesh (50) and Lalit Bhatia (45). Bhavnesh's wife Savita (48) and their three children - Meenu (23) Nidhi (25), and Dhruv, aged 15.

Lalit Bhatia's wife Tina (42) and their 15-year-old son Shivam were also among those found dead. Pratibha's daughter Priyanka (33), who was engaged last month and would have married by the end of this year, was found hanging.&nbsp;

(With inputs from PTI)&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the relative of the deceased rule out the possibility of mass suicide, they allege murder

The medical board on Monday confirmed all 11 deaths in the family of a Burari household were caused by hanging, asphyxiation also described as ante-mortem hanging. The board concluded the same after the autopsies were conducted on the dead bodies. Meanwhile, the relatives of the deceased rule out the possibility of mass suicide, they allege murder. The relatives said the Bhatia family was gearing up for the wedding of Priyanka, one of the family members who was found dead. Sujata Nagpal, the daughter of the 77-year-old Narayan Devi found dead on the floor, said the media was speculating things and circulating suicide theories. Nagpal, along with her family, stays away and noted that the family was happy and prosperous. "I used to speak to my mother every alternate day. Everything was going fine within our family. We are a well-educated family and do not believe in babas. It is not a case of suicide. The media has been speculating things and publishing wrong information that my family members committed suicide," she said. The family was religious. They were not involved in occult practices unlike media reports suggest.There is a conspiracy.The pipes were brought for a solar project & ventilation purpose: Sujata, relative of family,the 11 members of which were found dead in Delhi's Burari on Sunday pic.twitter.com/E40F4NTWD3 — ANI (@ANI) July 3, 2018 × Devi's niece Geeta Thakral suspected that someone from outside the family was involved in the deaths. "They were religious like any other normal family. After hearing about various cases involving babas and tantriks, our family hardly believed in them". Thakral noted that the family was not in any crisis. The business was also going fine. "There was no fight within the family. They were busy with wedding preparations. They were all happy. So why would they commit suicide at all," Thakral asked. Another relative, Manoj Bhatia said, "I am in a complete state of shock. They weren't staunch in their religious beliefs. We still cannot understand the reason (of the deaths) but this is definitely not a case of suicide." The mystery behind the death of 11 members of the Bhatia family living in Delhi's Burari area continues to deepen. The police are investigating the handwritten notes recovered from the house which indicate an "occult or spiritual motive" to the deaths. The handwritten notes stated, "the human body is temporary and one can overcome fear by covering their eyes and mouth". The 11 deceased include Narayan Devi, who was found dead on the floor, her daughter Pratibha (57), her two sons Bhavnesh (50) and Lalit Bhatia (45). Bhavnesh's wife Savita (48) and their three children - Meenu (23) Nidhi (25), and Dhruv, aged 15. Lalit Bhatia's wife Tina (42) and their 15-year-old son Shivam were also among those found dead. Pratibha's daughter Priyanka (33), who was engaged last month and would have married by the end of this year, was found hanging. (With inputs from PTI)

Burari deaths: Medical board confirms suicide; relatives dismiss theory, allege murder

According to reports, Delhi High Court has extended the interim protection from arrest to P Chidambaram in connection to the INX Media case. The protection has been extended till August 1.&nbsp

CBI seeks more time to file a response on P Chidambaram's anticipatory bail plea as they want to conduct the custodial interrogation of accused, ANI reported.&nbsp

The Enforcement Directorate, last month, filed a fresh charge sheet before Delhi court stating that Former Union minister P Chidambaram's son Karti controlled two firms which allegedly received Rs. 1.16 crore as bribe money in the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case.

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram was also questioned by the CBI and the ED and was mentioned in the charge sheet. However, the Congress veteran has not been arrayed as an accused in the probe report which would now be heard by the court on July 4.

The ED had registered the case under the sections of PMLA on February 7, 2012 on basis of an FIR registered by the CBI.

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It said that during the investigation it was found that ASCPL was already in a financial transaction with the other companies namely Chess Healthcare Care Solutions Pvt LTD, M/s Chess Management Services Pvt LTD (CMSPL) and M/s Halidon Marketing Pvt LTD since the financial year 2005-06.

The agency said that a total of Rs. 1.16 crore allegedly belonging to Karti Chidambaram has already been attached by it so far.

The agency mentioned that the former Union minister's son has been linked with various individuals and companies involved in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval given to the Aircel-Maxis deal.

&nbspIt also alleged that Karti Chidambaram was in the process of alienating the property involved in the money laundering in order to frustrate the proceedings under PMLA.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp

The Enforcement Directorate, last month, filed a fresh charge sheet before Delhi court stating that Former Union minister P Chidambaram's son Karti controlled two firms

According to reports, Delhi High Court has extended the interim protection from arrest to P Chidambaram in connection to the INX Media case. The protection has been extended till August 1. CBI seeks more time to file a response on P Chidambaram's anticipatory bail plea as they want to conduct the custodial interrogation of accused, ANI reported. The Enforcement Directorate, last month, filed a fresh charge sheet before Delhi court stating that Former Union minister P Chidambaram's son Karti controlled two firms which allegedly received Rs. 1.16 crore as bribe money in the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case. Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram was also questioned by the CBI and the ED and was mentioned in the charge sheet. However, the Congress veteran has not been arrayed as an accused in the probe report which would now be heard by the court on July 4. The ED had registered the case under the sections of PMLA on February 7, 2012 on basis of an FIR registered by the CBI. Delhi High Court extends interim protection from arrest to P Chidambaram in the INX Media case till August 1. CBI seeks more time to file response on P Chidambaram's anticipatory bail plea as they want to conduct custodial interrogation of accused. https://t.co/yv7yO0eyei — ANI (@ANI) July 3, 2018 × It said that during the investigation it was found that ASCPL was already in a financial transaction with the other companies namely Chess Healthcare Care Solutions Pvt LTD, M/s Chess Management Services Pvt LTD (CMSPL) and M/s Halidon Marketing Pvt LTD since the financial year 2005-06. The agency said that a total of Rs. 1.16 crore allegedly belonging to Karti Chidambaram has already been attached by it so far. The agency mentioned that the former Union minister's son has been linked with various individuals and companies involved in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval given to the Aircel-Maxis deal. &nbspIt also alleged that Karti Chidambaram was in the process of alienating the property involved in the money laundering in order to frustrate the proceedings under PMLA. (With inputs from agencies)

INX Media case: Delhi High Court extends P Chidambaram's interim protection from arrest

Vinod Kambli and his wife Andrea got into an altercation with Ankit Tiwari, his brother and father at a Mumbai mall on Sunday.

Vinod Kambli's wife accuses Ankit Tiwari's father of inappropriately touching her

India is in the process of inducting the first batch of its intercontinental ballistic missile system -- Agni-V -- which will bring targets across China within its range, and is expected to significantly bolster the country's military prowess.

The missile system, with a strike range of 5,000 km and capable of carrying nuclear warhead, is being inducted into the elite Strategic Forces Command (SFC), official sources said.

They said a series of user trials is being conducted before the country's most sophisticated weapon is handed over to the SFC.

Defence experts said the missile is capable of bringing targets across China, including its prominent cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, under its range.

Last month, Agni-V was successfully test-fired off the Odisha coast and the sources said a number of other pre-induction tests are being planned in the next few weeks.

"It is a strategic asset which will act as a deterrent. We are at the fag end of the strategic project," said an official, who is part of the Agni-V programme.

He said it is the most advanced weapon in its series as it has latest technologies for navigation and its capability of carrying nuclear warhead is much superior.

The first batch of Agni-V will be handed over to the SFC "soon", the sources said, while declining to elaborate further on the closely-guarded defence project.

The missile is being inducted at a time when India's neighbourhood is witnessing evolving security threats.

Very few countries, including the US, China, Russia, France and North Korea, have intercontinental ballistic missiles.

In its armoury, India currently has Agni-1 with a 700-km range, Agni-2 with a 2,000-km range, Agni-3 and Agni-4 with a 2,500-km to more than 3,500-km range.

The first test of Agni-5 was conducted on April 19, 2012, the second on September 15, 2013, the third on January 31, 2015 and the fourth on December 26, 2016.

The fifth test was held on January 18. All the five trials were successful.

As part of its efforts to enhance the country's defence capabilities, the government is also working on several key projects including integrating the Brahmos supersonic cruise missile on 40 Sukhoi combat aircraft.

The air-launched variant of the Brahmos, the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile, was successfully test-fired from a Sukhoi-30 combat jet on November 22, marking a major milestone to enhance the precision strike capability of the air force.

The defence ministry is now expediting the process to integrate the Brahmos missile on 40 Sukhoi combat aircraft.

The fleet of 40 Sukhoi jet is undergoing structural modifications at the State-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for integration of the missile on them.

The missile system, with a strike range of 5,000 km and capable of carrying nuclear warhead, is being inducted into the elite Strategic Forces Command (SFC), official sources said

India is in the process of inducting the first batch of its intercontinental ballistic missile system -- Agni-V -- which will bring targets across China within its range, and is expected to significantly bolster the country's military prowess. The missile system, with a strike range of 5,000 km and capable of carrying nuclear warhead, is being inducted into the elite Strategic Forces Command (SFC), official sources said. They said a series of user trials is being conducted before the country's most sophisticated weapon is handed over to the SFC. Defence experts said the missile is capable of bringing targets across China, including its prominent cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, under its range. Last month, Agni-V was successfully test-fired off the Odisha coast and the sources said a number of other pre-induction tests are being planned in the next few weeks. "It is a strategic asset which will act as a deterrent. We are at the fag end of the strategic project," said an official, who is part of the Agni-V programme. He said it is the most advanced weapon in its series as it has latest technologies for navigation and its capability of carrying nuclear warhead is much superior. The first batch of Agni-V will be handed over to the SFC "soon", the sources said, while declining to elaborate further on the closely-guarded defence project. The missile is being inducted at a time when India's neighbourhood is witnessing evolving security threats. Very few countries, including the US, China, Russia, France and North Korea, have intercontinental ballistic missiles. In its armoury, India currently has Agni-1 with a 700-km range, Agni-2 with a 2,000-km range, Agni-3 and Agni-4 with a 2,500-km to more than 3,500-km range. The first test of Agni-5 was conducted on April 19, 2012, the second on September 15, 2013, the third on January 31, 2015 and the fourth on December 26, 2016. The fifth test was held on January 18. All the five trials were successful. As part of its efforts to enhance the country's defence capabilities, the government is also working on several key projects including integrating the Brahmos supersonic cruise missile on 40 Sukhoi combat aircraft. The air-launched variant of the Brahmos, the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile, was successfully test-fired from a Sukhoi-30 combat jet on November 22, marking a major milestone to enhance the precision strike capability of the air force. The defence ministry is now expediting the process to integrate the Brahmos missile on 40 Sukhoi combat aircraft. The fleet of 40 Sukhoi jet is undergoing structural modifications at the State-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for integration of the missile on them.

Agni-V, which has range till China, to be inducted soon

The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea challenging the appointment of Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) K V Chaudhary and Vigilance Commissioner (VC) T M Bhasin.

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said there were no grounds to quash the appointments of Chaudhary and Bhasin.

The court was hearing a plea challenging the appointment of incumbent CVC Chaudhary and VC Bhasin.

The plea alleged that they did not have a "clean record" and a non-transparent procedure was followed while appointing them.&nbsp

The plea alleged that they did not have a "clean record" and a non-transparent procedure was followed while appointing them.

The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea challenging the appointment of Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) K V Chaudhary and Vigilance Commissioner (VC) T M Bhasin. A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said there were no grounds to quash the appointments of Chaudhary and Bhasin. The court was hearing a plea challenging the appointment of incumbent CVC Chaudhary and VC Bhasin. The plea alleged that they did not have a "clean record" and a non-transparent procedure was followed while appointing them.

Supreme Court dismisses plea challenging appointment of CVC

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh assured Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal of all assistance from the Centre to tide over the situation in the state even as the&nbsp;flood scenario continued to remain grim.

Over 63,000 people are still affected by the floods across five districts, with the MeT department forecasting more rainfall in the state in the coming days, according to news agency PTI.

The death toll stood at 32 with no casualty being reported today.

The home minister spoke to Sonowal over phone and took stock of the flood situation in the state, a home ministry official said in New Delhi.

Singh told the chief minister that all possible support is being provided to Assam and other northeastern states for overcoming the flood situation, the official was quoted as saying.

The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) in its latest report said 63,300 people are at present affected by the floods in Lakhimpur, Jorhat, Sivasagar, Charaideo and Karimganj.

Till yesterday, around 67,000 people were hit by the floods.

Lakhimpur is now the worst-hit district with nearly 32,000 being affected, followed by Charaideo with around 29,000 flood-hit people, the ASDMA report said.

It said 74 villages are under water and 902 hectares of cropland have been damaged.

The authorities are running 26 relief camps and distribution centres in the affected districts.

The Desang river at Nanglamuragat in Sivasagar, the Dhansiri river at Numaligarh in Golaghat and the Jia Bharali river at NT Road Crossing in Sonitpur are flowing above the danger mark, the report said.

The weather office forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next four to five days at isolated places in Assam.

Over 63,000 people are still affected by the floods across five districts, with the MeT department forecasting more rainfall in the state in the coming days.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh assured Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal of all assistance from the Centre to tide over the situation in the state even as the flood scenario continued to remain grim. Over 63,000 people are still affected by the floods across five districts, with the MeT department forecasting more rainfall in the state in the coming days, according to news agency PTI. The death toll stood at 32 with no casualty being reported today. The home minister spoke to Sonowal over phone and took stock of the flood situation in the state, a home ministry official said in New Delhi. Singh told the chief minister that all possible support is being provided to Assam and other northeastern states for overcoming the flood situation, the official was quoted as saying. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) in its latest report said 63,300 people are at present affected by the floods in Lakhimpur, Jorhat, Sivasagar, Charaideo and Karimganj. Till yesterday, around 67,000 people were hit by the floods. Lakhimpur is now the worst-hit district with nearly 32,000 being affected, followed by Charaideo with around 29,000 flood-hit people, the ASDMA report said. It said 74 villages are under water and 902 hectares of cropland have been damaged. The authorities are running 26 relief camps and distribution centres in the affected districts. The Desang river at Nanglamuragat in Sivasagar, the Dhansiri river at Numaligarh in Golaghat and the Jia Bharali river at NT Road Crossing in Sonitpur are flowing above the danger mark, the report said. The weather office forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next four to five days at isolated places in Assam.

63,000 still affected by grim flood situation in Assam, Rajnath Singh assures help

Lok Sabha members can ask only up to five questions per day now from the upcoming session of the House instead of ten allowed till now, said an official release.

The Lok Sabha 'Questions Cell' in a bulletin said the members are aware that as per direction 10B of the Lok Sabha speaker, no member can give notices for posing more than ten queries a day.

It added the Speaker's direction 10B has been amended now due to the number of notices for the questions exceeding 230 per day.

The bulletin signed by Lok Sabha Secretary General Snehlata Srivastava said as per the new amendment, the maximum number of question notices to be given by each MP per day has been brought down to 5 from 10.

If a member gives notices for asking more than five questions on a day, the remaining questions would be allowed to be raised the following day, the bulletin said.

The bulletin also asked the members to apprise the Question Cell if he or she prefers to give notices for his questions to be raised during the entire session in one go.

The speaker's new direction would be effective from the next sessions of the House, i.E., from the 15th session of the 16th Lok Sabha, the bulletin added.

If a member gives notices for asking more than five questions on a day, the remaining questions would be allowed to be raised the following day

Lok Sabha members can ask only up to five questions per day now from the upcoming session of the House instead of ten allowed till now, said an official release. The Lok Sabha 'Questions Cell' in a bulletin said the members are aware that as per direction 10B of the Lok Sabha speaker, no member can give notices for posing more than ten queries a day. It added the Speaker's direction 10B has been amended now due to the number of notices for the questions exceeding 230 per day. The bulletin signed by Lok Sabha Secretary General Snehlata Srivastava said as per the new amendment, the maximum number of question notices to be given by each MP per day has been brought down to 5 from 10. If a member gives notices for asking more than five questions on a day, the remaining questions would be allowed to be raised the following day, the bulletin said. The bulletin also asked the members to apprise the Question Cell if he or she prefers to give notices for his questions to be raised during the entire session in one go. The speaker's new direction would be effective from the next sessions of the House, i.E., from the 15th session of the 16th Lok Sabha, the bulletin added.

Lok Sabha MPs can ask 5 questions instead of 10 from next session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned the "terror attacks" in Afghanistan's Jalalabad city that killed nearly 19 people, including 11 Sikhs.

The Prime Minister took to Twitter and assured that India stands ready for assistance "in this sad hour."

"We strongly condemn the terror attacks in Afghanistan yesterday. They are an attack on Afghanistan's multicultural fabric. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray that the injured recover soon. India stands ready to assist the Afghanistan government in this sad hour," he said.

A suicide bombing in Nangarhar province's Jalalabad city claimed lives of 19 people and injured 20 others.

A Sikh politician, who was planning to contest in the upcoming parliamentary elections in Afghanistan, was among the people killed in the incident.

The deceased, Avtar Singh Khalsa, was to contest for the single seat reserved for the Hindu and Sikh communities in Afghanistan.

The group of Sikhs were on their way to meet Afghan President Ashraf Ghani when the explosion happened.

Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh also condemned the attack and called upon the global community to come together to fight against the "barbaric forces of terror."

Further, he extended help to the victims at the time of need.

The Prime Minister took to Twitter and assured that India stands ready for assistance "in this sad hour."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned the "terror attacks" in Afghanistan's Jalalabad city that killed nearly 19 people, including 11 Sikhs. The Prime Minister took to Twitter and assured that India stands ready for assistance "in this sad hour." "We strongly condemn the terror attacks in Afghanistan yesterday. They are an attack on Afghanistan's multicultural fabric. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray that the injured recover soon. India stands ready to assist the Afghanistan government in this sad hour," he said. A suicide bombing in Nangarhar province's Jalalabad city claimed lives of 19 people and injured 20 others. A Sikh politician, who was planning to contest in the upcoming parliamentary elections in Afghanistan, was among the people killed in the incident. The deceased, Avtar Singh Khalsa, was to contest for the single seat reserved for the Hindu and Sikh communities in Afghanistan. The group of Sikhs were on their way to meet Afghan President Ashraf Ghani when the explosion happened. Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh also condemned the attack and called upon the global community to come together to fight against the "barbaric forces of terror." Further, he extended help to the victims at the time of need.

PM Modi condemns Jalalabad blast, extends assistance

A BJP worker in West Bengal's Purulia was found dead on Monday. His body was recovered from a lake in Shaktipur village with hands tied. The party claims he was targeted by cadres of the rival Trinamool Congress (TMC).

The deceased, identified as 54-year-old Dharmaraj Hazra, was a member of BJP's Shaktipur Mandal Committee.&nbsp

BJP chief Shah took to his Twitter handle to slam the state government and said under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's rule West Bengal has become an 'epitome of violence and brutality'.

"TMC shames humanity, yet again. Another BJP worker killed in the most barbaric manner. In Mamata's regime, West Bengal has become an epitome of violence & brutality. Entire BJP stands firmly with Dhormo Hazra's family in this hour of grief. My deepest condolences. Om Shanti," Shah Tweeted.

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The body of the BJP worker, Dharmaraj Hazra, was found floating in a lake earlier in the day.

Hazra, hands, and feet were tied with a rope when his body was recovered.

The incident comes in the backdrop of two BJP workers in Purulia being found dead under mysterious circumstances. The bodies of Trilochan Mahato and Dulal Kumar were recovered from two villages of Purulia on May 31 and June 2.

Earlier in the day, BJP workers in Purulia staged a demonstration in front of Santaldih police station, seeking action against TMC workers who allegedly kidnapped the party's labour-wing member Parimal Mahato. Hours later, however, it was learnt that Mahato had jumped ship to the Trinamool.

The threats, Ghosh alleged, became rampant after BJP emerged as the prime challenger to the Trinamool in the recently conducted panchayat elections.

A BJP worker in West Bengal's Purulia was found dead on Monday. His body was recovered from a lake in Shaktipur village with hands tied. The party claims he was targeted by cadres of the rival Trinamool Congress (TMC). The deceased, identified as 54-year-old Dharmaraj Hazra, was a member of BJP's Shaktipur Mandal Committee. BJP chief Shah took to his Twitter handle to slam the state government and said under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's rule West Bengal has become an 'epitome of violence and brutality'. "TMC shames humanity, yet again. Another BJP worker killed in the most barbaric manner. In Mamata's regime, West Bengal has become an epitome of violence & brutality. Entire BJP stands firmly with Dhormo Hazra's family in this hour of grief. My deepest condolences. Om Shanti," Shah Tweeted. TMC shames humanity, yet again. Another BJP karyakarta killed in the most barbaric manner. In Mamata's regime, West Bengal has become an epitome of violence & brutality. Entire BJP stands firmly with Dhormo Hazra's family in this hour of grief. My deepest condolences. Om Shanti. https://t.co/3PjdJHNrlJ — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 2, 2018 × The body of the BJP worker, Dharmaraj Hazra, was found floating in a lake earlier in the day. Hazra, hands, and feet were tied with a rope when his body was recovered. The incident comes in the backdrop of two BJP workers in Purulia being found dead under mysterious circumstances. The bodies of Trilochan Mahato and Dulal Kumar were recovered from two villages of Purulia on May 31 and June 2. Earlier in the day, BJP workers in Purulia staged a demonstration in front of Santaldih police station, seeking action against TMC workers who allegedly kidnapped the party's labour-wing member Parimal Mahato. Hours later, however, it was learnt that Mahato had jumped ship to the Trinamool.

BJP worker in West Bengal's Purulia found dead floating in lake, party blames 'TMC goons'

Interpol today issued a <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/india-asks-group-of-countries-to-deny-entry-to-nirav-modi-147742">Red Corner Notice against Nirav Modi </a>for "money laundering". London-based international police said the Indian diamond merchant is "wanted by judicial authorities in India".

Nirav Modi has been on the run <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/nirav-modi-did-not-have-more-than-one-valid-passport-at-a-time-mea--147724">since February after Indian</a> authorities unearthed over Rs 13,000 crore bank scam in the Punjab and National Bank(PNB).

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The Indian authorities are also looking for his uncle Mehul Chowksi who is also said to have defrauded banks.

The Indian courts had earlier issued multiple notices for Nirav Modi to appear before it, however, Nirav has been absconding for months.&nbsp;

The Indian government has already revoked Nirav Modi's passport and urged countries not give him refuge.

Reports claimed that the fugitive diamond merchant had travelled on Indian passport this month but it could not be independently confirmed. The Indian foreign ministry had earlier issued a show-cause notice to Nirav Modi over the passport issue.

The MEA said that the revocation notice was sent to all Passport Issuing Authorities in India and abroad as well as to all their Missions and Posts.

The Indian government has already revoked Nirav Modi's passport

Interpol today issued a Red Corner Notice against Nirav Modi for "money laundering". London-based international police said the Indian diamond merchant is "wanted by judicial authorities in India". Nirav Modi has been on the run since February after Indian authorities unearthed over Rs 13,000 crore bank scam in the Punjab and National Bank(PNB). The Indian authorities are also looking for his uncle Mehul Chowksi who is also said to have defrauded banks. The Indian courts had earlier issued multiple notices for Nirav Modi to appear before it, however, Nirav has been absconding for months. The Indian government has already revoked Nirav Modi's passport and urged countries not give him refuge. Reports claimed that the fugitive diamond merchant had travelled on Indian passport this month but it could not be independently confirmed. The Indian foreign ministry had earlier issued a show-cause notice to Nirav Modi over the passport issue. The MEA said that the revocation notice was sent to all Passport Issuing Authorities in India and abroad as well as to all their Missions and Posts.

Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Nirav Modi for money laundering

Last week was grand at the Mukesh Ambani residence in Mumbai, Antilia&nbsp;as the Bollywood fraternity, politicians, industrialists and other high-profile guests turned up for Akash Ambani’s engagement bash.

Mukesh Ambani’s elder son Akash is now engaged to Shloka Mehta, and their festivities lasted a while as the <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/in-pics-akash-ambani-shloka-mehtas-engagement-ceremony-rumoured-couple-priyanka-nick-steal-limelight-148287">pre-engagement party</a> was held on Thursday, <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-akash-ambani-and-shloka-mehta-to-get-engaged-on-this-day-142251">engagement </a>on Friday and then engagement bash on Saturday -- of which the latest pictures are trending. See photos from their last <a href="http://wionews.com/photos/shah-rukh-khan,-katrina-kaif,-aishwarya-rai-at-akash-ambani-shloka-mehta's-pre-engagement-party-126544">pre-engagement&nbsp;announcement&nbsp;party.&nbsp;</a>

Shloka Mehta is the daughter of diamantaire Russell Mehta. The couple exchanged informal rings in March in Goa while the wedding is expected to take place sometime this year.&nbsp;

Almost the entire Bollywood fraternity turned up for the event -- from Shah Rukh Khan and family to Rekha to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with family. Rani Mukerji came alone while Kajol was accompanied with filmmaker Karan Johar. Vidya Balan also came with her&nbsp;husband as did Aamir Khan with wife Kiran Rao. The younger crop of actors like Siddharth Malhotra, Parineeti Chopra, Shraddha Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor with mother Neetu Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Sara Ali Khan, socialites like Natasha Poonawalla with husband, and many more turned up.&nbsp;

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At the grand hall inside Antilia, singer Harshdeep Kaur performed as Isha Ambani danced with mom Nita and dad Mukesh Ambani as they got emotional. Isha is also due to get married this year.&nbsp;

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The entire Bollywood also erupted in a dance sequence as they were cheered on by the other guests. They danced to Gal Mitthi Mitthi Bol from the film Aisha. In the video, Shah Rukh Khan and Arjun Kapoor are clearly visible.&nbsp;

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Another highlight was the star kids that came dressed for the occasion with their parents. While Aryan Khan came with mother Gauri Khan and father Shah Rukh Khan looking his dapper self and bearing a lot of resemblance to the superstar, Shweta Nanda Bachchan’s daughter Navya Naveli Nanda looked her beautiful self, draped in a saree and twinning with mom in a traditional look for the occasion.&nbsp;

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There were some selfie sessions too as the guests posted photos from the event for all to see.&nbsp;

Proud parents Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani threw a grand engagement party to friends and family for their son Akash's engagement to Shloka. The entire Bollywood turned up for the bash.

Last week was grand at the Mukesh Ambani residence in Mumbai, Antilia as the Bollywood fraternity, politicians, industrialists and other high-profile guests turned up for Akash Ambani’s engagement bash. Mukesh Ambani’s elder son Akash is now engaged to Shloka Mehta, and their festivities lasted a while as the pre-engagement party was held on Thursday, engagement on Friday and then engagement bash on Saturday -- of which the latest pictures are trending. See photos from their last pre-engagement announcement party. Shloka Mehta is the daughter of diamantaire Russell Mehta. The couple exchanged informal rings in March in Goa while the wedding is expected to take place sometime this year. Almost the entire Bollywood fraternity turned up for the event -- from Shah Rukh Khan and family to Rekha to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with family. Rani Mukerji came alone while Kajol was accompanied with filmmaker Karan Johar. Vidya Balan also came with her husband as did Aamir Khan with wife Kiran Rao. The younger crop of actors like Siddharth Malhotra, Parineeti Chopra, Shraddha Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor with mother Neetu Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Sara Ali Khan, socialites like Natasha Poonawalla with husband, and many more turned up. At the grand hall inside Antilia, singer Harshdeep Kaur performed as Isha Ambani danced with mom Nita and dad Mukesh Ambani as they got emotional. Isha is also due to get married this year. Fun begins.... #harshdeepkaur ❤️ Regrann from @harshdeepkaurmusic - Had a ball performing for #AkashAmbani & #ShlokaMehta’s Engagement Ceremony❤️ Music lovers at heart.. the Ambanis definitely know how to party✨ . . . #akashshlokaengagement #music #nitaambani #mukeshambani #ishaambani #engagement #live #dilbaro #kabira #ishq #performance #love #mumbai #antilia #zaalima #srk #dance #party #lifeofanartist - #regrann A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Jun 30, 2018 at 9:30am PDT × The entire Bollywood also erupted in a dance sequence as they were cheered on by the other guests. They danced to Gal Mitthi Mitthi Bol from the film Aisha. In the video, Shah Rukh Khan and Arjun Kapoor are clearly visible. #ArjunKapoor #ranbirkapoor and gang on the groove #shlokamehta #ambaniengagement #ambani #family #portrait #exclusive #bollywoodnews #bollywood #celebrity #ishaambani #bigfatindianwedding #desiwedding #desibride #akashambani #ambaniwedding @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Jul 1, 2018 at 1:13am PDT × Another highlight was the star kids that came dressed for the occasion with their parents. While Aryan Khan came with mother Gauri Khan and father Shah Rukh Khan looking his dapper self and bearing a lot of resemblance to the superstar, Shweta Nanda Bachchan’s daughter Navya Naveli Nanda looked her beautiful self, draped in a saree and twinning with mom in a traditional look for the occasion. There were some selfie sessions too as the guests posted photos from the event for all to see.

Pics, Videos: Akash Ambani-Shloka Mehta engagement bash

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj`s husband Swaraj Kaushal hit back at a Twitter user who asked him to "beat her up" over Lucknow inter-faith passport row.

Taking to Twitter, Kaushal asked the social media user to "not use such words for her".

"Your words have given us unbearable pain. Just to share with you, my mother died of cancer in 1993. Sushma was an MP and a former Education Minister. She lived in the hospital for a year. She refused to engage a medical attendant and attended on my dying mother personally," Kaushal tweeted.

"Such was her devotion to the family. As per my father`s wish, she lit my father`s pyre. We adore her. Please do not use such words for her. We are first generation in law and politics. We pray for nothing more than her life. Pls convey my profound regards to your wife," he added.

Kaushal re-tweeted a now-deleted tweet of Twitter user Mukesh Gupta, who asked him to beat his wife "when she comes home" and "teach her not to do Muslim appeasement" as "Muslims never vote for the BJP".

The EAM was earlier also trolled by many Twitter users for helping an inter-faith couple, who were allegedly harassed by the officials of Lucknow passport office over their religion.On Saturday, after liking few of the negative tweets that came her way over the same issue, Sushma put up a poll on Twitter asking if people approved of them."Friends: I have liked some tweets. This is happening for the last few days. Do you approve of such tweets? Please RT," she tweeted.

Taking to Twitter, Kaushal asked the social media user to "not use such words for her".

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj`s husband Swaraj Kaushal hit back at a Twitter user who asked him to "beat her up" over Lucknow inter-faith passport row. Taking to Twitter, Kaushal asked the social media user to "not use such words for her". "Your words have given us unbearable pain. Just to share with you, my mother died of cancer in 1993. Sushma was an MP and a former Education Minister. She lived in the hospital for a year. She refused to engage a medical attendant and attended on my dying mother personally," Kaushal tweeted. "Such was her devotion to the family. As per my father`s wish, she lit my father`s pyre. We adore her. Please do not use such words for her. We are first generation in law and politics. We pray for nothing more than her life. Pls convey my profound regards to your wife," he added. Kaushal re-tweeted a now-deleted tweet of Twitter user Mukesh Gupta, who asked him to beat his wife "when she comes home" and "teach her not to do Muslim appeasement" as "Muslims never vote for the BJP". The EAM was earlier also trolled by many Twitter users for helping an inter-faith couple, who were allegedly harassed by the officials of Lucknow passport office over their religion.On Saturday, after liking few of the negative tweets that came her way over the same issue, Sushma put up a poll on Twitter asking if people approved of them."Friends: I have liked some tweets. This is happening for the last few days. Do you approve of such tweets? Please RT," she tweeted.

Sushma Swaraj's husband comes to her rescue over Twitter troll

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