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Kin of police personnel killed in line of duty set to get Rs 70 lakh
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has decided to give an enhanced compensation to the next of kin of police officers killed in the line of duty while dealing with violence and militancy-related incidents, an official said Tuesday. For police officers, the ex-gratia has been hiked to Rs 70 lakh from the existing Rs 48 lakh in case of death in militancy-related incidents, GAD Commissioner-Secretary Hilal Ahmad said in an order here. For Special Police Officers (SPOs), the ex-gratia has been increased to Rs 30 lakh from the existing Rs 14.50 lakh, he said. In his order, Ahmad said the ex-gratia has been increased to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 2 lakh under the Security Related Expenditure (SRE), which will be payable to the next of kin of J&K police personnel, SPOs and CAPFs and Army personnel. The ex-gratia has been increased from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 7 lakh to the next of kin of J&K police personnel from the Police Welfare Fund (MHA), he said. Similarly, the ex-gratia has been increased ...
Burglary at residence of media advisor to Ravi Shankar Prasad
The residence of the media advisor to Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad was allegedly burgled in Rohini and about Rs 50,000 in cash and other valuable items were stolen, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred on the intervening night of September 24 and 25, they said. N N Kaul, the media advisor to Prasad, was at his daughter's place in Noida when the incident took place and he was informed about it in the morning by his neighbour. He said this was not the first time that such an incident has happened. Four years ago, when he and his wife were on a trip to abroad, a similar incident has occurred. "I along with my wife were at my daughter's residence in Noida from September 15 and were supposed to return on Tuesday. The neighbours noticed broken windows of the house and telephoned us," Kaul's wife Bimla said. "From what I can figure out, two LED TVs, decoration items, Rs 50,000 cash, jewellery, laptop and at least a dozen expensive saris are missing," she said, adding their
Kohli, Chanu conferred Khel Ratna; Neeraj, Hima get Arjuna award
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and world champion weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu were conferred with the country's highest sporting honour -- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award -- by President Ram Nath Kovind at the annual National Sports Awards ceremony here on Tuesday.
Dues must be given as per merit, not gender: SRK
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who feels "swept off" his feet by women, believes in gender equality. He says people must be given their due according to merit and not on the basis of their gender.
Cricket captain Kohli, lifter Chanu bask in Khel Ratna glory
Ace cricketer Virat Kohli sent the shutterbugs into a clicking frenzy as he received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, sharing the country's highest sporting honour with diminutive weightlifting world champion Mirabai Chanu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan here Tuesday. Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who won gold medals in the Commonwealth and Asian Games this year, and junior world champion sprinter Hima Das were among the 20 sportspersons who received the Arjuna Awards from President Ram Nath Kovind here. The ceremony, which is traditionally held on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, was pushed to September 25 this year to avoid a clash of dates with the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang on September 2. Kohli was accompanied by his actor wife Anushka Sharma, his mother Saroj Kohli and his elder brother Vikas at the ceremony. Kohli is the third cricketer to be honoured with the Khel Ratna after batting legend Sachin Tendulkar ...
Muslim group moves SC against triple talaq ordinance
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Triple Talaq ordinance which was passed by the Union Cabinet last week.Kerala-based, Samastha Kerala Jam'eyyath ul-Ulama, a religious organisation of the Sunni Muslim scholars and clerics has filed the petition against the ordinance which criminalises Triple Talaq.The ordinance or an Executive order criminalising Triple Talaq was passed by the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 19.Triple Talaq, or verbal divorce, is often practised by a section in the Muslim community in India to instantly divorce their wives by uttering the word 'Talaq' three times. The practice has been decried by several Muslim and women organisations, over the years, calling it un-Islamic and anti-women.
Shilpa Shetty's sister doesn't take her seriously
Actress-entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty Kundra says her sister and actress Shamita Shetty doesn't take her advice seriously.
Bihar: Parents donate deceased son's organs
In a humanitarian move, parents of a 19-year-old boy in Bihar's Nalanda district have donated their son's eyes, heart and liver after he died in an accident.Experts from New Delhi's Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) and Kolkata's R N Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Science retrieved Saurabh Pratik's liver and heart respectively at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) in Patna. Later, his parents donated his eyes also."This decision has been taken by the boy's mother, who herself underwent a renal transplant last year. This has somehow happened for the first time in Bihar that a mother has announced to donate her son's organs. This is a big motivation for all of us whether we are rich or poor. She has donated her son's liver, heart and eyes," IGIMS Medical Superintendent Manish Mandal told ANI."In an accident, Pratik suffered brain haemorrhage after he fell from a rooftop a few days back. Later, he was declared dead. His heart has been given to
France's Deschamps named FIFA best men's coach of the year
Didier Deschamps, who led France to World Cup glory in Russia, was honoured with the prize for best men's coach of the year at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2018 gala here.
Lily Allen was last one to see Paula Yates alive
Singer Lily Allen has revealed that she was one of the last people to see television presenter Paula Yates alive before her untimely death 18 years ago.
Sportsmen are nation's brand ambassadors: Big B
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says sports is the identity of a nation and sportsmen are the brand ambassadors.
Aware, Sawant, Shaw to get SJAM awards
Commonwealth Games gold medallist grappler Rahul Awarehas been chosen for the sportsman of the year award to be given by the Sports Journalists' Association of Mumbai (SJAM). Aware bagged the gold medal in 57 kg freestyle category during the Commonwealth Games held at Gold Coast, Australia, earlier this year. Ace markswomen Tejaswini Sawant and Heena Sidhu have been chosen for the sportswomen of the year award, a release issued by the SJAM said Tuesday. Young cricketer Prithvi Shaw has been chosen for the cricketer of the year award while Kabaddi star Rishank Devadiga will be conferred with the sportsman of the year, Indian Games award. Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar's coach Ramakant Achrekar will get the lifetime achievement award. Former Olympians S S 'Babu' Narayan (football/ basketball), Mary D'Souza (athletics) and Murlikant Petkar (paralympics) have also been chosen for the lifetime achievement awards, the release said. The SJAM will also felicitate sports scribes ..
Sonu Sood honoured with Doctorate Degree of Taekwondo
Actor Sonu Sood has been honoured with the Doctorate Degree of Taekwondo. The 45-year-old actor actor, who is known for leading a healthy lifestyle over the years, was felicitated with honour for his outstanding contribution and support towards taekwondo sport. He was honoured in the presence of Prabhat Sharma, secretary general of Taekwondo Federation of India at the opening ceremony of 107 International Kyorugi Referee Seminar/121st International Kyorugi Referee Refresher Course and 40thInternational Poomse Referee Seminar. "It feels good to see everybody so fit out here, all thanks to the event organisers who have managed to get the taekwondo experts all over the country on the same platform and created the Taekwondo Federation," Sonu said in a statement. "It's great to know that people across all age groups are interested in taekwondo sport and they want to create awareness regarding the same and inspire others. Felicitating these experts would certainly inspire them and others to
First Sikh guardsman tests positive for cocaine, could be expelled from UK Army
A 22-year-old Sikh soldier, who created history by becoming the first to wear a turban during an annual parade to mark British Queen Elizabeth II's birthday ceremony, could be kicked out from his post after he was tested positive for cocaine, according to a media report. Charanpreet Singh Lall made headlines across the world for wearing the turban during the Trooping the Colour in June. However, last week he failed a random drugs test at his barracks, with insiders claiming he registered "high levels" of cocaine, The Sun reported. "Guardsman Lall has been discussing it openly in the barracks. The Guards carry out public duties at the Palace, it's disgraceful behaviour," a source was quoted as saying by the report. "It is for his commanding officer to decide if he gets the boot but anyone caught taking Class A drugs can expect to be dismissed." "Everyone's shocked. He was put in the limelight and now he's brought only embarrassment," the report said. Lall is one of the three soldiers .
Once body shamed, this TN woman is winning medals for India
In an inspiration to many, Ruby Beauty - once a victim of body shaming, now bags medals for her country.A mother of a six-year-old, Ruby was abandoned by her husband because of her physical appearance and was body shamed for being overweight. However, unlike many, Ruby did not let that demoralise her and instead took to fitness to turn the tables.Speaking to ANI, Ruby said, "My husband said that he lost interest in me because of my weight. It was then when it hit me the hardest that I have to take care of my fitness. I started walking and lost a lot of weight after that. It became even more difficult after I had my son. But I could do it because I had set my goal.""It was difficult financially because one has to consume expensive supplements, but I manage with my Zumba classes. I have won nationals in Assam in bodybuilding and won Ms. Chennai as well. I want the state government to help me grow more. I have proved myself, and I want to show that women can do this. So far there was no .
Now, get sanitary pads from vending machines at 14 public toilets in south Delhi markets
Women can now get sanitary napkins at a subsidised rate from vending machines installed at 14 public toilets in south Delhi markets, the area's civic body said Monday. The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) said out of these toilets, three are 'pink toilets' -- meant exclusively for women. "Sanitary vending machines at 14 toilets situated in various markets were today made functional. The rest 11 toilets are partially being converted into pink toilets (painted pink) as well," the SDMC said in a statement. "Napkins will be easily available at a subsidised rate of Rs 5 from the vending machines. The toilets are also being provided with incinerator machines for decimation of the used napkins. This was felt necessary to ensure cleanliness in and around the toilets," it said. The pink toilets were developed with the aim to provide safe public conveniences for women with separate baby-feeding and changing area in its premises. Adequate arrangement for security, safety, electricity and
Father, son die after their car falls into drain in Amritsar
A man and his son were killed when their car fell into a village drain, near 35 km away from here, police said Monday. The accident took place last night when the car was passing through a flyover which was without iron-railing support, they said. Driver of the car failed to see the edge of the bridge because of poor visibility, thus leading to the mishap, police said. Deceased were identified as Dheeraj Saini (43) and his son Ansh Saini (12).
Mandela statue unveiled at UN headquarters
A statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled at the UN headquarters on Monday to honour the South African President's 100th birth anniversary.
Britney Spears settles child support row
Singer Britney Spears and her former husband Kevin Federline have settled their dispute over child support payments.
Statue of Nelson Mandela dedicated at United Nations
A statue of Nelson Mandela has been unveiled at the United Nations to honour the 100th anniversary of the late South African leader's birth. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said at the dedication Monday that Mandela "embodied the highest values of the United Nations peace, forgiveness, compassion and human dignity." A peace summit is scheduled later Monday in Mandela's honour as the UN General Assembly's annual meeting of world leaders begins. Mandela was welcomed at the UN in 1990. He had been imprisoned for 27 years under South Africa's white minority government. Four years later, he became the country's first black president in its first multi-racial elections. General Assembly President Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces says she hopes the sculpture will remind member nations "that our differences are to be celebrated.