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Porn behind rising child rape cases, molestation: MP Home Minister
Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Bhupendra Singh on Tuesday blamed pornographic websites for rising number of child rape and molestation in India.Singh further noted that his government is considering banning porn in Madhya Pradesh."We think the reason for rising number of child rape and molestation cases are porn. We are contemplating banning porn in Madhya Pradesh, will approach Centre in the matter," Singh told ANI.According to media reports, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Madhya Pradesh has blocked 25 porn sites.Singh's statement comes after the horrific rape and murder of an infant baby girl in Indore on April 19. The infant was recovered from the basement of a building.Reportedly, the police have identified the accused as Sunil Bheel, 21, claiming that he was seen in CCTV footage, around 4.45 am on Friday, carrying the infant on his shoulder.
Former US president hospitalised a day after his wife's funeral
Former US president George HW Bush has been hospitalised here after contracting an infection, a day after his wife's funeral, a family spokesperson said. Bush, 93, was admitted to Houston Methodist Hospital yesterday after contracting an infection that spread to his blood, the day after funeral was held for his wife, Barbara Bush, according to a statement from his office. The statement from family spokesman Jim McGrath read, "He is responding to treatments and appears to be recovering. We will issue additional updates as events warrant." Barbara, the only woman to see both her husband and her son sworn in as US president, died last Tuesday and was laid to rest on Saturday. The couple were married for 73 years. Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, George W Bush and their spouses attended the ceremony along with current First Lady Melania Trump. Bush, 41st US president, was born June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts. He served as command in chief from 1989 to 1993, served as
Former US President George Bush hospitalised
US President George H.W. Bush has been admitted to a hospital and placed in intensive care after suffering an infection, his office said. He is recovering at a Texas hospital.
Royal baby: Congratulations pour in for Kate, William
Many wishes have come pouring in for Kate Middleton and Prince William, since they announced the birth of their new son on April 23. Politicians and celebrities alike, welcomed the newest member of the royal family in adorable posts.Former United States first lady Michelle Obama led the congratulatory messages for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. She shared a heartfelt message for Prince William and Kate Middleton's third child, and expressed her wish to meet the little baby soon at a "Kensington Palace pajama party"."Barack and I are thrilled to congratulate The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their newest arrival! We hope to meet him soon for a Kensington Palace pajama party. I'll wear my robe!," the former first lady wrote on Twitter along with a picture of Barack Obama, Prince William, and Prince George.Her tweet is a reference to the time she visited the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with the then United States President Barack Obama, and Prince George wore a fancy ...
Former US president George HW Bush hospitalized
Just days after the death of his wife Barbara, former United States president George H. W. Bush has been admitted to a hospital in Houston."President Bush was admitted to the Houston Methodist Hospital yesterday morning after contracting an infection that spread to his blood. He is responding to treatments and appears to be recovering. We will issue additional updates as events warrant," CNN quoted spokesman Jim McGrath as saying."He is responding to treatments and appears to be recovering," another statement read.Bush's wife and the former first lady of the United States passed away on April 17 in Houston.
George H.W. Bush hospitalized days after wife's death: Office
Former president George HW Bush was being treated for a blood infection, hours after laying his wife Barbara to rest, his office said. A statement issued yestreday stressed that Bush, 93, was responding to treatment. He was admitted to Houston Methodist Hospital early Sunday, just a day after bidding a final farewell to his wife of 73 years during her funeral. Barbara Bush had died last Tuesday. Bush is father to former president George W Bush (2001-2009).
'Baby on board' for Neil Nitin Mukesh, wife Rukmini
The storks seem to be having a very busy time in Tinseltown. After Shahid Kapoor-Mira Rajput, Sania Mirza-Shoaib Malik, Neil Nitin Mukesh-Rukmini Sahay have announced that they are expecting their first child.The 36-year-old actor said, "The arrival of our first born hasn't seeped in yet but I'm definitely very excited for the next phase in my life.""I am lucky to have great support system at home, who are constantly guiding Rukmini on the dos and don'ts. We are okay with a baby girl or a baby boy as long as the baby is healthy," he added.Meanwhile, the mom-to-be revealed that they have been on a baby-shopping spree for the past few months."Neil will be an excellent doting father just as he is a fantastic husband. He loves children. The family has been taking great care of me. We have been doing a lot of baby shopping over the past few months apart from doing a lot of activities together like meditation, yoga and music," she said.An elated grandfather-to-be, Nitin Mukesh, branded it ..
Kate Middleton, Prince William pose with new royal baby
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, appeared on the steps of the Lindo Wing at St. Mary's Hospital on Monday to introduce their new baby boy to the world.Wearing a red dress with a white collar, Middleton looked in good health after giving birth to her as yet un-named prince, who is fifth in line to the throne.Prince William, while getting into his car, said, "We're very happy but thrice worried now."The Kensington Palace, which is currently the official London residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, also posted pictures of Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their third child."Welcome to the family," read a tweet.Earlier, Prince William took Prince George and Princess Charlotte to the St Mary's Hospital to meet their little brother.Two-year-old Princess Charlotte waved happily to crowds outside the Lindo Wing on her way to meet her little brother.The new prince is the Queen's sixth great-grandchild.
Cobbler sleeping on pavement dies as luxury car runs over him
A cobbler sleeping on a pavement here died when a luxury car in which four women engineering students, including the daughter of a police inspector, were travelling allegedly ran over him early today, police said. One of the four students, who was driving the car, had been arrested on the charge of causing death by negligence, they said. The victim was identified as 48-year old Ashok, who was running a small footwear repair shop on the pavement in Kushaiguda area. Besides the 19-year old driver, there were three women passengers, including the daughter of a police inspector, in the car at the time of mishap, Kushaiguda Police Inspector Chandra Shekar said. "The girl who drove the Skoda was trying to avoid a dog and hit the pavement and ran over Ashok. We arrested her. A case under IPC Section 304 (A) (causing death by negligence) has been registered against her. We are investigating the case," he said. The man was seriously injured after the car hit him. Though he was ..
Prince William, Kate Middleton blessed with baby boy
It's a boy! Prince William and wife Kate Middleton today welcomed a new prince, the fifth-in-line to Britain's throne, as the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth at a central London hospital. The baby was born at 1101hrs local time, Kensington Palace said in a statement. William, the 35-year-old Duke of Cambridge, was present at the birth of his boy, who weighs 3.82 kg. The palace added that the mother and baby are "doing well". "The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and members of both families have been informed and are delighted with the news," the statement said. A notice has been placed on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace following the announcement of the birth of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's third child. The practice of posting a bulletin outside the Palace announcing a royal birth has gone on for at least as long as Buckingham Palace has been the Sovereign's official residence - since 1837. A large Union Flag has been .
Court dismisses complaint against Prime Minister
A Delhi court today dismissed a complaint accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "insulting" the national flag in 2015 on the international yoga day and later during his visit to the United States. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal rejected the plea for lodging an FIR under relevant provisions, noting that the complainant has already passed away. The court had on March 24 noted that notice issued to the complainant, Ashish Sharma, was received back with the report that he had passed away. "The court notice issued to the complainant received back with the report that he has passed away in March 2017. "It is pertinent to mention that the complainant is not appearing in this case," the court had noted on March 24. The detailed copy of today's order, however, was not available. The complainant had alleged that the Prime Minister had committed an offence under the provisions of Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 and had also violated the Flag Code of ..
Recipient of Shaurya Chakra, CRPF commandos express happiness
Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) CoBRA commandos who will be awarded the Shaurya Chakra for their exceptional display of courage in an anti-Naxal operation, expressed happiness at the CRPF gallantry medal awards, on Monday.Speaking to ANI, one of the recipients of the Shaurya Chakra, Assistant Commandant, Vikas Jakhar said, "Getting recognition for working as a part of force is an achievement in itself. We work as a team in CRPF. My family and friends are really happy."Another Shaurya Chakra recipient Sub- inspector Riyaz Alam Ansari said, "We fought as a team against the Naxals. We are given proper training to fight against any situation. My family is very happy, they are here to witness me receive the award."Six Maoists were killed in the operation carried out by the CoBRA commandos of 209 Battalion on November 23, 2016, in Latehar district of Jharkhand. A heavy assortment of arms and ammunition was also recovered from the Naxals.At the awards, widow of Commandant Pramod ...
Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to boy
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and wife of Prince William, gave birth to a baby boy on Monday, the royal family announced.
The royal family of UK welcomes baby no. 3
01 BST.Prince William was present for the birth of their son who weighs 8lbs 7oz.The statement from the Kensington Palace read, "Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well".The name of the baby will be announced in due course.The Duchess was admitted to the private Lindo Wing at St. Mary's Hospital in Paddington, west London, in the morning hours of April 23.The couple already has two children - a son, Prince George, aged 6, and a daughter, Princess Charlotte, aged 2.The new prince is the Queen's sixth great-grandchild.
Brother-sister duo save pet dog from drowning; loses their
A brother-sister duo drowned in the Cauvery river near here while trying to rescue their pet dog, police said today. The incident occurred yesterday when the two, in their 20s, had gone to the famous Nattatreeswaran (Lord Shiva) temple, located in the middle of the Cauvery river at Kangeyampalayam, they added. They were taking a bath when they noticed the dog being washed away and rushed to rescue it, police said. Though the duo saved the animal and pushed it to the bank, they had strayed into deep waters and drowned, police added. The bodies were retrieved today, they said.
Sania to become mother in October
Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and her cricketer husband Shoaib Malik are expecting their first child, due in the month of October this year. The couple celebrated their eighth marriage anniversary a few days back on April 12. The 31-year-old Indian tennis superstar, who is out of action due to a jumper knee issue since October 2017, tweeted a picture suggesting that she is pregnant. Sania's father and coach Imran confirmed to PTI that the six-time Grand Slam champion is indeed expecting a child. "Yes, it's true," Imran told PTI adding that the baby is due in October. At the start of the year, Sania had said that she was hoping to make a comeback to competitive tennis at the French Open. Sania at the recent 'Goa Fest 2018' had said that their child would keep surnames of both of them. "Today I will tell you a secret. My husband and I have spoken about it and we have decided that whenever we have a child, the child will have Mirza-Malik as a surname and not just Malik. So that's where .
Global movement to develop Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple """
Singapore-based Global Citizen Forum (GCF), headed by billionaire thought-leader Bhupendra Kumar Modi, will launch a world wide movement to promote the famed Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple here as an international pilgrimage centre. Addressing a press meet here, Modi, known as 'Dr M' among his followers, said the objective of the global movement was to restore 'sanatana dharma' to its original glory as the guiding force of the world with the Padmanabha Swamy Temple as its nerve centre. As part of the initiative, a development committee would soon be set up with the consent of the Travancore royal family here, for the overall development of the shrine, he said. The Tranvacore royals were the former custodian of the shrine, which is now being managed by an administrative committee appointed by the Supreme Court. Modi said the security of the temple, which has priceless treasures in its secret vaults, should be enhanced with state-of-the-art facilities. The centuries-old ...
Kate Middleton gives birth to baby boy
It's a baby boy for Prince William and wife Kate Middleton, making him fifth-in-line to the British throne. The baby was born at 1101hrs local time, Kensington Palace said in a statement today. This is their third child. The 35-year-old father, Duke of Cambridge, was present at the birth of his boy, who weighs 3.82 kg. The palace added that the mother and baby are "doing well". The new baby is fifth-in-line to the British throne, behind her grandfather Prince Charles, father Prince William, brother Prince George and big sister Princess Charlotte. The 36-year-old Duchess of Cambridge was earlier today admitted to the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in London, where both her previous pregnancies George in 2013 and Charlotte in 2015 were also born. The new child will be fifth in line to the British throne, behind big sister Charlotte and pushing uncle Prince Harry one place down the line of succession to sixth. He or she will be the sixth great grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II, who ...
Vitabiotics receives Queen's Award for innovation
Vitabiotics, UK's number leading vitamin company, has been honoured with The Queen's Award for Enterprise in Innovation for its Perfectil beauty Vitamin range.Awarded by The Queen, on the advice of the Prime Minister Theresa May, The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are the UK's highest and most prestigious awards for business performance.The announcement came on April 21, 2018 - Queen Elizabeth II's 92nd birthday.This is the first and only time that a vitamin company has received the award for innovation on two occasions. It marks the fourth Queen's Award that Vitabiotics has received, including The Queen's Award for Enterprise in Innovation for its Pregnacare V itamin research in 2013.Vitabiotics' Perfectil is UK's number one nutritional supplement for skin, hair, and nails. It represents multiple innovations in the field of cosmetic science and nutrition, underpinned by a portfolio of granted and filed patents, as well as being the first choice of beauty experts and celebrities ...
Eminem celebrates 10 years of sobriety
Rapper Eminem has been sober for a decade. He celebrated it by proudly flaunting a coin that he received for achieving the milestone.