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Kunal Kamra, the stand-up comedian recently delisted from BookMyShow following controversy over his jokes targeting Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has penned an open letter requesting the ticketing platform to provide contact information of audiences from his shows. In his letter, posted on X, Kamra acknowledged the need for BookMyShow to maintain a good relationship with the state but emphasized the importance of artists having access to their audience data, especially since they incur significant advertising costs. He stated, “The least I deserve, should you choose to delist me, is access to them.” Kamra's remarks came after his performance sparked vandalism at a venue, leading to its closure. Despite facing multiple legal challenges and skipping summons, he has received interim protection from arrest. The situation has drawn mixed reactions, with some political figures supporting BookMyShow's decision to remove him from its listings. 
Published: Apr 07 2025, 5 pmeznews.inIn Visakhapatnam, thirty students missed their engineering entrance exam due to delays caused by a convoy escorting Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. Parents expressed concern over the potential long-term impact on their children's academic prospects, as the students, part of the Pendurthi AI Digital JE Advanced programme, arrived late and were denied entry. B Kalavathi, a mother, described how traffic was halted for Kalyan's journey to Araku. The All India Students' Federation criticized the traffic management during exam hours, while opposition spokesperson Karthik Yellapragada called for accountability from Kalyan, who oversees the science and technology portfolio. In response, city police stated that students were expected to arrive by 7 am, asserting that Kalyan's convoy passed through at 8:41 am, indicating no link to the students' tardiness. They also noted a lower number of absentees compared to previous exam days.
Published: Apr 07 2025, 11 pmeznews.inA pregnant woman was violently attacked with cement bricks in Hyderabad, allegedly by her husband, Basharath, who has since been arrested, police reported on Monday. The incident, captured on video and widely shared online, has sparked public outrage. Basharath, 32, an interior designer, and Shabana, 22, originally from Kolkata, met during a shared auto journey to Ajmer Dargah in January 2023 and married in October 2024. After moving to Hyderabad, the couple reportedly faced family issues. On March 29, Shabana was hospitalized due to weakness and disclosed her husband's abuse to staff. On April 1, after an argument at the hospital, Basharath allegedly dragged her outside and assaulted her with cement bricks, striking her 12-14 times before fleeing. Hospital staff identified her, and Basharath was arrested on April 2. Shabana remains unconscious and is receiving medical treatment.
Published: Apr 07 2025, 10 pmeznews.inThe US Supreme Court has rejected Tahawwur Rana's application to stay his extradition to India, where he is wanted for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that resulted in 166 deaths. The attacks, carried out by the Pakistan-based Islamist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, targeted hotels, a train station, and a Jewish center. Rana, a Canadian citizen of Pakistani descent, was convicted in 2011 and sentenced to 13 years in prison; he is currently held in Los Angeles. His recent "Emergency Application For Stay Pending Litigation of Petition For Writ of Habeas Corpus" was denied by the Supreme Court, following an earlier rejection from a lower court. US President Donald Trump confirmed the extradition approval in February, stating it was a significant step towards justice for the victims of the attacks.
Published: Apr 07 2025, 8 pmeznews.inA fraudulent doctor, previously linked to the 2006 death of Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Rajendra Prasad Shukla, has resurfaced in Madhya Pradesh, where he is now associated with at least seven patient deaths at Damoh's Mission Hospital. Operating under the alias Dr. N John Camm, he falsely claimed to be a UK-returned cardiologist but was actually Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, a resident of Dehradun with dubious qualifications. Despite lacking proper registration, he performed complex cardiac procedures, leading to multiple fatalities shortly after surgeries. Victim families have raised concerns over the hospital's refusal to conduct postmortems and its handling of medical documentation. Authorities have launched an investigation, revealing that Yadav used forged credentials to gain employment through a placement agency, which is also under scrutiny. Calls for accountability are growing, with demands for a thorough inquiry into how he was allowed to practice despite past allegations.
Published: Apr 07 2025, 8 pmeznews.inA 19-year-old woman in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, was kidnapped and gang-raped by 22 individuals over a week, according to police reports. The victim, who lives in Lalpur, went missing on March 29 after leaving home to visit a friend. Her family filed a police complaint on April 4, and she was later found drugged and released at a local intersection. After reaching a friend's home, she disclosed her ordeal to her father, prompting a formal complaint. The assaults allegedly occurred at multiple locations, including a hookah bar and a hotel. Six suspects have been arrested, while authorities continue to search for the remaining assailants, some of whom may be minors. Police have stated that the initial complaint did not mention sexual assault, with the rape allegation being filed on April 6. Investigations are ongoing, according to senior officer Chandrakant Meena.
Published: Apr 07 2025, 7 pmeznews.inA woman in Noida, Chhaya Sharma, has sparked outrage after claiming she received non-vegetarian biryani instead of the vegetarian dish she ordered via Swiggy during the Navratri festival. In a viral video, Sharma, a strict vegetarian, expressed her distress, stating, "I even had one or two bites," before realizing the mistake. She alleged that the mix-up was "intentional," noting that the restaurant, Lucknowi Kebab Parantha, ceased operations and did not respond to her calls after she placed the order. The incident has drawn significant attention, prompting the Bisrakh police to take action, leading to the arrest of a restaurant staff member. Authorities confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, highlighting the seriousness of the complaint, especially given the cultural significance of dietary restrictions during Navratri.
Published: Apr 07 2025, 7 pmeznews.inAn IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Varanasi made an emergency landing at Chikalthana Airport in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, after an 89-year-old passenger, Sushila Devi from Mirzapur, fell ill mid-flight and subsequently died. The flight, which diverted around 10 PM on Sunday, had a medical team on standby, but despite their efforts, she was declared deceased upon landing. IndiGo confirmed the incident, stating it adhered to all safety protocols and was in contact with the deceased's family to provide support. The necessary formalities were completed by the MIDC CIDCO police, and the flight later continued to Varanasi. The woman's body was transferred to the Government Medical College and Hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for further procedures.
Published: Apr 07 2025, 6 pmeznews.inNEW DELHI: The price of cooking gas, or domestic LPG cylinders, has been raised by Rs 50, as announced by Union Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday. The new prices for a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder will be Rs 550 for Ujwala scheme beneficiaries and Rs 853 for non-Ujwala users. This increase follows a recent reduction of Rs 41 in commercial LPG cylinder prices, benefiting restaurants and hotels. Additionally, the government has increased excise duties on petrol and diesel, with petrol now at Rs 13 per litre and diesel at Rs 10 per litre. However, this hike will not affect consumers, as it will be offset by reductions in retail prices due to falling international oil prices. The new excise duties will take effect on April 8, 2025, but consumers will see no change in fuel prices at the pump.
Published: Apr 07 2025, 5 pmeznews.inThe Indian government has increased excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre each, effective from April 8, 2025. However, retail prices will remain unchanged as this rise will be offset by reductions prompted by declining international oil prices. Current excise duties now stand at Rs 13 per litre for petrol and Rs 10 for diesel. The backdrop to this decision includes a significant drop in global oil prices, with Brent crude falling to its lowest since April 2021 amid escalating US-China trade tensions. India, which relies heavily on oil imports, has a history of adjusting excise duties in response to international price fluctuations. While previous increases have helped boost government revenues significantly, the current retail prices in Delhi are Rs 94.77 for petrol and Rs 87.67 for diesel. The Ministry of Petroleum confirmed that consumers will not face any immediate price hikes.
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