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The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) has agreed to take back 14 plots of land from BN Parvathi, wife of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, following her offer to return them, citing her conscience. These plots, located in prime areas of Mysuru, were originally allotted as compensation for land used in Kesare village but have been embroiled in controversy, with allegations of a Rs 45 crore loss to the state. Siddaramaiah is facing investigations by the Lokayukta and Enforcement Directorate related to the case. MUDA Commissioner AN Raghunandan clarified that the decision to reclaim the plots is not connected to the ongoing investigations. Parvathi expressed that her husband's honour is more important than any material gain, while Siddaramaiah maintained that the land was rightfully gifted and criticized the political motivations behind the allegations. The BJP has suggested that Parvathi's decision was influenced by Siddaramaiah himself. 
Published: Oct 01 2024, 8 pmeznews.inA 35-year-old man, Narendra Kumar Haldar, tragically died after being dragged for 30 kilometers beneath the car of a revenue official in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred on Thursday evening while Haldar was returning home on his bike along the Nanpara-Bahraich road. His distraught wife, who has three children, expressed her grief to reporters. The police confirmed that Haldar's body became entangled with the vehicle, which was driven by Meraj Ahmed, who has since been arrested. Naib Tehsildar Shailesh Kumar Awasthi, believed to be in the car at the time of the accident, has been recommended for suspension by District Magistrate Monika Rani. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident, with police examining CCTV footage along the route to reconstruct the events leading up to the tragedy.
Published: Dec 21 2024, 4 pmeznews.inIn a move coinciding with the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced the 'Dr Ambedkar Samman Scholarship' scheme for Dalit students. This initiative, described as a response to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's controversial remarks about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha, aims to provide free education at foreign universities for Dalit students from Delhi. Kejriwal emphasized that government employees from the Dalit community would also benefit, with the Delhi government covering all associated costs, including travel and accommodation. The announcement follows a significant backlash against Shah's comments, where he suggested that referencing Ambedkar had become a "fashion." This sparked outrage among opposition parties, leading to demands for Shah's resignation and privilege motions against him in Parliament. Kejriwal criticized the BJP for disrespecting Ambedkar, asserting his commitment to honoring the legacy of the revered leader.
Published: Dec 21 2024, 3 pmeznews.inA young couple in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district was threatened and extorted by a group while in a secluded area, with the incident captured in a viral video. The footage shows the assailants demanding money and molesting the woman, prompting the Rewa police to launch an investigation. The incident is believed to have taken place near Purva Falls or Kyoti Falls. Superintendent of Police (SP) Rewa urged the victims to come forward, assuring them of confidentiality and promising strict action against the perpetrators. Police teams from multiple stations, including Semaria and Sirmour, are involved in gathering information to locate both the victims and the assailants. This incident follows a troubling case from October, where a couple faced a violent attack near a temple, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety in the region.
Published: Dec 21 2024, 3 pmeznews.inA man narrowly escaped serious injury at Samastipur railway station in Bihar while attempting to board the Bihar Sampark Kranti Express. The incident, captured on video, shows the passenger slipping and falling onto the tracks, becoming wedged between the moving train and the platform wall. Bystanders urged onlookers to stay clear of the tracks as the train departed, but fortunately, the man was quickly noticed and lifted to safety. After the train traveled a short distance, it halted, allowing him to board and continue his journey. This incident follows a recent disruption at the same station, where train operations were halted for nearly an hour due to a bizarre altercation between two monkeys, which caused a short circuit after one monkey threw an object that contacted an overhead wire.
Published: Dec 21 2024, 3 pmeznews.inAn arrest warrant has been issued for former cricketer Robin Uthappa over alleged fraud related to provident fund contributions at his clothing company, Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Pvt Ltd, based in Bengaluru. Uthappa has until December 27 to pay nearly Rs 24 lakh in dues or face arrest. The Regional PF Commissioner, Sadakshari Gopal Reddy, stated that the company failed to remit approximately Rs 23,36,602, which Uthappa is responsible for recovering. He is accused of deducting provident fund contributions from employee salaries but not depositing them into the respective accounts, hindering the settlement of Provident Fund Accounts for workers. Uthappa, who has played 59 international matches for India and is well-known in the Indian Premier League, has a total of 1,183 runs and seven half-centuries in his cricketing career.
Published: Dec 21 2024, 1 pmeznews.inArvind Kejriwal, the former Chief Minister of Delhi, faces increased scrutiny as Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute him for alleged money laundering linked to the liquor policy scam. This development arrives just before the Delhi elections, marking a critical moment for Kejriwal following the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) poor performance in the Lok Sabha elections. The AAP has dismissed the allegations as "false and misleading," demanding the ED disclose the sanction document. The ED's investigation claims Kejriwal and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia altered the Excise Policy 2021-22 to facilitate a bribe of Rs 100 crore, part of which was allegedly used for election campaigning. Both Kejriwal and Sisodia, who were previously jailed, have appealed against the charges, with Kejriwal seeking to annul the ED's chargesheet in the Delhi High Court.
Published: Dec 21 2024, 1 pmeznews.inIn a remarkable escape, five passengers emerged unscathed after their SUV flipped eight times in a highway accident in Nagaur, Rajasthan, on Friday. CCTV footage captured the moment the vehicle lost control while navigating a turn, ultimately crashing into the gate of a nearby car showroom. The impact left the SUV mangled and upside down, yet remarkably, none of the occupants sustained injuries. Witnesses reported that the driver jumped from the vehicle during the roll, while the other four passengers exited once the car came to rest. In a light-hearted twist, they entered the showroom and requested tea, with an official noting, "No one was hurt...not even a single scratch." The group was reportedly traveling from Nagaur to Bikaner when the incident occurred.
Published: Dec 21 2024, 1 pmeznews.inBENGALURU: Virat Kohli's pub, One8 Commune, has come under scrutiny from the Bengaluru Bruhat Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) for alleged fire safety violations. Located on the sixth floor of Ratnam's Complex on M. G. Road, the establishment reportedly lacks a no objection certificate from the Fire Department. Following a complaint from social activists H. M. Venkatesh and Kunigal Narasimhamurthy, the BBMP issued a notice on November 29, to which no response has been received. The BBMP has now set a seven-day deadline for clarification, warning of potential legal action if it is ignored. Venkatesh highlighted the broader issue of high-rise restaurants operating without adequate fire safety measures, referencing past tragedies like the Carlton Towers fire. He criticized the BBMP and Fire Department for their lax enforcement of safety regulations, expressing concern over ongoing violations in the city. In July, One8 Commune was also cited for operating beyond the legal closing time.
Published: Dec 21 2024, 12 pmeznews.inThe body of seven-year-old Johan Mohammad Nisar Ahmed Pathan, missing since a tragic ferry-Navy craft collision off Mumbai's coast on December 18, has been recovered, raising the death toll to 15. The Navy has initiated an investigation into this catastrophic incident, which involved a Navy vessel undergoing engine trials that collided with the passenger ferry 'Neel Kamal', carrying over 100 passengers. Of the 113 individuals aboard both vessels, 98 were rescued, including two injuries. The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) has suspended the ferry’s licence for exceeding its capacity, which violated the Inland Vessel Act. A case has been filed against the Navy craft's operator, citing negligence and reckless navigation. The affected vessels are currently in the Navy's custody for further investigation.
Published: Dec 21 2024, 12 pmeznews.inCongress MP Shashi Tharoor has disputed Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's assertions regarding the inclusion of billionaire George Soros on the guest list for a 2009 dinner hosted by Puri during his tenure as Indian Ambassador to the US. Tharoor stated that his recollections of the event differ significantly from Puri's, emphasizing he was unaware of any connection between Soros and Indian foundations and had never discussed it with him. He recalled Soros expressing strong objections to India's stance on global warming. The controversy reignited when a BJP supporter highlighted Tharoor's 2009 post praising Soros. In response, Puri claimed Tharoor had provided the invitee list, asserting that Soros was invited due to his status as a benefactor of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation and that Tharoor, then Minister of State for External Affairs, had sought to meet him.
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