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Karnataka IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri files defamation suit against IPS Roopa D Moudgil

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 Besides, the IAS officer also stated that Roopa had indulged in bringing disrepute to her by making several allegations that are personal in nature. IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri and IPS officer Roopa Moudgil.  BENGALURU: IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri filed a defamation suit against IPS officer Roopa D Moudgil in a city court on Monday. The IAS officer appeared before the 24th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) court in person along with her husband Sudhir Reddy and filed the defamation suit, praying for the arrest of the IGP-ranked officer. Sindhuri has claimed damages to the tune of Rs 1 crore in her petition. She stated that despite the court having restrained Roopa from making allegations against her, Roopa continued to defame her by posting allegations against her on social media repeatedly. Further, she informed the court that though the government had conducted an inquiry into the Chamarajanagar hospital oxygen tragedy, Roopa was intentionally raising the issue agai

Inside "World's Most Ultra-Luxury Resort", At $100,000 A Night

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This isn't a hotel where guests hide away in their rooms. Instead, they put on their trendiest beachwear, take selfies in front of the Bellagio-style fountains, go shopping in the Valentino boutique or book a cabana at one of several outdoor lounges.  Chef Jos Andrs at the Jaleo restaurant. From the moment you step through the front entrance, Atlantis the Royal puts on a show. Water pours down inside glass walls, while fire periodically flashes up. The pressure to post to Instagram is immediate, because you've arrived at the self-titled "most ultraluxury" resort in the world. This isn't the world, though. It's Dubai, where "ultraluxury" has a specific meaning and nouveau riche aesthetics are giddily embraced. Wealth like this was made to flaunt, not accrue silently in savings accounts. Ultraluxury is over-the-top, clad with gold and marble. That's what the $1.2 billion Atlantis the Royal, the latest property from Dubai-based hotelier Kerzner Inte

Man Throws Neighbour's Children From Thane Building, 1 Dies: Cops

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 The incident took place in Devripada area of Mumbra township on Saturday and a probe was on to ascertain the exact motive behind the crime.  he accused, identified as Asif, was arrested on Monday. Thane: A man allegedly threw his neighbour's five-year-old son and four-year-old daughter from the second floor of a building in Maharashtra's Thane district following which the boy died and the girl was severely injured, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place in Devripada area of Mumbra township on Saturday and a probe was on to ascertain the exact motive behind the crime, they said. The accused, identified as Asif, was arrested on Monday, an official from Mumbra police station said. Asif and his wife, who do not have a child, were next door neighbours of the victims in the building. The accused and his wife used to have frequent quarrels over petty issues. The accused's wife was a friend of the victims' mother and they used to talk frequently which he did not lik

Fiery train crash in Greece kills 32, hurts at least 85

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 Multiple train cars derailed and at least three caught fire after the crash near Tempe, some 380 kilometers (235 miles) north of Athens. Smoke rises from trains as firefighters and rescuers operate after a collision near Larissa city, Greece, early Wednesday, March 1, 2023. GREECE: A passenger train collided with an oncoming freight train in northern Greece early Wednesday, killing 32 people and injuring at least 85, Fire Service officials said. Multiple train cars derailed and at least three caught fire after the crash near Tempe, some 380 kilometers (235 miles) north of Athens. Hospital officials in the nearby city of Larissa said at least 25 people had serious injuries. “The evacuation process is ongoing and is being carried out under very difficult conditions due to the severity of the collision between the two trains,” Fire Service spokesman Vassilis Varthakoyiannis said. Hospital units used to treat burn victims had been alerted in the area, he said, adding that dozens of amb

In a first, Uttarakhand to set up ‘mother milk bank’

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 There’s hope for children whose mother dies during childbirth: the Uttarakhand health department plans to set up a ‘mother milk bank,’ the first such facility in the country. A mother donating milk at the Breast Milk Bank used for representative purposes only.  DEHRADUN: There’s hope for children whose mother dies during childbirth: the Uttarakhand health department plans to set up a ‘mother milk bank,’ the first such facility in the country. “The facility can bring nutritional elements of mother’s milk to the newborn to a great extent,” Health Minister Dr Dhan Singh Rawat told this newspaper. “Under this scheme, lactating women will be able to donate milk to the bank,” said the health minister. According to the National Health Mission’s Sample Registration System (SRS) report in 2021, Uttarakhand had the third-highest infant mortality rate of 27 deaths per 1,000 live births among 10 Himalayan states of the country after Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya. “To reduce the infant mortal

Human trafficking too high in India, says US

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The US Department of State in its ‘2022 Trafficking in Persons’ report has stated that India does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. Image used for representational purpose only. NEW DELHI: The US Department of State in its ‘2022 Trafficking in Persons’ report has stated that India does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. It also has stated that 22 of India’s 36 states and Union Territories (UTs) did not report identifying any bonded labour victims or filing any cases under the relevant rules even as the acquittal rate for traffickers remained at 89 per cent. The report has also stated that the government did not report investigating, prosecuting, or convicting government officials for alleged involvement in trafficking crimes. The report, released recently, has also expressed dismay as the government did no updates to its national action plan (NAP) to combat trafficking in persons or amend Section 370 of the

High End Speakers At The Best Price In Nagercoil – Rajan & Co, The Complete Shopping Destination

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A home theatre system could transform your living room into a movie theatre. A home theatre purchase might be challenging. To help you decide on your decision, we have compiled a list of the top home theatres in India. Your entire home will appear sassy thanks to these amazing home theatre systems. Rajan & Co is  the best home Theatres showroom in Nagercoil that offers home theatres and much more at the best prices in Nagercoil. The showroom has all kinds of home theatre systems like High End Speakers, Sound bar, AV Receivers, Multimedia Speakers, Party Box, projectors etc with prices ranging from ₹2,990 to ₹3,62,610. Best Home theatres Showroom In Nagercoil- Rajan And Co Some of the best home theatres to give you an incomparable experience are presented by Rajan & Co . Some of this best-in-class home theatres include: · Marantz Cinema 50 9.4-Ch Receiver: This one-of-a-kind speaker from Marantz brand has Amazon Alexa controller type and has connectivity technology compatible

Newly launched HomePod completes Apple’s seamless ecosystem

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The new HomePod even pairs with Apple TV 4K for a home theatre experience, and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) support on Apple TV 4K enables customers to make HomePod the audio system for all devices connected to the TV. Plus, with Siri on HomePod, an iPhone user can control what’s playing on their Apple TV hands-free. Two years after discontinuing the original HomePod, introduced only in February 2018, Apple has revitalised its smart speaker offering with a better-sounding and intelligent smart speaker. Joining the sea of smart speakers available from not just Amazon and Google but third-party speakers powered by Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant, Apple’s new HomePod belongs to the premium offering priced at Rs. 32,900. But for Apple, it hasn’t been about achieving a large market share in the smart speaker segment in India but about completing the seamless Apple ecosystem experience. Apple’s new HomePod belongs to the premium offering priced at Rs. 32,900. Integrating seamless

TCL Exhibits Innovative Technologies, Home Theatre Experiences and a Smart Connected Lifestyle Ecosystem at CES 2023

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Interactive exhibition spotlights global brand’s ultra-large Mini LED QLED displays, gaming monitors, mobile devices, smart home appliances, sustainability commitments and more India, January 2023 -TCL, a leading consumer electronics brand and one of the dominant players in the global TV industry participated in the recently held CES 2023 (Consumer Electronic Show). The company revealed newsworthy updates on the latest corporate initiatives, new technology across its display, home appliance and mobile categories. The company took CES 2033 as a platform to introduce its latest generation of Mini LED and QLED TVs. Rolling out across international markets, the expanded, improved and rebranded QLED TVs are now available in new large screen sizes up to 98-inch, featuring cutting-edge gaming performance, accompanied by all-new, award-winning sound bars offering cinema-quality audio to further enhance the TCL home theatre experience. The XL screen engages many more Mini LEDs in its premium TC

Motia Group – Making Your Dream Home A Reality | Best Builders In Zirakpur

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The art of design is a craft only a few are blessed with. It takes passion, drive and immense courage. On a mission to construct happiness, Motia Group is on the path towards pioneering exquisite lifestyle with their brand new flats and apartment projects across Chandigarh. And they build work spaces too. This led them to being the best builders in Zirakpur . Motia Group maintains exceptional quality and high standards over the years and this includes choosing vendors and partners who are equally responsible so that the customers have only the best. Motia Group Since inception, Motia Group has firmly established themselves as one of the best builders in Zirakpur . The mantra behind our success is that, “we value customer happiness above all”. Motia Group is now synonymous with trust, quality and good value for money. The expertise of Motia group in construction and project management ensures that the customers receive a quality product at a fair price and in a reasonable time frame. Mo

Delhi-Mumbai Expressway to boost economic growth, real estate in Delhi-NCR, Sohna, Gurugram

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The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will have a significant impact on the economic growth of the region. It will bring major changes in the travel time between the two cities and thereby creating numerous employment opportunities and attracting business and investors. It will improve the infrastructure and overall development of the country. The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will improve the infrastructure and overall development of the country. The expressway will increase the demand for both residential and commercial properties in the surrounding area. Several real estate experts have expressed their excitement about the impact of this new chapter of economic activity. Real estate market in Delhi-NCR Hailing the project as a ‘watershed moment for Delhi-NCR real estate markets, Vivek Singhal, CEO, of Smartworld Developers said, “highway will pave the way for more accessible, sustainable, and infrastructure-backed growth in the states it passes through. It will help to extend systematic investment

‘It’s too cruel’: family stuck in Ukraine after UK host dies suddenly

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 Exclusive: Nadiia Luba is one of 9,700 Ukrainians still waiting on visa decision under Homes for Ukraine scheme ‘No explanation’: Nadiia Luba, 43, and her sons Dima, 10, and Vlad, 14, at their home in Vinnytsia, central Ukraine. Nadiia Luba was sheltering in a basement in central Ukraine earlier this month when she learned that her family’s chances of escaping to Britain had been dashed. After nearly eight months of waiting for visas for her and her two sons, she got a text to say that the British host who had been so ready to welcome them had died suddenly. “I couldn’t stop crying,” she said. “My brain didn’t want to accept it.” Luba is one of 9,700 Ukrainians still waiting on a visa decision to join a host in the UK under the Homes for Ukraine scheme . Volunteers helping to match families say they have seen an increase in waits of six months or more, where no news is communicated by the Home Office. Luba, 43, who teaches English to schoolchildren in her village just outside Vinnyts

Iran smuggled drones into Russia using boats and state airline, sources reveal

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 Exclusive: at least 18 long-range armed drones were delivered to Putin’s navy after Russians visit Tehran in November A Shahed 129 drone, one of the models smuggled into Russia, displayed in the Iranian capital Tehran in 2013. Iran has used boats and a state-owned airline to smuggle new types of advanced long-range armed drones to Russia for use in its war on Ukraine , sources inside the Middle Eastern country have revealed. At least 18 of the drones were delivered to Vladimir Putin’s navy after Russian officers and technicians made a special visit to Tehran in November, where they were shown a full range of Iran’s technologies. On that occasion, the 10-man Russian delegation selected six Mohajer-6 drones, which have a range of around 200km and carry two missiles under each wing, along with 12 Shahed 191 and 129drones, which also have an air-to-ground strike capability. Unlike the better-known Shahed 131 and 136 drones, which have been heavily used by Russia in kamikaze raids against

India opens first stage of $13bn Delhi to Mumbai expressway

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 Route linking two cities is part of concerted infrastructure push to catch up with geopolitical rival China Section of the new expressway that will connect Delhi with Mumbai. India has inaugurated the first stage of its longest expressway, a route linking Delhi and Mumbai, as it makes a concerted infrastructure push to catch up with its geopolitical rival China. The $13bn (£10.8bn) project will eventually cut the road travel time between the country’s two biggest cities in half, to 12 hours. India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy and will soon be recognised as its most populous country, but its infrastructure remains decades behind that of its northern neighbour. A sign over one of the new four-lane carriageways proclaimed “Welcome to Delhi-Vadodara-Mumbai expressway” – a route that spans 1,386km (861 miles). The prime minister, Narendra Modi , opened the 246km first stage on Sunday, linking the capital with the tourist city of Jaipur in Rajasthan. He said it was a “sign o

21-year-old drunk kills mother with beer bottle in Chennai

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 On hearing her screams for her, neighbours rushed her to a hospital, where she succumbed. Image for representational purpose only. CHENNAI: A 21-year-old drunk youth allegedly killed his mother by attacking her with a beer bottle after she asked him to stop dancing to loud music in the house. The deceased was identified as A Kannagi (43) from Vyasarpadi. Police said her husband had passed away a few years ago. Her son A Ajay, a school dropout, hangs out with his friends every day and returns home drunk almost every night, said the police. “On Wednesday night, Ajay returned home drunk and his mother chided him. At around 2 am, Ajay was dancing to loud music on his phone,” said a police officer. Agitated by this, Kannagi told her son he was disturbing the neighbours. This angered Ajay and he hit his mother with a beer bottle repeatedly and fled. On hearing her screams for her, neighbours rushed her to a hospital, where she succumbed. MKB Nagar police booked Ajay and arres

Woman concocts pregnancy story, gives ‘birth’ to girl

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 27-year-old fools husband, in-laws with online pic of baby girl; docs conduct tests and say no signs of pregnancy or childbirth Image for representation purpose CHENNAI: Tired of allegedly being told to conceive repeatedly by family members of her husband, a 27-year-old woman from Tiruvallur district faked her pregnancy and claimed to have given birth to a girl at a private hospital in Velappanchavadi, said the police. The bizarre incident came to light when the husband, a ward member, staged a protest at the hospital on Wednesday, claiming the authorities were refusing to hand over his baby girl. According to the police, Lakshmi (name changed) got married to a ward member from Kannapalayam panchayat last year and was allegedly under pressure from his family to conceive. Lakshmi would often complain of body aches and tiredness and leave for her parent’s home. She would usually stay put there for weeks allegedly to avoid taunts and pressure to conceive. Later, Lakshmi and her mother ca

Kim Jong Un shows off daughter, missiles at N. Korean parade

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 The parade was the fifth known public appearance by Kim’s daughter, Kim Ju Ae, his second-born child who is believed to be around 10 years old. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center left, with his daughter attends a military parade to mark the 75th founding anniversary of the Korean People’s Army. (Photo | AP) SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his young daughter took center stage at a huge military parade, fueling speculation that she’s being primed as a future leader of the isolated country as her father showed off his latest, largest nuclear missiles. Wednesday night's parade in the capital, Pyongyang, featured the newest hardware in Kim’s growing nuclear arsenal, including what experts said was possibly a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile he may test in coming months. That missile was part of around a dozen ICBMs Kim’s troops rolled out at the event, an unprecedented number that underscored how he continues to expand his military capabilities desp