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45 pilgrims from Hyderabad killed in Saudi bus tragedy: Police Commissioner Hyderabad, Nov 17 (IANS) As many as 45 Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad died when a bus carrying them caught fire after a collision with an oil tanker near Madina in Saudi Arabia. Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar told media persons that, as per the information received, one pilgrim, Mohammed Abdul Shoaib, survived and was undergoing treatment at a hospital. He said a group of 54 pilgrims from Hyderabad had left for Jeddah on November 9 and were scheduled to return on November 23. After performing ‘Umrah’ (mini pilgrimage) in…

Pakistan: Protests against Constitutional Amendment grow Islamabad, Nov 17 (IANS) Activists from the Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) political party and its women wing Sindhiyani Tehreek (ST) continue to protest against the 27th Constitutional Amendment, corporate farming, new canals on the Indus River, honour killings and the exploitation of the resources of Sindh province, local media reported on Monday. The party organised a march on Sunday that began at Jail Road and ended at the local press club, where various leaders addressed the participants, Pakistan’s leading daily Dawn reported. PAT President Vasand Thari, Noor Ahmed Katiar, Lal Jarwar, Dr. Rasool Bux…

Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death over crimes against humanity charges Dhaka, Nov 17 (IANS) Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Monday pronounced a death sentence for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after it found her guilty on the charges of crimes against humanity related to the demonstrations in July of last year. The court also convicted Hasina and her two top aides, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former Inspector General of Police, Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun. Mamun has been granted a pardon, but the court said that, given the intensity of the crimes, he will be given a “lenient…

Sheikh Hasina deserves maximum punishment: B’desh ICT; pardons ex-top cop Dhaka, Nov 17 (IANS) Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Monday said that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina deserves “maximum punishment” after it found her guilty on the charges of crimes against humanity related to the demonstrations in July of last year. The court convicted Hasina and her two top aides, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former Inspector General of Police, Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun. He has been granted a pardon, but the court said that, given the intensity of the crimes, he will be given a “lenient sentence”.…

Mumbai: After weeks of speculation that the Congress would go solo in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, the party’s Maharashtra in-charge Ramesh Chennithala and Mumbai president Varsha Gaikwad announced the same a day after the party’s drubbing in Bihar.With the announcement, it seems that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), already on a delicate footing since the debacle in the Maharashtra assembly elections last year, is crumbling. While ally Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) was dismissive of the Congress decision, its other partner NCP(SP) termed the decision as one “taken because of pride despite a debacle in Bihar”. Show Full…

The “accidental” explosion that occurred at the Nowgam police station in Kashmir on November 14, killing nine people, has similarities to a 2019 blast at a state forensic lab in Bengaluru. The blast at the Nowgam police station occurred during the inspection of 2,900 kg of explosives seized during the probe of a terror module linked to the November 10 Delhi Red Fort car blast.On November 29, 2019, an accidental explosion occurred at a chemistry lab of the Karnataka Forensic Science Laboratory in Bengaluru while scientific officers were examining a minimal quantity of explosive samples recovered following a blast in…

Bangladesh ICT convicts Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity during July protests Dhaka, Nov 17 (IANS) Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Monday convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her two top aides on the charges of crimes against humanity related to the demonstrations in July of last year. The ousted leader’s sentencing is awaited as the verdict is still being read out. The other co-accused are former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former Inspector General of Police, Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun. The verdict was being live broadcast by Bangladesh Television (BTV) from the ICT courtroom, where the three-member…

Before new treatments, medication or medical devices can reach everyday consumers, they need to successfully pass a clinical trial. These are research studies that are being conducted with real people, who volunteered to test these new products in an experimental setting.  Without these trials, medical breakthroughs in cancer treatment or urgent vaccines, will not be able to leave the lab. Volunteers play an important part in ensuring that medical treatment is safe and effective, but they need to be aware of what they are signing up for when doing a clinical trial. How Clinical Trials Work Any new medical treatment…

The grand trailer launch event of Bank of Bhagyalakshmi, produced by H.K. Prakash—the producer behind successful films like Rangi Taranga and Avane Srimannarayana—was held recently. Dheekshith Shetty, who has become popular through hit films like ‘Dia’ and ‘Blink’, plays the lead, with Brinda Acharya as the heroine. The film is directed by Abhishek M.Roaring Star Sriimurali unveiled the trailer and conveyed his best wishes to the team. Notable personalities such as Nenapirali Prem, Meghana Gaonkar, Lahari Velu and others attended the event and wished the film great success. After the trailer launch, members of the film team addressed the gathering.…

Released in the month of July, Ekka—starring Yuvarajkumar, Sanjana Anand, Sampada Hulivana and Atul Kulkarni—was a hit. Jointly produced by KRG Studios, Jayanna Films and PRK Productions, the film was directed by Rohit Padaki. Among its highlights, the song ‘Bangle Bangari’ composed by Charan Raj went viral and created quite a buzz. Now, those who missed watching the movie have got a golden opportunity. On South India’s leading OTT platform Sun NXT, Ekka has been available for streaming since November 13 and is quickly rising to become the No.1 trending title.The film, packed with action, brought significant recognition to Yuvarajkumar.…