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16 Jun

Man held for throwing children from rooftop in police custody

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A city court on Monday remanded a 55-year-old man, arrested for allegedly throwing two children from a rooftop leading to the death of one, to 14 days police custody. The condition of the other boy, who is six-years-old, is still serious. He was admitted to a hospital after the incident that happened on Sunday evening in Central Kolkata’s Burrabazar area. The arrested man had some dispute with the father of the deceased child, police said. Police sources said the man will be questioned and it will also be ascertained whether he was suffering from any psychological disorder or not.

16 Jun

Jurassic World: Dominion to Resume Production in July With New Coronavirus Safety Protocols

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Jurassic World: Dominion will resume production in July in the UK, becoming the first major film to do so amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Its stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, who have been sheltering in place at their respective homes in the US, will soon return to London for a two-week quarantine. Universal Pictures has confirmed that filming will restart July 6 at Pinewood Studios. The studio has spent around $5 million (about Rs. 38 crores) on COVID-19 safety protocols, which includes carrying out thousands of tests on cast and crew during filming. Dedaline first reported on the Jurassic…

16 Jun

Salman Khan trolled by netizens on Twitter over Sushant Singh Rajput’s suicide

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New Delhi: Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's (SSR) untimely and tragic death has opened a can of worms in the movie business. Once again the ghost of nepotism is haunting filmmakers, producers and top actors. SSR was found hanging in his Bandra Apartment on June 14, 2020, leaving behind his grieving family, fans, friends and the entire nation. Social media has been abuzz ever since his death news broke two days back and people have once again jumped to online debating over failures, mental illness, depression. Netizens spared none while bashing certain filmmakers and actors on Twitter. Trends like #SalmanKhan,…

16 Jun

Honda opens pre- launch bookings for BS 6 Civic diesel

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The BS 6 version of the Civic diesel is scheduled for an official launch in July and the pre-launch bookings are now open also on Honda's online sales platform 'Honda from Home', apart from its dealerships across the country. Honda Cars India on Tuesday announced that it has opened pre-launch bookings for BS 6 version of Civic diesel. At a time when several car makers are looking at steering away from diesel engines, Honda has underlined its commitment towards it and is unlikely to ditch it in the forseeable future. The BS 6 version of the Civic diesel is scheduled…

16 Jun

Delhi Heath Minister Satyendar Jain Hospitalised

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New Delhi: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain was admitted to hospital last night with high fever and complaints of breathing trouble, a day after he attended a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others. The Delhi minister, who is being treated at Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital, has tested negative for coronavirus. In a tweet this morning, the 55-year-old Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader wrote: "Due to high grade fever and a sudden drop of my oxygen levels last night I have been admitted to RGSSH. Will keep everyone updated (sic)". Replying to the post,…

16 Jun

The Maruti Suzuki Alto Has Been India’s Best Selling Car For 16 Years

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The Maruti Suzuki Alto has been a strong seller for the company ever since it's launch. It's now the best-selling car for the past 16 years in a row. Launched in September 2000, the Alto was popular amongst those who wanted a new car and one that was affordable too. The Alto's legacy spans across two decades and it's been India's bestselling car since 2004. When it was launched in 2000, the Alto was seen as a premium offering, as in many ways it was a replacement for the very popular Zen. True to Maruti Suzuki's India strategy though, the…

16 Jun

Delhi Health Minister Admitted To Hospital, Tested For Coronavirus

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Last week, Arvind Kejriwal had tested negative for corona-virus after he went into self-isolation at his home. He had a bout of fever and throat pain. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain attended a meeting on Sunday where Amit Shah was present. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain was admitted to hospital last night with high fever and complaints of breathing trouble, a day after he attended a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others. He was tested this morning for coronavirus at Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital, where he's being treated. In a tweet this…

16 Jun

Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister-in-law passes away; couldn’t bear the loss of the actor

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Sushant Singh Rajput's demise has left a permanent void in the film industry. Bollywood has lost a talented actor at a very young age. According to the reports, Sushant committed suicide at his residence. He was 34 and was reportedly going through a rough time emotionally. And now, as per latest reports, Sushant's cousin brother's wife, Sudha Devi has passed away at his native, Purnia in Bihar. The report further stated that she couldn't bear the loss of the actor. She took her last breath when Sushant's funeral was being conducted in Mumbai. The report also stated that she had stopped eating after she got…

16 Jun

“Maybe we didn’t deserve you” Vivek Oberoi’s tribute to Sushant Singh Rajput will melt your hearts

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On Monday, Vivek Oberoi attended the funeral of Sushant Singh Rajput which took place at Vile Parle in Mumbai. Later in the day, Vivek took to Instagram to express his grief and also paid tribute to SSR. In his post, he wrote, "Being at Sushant's cremation today was so heartbreaking. I wish I could have shared my personal experience and helped him ease his pain." https://www.instagram.com/p/CBdxpV4nnKD/?utm_source=ig_embed Vivek went on to add, "I wish he stopped to think of family, friends and the millions of fans who are feeling this tragic loss today... he would have realised how much people CARE!"The actor also shared how tragic it…

15 Jun

Complete Lockdown in Chennai.

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Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday announced an intense lockdown in Chennai and parts of three neighbouring districts for 12 days, beginning on June 19. However, certain relaxations have been given.The chief minister announced Rs 1,000 cash support to all ration card holders of areas under intense lockdown. Similarly, similar assistance would be extended to all members of unorganised welfare boards and other welfare boards, the chief minister said. Mr. Palaniswami’s announcement followed recommendations by public health and medical experts and a discussion in the Cabinet meeting held this afternoon. He said that on June 21 and…