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British Tourist Jailed For Sniffing Cocaine From Pablo Escobar's Grave

Steven Semmens has been jailed for more than 13 years. A British tourist who "sniffed cocaine from the grave of Pablo Escobar as part of a bet" four years ago and pledged never to return to Colombia has been imprisoned alongside members of his drug-smuggling gang, according to The Metro. The news outlet reported that Steven Semmens, 39, was jailed at Swansea Crown Court for 13 and a half years on Thursday alongside Andrew Botto, 34, Shane White, 34, and Ieuan Emlyn Williams, 37, who all pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine between April 2020 and August 2021. They have been sentenced to a total of more than 52 years between them. The gang was led by Shane White, who wanted to sell drugs on the streets of South Wales. The group was detained as part of Operation Wizard, according to South Wales Police, after it was discovered that they were involved in smuggling and importing numerous kilogrammes of class A and B drugs into the UK. According to a report by indy1

UN Says It Won't Halt Aid To Afghanistan Despite Ban On Women In NGOs

UN official said that it will continue to provide humanitarian aid to Afghanistan despite ban on women. United Nations: The United Nations said Thursday it would not stop providing help to Afghanistan despite the Taliban ban on women working in the country's aid sector. "Let me make it very clear that the United Nations and humanitarian partners are very committed to the delivery of life-saving services to the people of Afghanistan," the UN Resident Coordinator in Afghanistan, Ramiz Alakbarov, told reporters. Speaking after the G7 issued a statement calling the hardline Islamists' action "reckless and dangerous," Alakbarov said Afghanistan's humanitarian needs are "absolutely enormous." "We do not believe that it is possible to deliver comprehensive humanitarian action without the participation of women," he said. However, he added, "It's important that we continue to stay and deliver." "Aid is never condi

BJP And RSS Destroying Constitution: Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge

The democracy is in danger due to BJP and RSS, said Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. Mumbai: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said that due to the RSS and BJP, Democracy in the country is in danger. The Indian National Congress (INC), India's largest opposition party, marked its 138th foundation day on December 28. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge attend a Huge rally in Somaiya Ground, Mumbai. INC leaders like Kanhaiya Kumar, Nana Patole, KC Venugopal Ashok Chavan & Imran Pratapgarhi were also present at the occasion. Mr Kharge while addressing the gathering said, "I want to aware youths, women, Dalits, Bhramans community that we should come together and make our Constitution and democracy safe. BJP and RSS destroying the Constitution, they are separating people on the bases of caste and religion. We want your support, if you won't support us then our democracy is in danger." Mr Kharge added, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Kunal Shares "Random Memories" From Not So "Random Trip" With Shahid

Kunal Kemmu shared this picture. (courtesy: kunalkemmu) New Delhi: Kunal Kemmu has treated his Insta family to a "random reel" of "random memories" from a not so "random trip" with Shahid Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter. In May, Kunal, with his BFFs, Shahid and Ishaan, jetted off to Europe on vacation. Now, he shared a video in which we can see Kunal enjoying a car ride, while in the next clip, we can see Ishaan dancing like no one is watching. Sharing the video, he hilariously captioned it as "Just a random reel of some random memories from a not so random trip with some special and not at all random folks. #motorcyclediaries #roadtrippin #randomreel."  Here have a look:  In May, Kunal Kemmu flooded our  Insta feed with many pictures from his boys' trip to Europe. In one of a post, he is stylishly posing on a street in France with Ishaan and Shahid. In the caption, he wrote, "2022 and 2019. Boys in the hood, looking good." He s

Delhi Civic Body Receives 3 Nominations For Mayor Post

The nominees are -- Shelly Oberoi and Ashu Thakur (both from AAP), and Rekha Gupta (from BJP). New Delhi: Three nominations -- two from the AAP and one from the BJP -- have been received for the post of Delhi mayor ahead of the mayoral election to be held on January 6, MCD officials said on Tuesday. However, one candidate of the AAP is a back-up candidate, they said. The last date to file nominations for the posts of mayor, deputy mayor and six members of the standing committee of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) was December 27. Three nominations each have been received for the posts of mayor and deputy mayor, and seven nominations for the members of the MCD panel, the civic body said. The nominees for the post of mayor are -- Shelly Oberoi and Ashu Thakur (both from AAP), and Rekha Gupta (from BJP). The nominees for the post of deputy mayor are -- Aaley Mohammad Iqbal and Jalaj Kumar (from AAP), and Kamal Bagri (from BJP). AAP's candidates for mayor and deputy

3 Arrested In Connection With Man's Murder In Karnataka

Police also said that the details of the accused will not be released until the accused are identified. Mangaluru: Three people were arrested in connection with the murder of a person named Jaleel in Mangalore's Katippalla, the police said on Monday. Police Commissioner N Shashikumar said that out of the three, two are directly involved in the crime, while the third one is an accomplice. "During the probe, we detained 12 people including a woman. We also questioned many including Jaleel's family members. After the interrogation, three people were arrested. Two assailants are habitual offenders who are rowdy sheeters. The motive behind the murder will be probed," the commissioner said. He also said that the details of the accused will not be released until the accused are identified. Jaleel a fancy shop owner was stabbed to death in front of his shop at Katippalla, on the outskirts of Mangaluru on the evening of December 24. The Police imposed section Section

Fan Asks SRK About His 'Pathaan' Physique, His Reply

Shah Rukh Khan organised an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Twitter yesterday. Actor Shah Rukh Khan is much loved on social media. The actor is awaiting the release of his action-thriller film ' Pathaan ', over the Republic Day weekend, took to Twitter yesterday and organised an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session. The superstar answered many questions related to his upcoming movie, his career, diet and general life philosophy. It is no surprise that his fans and followers were floored by his witty responses. However, one question, in particular, stood out the most. Sharing a picture of the actor showing off his chiselled abs and long hair, a look he is seen sporting in 'Pathaan', a fan asked, "Sir, kitne time lga ??? Aapko (Sir, how long did it take you to get this physique?)" Responding to the same, in classic Shah Rukh Khan manner, the actor said, "57 years bro..."  Several fans praised "King Khan" for his witty response. 57 years bro…

Actor Tunisha Sharma's Mother Alleges Sheezan Khan "Cheated, Used Her"

New Delhi: TV actor Tunisha Sharma was "cheated and used" by her co-star Sheezan Khan, her mother has alleged days after the 20-year-old was found dead on the set of a show she was shooting for. Khan was arrested yesterday under charges of abetment to suicide after Tunisha's mother filed a complaint against him. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the two actors, who were in a relationship, broke up 15 days back. It is being suspected that this left Tunisha upset and pushed her to the edge. In a video message, Tunisha's mother Vanita alleged that Sheezan had promised to marry the 20-year-old actor, but then broke up with her. "Despite being involved with another woman, he continued a relationship with Tunisha. He used her for three-four months. I just want to say that Sheezan should be punished, he should not be spared. I have lost my child," a distraught Vanita said. She also thanked the media for its support. The TV actor allegedly died b

Russian Tourist Dies In Odisha Hotel, 2 Days After Co-Traveller's Death

Police said they are investigating the death from all angles Rayagada: A Russian tourist died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Odisha's Rayagada district, two days after his fellow traveller was found dead there, police said on Sunday. Pavel Anthom, 65, was found lying in a pool of blood outside the hotel on Saturday, they said. Vladimir Bidenov, Pavel's co-traveller, was found dead at the same hotel on December 22. He was found lying unconscious in his room on the first floor of the hotel with a few empty wine bottles around him. When rushed to the district hospital, doctors declared him dead. Vladimir and Pavel were part of a four-member group of Russian tourists who along with their guide Jitendra Singh had checked into the hotel in Rayagada town on Wednesday. On Pavel's death, a senior police officer said that it seemed to be a case of suicide. "Pavel was in depression due to the death of his friend," he said. Police said they are i

UP Prison Gets 5-Star Rating For Food Quality

New Delhi: The Bulandshahr prison of Uttar Pradesh was awarded a five-star rating and the tag 'Eat Right Campus' by the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI), informed a press release. The FSSAI team inspected the kitchen's food quality, storage and hygiene on stringent measures, based on which the Bulandshahr prison was given a five-star rating, the 'Eat Right Campus' tag in addition to the remark of 'Excellent' by the FSSAI. As per the release, the jail officers and the prisoners worked extensively for beautification, cleanliness and food safety. The staff also used clean aprons, full-sleeve gloves and caps for preparing food. Bulandshahr Jail is the second prison after Farrukhabad jail to get this tag from Uttar Pradesh. The Director General of the prison, Anand Kumar, directed the staff to continuously work towards maintaining the hygiene, quality and cleanliness while preparing food. He also congratulated all the staff and prisone

Custody Of Paris Shooter Who Killed 3, Lifted For Health Reasons

The custody of the 69-year-old man suspected of killing three Kurds in Paris was lifted. Paris: The custody of the 69-year-old man suspected of killing three Kurds in Paris was lifted for health reasons on Saturday, and he was taken to a police psychiatric unit, the prosecutor said. "The doctor who examined the suspect today in the late afternoon said that the state of health of the person concerned was not compatible with the measure of custody," the Paris prosecutor said. "The custody measure has therefore been lifted pending his presentation before an investigating judge when his state of health allows," it said, adding that investigations were continuing.  (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Featured Video Of The Day Video: Noida College Students Do Drift Stunt In 2 SUVs, Cops Investigating Adblock test (Why?) from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/yg0oxXf https

Rare Video Of A Moose Shedding Its Antlers Leave Internet Stunned

The video was shot in Alaska. A rare video showing a moose shedding its antlers is going viral on social media. The clip was shared on Facebook by user Tyra Bogert. It showed a moose stopping in a perfect camera view, and pausing for a moment before shaking its body like a dog and dropping its antlers from its head.  "This was cool to get on video! Moose dropping antlers at my house!" Ms Bogert wrote in the caption of the post, which has garnered more than 316,000 views and over 3,700 likes.  Watch the video below:  According to the New York Post , the video was shot in Alaska. It showed the moose's antlers popping right off its head. It also showed the animal appearing to be startled by the loss and quickly running away.  Internet users were quick to react to the video. "Pretty cool I didn't know they fell of that quick lol," wrote one user. "Wow!!! That's was so neat!" said another.  A third Facebook user commented, "That's

3 Migrant Labourers Got Buried While Fitting Sewage Pipes In Haryana

The work of sewerage pipes fitting was going on Kapro village. (Representational) Hisar, Haryana: Three migrant labourers from Bihar died on Thursday due to mudslide while fitting sewer pipes in village Kapro in Narnaund sub-division of this district, a senior official said. The work of sewerage pipes fitting was going on near Indraj Park in Kapro village for which these labourers were working 10-12 feet below, Narnaund's Sub Divisional Magistrate Vikas Yadav said. Meanwhile, suddenly the soil slipped due to which all the three got buried under the mud. The administration and the police pulled out all three with the help of heavy earth moving machines, but by then they were dead, he said. The dead have been identified as Baljeet, Santosh and Sanoj, all residents of Bihar, the officer added. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Featured Video Of The Day Ranveer Singh To NDTV On Cirkus: Ro

Leaning Tower Of Pisa Stands A Little Upright Now: Report

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is in excellent health. Every year, thousands of people travel to Pisa in Italy's Tuscany region to witness the bell tower, which is famous for its nearly four-degree lean. However, history buffs and architectural experts are always concerned about the safety of the iconic monument. The tower has endured four earthquakes and has swung back and forth, but despite all of this, it continues to stand with its iconic lean. For engineers, historians, and bystanders who want it to stay intact, a fresh report has now provided a sigh of relief. The local heritage protection agency Opera della Primaziale Pisana has said that the Leaning Tower of Pisa is in excellent health. "Considering it is an 850-year-old patient with a tilt of around five metres and a subsidence of over three metres, the state of health of the Leaning Tower of Pisa is excellent," said Opera Primaziale Pisana. In the 21 years since the last stabilisation work was completed, the

Ukraine Conflict "Shared Tragedy" But Not Russia's Fault: Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin described the conflict in Ukraine as a "shared tragedy". (File) Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday described the conflict in Ukraine as a "shared tragedy" but placed blame for the outbreak of hostilities on Ukraine and its allies, not Moscow. "What is happening is, of course, a tragedy -- our shared tragedy. But it is not the result of our policy. It is the result of the policy of third countries," the Russian leader said during a televised meeting with senior military officials. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Featured Video Of The Day Messi Airlifted After Fans Swarm Team Bus During Victory Rally Adblock test (Why?) from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/s2qb3Y9 https://ift.tt/fZX7nG6 via IFTTT

Ramiz Raja Set To Be Removed As Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman: Report

File image of Ramiz Raja © Twitter Ramiz Raja is set to be removed from the post of chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), according to a report by ESPNCricinfo on Wednesday. Several other media reports also claimed that Raja, who became the PCB chairman in September 2021, has either been sacked or will be sacked soon. However, there was no official annuoncement regarding the same till late Wednesday. According to the ESPNcricinfo report, the removal of the current board has been initiated by the patron of the board and Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif. A 14-member management committee, headed by former board head and prominent media analyst Najam Sethi, and including former Pakistan captains Shahid Afridi and Sana Mir is expected to take interim charge of affairs, added the report. Raja has till recently come under heavy criticism after Pakistan lost a Test series 0-3 against England at home. He also received flak for the quality of pitches in that series. Raw

Days When Afghanistan Used By Others As "Strategic Depth" Are Over: India

India said that it is closely monitoring the security situation in Afghanistan. United Nations: The days when Afghanistan was used by others as so-called "strategic depth" are over, India said, asserting that such skewed approaches have only brought misery to the people of Afghanistan and mayhem in the region. Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sanjay Verma addressed a UN Security Council briefing on Afghanistan on Tuesday and said peace and stability in Afghanistan are critical imperatives that the international community needs to collectively strive for. He also said that India will continue to play its role in pursuit of this objective and that the interests of the Afghan people will continue to be at the core of New Delhi's efforts. "The days when Afghanistan was used by others as so-called 'strategic depth' are over. Such skewed approaches have only brought misery to the people of Afghanistan and mayhem in the region," he

Madhya Pradesh Man Kills Minor Girl After Resisting Molestation, Arrested

The accused hit the girl with the iron bumper after she resisted his molestation attempt, police said. Sehore, Madhya Pradesh: A man was arrested for killing a 15-year-old girl with an iron bumper after she resisted his molestation attempt in Madhya Pradesh's Sehore district on Tuesday, an official said. The incident occurred in a farm in Baijnath village under Jawar police station in the district around 10:30 am on Tuesday. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Gitesh Garg said, "The minor girl and her father used to work as labourers in the farm. The accused Vishal Bhil was also working as a labourer in the same field." "The accused took the minor girl into a house built near the farm with bad intention. The girl resisted the act, as a result of which the accused hit her with the iron bumper and she died on the spot," he added. The police have arrested the accused and further investigation into the matter is on, ASP Garg added. (Except for the he

Digestion Issues During Wedding Season? Include 3 Foods In Your Diet

Indigestion is extremely common during wedding season The wedding season calls for indulging in rich foods. While the delectable spread takes the taste buds on a joyous ride, your digestion goes for a toss. To keep enjoying the wedding vibe going, the least you can do is give some protection to your stomach and gut. Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, in an Instagram post, shared three foods you must include in the diet for healthy digestion during the wedding season.  1. Glass of Chaas  Chaas is spiced buttermilk, which is made of curd. The nutritionist suggests consuming chaas with hing and kala namak right after lunch. While buttermilk is both a good source of probiotics and Vitamin B12, the combination of hing and kala namak will help in cutting down bloating, gas and ease IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) symptoms. Curd is a great source of probiotics that improves gut health. It also contains a range of good bacteria which are essential for healthy intestines.  “Do it espe

Watch: Messi Dances On Table With World Cup Trophy In Dressing Room

Lionel Messi dances on table after winning FIFA World Cup with Argentina © Twitter/ESPNFC Lionel Messi led Argentina from the front in a tense final against defending champions France to help his country win the FIFA World Cup title for the third time. Messi scored twice in the final and even converted his penalty in the shootout to help his team get the better of the Les Bleus, who refused to bow out despite going down 0-2 in the first half. Kylian Mbappe became the second player ever to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final and scored in the penalty shootout too, but failed to stop Messi from attaining immortality by winning his first World Cup. After the victory Messi was overjoyed and celebrated with his teammates. One video that has gone viral is of Messi dancing with the World Cup trophy on a table inside the dressing room. ESPNFC, who posted the video on twitter credited Messi's teammate Nicolas Otamendi for the video. Watch Video of Lionel Messi dancing on a table

Shah Rukh Khan's Fan Frames His Reply From His 15-Minute Twitter Q&A

The tweet has accumulated more than 5,600 likes and thousands of comments. Shah Rukh Khan recently conducted an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Twitter and answered his fans' questions about movies, life and much more. Even though he stayed on the microblogging website for only 15 minutes, the Bollywood star gave too many hilarious and witty answers to the questions. Now, amid all this, a Twitter user Satish Srkian, who also asked a question and received a reply from SRK, framed the actor's tweet.  Taking to Twitter, Mr Satish shared a picture showing how he took the screenshot of his conversation with King Khan and framed it. "Ab khan saab reply diye or use hum frame na kawaye.. yeh kabhi ni ho sakta. Framing done.. will keep it till the end (Now Khan Saab replies and I do not frame it.. This can never happen. framing donne.. will keep it till the end)" he wrote in the caption of the post.  Take a look below:  Ab khan saab reply diye or use hum frame na kawa

Basketball Star Chris Paul Gifts Classmates Rs 2 Lakh Each

He received his Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul added another accomplishment to his Hall of Fame career on Friday, as he received his Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications from USA's Winston-Salem State University. According to a report by Complex ,  Mr Paul first enrolled in college in 2003, but after being chosen by the New Orleans Hornets in the NBA Draft, he discontinued his studies.  On Friday, Mr Paul, who wore a red-and-white cap and gown, was seen walking with his classmates during Winston-Salem State's graduation to celebrate their achievements. Apart from making an appearance at the University, the NBA star also left his fellow classmates overwhelmed with an extremely generous gesture. He gifted $2,500 (approximately Rs 2,06,000) to every person in his class. He also shared pictures from the ceremony, captioning it as, ''Bucket list moment!! @wssu1892 ALUMNI!!!'' See the pictures here: According

FIFA WC: How Golden Boot Winner Will Be Decided If Stars Are Tied On Goals

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are tied on 5 goals each. © AFP Argentina prepared to face defending champions France in the World Cup final on Sunday with Lionel Messi seeking to crown his record-breaking career by winning football's biggest prize for the first time on his farewell to the tournament. After 63 matches and 166 goals, the month-long footballing showpiece reaches its climax at Doha's 89,000-capacity Lusail Stadium on Sunday. Messi, playing in his fifth and final World Cup, is hoping to lead Argentina to a first title since the Diego Maradona-inspired victory in Mexico City in 1986. In his way stand the prolific Kylian Mbappe and a France team aiming to become the first to win back-to-back World Cups since Pele's Brazil in 1958 and 1962. Both the players have scored five goals each and are the front-runners to win the 'Golden Boot', awarded to the highest goalscorers. The second highest scorer at wins the Silver Boot while the third-highest scorer

PM To Visit Poll-Bound Tripura, Meghalaya Today

PM Modi would go to Tripura after attending events in Meghalaya. (FILE) Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 6,800 crore for northeast today. The projects encompass a wide array of sectors including housing, road, agriculture, telecom, IT, tourism and hospitality among others. PM Modi will participate in the golden jubilee celebration of the Northeastern Council and attend its meeting in Shillong. He will also launch 'Grih Pravesh' programme for over two lakh beneficiaries under 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana' or PMAY - urban and rural - schemes in Agartala The BJP is shifting its focus to poll-bound Tripura and Meghalaya after Gujarat where elections were held recently. Both Tripura and Meghalaya will go to polls in next two months and are being seen as crucial elections for the BJP. In Meghalaya's capital Shillong, the Prime Minister would preside over the golden jubilee cele

NEET UG Counselling 2022: MCC Extends Stray Vacancy Round Dates

MCC NEET UG counselling 2022 Image credit: Shutterstock New Delhi: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2022 stray vacancy round schedule. The committee has decided to reschedule the NEET UG 2022 stray vacancy round as the mop-up round of many states was delayed and is getting over on December 18, 2022. The candidates who will take part in the stray vacancy round will be allotted seats as per merit and choices exercised by them in the mop-up round of UG counselling 2022. Latest: Start your NEET 2023 Preparation with AI Coach Study Modules & Unlimited Mock Tests.  Join Now! Browse: Just Study 32% of the NEET syllabus and Score upto 100%, All you need to know about NEET Most Scoring Chapters And Topics.  Know More. Recommended: Attempt NEET FREE Mock test & Boost your preparation.  Try Now! Don't Miss: Free Download NEET previous year question papers.  Click Here The MCC in it

UN, EU Slam Elon Musk For Suspending Journalists From Twitter

EU said that News about arbitrary suspension of journalists on Twitter is worrying. San Francisco: Twitter owner Elon Musk drew anger and stern warnings from the UN and EU on Friday after suspending the accounts of half a dozen prominent journalists -- accusing them of endangering his family. Journalists from CNN, the New York Times and the Washington Post were cut off from the platform without warning, provoking the newest controversy since Musk took over the company on October 27. "News about arbitrary suspension of journalists on Twitter is worrying," EU commissioner Vera Jourova posted on Twitter, warning the influential platform could face hefty fines through European laws. "Elon Musk should be aware of that. There are red lines. And sanctions, soon," she added. The spokesman for UN chief Antonio Guterres called it a "dangerous precedent at a time when journalists all over the world are facing censorship, physical threats and even worse." Th