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The task force spotted the elephant Arikomban near Suryanelli (File) Idukki, Kerala: A rogue elephant, notorious for breaking into ration shops to steal rice and causing damage to human settlements in Chinnakanal and Santhanpara areas of this hill district, was tranquilised on Saturday after months of uncertainty and confusion. Mission Arikomban, named after the tusker, started at 4 am on Saturday and went on till 6 pm. The elephant was being to the Periyar tiger reserve and will be let loose 20 km deep inside the forest. State Forest Minister A K Saseendran said the radio collar attached to the elephant will alert officials of its movement and allow them to take necessary precautions in case it ventures into human habitat again. He, however, did not disclose the exact location where the elephant would be released. The High Court had earlier directed the Kerala Forest Department not to reveal the location. "Forest officials have made all necessary arrangements (for transl

Eknath Shinde met with the injured labourers and inquired about their condition. Thane, Maharashtra: Maharshtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited the Indira Gandhi Hospital and met the people injured in the Bhiwandi building collapsed on Saturday night. Earlier in the day, he visited the incident site and said that the rescue operation is underway and as many as 12 people have been rescued so far. Eknath Shinde met with the injured labourers and inquired about their condition. He also inquired about the two children who survived the accident. The two children have been identified as Prem and Prince. Three people have died after a multi-storeyed building collapsed in Maharashtra's Thane on Saturday, said Thane Municipal Corporation. The CM has also given instructions to provide medical treatment to the injured at government expense. Earlier on Saturday, he announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the relatives of those who died in the Bhiwandi building colla

Paris: Armed robbers raided the Bulgari luxury jewellery store on the swanky Place Vendome in central Paris in broad daylight Saturday, fleeing with a haul of unknown value, police and prosecutors said. Three people on two motorbikes entered the store in the popular tourist district at around 1:45pm local time (1145 GMT), a police source said, citing preliminary information. The scale of the damage and the loot they got away with is still being assessed, the source added. The same Bulgari store was also targeted in an armed robbery in September 2021, the damage of which was estimated at 10 million euros. Video footage posted on social networks on Saturday appeared to show two large black motorbikes parked on the pavement in front of the jewellery shop. A man in a helmet with a gun and wearing black clothes is seen apparently standing guard. Later, three men can be seen fleeing the scene on two motorbikes. An investigation into armed robbery has been opened, the Paris prosecu

Amit Shah was addressing a massive gathering in Udupi. Udupi: The people of Karnataka should choose a double engine government in the state by voting for BJP in the May 10 Assembly elections instead of a "reverse gear" government of the Congress, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday. Addressing a massive gathering in Udupi, he said the central government led by Narendra Modi had brought various schemes worth Rs 2,26,418 crore during the last four years in Karnataka, whereas the previous UPA government provided only Rs 99,000 crore to the State during their rule. "A reverse gear government by Congress will only turn Karnataka into their ATM state. The BJP has to come to power to ensure prosperity, development and peace," he said. Shah asked the people not to trust the Congress who had backed the Popular Front of India (PFI) while they were in power for political advantage. The BJP government banned the organisation and threw its leaders behind bars,

The seized gold bars weigh over 2 kg and are worth nearly Rs 1.29 crore. A woman trying to smuggle 27 gold bars from Bangladesh was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. The seized gold bars weigh over 2 kg and are worth nearly Rs 1.29 crore. The smuggler, identified as Manika Dhar, 34, had hidden 27 different types of gold bars in a cloth and tied it around her waist. She belongs to the Chittagong district of Bangladesh. Women personnel of the BSF deployed at the Indian check post received information that a Bangladeshi smuggler was about to cross the border with gold. Upon arrival, the Mahila jawans stopped and searched the suspect and found the gold biscuits concealed in her clothes. During interrogation, the smuggler admitted that she had been instructed to deliver the gold bars to an unknown person in West Bengal's Barasat. She also admitted that this was her first time smuggling gold and that she was

LSG beat PBKS by 56 runs on Friday. © BCCI/IPL Marcus Stoinis and Kyle Mayers put on a power-hitting masterclass as Lucknow Super Giants slayed Punjab Kings by 56 runs in a high-scoring contest on Friday after amassing the second highest total in IPL history. A display of brutal hitting from Mayers (54 off 24) and Stoinis (72 off 40) fired Lucknow Super Giants to 257 for five against a profligate Punjab Kings. Needing almost 13 runs per over to pull off an improbable chase, Punjab remained behind in the game despite scoring at a decent rate to end with 201 in 19.5 overs. Atharava Taide batted well for 66 off 36 balls, his maiden fifty plus score in IPL, but the likes of Liam Livingstone (36 off 22) and Sikandar Raza (23 off 14) could not stay long enough to put pressure on the opposition. Skipper Shikhar Dhawan lasted only two balls on his return. Young pacer Yash Thakur was the most successful bowler with figures of 4/37 in 4 overs. With the win, LSG reached to 10 points from

A 55-year-old man allegedly hacked his wife to death Delhi's Neb Sarai area. (Representational) New Delhi: A 55-year-old property dealer here in south Delhi's Neb Sarai area allegedly hacked his wife to death with an axe and tried to kill his two children, injuring them both in the neck, police said on Thursday. Vijay Veer, the accused, often used to have a row with his 50-year-old wife over dowry, and after one such fight Thursday, he attacked her with an axe while she was asleep, they said. According to police, another reason for frequent fights between the couple was Veer's extramarital affairs and his wife's confronting him about it. He also didn't like the fact that his wife was supported by their son and daughter, both aged 28 and 30, a senior police officer said. The matter was reported Thursday around 6.30am by the daughter, a law graduate, who said her mother was attacked with an axe by her father. When police reached the spot, they found Suman, t

A committee of European Union lawmakers on Thursday reached a preliminary agreement on a European Artificial Intelligence Act, which would pave the way to the first ever regulation of AI. "Against conservative wishes for more surveillance and leftist fantasies of over-regulation, parliament found a solid compromise that would regulate AI proportionately, protect citizens' rights, as well as foster innovation and boost the economy," said Svenja Hahn, a European Parliament deputy. The European Commission proposed the draft rules nearly two years ago in a bid to protect citizens from the dangers of the emerging technology, which has experienced a boom in investment and consumer popularity in recent months. The draft needs to be thrashed out between EU countries and EU lawmakers, called a trilogue, before the rules can become law. Under the proposals, companies which make generative AI tools such as ChatGPT would have to disclose if they have used copyrighted material in

The government decided to open a round-the-clock control room ahead of cyclone. (Representational) Bhubaneswar: After being hit by summer cyclones for three consecutive years in 2019, 2020 and 2021, the Odisha government on Wednesday geared up for such an eventuality in the coming days, though the IMD forecast no possibility of any low-pressure formation in the Bay of Bengal in a fortnight. The government decided to open a round-the-clock control room across the districts from May 1 for monitoring the situation, a senior official said. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary P K Jena where the state government's preparedness was reviewed. Senior officers of several government departments, the Director General of Police, Director General of Fire Service, the Special Relief Commissioner, and a senior official of IMD Bhubaneswar Centre were among others who attended the meeting. Jena asked line departments like revenue and disaster management

She had thrown her baby girl into the pond on April 24 night, police said. (Representational) Sonitpur, Assam: In a shocking incident, a mother killed her baby girl by throwing her into a pond in Assam's Sonitpur district, police said. The incident took place in the Mahalaxmi Basti area under Biswanath Sub-Division in the Sonitpur district along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. According to the police, the mother threw her baby into the pond on April 24. The whole incident came to light on Wednesday after the baby's body was spotted floating in the pond. Police arrested the parents for further investigation. S Hajowary, Officer-in-Charge of Biswanath Chariali police station said that the mother namely Jyotsna Khandwal had thrown her baby in a pond nearby her house on April 24 night. "When some local villagers spotted the body of a baby floating in the pond today they immediately informed us. We rushed to the spot and recovered the body. During the investigation

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed a Madras Court verdict banning on tobacco items in Tamil Nadu. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed a Madras High Court verdict quashing a May 2018 notification prohibiting sale, manufacture and transport of gutkha and other tobacco-based products in Tamil Nadu. A bench of justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna stayed the high court verdict dated January 20. "We are of the view that the petitioner (Tamil Nadu) has made out a case to stay the impugned judgment with regard to paragraph 13," the bench said. In the event the manufacturers have a case that their activities are not covered by the notification issued by the state, they may approach the appropriate forum seeking redressal, it added. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal and Additional Advocate General Amit Anand Tiwari, appearing for the Tamil Nadu government, said health is a state subject and the state government has every right to take care of the health of its citizens.

Australian PM said that Sydney will host the 2023 Quad Leaders' summit on May 24. (File) Sydney: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday that Sydney will host the 2023 Quad Leaders' summit on May 24, the third in-person meeting of the leaders of Australia, the United States, India and Japan. "I am honoured to host the first ever Quad Leaders' Summit in Australia in Sydney," Albanese said. "The Quad is committed to supporting an open, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific that is respectful of sovereignty and ensures security and growth for all." Albanese said the leaders will discuss how the Quad can work alongside partners and regional groupings, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Pacific Islands Forum, to strengthen cooperation and shape the region. India, the United States, Japan and Australia are members of the Quad, an informal group that Washington has been promoting to work as a potentia

A 6-year old Hindu girl sexually assaulted by two Muslim men in Pak's Sindh province. (Representational) Islamabad: In the last few months, several incidents targeting the Hindu minority in the Sindh village of Shaikh Bhirkio and the Tando Allahyar district have surfaced, Bitter Winter reported. Human rights organisations and activists in Pakistan have called for attention on social media to the case of a 6-year-old Hindu girl nicknamed Ritu (real name omitted for privacy reasons), who was abducted and sexually abused by two 23-year-old Muslim men while she was playing outdoors in the village of Shaikh Bhirkio, Tando Allahyar district in Sindh province. Ritu was found lying unconscious around six kilometres from her home, In an injured condition, she was taken to the local hospital. Although an arrest has been made, her parents complained that the police had been unsympathetic and uncooperative, Bitter Winter reported. The village of Shaikh Bhirkio and the Tando Allahyar di

He kept a low profile since the start of the year, leaving his prime minister as the face of the reform. Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron warned Sunday about far-right leader Marine Le Pen coming to power as he suggested that he should have got more involved in selling his unpopular pension reform to the country. Speaking to Le Parisien newspaper, the 45-year-old joined others across the French political spectrum in warning about anti-immigration Le Pen being in a position to take power at the next presidential elections in 2027. She is seen as the biggest political winner of the current turmoil in France sparked by Macron's decision to raise the retirement age, which has sparked three months of protests and strikes, as well as fears for the health of French democracy. "Marine Le Pen will arrive (in power) if we are unable to respond to the challenges of the country and if we introduce a habit of lying or denying reality," Macron told the newspaper. He has

File image of Arshdeep Singh. © BCCI/IPL In a high-scoring thriller, Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 13 runs in an IPL 2023 game in Mumbai on Saturday. Invited to bat, Punjab Kings piled up 214 for 8 with Sam Curran, the highest paid overseas recruit, smashing 55 off 29 balls and adding 92 for the fifth wicket in just eight overs with Harpreet Bhatia (41 off 28 balls). National T20 team contender Jitesh Sharma (25 off 7 balls) also upped the ante towards the end. For MI, leg-spinner Piyush Chawla (2/15 in 3 overs) was the best bowler with all the pacers getting more or less hammered. Chasing a big target of 215, MI could score only 201 for 6 in their 20 overs. Cameron Green top-scored for MI with 67 while Suryakumar Yadav and captain Rohit Sharma chipped in with 57 and 44 respectively. For PBKS, Arshdeep Singh was the most successful bowler with figures of 4/29. With the win, PBKS have risen to the fifth spot while MI are down to the seventh spot. In the first match of the

The video was shared on Twitter by a user named Morissa Schwartz Animal videos are the most watched and loved videos on the internet as they brighten our day and fill us with joy. One such adorable video of a raccoon imitating a woman's dance moves has resurfaced on the internet. However, the video has drawn mixed reactions from internet users and sparked a debate about animal cruelty. The video shows a raccoon from inside its zoo enclosure, mimicking a woman's dance moves perfectly while she pretends to rap. The video was shared on Twitter by a user named Morissa Schwartz which has amassed more than 12 lakh views, 51,000 likes and more than 1,000 retweets. ''Cool moves,'' reads the caption of the post shared on April 19. Watch the video here: Cool moves!! pic.twitter.com/cVvZv17aGj — Morissa Schwartz 📚 (Dr. Rissy) (@MorissaSchwartz) April 19, 2023 While some users were left amused, others felt that the animal's dance was actually caused by psych

The accident took place late in the evening, when the private bus coming from Ayodhya. (Representational) Ayodhya, UP:  Seven passengers were killed and more than 40 injured as a bus toppled sideways after colliding with a truck and came under the loaded goods carrier on the Lucknow-Gorakhpur Highway, officials said. The accident took place late in the evening, when the private bus coming from Ayodhya was negotiating a turn on the highway to move towards Ambedkarnagar, they said. The bus collided with the truck coming from the opposite side, the officials said, adding the impact was so intense that the the truck got overturned and the bus got buried under it. Ayodhya Chief Medical Officer Dr Ajay Raja said, "So far, seven persons have died and more than 40 persons are injured in the road accident." He added that rescue operations are still going on. The district administration launched a rescue operation soon after the accident. "More than a dozen ambulances ha

Vasundhara Raje said many people have been conspiring against her. Jaipur:  leader Vasundhara Raje on Thursday rejected allegations of collusion with Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot as a lie, and said milk and lemon juice do not go together. A lie is being spread as part of a conspiracy, the former chief minister told reporters at the Jambheshwar temple in Suratgarh town of Sriganganagar district. "Can milk and lemon juice ever mix," she asked. Without taking any name, Ms Raje said some people don't find peace without making false allegations. Last week, while announcing his day-long fast against inaction of the Ashok Gehlot government over alleged cases of corruption during the previous BJP rule, Pilot had said the Congress government should take action or else people would assume that there is a collusion. Ms Raje said many people have been conspiring against her and spreading the lie that "they are in collusion". How is it possible to collude

The accused, Mohammed Kashif, was held from Greater Noida on Wednesday by an STF team. (Representational) Noida: A Noida resident who allegedly duped people by flaunting on social media morphed images with ministers, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been arrested, police officials said on Thursday. The accused defrauded people by assuring them of tenders and government jobs by claiming link with top officers and ministers, the officials said. The accused has been identified as Mohammad Kashif (36), who lives in a high-rise society in Sector 107. He was arrested by the Special Task Force of the UP Police on Wednesday, an officer said. "He had posted his morphed pictures on social media which purportedly showed him interacting with some ministers in central government as well as the state government. He also had edited his picture which showed him with PM Modi," the police officer said, wishing to not to be named. "He had used these morphed images to fl

Heatwaves claimed more than 17,000 lives in 50 years in India, the report claimed. New Delhi: Heatwaves in India are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change, with over 90 percent of the country in the "extremely cautious" or "danger zone" of their impacts, according to a new study.  The study, conducted by Ramit Debnath and colleagues at the University of Cambridge, also revealed that Delhi is particularly vulnerable to severe heatwave impacts, though its recent state action plan for climate change does not reflect this. It suggested that heatwaves have impeded India's progress towards achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) more significantly than previously thought, and that the current assessment metrics may not fully capture the impacts of heatwaves linked to climate change on the country. Heatwaves claimed more than 17,000 lives in 50 years in India, according to a paper authored by M Rajeevan, former s

The young schoolgirl, Seerat Naaz, requested PM Modi to build a nice school in a viral video. Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir: Days after a Class 3 student urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a video message to ensure basic facilities at her school in Kathua district, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has started work to give it a facelift. Seerat Naaz's video appeal to the prime minister last week, which was shared widely on social media, prompted Director of School Education, Jammu, Ravi Shankar Sharma to visit the government school located in the remote Lohai-Malhar block. "Assalamu Alaikum Modiji. Kaise ho aap…aap sab ki baat suntey ho, meri bhi baat suno (Hello, Modiji. How are you? You listen to everyone, please listen to me also)," Naaz said in the beginning of her over four-minute video. Speaking about the dilapidated condition of the school, Naaz said students are forced to sit on the dirty floors, which often stain their uniforms. She also highlighted the

Spotify podcasts and music are currently inaccessible for users via the Web interface and the mobile apps. Spotify appears to be inaccessible for several users. Gadgets 360 spotted that streaming music and podcasts on the service was not accessible as of 5:40pm IST. Users have also begun to report issues with accessing the service on downtime tracking website Downdetector. The Web interface for Spotify appears to load normally, but no episodes, albums or playlists are shown to users. Spotify has acknowledged user reports of being unable to access the service and says it is investigating the issue. Something's not quite right, and we're looking into it. Thanks for your reports! — Spotify Status (@SpotifyStatus) April 19, 2023 This is a breaking news story. Details will be added soon. Please refresh the page for latest version. Refresh Follow Gadgets 360 on Twitter for breaking news and more. Adblock test (Why?) from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/Q1baCVX htt

Netflix on Tuesday said that its number of subscribers hit 232.5 million. San Francisco: Netflix on Tuesday said that its number of subscribers hit a record high 232.5 million in the first quarter of the year and that its nascent ad-supported tier is faring well. The streaming television giant reported a quarterly profit of $1.3 billion, in line with expectations, but said it had delayed a broad crackdown on sharing of account passwords "to improve the experience for members." Netflix said it expects to begin rolling out its options for paid password sharing this quarter instead. That means some membership and revenue benefits resulting from the move were postponed, Netflix said in a letter to shareholders. "We believe this will result in a better outcome for both our members and our business," Netflix said. And while a new ad-subsidized subscription tier at Netflix is in its early days, engagement is above initial expectations and Netflix has seen "v

Last year, the Indo-China bilateral trade reached a new record of USD 136 billion. (Representational) Mumbai, Maharashtra: China's Consul General in the financial capital, Kong Xianhua, on Tuesday stressed that there is a need for increasing Indian exports into the northern country, emphasising that a big opportunity exists. Addressing representatives of trade at a promotion event for the China International Import Expo, Mr Xianhua acknowledged the high imbalance in trade in favour of his country. "...give more emphasis to China, 'Make in India' should embrace Chinese market," Mr Xianhua urged the industry. Last year, the Indo-China bilateral trade reached a new record of USD 136 billion, which included USD 118 billion of China's exports into India and USD 18 billion of India's exports into China, he said. The data, however, does not tell the "full story", he said, pointing out that a lot of China's exports are intermediate products

In retaliatory firing, the accused sustained a bullet injury in his leg, police said. Jalaun, UP: A man arrested for allegedly killing a 21-year-old college student here on Monday sustained a bullet injury in police's retaliatory firing after he snatched an inspector's pistol and opened fire, police said. Raj Ahirwar alias Aatish and Rohit alias Govinda allegedly shot dead Roshni (21), a second-year BA student, at Kotra crossing on Monday when she was returning home after appearing in an examination at Ram Lakhan Patel college here, they said. Superintendent of Police Iraj Raja said the student had gone to the college for an exam. At around 11.30 am while she was on her way back, motorcycle-borne men shot her in the head and fled. The woman's parents lodged a complaint against Raj Ahirwar, based on which a case was registered against him and he was arrested, police said. After killing the woman, Ahirwar had hidden the number plate of his motorcycle under Pachokhar

"BJP in Karnataka is a symbol of corruption," said Rahul Gandhi Bengaluru: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said there is a strong undercurrent in favour of Congress in poll-bound Karnataka but pressed on his leaders to ensure that the party wins at least 150 seats so that the next government is not "stolen" by a corrupt BJP. He also reminded everyone that people in the party have a duty to defend the idea of India from the RSS and BJP amid hatred, violence and attacks on the country's institutions. The Congress leader arrived in Karnataka on a two-day event to take part in a series of events in Kolar, Bengaluru and Bidar before flying back to Delhi. "Most of us are aware of what the BJP is doing to the nation in terms of hatred and violence, the attack on institutions. These are the things that are visible to everybody," Mr Gandhi said after inaugurating Indira Gandhi Bhavan. Dwelling on his party's prospects in the May 10 Karnataka

Nick Jonas shared this picture. (courtesy: nickjonas) New Delhi: The Chopra-Jonas family had a blast last night, and these pictures stand as proof. Yesterday, The Jonas Brothers performed at the Royal Albert Hall in London and Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas shared many pictures from the concert on Instagram. However, one photo shared by Nick grabbed our attention in which the singer is holding his daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. The picture seems from the rehearsal as the 30-year-old can be seen with a mike in his hand, while in the background, we can his crew members. In the monochrome picture, the father-daughter duo is twinning in white ensembles, while Malti Marie looks cute with a beanie cap and huge headphones over it.  Sharing the monochrome picture, Nick Jonas captioned it as "Her first soundcheck," followed by a heart emoticon. Soon after he shared the post, Huma Qureshi wrote, "(Heart emoticon) Awwww." The fans also had a major meltdown moment, a

New Delhi: US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, recounting her recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said that India and America would lead the artificial intelligence revolution. Ms Raimondo, who visited India in March, said the best of India was at display during her visit, in terms of culture, tradition and celebrations. Pictures and video clips of her playing Holi have gone viral on social media and reflect the strong relationship between the US and India. Addressing a gathering of Indian Americans at the India House, the commerce secretary fondly remembered her Holi celebrations this year in India. "I was recently in India. I went a day earlier so that I could have the opportunity to participate in Holi. And the defence minister was so gracious to host me with his family," Ms Raimondo said on Saturday. She also recounted her meeting with PM Modi, calling him a visionary. "I had an incredible opportunity to spend an hour and a half with Prime Min

Hardik Pandya revealed that Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) also contacted him. © BCCI/IPL Mumbai Indians (MI)'s decision to release star all-rounder ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction didn't go exactly as planned as the five-time champions finished at the foot of the points table last season. However, for Hardik, it turned out to be a blessing as he was drafted and named captain by one of the two new franchises -- Gujarat Titans. Hardik repaid the trust shown by the management, leading the franchise to the IPL title in their maiden season. However, Hardik has revealed that the other new franchise -- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) -- also contacted him. Since he knew that KL Rahul was going to lead LSG, Hardik said that he was tempted to play with his friend at the franchise. "I did get a call from the other franchise (Lucknow Super Giants) as well, which was a new franchise in IPL. Someone who I knew (KL Rahul) was leading the team. For me, it was v

Atiq Ahmed and his brother were shot dead while being escorted by police for a medical test. (File) Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Government on Sunday imposed Section 144 of CrPC in all the districts, in the aftermath of Atiq Ahmed, Ashraf Ahmed being shot dead in Prayagraj, officials informed. Days after Atiq Ahmed's son Asad was killed in an encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi, the mafia-turned-politician and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were killed on Saturday while being taken for a medical in Prayagraj. Atiq Ahmed was accused in the 2005 BSP MLA Raju Pal murder case and also in the Umesh Pal murder case which happened in February this year. In the aftermath of the incident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered a high-level inquiry into the matter. "CM Yogi immediately called a high-level meeting and ordered a high-level inquiry into the whole matter. Chief Minister also gave instructions for the formation of a three-member Judicial Commission (Judicial I

3 assailants were arrested from the spot and a detailed probe is on in the matter, said police (File) Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday ordered a high-level probe into the sensational killings of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Khalid Azeem alias Ashraf in Prayagraj, officials said. Ahmad (60) and his brother were shot dead at point-blank range by three men posing as journalists in the middle of a media interaction on Saturday night while police personnel were escorting them to a medical college in Prayagraj for a checkup. The brothers, both jailed in Prayagraj, were in handcuffs when they were killed in full view of camera crews around 10 pm. The horrifying visuals were circulated widely on social media platforms and television channels. "The chief minister has constituted a three-member judicial commission to probe the killing of Ahmad and Ashraf," Special DG, Law and Order, Prashant Kumar said. He said the thre

BJP MLA Jagadish Shettar has offered the quit the party and resign as MLA Bengaluru: After threatening to contest as an independent if not given a ticket from Hubballi-Dharwad seat, BJP MLA and former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar has offered to quit the party and has sought an appointment with the Speaker to resign as an MLA. The Karnataka BJP has released two lists of candidates for the assembly election to be held next month, but 12 more candidates - including one for the Hubballi-Dharwad seat - are yet to be announced for the 224-member assembly. "I am not the kind of person who is adamant and stubborn, but this time I am being stubborn because the party has humiliated me. They did not understand what I have been trying to tell them," Mr Shettar told reporters late on Saturday. Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Dharmendra Pradhan met Mr Shettar at his home for talks on the matter, but it appears t