Delhi: No smoke without fire? Focus on stubble amid early Diwali | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: Since Diwali comes early this year on October 24 and the monsoon has withdrawn from the capital, the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the Union earth sciences forecaster, says the number of farm fires will play a key role in determining Delhi’s air quality in October and November.
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If the peak season of stubble burning is over by October-end or the fire counts reduce by half of what they were in 2021, there will likely be no ‘severe’ pollution days in October and November.

However, in another scenario, Delhi can suffer five-six ‘severe’ days and a rise in ‘very poor’ days in October and November if the fire count remains around 80,000 like last year, says SAFAR.
SAFAR ran its indigenously developed air quality framework model to analyse the overall winter long-range outlook for October and November based on the two scenarios. “Diwali is much earlier this time than last year. Delhi is still warm and this can cause less stagnation of firework pollutants. If stubble fire count is reduced by half or the peak is over by October-end, Delhi will not see any ‘severe’ days or extreme pollution events. ‘Very poor’ days will remain the same, but ‘satisfactory’ days will increase,” said SAFAR.
However, if stubble burning remains at the same level as last year (the active fire count was 80,000 in October and November), the combination of weather parameters, external intrusion and Diwali impact will still ensure fewer ‘severe’ days than last year. However, there may be five-six ‘severe’ days and more ‘very poor’ days. The ‘satisfactory’ days may be fewer while no ‘good’ days are likely, said SAFAR.
The Central Pollution Control Board’s data shows that Delhi saw its worst November air quality in 2021, with 11 ‘severe’ air days. In contrast, the city breathed its cleanest air last year in October, which had no ‘very poor’ or ‘severe’ days. Experts had said October last year fared better mainly due to intense rain and fewer farm fires.
SAFAR said farm fires hadn’t currently started impacting Delhi’s air quality. “Some scattered biomass-related fire counts are visible in Punjab (fire count was 10 on October 4), but they are insufficient to influence Delhi’s air quality,” said Gufran Beig, founder project director, SAFAR.
Delhi’s AQI is hovering in the ‘moderate’ category with an index of 150 on Tuesday. SAFAR said sporadic rain with warmer temperatures is likely to keep AQI in the ‘satisfactory’ and ‘moderate’ categories for three more days. “However, with the monsoon having withdrawn and calm winds prevailing, AQI will be in the ‘poor’ category from October 9. On October 4, however, the farm fire count at 10 was much lower than last year’s 80,” said Beig.

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3 physicists share Nobel for work on quantum science

NEW DELHI: Three scientists jointly won this year’s Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for their work on quantum information science, a “totally crazy” field that has significant applications, including in the field of encryption.
Frenchman Alain Aspect, American John F Clauser and Austrian Anton Zeilinger were cited by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for discovering the way that unseen particles, such as photons, can be linked or “entangled”, with each other even when they are separated by large distances, a field that unsettled Albert Einstein himself, who once referred to it in a letter as “spooky action at a distance”.

What is Quantum Mechanics?
Classical physics tells us that two objects cannot occupy the same space at the same time. Until the early 20th century, it was believed that this was a fundamental law of physics followed by everything in nature. But then scientists began studying particles like atoms, electrons and light waves, which did not appear to obey these laws. And so, the field of quantum mechanics was born, pioneered by Max Planck, Neils Bohr and Albert Einstein, in an attempt to investigate the “quirky” laws that did bind such particles.
Quantum mechanics, for instance, tells us light can be both a particle and a wave – depending on how it is observed. But until it is observed, light is neither a particle nor a wave. This lack of definition led Einstein to remark, “God does not play dice with the universe”. Since then, physicists have been investigating the laws that govern this uncertainty.

A leap forward for Quantum Mechanics
Quantum mechanics, unlike classical physics, allows two or more particles to exist in an entangled state – what happens to one particle in an entangled pair determines what happens to the other, even if the particles are at a great distance from each other. Physicists initially believed that this coordination was the result of hidden variables – Einstein described it as “spooky action at a distance”.
But in the 1960s, John Stewart Bell found that there aren’t any hidden variables at play – in fact, the coordination between entangled particles is a matter of chance when measuring the properties of one of the particles.
Bell developed a mathematical inequality that says, “if there are hidden variables, the correlation between the results of a large number of measurements will never exceed a certain value”. However, quantum mechanics shows that it is possible to exceed this value, resulting in a greater correlation between the result than is possible through hidden variables.

Exceeding this value proves that there is no unexplained “spooky action” and that the world is governed by quantum mechanics.
Over a span of several decades, this year’s Nobel laureates have built on Bell’s work. American physicist John Clauser developed a realistic experiment by passing entangled photons through polarisation filters (commonly used in sunglasses to block light at certain angles) to test Bell’s inequality. His experiments showed a clear violation of Bell’s inequality, confirming that there were no hidden variables at play.
But Clauser’s experiment had its limitations — the settings for measuring the entangled photons passing through the polarisation filters were fixed, meaning it was possible that the experimental setup itself may have been unable to detect some particles that were controlled by hidden variables. Alain Aspect, a French physicist at the Universite Paris-Saclay, sought to develop an experiment that removed this potential bias by changing the measurement settings only after the entangled photons left their source so that the setup itself would not impact the results.

Anton Zeilinger, an Austrian physicist at the University of Vienna, was among the first to explore quantum systems that use more than two entangled particles, which now form the basis of quantum computation and allow entangled particles to be manipulated. Among his most notable achievements is the discovery of quantum teleportation, which allows particles to take on even unknown quantum characteristics from other particles over long distances.
But what do these advances in quantum mechanics mean for the world? Transistors and lasers were developed as a result of the first quantum revolution.
In this new era, the ability to manage and manipulate systems of entangled particles will give researchers better tools to “construct quantum computers, improve measurements, build quantum networks and establish secure quantum encrypted communication”. Quantum computers can perform complex calculations that are far beyond the capabilities of conventional computers, which rely on binary signals (1s and 0s) to store and process information. Already, quantum computing has shown promise in chemical and biological engineering and cybersecurity. Areas like artificial intelligence and Big Data also stand to benefit from computing systems that can handle large datasets and run complex simulations.

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2 Minor Girls Killed After Being Hit By Truck In UP: Cops

Another girl was also injured and was admitted to the hospital, the police said. (Representational)

Deoria, Uttar Pradesh:

Two minor girls were killed after being hit by a truck late on Tuesday night, police said.

The driver has been arrested and the truck has been seized, they said.

Superintendent of Police Sankalp Sharma said the truck was moving towards Mohalla Garulpar at Kotwali intersection where there was a huge crowd of devotees who had gathered for the Dussehra fair.

The truck lost control and hit Trisha Yadav (3) and her cousin Sakshi (13 years), killing them on the spot, the officer said.

Another girl was also injured and was admitted to the district hospital, the SP said, adding that about a dozen motorcycles were also damaged in the accident.

Some other people also received injuries, police said.

Angry over the incident, locals created a ruckus. Police reached the spot and pacified the locals. Mild force was also used, officials said.

The SP said police is taking legal action.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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Joe Biden Confirms US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy To Join WHO Executive Board

Dr Vivek Murthy previously served as the 19th Surgeon General under President Barack Obama.

Washington:

US President Joe Biden nominated Dr Vivek Murthy to serve as America’s representative on the executive board of the World Health Organization.

Dr Murthy will serve in the new position alongside his continued duties as the Surgeon General, the White House said in a statement.

He was confirmed by the US Senate in March 2021 to serve as the 21st Surgeon General of the country. He previously served as the 19th Surgeon General under President Barack Obama.

As the nation’s doctor, the Surgeon General’s mission is to help lay the foundation for a healthier country, relying on the best scientific information available to provide clear, consistent and equitable guidance and resources for the public.

“While serving as the 21st Surgeon General, Dr Murthy is focused on drawing attention to and working across government to address a number of critical public health issues, including the growing proliferation of health misinformation, the ongoing youth mental health crisis, well-being and burnout in the health worker community, and social isolation and loneliness,” said the White House.

As the Vice Admiral of the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, Dr Murthy also commands a uniformed service of over 6,000 dedicated public health officers, serving the most underserved and vulnerable populations.

“The first Surgeon General of Indian descent, Dr Murthy, was raised in Miami and is a graduate of Harvard, the Yale School of Medicine, and the Yale School of Management. A renowned physician, research scientist, entrepreneur and author, he lives in Washington, DC with his wife Dr Alice Chen, and their two children,” the White House said.

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Twitter Confirms Elon Musk Buyout Offer, Says Will Close At Original Price

Twitter told regulators on Tuesday that Elon Musk agreed to buy the tech firm for $44 billion.

San Francisco:

Twitter told regulators on Tuesday that Elon Musk sent a letter saying he will go through the with deal he inked early this year to buy the tech firm for $44 billion.

“The intention of the company is to close the transaction at $54.20 per share,” Twitter said in a tweet confirming the billionaire entrepreneur is apparently abandoning his legal battle to terminate the deal.

Conditions noted in the letter included that the court immediately halt all action in the lawsuit, with Musk poised to be deposed under oath later this week.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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Election Commission wants political parties to spell out poll promises | India News

NEW DELHI: In what could escalate the ongoing debate on the accountability of political parties in announcing freebies, the Election Commission on Tuesday proposed changes to its manifesto guidelines under the model code of conduct regarding poll promises, requiring political parties to specify how they would find resources for implementation of the pledges, the estimated impact on financial sustainability, and the number of beneficiaries expected to be targeted by schemes promised. The disclosures would be required to be made as per well-defined and quantifiable parameters.
Saying that the proposed disclosures about the promises and their implementation would help voters make informed choices, the EC has set October 19 as the deadline for submission of responses by the political parties, many of which immediately bristled at the move.
The proposal comes amid a raging debate over freebies, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi decrying what he has called an irresponsible culture of distributing sops like “revadi”. Many in the opposition criticised the suggestion for regulating freebies and have argued that they were needed to provide relief to the underprivileged.

The SC is also hearing a petition seeking regulation of freebies which has been opposed by parties and state governments.
The litigation is unlikely to have any impact on the EC’s move to build standardised disclosures on poll promises into the model code of conduct (MCC), which has no legal backing and is only a voluntary understanding between the EC and the political parties that comes into play during the election process. The EC will release the new guidelines once the consultations with the parties are over, though this may take some time as it is not unusual for parties to seek extension in the EC deadline to submit their opinion.

There is no existing law that regulates poll promises. But EC in 2015, as directed by Supreme Court in the Subramaniam Balaji case, did incorporate the guidelines on manifestos into the MCC. They require parties to reflect the rationale of the promises and broadly indicate ways and means to meet the financial requirements.
However, the EC over the years found the declarations to be ambiguous, routine and short on information that can help the voters make an informed choice.
At a full Commission meeting here on Tuesday, chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar and election commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey agreed that the EC cannot remain a mute spectator to the “undesirable” impact of some of the poll promises and offers, on the conduct of free and fair elections and maintaining a level playing field. “A prescribed format for disclosure… is necessary to bring standardisation in the nature of information and for facilitating comparability,” it stated.
Keeping in view the parameters followed by Finance Commission, RBI guidelines, Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, CAG principles and preparation of the general budget — all familiar domains for the CEC, a former Union finance secretary — the EC has proposed two sets of proformas to be filled up by the political parties. The first requires details like promise-wise expenditure and expanse of their coverage. In the second proforma, parties must disclose how the promises are to be financed, alongside pre-filled fiscal information furnished by Union finance secretary or state chief secretaries based on latest budgetary estimates or revised estimates in the election year. The official data, a senior functionary pointed out, will also help the voters gauge how the fiscal health has been under the party seeking a re-election.
The EC made it clear that it was agnostic to the “nature” of poll promises, not delving into what defines a “freebie” or what distinguishes it from a “poll promise” aimed at social welfare. It said that it agrees in principle that framing of manifestos is the right of the political parties.
Among the details sought to be captured by the proformas for poll manifesto disclosures are extent of coverage of the promise (as in individual, family, community, BPL or entire population); quantification of physical coverage; quantification of financial implications of the promise; and availability of financial resources. The parties will need to disclose the ways and means of raising the resources, like an increase in tax or non-tax revenues, rationalisation of expenditure in terms of withdrawal of an existing scheme or benefits, additional borrowings and the impact of additional resource raising plan on fiscal sustainability of the Union or state government including the sectoral impact.

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Hrithik Roshan strikes a pose with his ladylove Saba Azad at Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal's wedding reception | Hindi Movie News

Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan attended the star-studded wedding reception of actor Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha with his girlfriend Saba Azad on Tuesday.

The wedding reception which underwent on Tuesday night in Mumbai saw Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad among the early guests to arrive at the venue. Alongside posing for the cameras on the red carpet, Hrithik and Saba were all smiles for the camera.

Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad made a couple-entry at the venue. The ‘Vikram Vedha’ star was dressed in a crisp black suit, on the other hand, Saba kept it all traditional, as she opted for a lustrous green kurta set.

Richa and Ali donned ‘stunning’ designer outfits for their wedding reception. While the bride was seen wearing a colourful handcrafted gown from Anamika Khanna, Ali looked dapper in an Indo- Western suit featuring a long coat which was designed by Kaushik Velendra. The star couple posed hand-in-hand and also shared some hearty moments with the paparazzi. They also distributed gifts for the media individuals who had come to cover their wedding reception.

Talking to the media about finally being among the Bollywood celebs who are married, Ali said, “We are really happy to receive so much love, so many blessings. I had not expected this but thanks a lot from the bottom of my heart.”

Earlier today, the couple’s spokesperson had given a clarification regarding their wedding date and stated that they have already been “legally married for 2.5 years. Currently, they are only celebrating as already mentioned by them on 29th September in their statement with friends and family,” they added.

Regarding their wedding celebrations, the spokesperson added, “They wanted to celebrate both their Punjabi and Lucknowi culture. The details of their celebrations were curated to thoughtfully reflect their persona and their heritage. The clothes too were designed with special touches being added through heirloom jewellery and custom made trousseau including a saree custom made to reflect their love story.”

Richa and Ali first met on the sets of ‘Fukrey’ in 2012 and soon fell in love.

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No One Dares To Indulge In Stone-Pelting In Jammu And Kashmir Now: Amit Shah

At least 42,000 people lost their lives due to terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, Amit Shah said.

Jammu:

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said 42,000 people lost their lives to terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir over the years but security situation has improved now to such an extent that no one dares to call a hartal or indulge in stone-pelting.

Mr Shah also said the Modi government wants to end terrorism, corruption, bring all-round development and make Jammu and Kashmir number one in the country.

A zero tolerance policy has been adopted towards terrorism, ensuring complete control of the security forces over the situation, he said, while inaugurating or laying foundation stones of development projects here.

He said, “42,000 people lost their lives due to terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Those who support terrorism sitting in the government were identified and action has been taken.” Those who used to call ‘hartal’ or pelt stones on security forces were curbed totally and now no one has courage to give any such call, he said. “Do you know why there is not a single stone-pelting incident in Kashmir now. Because stone-pelters were sitting in the government at that time.” He also said there has not been a single encounter now as terrorists were given an opportunity to surrender.

Mr Shah said terror incidents have come down by 56 per cent, casualties among security forces by 84 per cent. Recruitment as terror cadres has also come down, he said.

Holding J&K’s three political families responsible for the “backwardness” of Jammu and Kashmir, he said the UT lagged behind on all development parameters due to their alleged misrule.

But the situation changed after 2014 as the Modi government gave priority to Jammu and Kashmir’s development, and it is progressing well now, he said.

Even though Mr Shah did not identify the three families the obvious reference was to the Abdullahs (National Conference) Muftis (PDP) and the Nehru-Gandhi (Congress).

He said there has been big changes ever since Article 370 and Article 35-A were abrogated on August 5, 2019.

The home minister said that from independence till 2019, investments worth just Rs 19,000 crore had come to Jammu and Kashmir. But after 2019, Rs 56,000-crore worth investment has come to Jammu and Kashmir, he said.

He said as many as 27 lakh people of Jammu and Kashmir are now getting health insurance benefits of up to Rs 5 lakh while 58 per cent people getting piped water in their homes.

Those eligible are also getting STs quota benefits, he said.

Those who wanted to indulge in corruption continue to do so for 75 years which stopped in 2019.

He also referred to the Rs 80,000 crore development projects announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi a few years ago saying the projects are progressing well while some have already been fully implemented.

The package consists of 63 projects concerning 15 ministries and has an outlay of Rs 80,068 crore.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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India's Ramkumar Ramanatha Suffers Defeat in First Round

Last Updated: October 05, 2022, 00:54 IST

Indian tennis star Ramkumar Ramanathan (Twitter)

Ramkumar fought back superbly after losing the first set and won the third and took the matters to the tiebreaker in the decider but lost steam and went down 4-6, 6-3, 6-7(1).

India’s Ramkumar Ramanathan, who came through the qualifying rounds, stumbled at the first hurdle in the main draw, losing to Japan’s Rio Noguchi in a hard-fought three-setter in the first round here on Tuesday.

Ramkumar fought back superbly after losing the first set and won the third and took the matters to the tiebreaker in the decider but lost steam and went down 4-6, 6-3, 6-7(1).

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The Indian star fired 9 aces as compared to one by the Japanese but overall could manage to fire in only 52 per cent first serve as compared to 71 per cent by Noguchi. He saved four out of six break points while the Japanese saved five out of seven.

The 27-year-old Chennai-born Ramkumar, ranked 297 in the World Rankings, could not capitalise on his chances as he went down to the 23-year-old Noguchi, who is ranked 291.

Ramkumar had qualified for the main draw by beating Elias Yiner of Sweden 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 in the second qualifying round. He had overcome Japan’s Ryota Tanuma in straight sets in the first qualifying round.

Ramkumar is still in the fray in the doubles competition as he will partner Australia’s Alexei Popyrin in the main draw. They will take on second seeds Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell in the first round.

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Hrithik Roshan's Plus One At Richa Chadha And Ali Fazal's Reception Was Girlfriend Saba Azad

Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad pictured at Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s reception.

New Delhi:

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal hosted a reception in Mumbai for their industry friends on Tuesday. However, Hrithik Roshan stole the show with his appearance as his plus one was girlfriend Saba Azad. The couple looked adorable together as they posed for the shutterbugs. Hrithik, as usual, looked dapper in a black ensemble, while Saba looked beautiful in a traditional green ensemble. She accessorised her outfit with statement jewellery and styled her hair into a neat bun. Check out the pictures below: 

For the occasion, Richa Chadha opted for a multicoloured ensemble, while Ali Fazal looked handsome in an Indo-western outfit. Check out the pictures below: 

Coming back to Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad, often the couple is spotted together in the city. Also, they never miss a chance to drop a mushy comment on each other’s social media posts. 

A few days ago, Hrithik Roshan dropped a monochrome picture of himself and wrote, “I was in a sunshine state of mind, but @avigowariker decided to shoot me grey”. Soon after he shared the post, Saba dropped a comment, “you is cute 🙂 ok bye”

Here have a look: 

A few months ago, the couple jetted off to Paris to spend quality time together. Check out the pictures from their vacation album: 

Meanwhile, on the work front, Hrithik Roshan was recently seen in Vikram Vedha, co-starring Saif Ali Khan. The movie received great reviews from the audience and critics. It is a remake of the Tamil film of the same name starring R Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi. 

Next, Hrithik Roshan will be seen alongside Deepika Padukone in Siddharth Anand’s Fighter, which is scheduled to hit the theatres next year.

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Akkineni Nagarjuna: 'The Ghost' will be praised for its endearing story and technical brilliance | Telugu Movie News

After a crucial role in Ayan Mukerji’s ‘Brahmastra’, King Akkineni Nagarjuna is spearheading his upcoming film, ‘The Ghost’. It is all set for a Dussehra release on October 5. He has been busy promoting the movie for a few days. And in an interview, the actor talked about the film, the brilliant technical values, why he chose to star in the movie, the supporting cast, the directors’ vision and more.

Excerpts:

Why did you pick ‘The Ghost’?

I have starred in many action movies, but I have never done a stylish action entertainer that has emotion before. I was amazed by the way Praveen Sattaru picturized the action in ‘Garuda Vega’. I called Praveen and told him to make a solid action movie. Then, he penned the story of ‘The Ghost’ with me in mind. I took three weeks of training for action episodes in this film.

You have never done such aggressive promotions before. Why is this movie so special?

There is a nice family line in the story of ‘The Ghost’. The bond between a sister and his brother will be affectionate and great. I loved the characterization of the hero who fights for his sister and family. I always love to do something new. Praveen Sattaru has uniquely presented this story, and you will realize it after watching. The action sequences and the bond between a brother and his sister have been shown brilliantly. I was shocked and impressed after watching the movie. The audience will also feel the same in terms of action when they come out of the theatres. The church fight in the climax will be one of the main highlights of the movie.

Is there any story behind Tamahagane’s weapon in ‘The Ghost’?

There is a back story behind the Tamahagane weapon. Director Praveen Sattaru has narrated to me a very interesting story behind the precious sword, which is not mentioned in this movie. We liked it and unveiled a glimpse of the same. If this movie becomes successful, we will reveal the back story too.

You compared The Ghost with your 1989 film Siva. Is there any reason behind your comparison?

In fact, when I heard the story of this movie, I did not get that comparison. While watching The Ghost, I felt that there was the same emotion that we saw in Siva.

All kinds of elements were shown in the trailer. How did you feel when the story was told with so many elements?

That is the beauty of this film. All the emotions are perfectly balanced. The character of the heroine is also very mature. The relationship between hero and heroine is something new and we haven’t seen such rapport in films recent past.

Along with your film, Chiranjeevi’s ‘God Father’ will also be released on the same day. What would you say about the clash?

We are good friends. There were many instances where two films have released on the same day and became successful. If the film is good, the audience will definitely watch it. Siva movie was released on 5th October. A fan called me and said that Ninne Pelladutha was released on October 4. I told him The Ghost releases in the US on October 4.

There is a trend of re-releasing old films. Will Siva release again?
Absolutely. We are making Siva in 4K digital. At present, the digitalisation work is happening at a brisk pace. Not only that but also all Telugu films should be digitalized. Unfortunately, some of the negatives were damaged.

The Ghost’s cast looks new, doesn’t it?

We have selected the actors who are suitable for the roles. We have tried to create a new visual thereby.

You are starring in Bollywood films. Actors like Salman Khan are doing Telugu films. Can you think that the boundaries have been erased?

Now, there is no such thing as boundaries. If you look at the response to RRR in the US, it seems that not only the borders of the country but also the world have been eroded. My role in Brahmastra also got a good response.

Tell us about The Ghost’s technical team.

‘The Ghost’ is a film with excellent technical values. The audience will realize this after watching the movie. As much as the sound design was applauded in Siva, now the technical values in The Ghost will also be much admired.

How was your experience working with Praveen Sattaru?

Praveen Sattaru is a visionary director. He takes a lot of time for his homework. However, the pre-production that he did was perfectly realistic. Due to his perfect pre-production, the film was wrapped up in just 66 days.

What’s next for you?

There are three stories under discussion. They are in the action drama genre. Also, the talks for my web series’ debut are happening now.

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Home Minister Amit Shah Gives Job Letters To Families of 4 Cops Killed By Terrorists

Home Minister Amit Shah handed over appointment letters to the family of 4 martyrs on Tuesday.

Srinagar:

Union Home Minister Amit Shah handed over appointment letters on Tuesday to the family of four Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel who were killed in terror-related violence in the valley, officials said.

“The families of four JKP martyrs were given job letters by the home minister at the Raj Bhavan here,” an official said.

The home minister shared photos on Twitter of his meeting with the relatives of the police personnel killed by terrorists in the Kashmir valley.

In a tweet in Hindi, Mr Shah said: “Met the family members of the Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel who were killed while fighting against terrorists and handed over appointment letters to the family of four such martyrs.” He also lauded the Jammu and Kashmir Police’s efforts in fighting against terrorism and said the entire country salutes their sacrifice.

कश्मीर में आतंकवादियों से लड़ते हुए शहीद हुए @JmuKmrPolice के जवानों के परिजनों से भेंट कर उनका सम्मान किया।

साथ ही 4 शहीदों के परिजनों को नौकरी का नियुक्ति पत्र भी दिया।

आतंकवाद के खिलाफ भारत की लड़ाई की अगुआ रही जम्मू-कश्मीर पुलिस के त्याग व बलिदान को पूरा देश सलाम करता है। pic.twitter.com/80a05zJpO0

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 4, 2022

With this, the families of 24 people killed by terrorists have received appointment letters from the home minister, the officials said.

On March 18, Mr Shah handed over appointment letters in Jammu to the family of four Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel who sacrificed their lives fighting terrorists in the valley.

In October last year, during his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, Mr Shah met the family members of Inspector Parvaiz Ahmad in Nowgam. Ahmad was also killed by terrorists.

The home minister had handed over the appointment letter for a government job to Ahmad’s family.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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3 Arrested After Viral Video Showed Them Mercilessly Thrashing A Dog

According to the police, the owner will soon file an official complaint.

Bengaluru:

Bengaluru cops arrested three men who were seen mercilessly thrashing a dog in a viral video. The horrific video of the incident shows them brutally flogging a chained dog with thick wooden sticks. One of the men also pushed the person recording the video when they tried to intervene.

The men continued hitting the dog, who lay on the ground wailing in pain, and walked away while the family of the dog’s owner tried to confront them.

The men assaulted the pet dog on Monday night because it had barked at them. The owner of the dog has admitted the injured animal to a veterinary hospital.

The owner filed an official complaint on the basis of which a case under the Prevention of Cruelty Against Animals Act was filed, leading to the arrest of three men – Rahul, Rohit and Rajat.

The incident was reported in the Manjunatha Layout in East Bengaluru, which comes under KR Puram Police Station.

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