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Delhi woman stripped, thrashed for helping her 65-year-old landlady
A 45-year-old woman was allegedly stripped and thrashed by her landlady’s family members in south-west Delhi’s Palam when she tried to stop them from attacking the 65-year-old landlady, police said on Friday.
The police said the woman reported Palam police station on Friday and lodged a complaint against several people, including women, for thrashing and tearing her clothes during the fight, PTI reported.
“We have registered an FIR under IPC Sections 354 (molestation) and 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) against the people involved in the act. We have also procured closed circuit-television (CCTV) footage of the incident to identify the accused. They will be arrested soon,” said a senior police officer.
Landlady thrashed by her son and daughter-in-law
According to a complaint filed by the woman, the victim said that on Wednesday around 11.30 a.m., the landlady’s son and her daughter-in-law were beating up her landlady. When the woman tried to intervene with a group of people thrashing the landlady, she too was attacked.
“Men and women started thrashing me with belts and rods. When I ran for my life, they chased me and tore my clothes in full public view on the street. No one came to rescue me. After I fell unconscious, they left me. I approached the police after I gained consciousness,” said the victim.
Passers-by recorded videos but did not help me, says the victim
The 45-year-old victim said she was thrashed for nearly an hour, but no one came to her rescue. She said that passers-by stopped to record videos on their mobile phones. “But no one volunteered to inform the police about the incident,” the woman said.
In the videos circulated on social media, the victim was seen walking with bruises all over her body with her clothes torn. She also alleged that she had approached the police on Wednesday but the local police took action only after the intervention of senior police officers.
Landlady disowned her son after a family dispute
According to police, the landlady had disowned her only son from an ancestral property after a dispute with her daughter-in-law couple of months back.
The son used to visit his mother frequently but the landlady did not allow her daughter-in-law to enter the house, The Hindu reported. The police said that on Wednesday, the daughter-in-law, along with her other relatives, entered the landlady’s house to thrash her.
The police have registered a case in the matter.
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MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveils Statue of Oneness of Adi Shankara
This 108 ft tall statue is situated on the Mandhata Mountain in Omkareshwar. MP CM took to X(formerly Twitter) and shared a video of himself offering prayers at the site during the inauguration of the statue.
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveiled the Statue of Oneness of Adi Shankara, the first Shankacharya in Omkareshwar on Thursday. The state cabinet had approved this project last year to celebrate the life and philosophy of the 8th Century saint and Hindu philosopher.
This 108 ft tall statue is situated on the Mandhata Mountain in Omkareshwar. MP CM took to X(formerly Twitter) and shared a video of himself offering prayers at the site during the inauguration of the statue. He wrote there is auspiciousness and auspiciousness only in the feet of Acharya Shankar. He added the sun of welfare for the entire world lies in the auspicious thoughts of Advaita.
Omkareshwar is located on the banks of Narmada river. It is 80 km away from the city of Indore. MP CM said the cultural foundation on which Adi Shankara propounded Advaita Vedanta by seeing the existence of only one Brahma in every living being. Chouhan said Adi Shankara united India in one thread. He said he was proud of the fact that this unique personality of the spiritual world attained knowledge on the land of Madhya Pradesh and united the whole country.
Chouhan said future generations will continue to visit this statue and become familiar with the contribution of Shankarcharyaji from time to time. MP CM highlighted how Adi Guru Shankara worked to unite the nation culturally. He spread the essence of Vedas to the common people. Chouhan added Adi Shankara made four monasteries in four corners of the country. Hence helped in keeping India culturally united.
This statue is the third major statue built in India by the government. Before this PM Modi inaugurated the statue of equality near Hyderabad to commemorate the 11th Century Bhakti saint Sri Ramanujacharya. The statue was inaugurated in Ramanujacharya’s 1000th birth anniversary. In 2018 PM Modi inaugurated the Statue of Unity in Gujarat’s Kevadia. The statue was made in the memory of former deputy Prime Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
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India’s luxury train Deccan Odyssey makes a comeback, starting services on September 23
The train was inaugurated on September 21 around 1:30 pm at the CST Station in Mumbai but the operation will be starting from Saturday.
India’s luxury train Deccan Odyssey is all set to start its commercial services from September 23. It is a comeback for the Royal Train after 3 years. The operation of this train was stopped in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The train was inaugurated on September 21 around 1:30 pm at the CST Station in Mumbai but the operation will be starting from Saturday.
According to the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) official, notable personalities such as Rahul Narvekar, Deepak Kesarkar, and Girish Mahajan attended the inauguration, with attempts being made to invite Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar as guests of honour.
The official said that after Covid-19, the first seven-day journey, will traverse through royal destinations including Vadodara, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Agra, Sawai Madhopur and culminate in New Delhi.
The MTDC operate the Deccan Odyssey Royal Train. The train provides a luxury service at a cost starting from Rs 6.5 lakh per person. The cost has been revised after the Covid-19 pandemic.
If a passenger books in a group of two people, the charges will cost around Rs 9 lakh for the royal experience.
To experience the grandeur of Maharashtra’s royal history, aboard the iconic Deccan Odyssey. The train features 21 coaches, with 11 dedicated to guests, as well as dining, conference, spa, and lounge coaches. MTDC has appointed a new tour operator to ensure seamless operations.
People can book now for the first trip after the COVID pandemic, with 25 seats already reserved out of a total capacity of around 80 persons.
The Deccan Odyssey showcases Maharashtra’s cultural heritage and scenic wonders, blending elegance and opulence for a luxurious travel experience.
The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) recognised World Heritage site Ajanta Ellora Caves is also included in the Royal Train journey, people can experience this journey.
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Indian High Commission, consulates facing threats, Canada’s allegations politically motivated: MEA
Arindam Bagchi further underscored that it is Canada that needs to look into its growing reputation of being a safe haven for terrorists, extremists, and organised crime.
Amidst escalating tension between India and Canada, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi stated that the allegations by Canada seems to be politically motivated, adding that there’s a degree of prejudice. Diplomatic standoff between both the countries broke out after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday claimed that his country’s security agencies were investigating a link between the Indian government and the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Briefing the media regarding the aforesaid allegation, Arindam Bagchi noted that no specific information was shared by Canada on the Nijjar case. He added that the Indian government had shared specific information concerning criminal activities by individuals on Canadian soil but no actions were taken regarding the same.
Arindam Bagchi further underscored that it is Canada that needs to look into its growing reputation of being a safe haven for terrorists, extremists, and organised crime. He asserted that the security situation is owing to the inaction by the Canadian government. He also claimed that there are elements linked to organized crime, terrorists, and extremists who are on a free run and politically condoned.
The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson also claimed that the Indian High Commission and consulates are facing security threats in Canada and therefore cannot process visa applications temporarily. He noted that all categories of visas are suspended and that the issue is not about travel to India but about incitement of violence and inaction by the Canadian government. Those who have valid visas and OCI cards can travel freely, he continued.
He conveyed that the Indian government has informed the Canadian government that there should be parity in strength and rank equivalence in their mutual diplomatic presence. Notably, in a meeting that was held on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed strong concerns about continuing anti-India activities of extremist elements in Canada, promoting secessionism and inciting violence against Indian diplomats, damaging diplomatic premises, and threatening the Indian community in Canada and their places of worship.
