Author: Starvision Desk

A division benchof Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam and Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharya asked the state government to file an affidavit by September 26 on this count.In the affidavit, the bench directed the state government to provide names and other details of the individuals killed in the rural civic body poll violence.The bench also sought details of the families who have been provided with a one- time compensation of Rs 2,00,000 and also those victims’ families where one member has been provided the appointment letter for home-guard as promised by the state government.It gave this direction to the state government while hearing…

Annamalai had while addressing a protest programme against Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments minister, P.K. Sekar Babu on his remarks against ‘Sanatana Dharma’ had made a statement against Annadurai also. He had said that “Annadurai had in the 1950s made a critical remark against the Hindu faith at a programme in Madurai which was staunchly opposed by freedom fighter Pasumpon Muthumarlinga Thevar”.Immediately after the statement of Annamalai, AIADMK leaders had come in hordes against the BJP state president. While Annamalai refused to be cowed down by this, there are clear indications that the grassroots AIADMK cadres and sympathizers are having…

Two planes collided at the T-6 Gold race as they were landing at around 2:15 p.m. local time during the National Championship Air Races in Reno, a city in northwest Nevada, according to the Reno Air Racing Association.The association confirmed in a statement that “two members of our racing family, Nick Macy and Chris Rushing, passed away in a landing accident.” The organisers noted that both were skilled pilots and gold winners in the T-6 Class.The T-6 is a single-engine trainer to train pilots. It is one of the most-produced aircraft models in the world. The T-6 Class provides some…

Understanding the genetic composition of Amla can help us understand their origins, evolution, and how they create the biochemicals that are of medicinal value.While Amla holds significant pharmaceutical and nutritional importance, its genetic composition has hitherto not been studied in detail.”We analysed the genome and transcriptome of the amla plant using leaves from our campus. We employed advanced sequencing technologies, including 10x Genomics and Oxford Nanopore Technology (ONT) long-read sequencing, along with transcriptomic sequencing,” said lead researcher Dr Vineet Sharma, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at IISER Bhopal, in a statement.Amla is a well-known plant indigenous to South Asian countries…

The actress featured in a special appearance in the film after she hung up her boots, and the reason behind her taking up the film was very personal and an act of reciprocation towards producer Yash Johar, the founder of Dharma productions and the father of producer-director Karan Johar.’Duniya’, which released on September 18, 1984, was produced by Yash Johar, who the actress referred to as a one in a million friend.Taking to Instagram, she penned a long note as she wrote: “To think of ‘Duniya’ release this day is to welcome a hundred beautiful memories. Years before I starred…

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Former cricketer Abhinav Mukund believes leg-spinner Adam Zampa and left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc will be the biggest threats to the Indian team ahead of the three-match ODI series between the two teams starting later this week.Ahead of the marquee Men’s ODI World Cup, India and Australia will be playing in a three-game 50-over series to be played in Mohali, Indore, and Rajkot on September 22, 24 and 27 respectively. India’s opening match of the World Cup is also against Australia in Chennai on October 8.Zampa recently took eight wickets in four ODIs against South Africa,…

The complaints first emanated from Tandulwadi village in Solapur and then Mumbai, Thane and other parts of the state where the ‘Anandache Shidha’ costing Rs 100 are being distributed for the festival season.Inaugurated on September 8, the Anandache Shidha comprises 1-kg each cooking oil, rava, chana-dal and sugar, costing Rs 100/per family which holds two types of ration-cards.Around 1.57-crore Anandache Shidha kits will be distributed to benefit around 7.50 crore people, said Food & Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal at the inauguration.However, in Solapur and other places, the beneficiaries have objected to the oil packet ostensibly manufactured and supplied by…

The police sub-inspector Sandeep Kumar was allegedly beaten by the villagers.The family of the woman alleged that the police officer was molesting the woman. According to reports, the inspector allegedly jumped through the roof and sneaked into the house in an inebriated condition.The woman raised an alarm after which the family members came and caught the police officer red-handed in an objectionable position inside their house in Tihaiya village in Barhan Police Station limits.The villagers were called who then stripped Sandeep Kumar naked and tied him to a pole. The villagers also thrashed the police officer for his act.A video…

The rain continued on Monday morning in Jaipur leaving schoolchildren and office-goers in the lurch.Western Railways have cancelled a few trains in wake of heavy rain with water crossing the danger mark in Bharuch Ankleshwar railway block under Baroda division.Mumbai central-Jaipur train (12479) has been cancelled on September 18, also Jaipur-Mumbai Central shall remain cancelled on Monday.Further, among few trains which have been partially suspended is Jodhpur-Bandra Terminus. This train which left Jodhpur on Sunday will terminate at Vadodara and not till Bandra.Similarly, Bandra Terminus-Jodhpur train which starts from Bandra will start from Vadodara station and shall remain partially suspended…

Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Vikas Raj said on Monday that the visit aims to engage with various stakeholders, assess poll preparedness, and interact with the local community.On the first day, the ECI team, consisting of top officials, will hold a crucial meeting with national and state recognized political parties. Following this, the team will convene a meeting with enforcement agencies to discuss key matters related to the upcoming elections.On the second day, the team will assess poll preparedness at the grassroots level. District Election Officers (DEOs) and Superintendents Of Police (SPs)/Commissioners of Police (CPs) from all 33 districts in…