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Massive drug loads seized in Vizag Port March 22, 2024 20:01

Massive drug loads seized in Vizag Port:- As part of Operation Garuda, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) detained a shipping container at Visakhapatnam Port on Thursday. The container was suspected to contain a large quantity of narcotics. According to the CBI, the container was shipped from Santos Port, Brazil to Visakhapatnam under the name of Sandhya Aqua Exports Private Limited, a company based in Visakhapatnam. The consignee claimed that the container held 1,000 bags of inactive dried yeast, weighing a total of 25,000 kg. However, upon examination, it was discovered that the yeast was mixed with suspected cocaine. The CBI is currently determining the exact quantity of narcotics present. The operation was carried out based on information received from Interpol and with the assistance of Customs officials. The entire consignment has been seized, and an FIR has been filed against the consignee and others. The Customs Department had detained the shipping container, and a team led by Umesh Sharma and CBI DSP Kash Kumar Meena, supervised by CBI SP Gaurav Mittal, inspected it. CBI Deputy SP Umesh Sharma filed a report against Sandhya Aqua Exports Private Limited and others for violating the NDPS Act. During the inspection, representatives from the company were present as witnesses when the consignment was opened. All 1,000 bags were thoroughly examined for narcotics, and the test confirmed the presence of cocaine/methaqualone. The company officials claimed ignorance about the composition of the product, as it was their first import of such kind. The consignment was confiscated, and the investigation is ongoing. The probe agency stated that this operation reveals the involvement of an international criminal network that imports narcotics by mixing them with other substances known as cutting agents. In the past, the CBI has conducted Operation Garuda based on Interpol information and has registered offenses under the NDPS Act to combat the global drug problem. (Video Source: ETV Andhra Pradesh)

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Anna Hazare responds on Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest March 22, 2024 19:42

Anna Hazare responds on Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest:- "I have repeatedly advised him to steer clear of alcohol, but he went ahead and formulated a policy for financial gain," social activist Anna Hazare expressed, offering one of her many scathing comments on the arrest of her former mentee, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in relation to the liquor policy case. While various opposition leaders have voiced their support for Mr. Kejriwal, Anna Hazare believes that the Aam Aadmi Party should not have enacted the liquor policy. "I am deeply disappointed that someone like Arvind Kejriwal, who used to collaborate with me and spoke out against alcohol, is now drafting a liquor policy," she lamented. "However, we must accept the consequences of our actions as dictated by the law," the activist added. Anna Hazare emerged as the face of the anti-corruption movement in 2011, which subsequently led to the formation of the AAP. Although she chose to distance herself from the party and abstain from electoral politics, she gave it her "blessings" at the time. Nevertheless, she has since voiced criticism of the party on various issues, while Mr. Kejriwal and his party have refrained from direct confrontation. Retailers were involved in a scheme where 12% of their profits would be given as kickbacks to AAP leaders, with 6% recovered from wholesalers. The "South Group" allegedly gave an upfront payment of ₹100 crore to Vijay Nair, who was connected to the AAP. In the past, Mr. Hazare has criticized this policy. In 2022, he wrote a letter expressing his "pain" to Arvind Kejriwal, stating, "This is the first time I am reaching out to you since you became chief minister, and I am distressed by the recent news about your government's liquor policy. Just like liquor, power can also intoxicate. It seems you have been intoxicated by power." Despite the arrest, AAP has confirmed that Arvind Kejriwal will remain as the Delhi Chief Minister. He will follow protocol and approach a trial court to challenge the arrest. Additionally, he will appear before a special court that handles cases related to the probe agency, after spending the night at the ED's office on Abdul Kalam Road in Delhi. (Video Source: NTV Telugu)

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Revanth Reddy wants Malkajgiri Parliament victory March 22, 2024 19:12

Revanth Reddy wants Malkajgiri Parliament victory:- Expressing his disappointment with the Congress' performance in the Assembly elections in Malkajgiri, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged party members to ensure that the grand old party secures this segment in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Revanth, who is also the TPCC president, held a meeting with party leaders from the Malkajgiri LS segment on Thursday. During the gathering, he reminisced about his time as the Malkajgiri MP from 2019 to 2023 and attributed KCR's downfall to his election in 2019. While the party performed well in the Assembly elections statewide, the result in Malkajgiri did not meet expectations. However, Revanth emphasized the need for the Congress to win the Malkajgiri seat in the Lok Sabha elections and also mentioned the importance of winning the Secunderabad Cantonment bypoll. He stressed that the development of the constituency, including the implementation of Metro, MMTS, and other services, as well as the resolution of the Jawaharnagar dumpyard issue, depended on the Congress candidate winning the seat. ప్రశ్నించే గొంతుకగా నన్ను నిలబెట్టి… గత పాలకుల ప్రజా వ్యతిరేక నిర్ణయాలపై పోరాడే శక్తినిచ్చి… ముఖ్యమంత్రిగా రాష్ట్రాన్ని ప్రగతి పథంలో నడిపించడానికి నాంది పలికిన గడ్డ మల్కాజ్ గిరి. నాడు మల్కాజ్ గిరి ప్రజల అభిమానం నేడు నన్ను ముఖ్యమంత్రి పీఠం వరకు నడిపింది. నిన్నటి వరకు… pic.twitter.com/LTdnbBnmDS — Revanth Reddy (@revanth_anumula) March 21, 2024 The Congress members and officials are urged to approach the upcoming elections with a sense of gravity and strive to ensure the party's success in the Lok Sabha polls as well. "Maintain a strong presence and actively campaign at the grassroots level. Dedicate yourself fully to the cause. Begin engaging with the people and conversing with voters as early as 7 am every day," Revanth advised. Patnam Suneetha, who recently joined the Congress from the BRS, sat beside Revanth during the meeting. Later in the day, she was declared as the party's representative in the Malkajgiri constituency. (Video Source: V6 News Telugu)

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Sanjay Dutt turns antagonist for Ram Charan March 21, 2024 20:16

Sanjay Dutt turns antagonist for Ram Charan:- Ram Charan seems to be on a roll with his career as he gears up for his 16th film, which was recently launched in Hyderabad. The film will feature Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead and will be directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The project is being produced by Mythri Movie Makers, known for their hit films like Pushpa and Rangasthalam. Excitingly, the news has come out that veteran actor Sanjay Dutt has been roped in to play the main villain in this film. Buchi Babu Sana recently met with Sanjay Dutt in Mumbai, where he narrated the role to him. Sanjay Dutt was reportedly impressed with the character and has given his approval for the project. The official announcement of Sanjay Dutt's involvement is set to be made on March 27, 2024, which also happens to be Ram Charan's birthday. The first-look poster of the film will be unveiled at the same time. It's worth noting that Sanjay Dutt will also be playing a villain in another Telugu film, Double Ismart, starring Ram Pothineni and directed by Puri Jagan. As for RC16, it is described as a sports drama with a period backdrop. Buchi Babu Sana is in the process of finalizing the rest of the cast, with plans to reveal more details soon. The shooting is scheduled to commence in April 2024 in Hyderabad, with special sets being prepared for the film. The inclusion of Sanjay Dutt in Ram Charan's upcoming film has certainly generated a buzz in the industry, and fans are eagerly anticipating more updates on this exciting project. Stay tuned for further developments!

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SS Rajamouli survives an Earthquake in Japan March 21, 2024 19:45

SS Rajamouli survives an Earthquake in Japan:- SS Rajamouli and his son SS Karthikeya recently encountered an earthquake in Japan. The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.3. Karthikeya shared a photo of his smartwatch displaying the earthquake alert on X (formerly known as Twitter) and discussed the experience. He mentioned that the RRR team was on the 28th floor when the earthquake occurred. Karthikeya described how the ground began to move and it took them a moment to realize it was an earthquake. Although he was initially panicking, he noticed that the Japanese people around him remained calm, as if it were just a light rain. The post generated concern among fans, who prayed for their safety and return to India. One fan advised them to be cautious due to the possibility of aftershocks. Another fan expressed relief that they were safe and urged them to continue to be careful throughout their stay. Felt a freaking earthquake in Japan just now!!! Was on the 28th floor and slowly the ground started to move and took us a while to realise it was an earthquake. I was just about to panic but all the Japanese around did not budge as if it just started to rain!! pic.twitter.com/7rXhrWSx3D — S S Karthikeya (@ssk1122) March 21, 2024 Rajamouli and his film RRR have garnered immense affection from Japan. The movie achieved remarkable success upon its release in the country, and fans have continuously expressed their adoration and backing for the filmmaker. Recently, Rajamouli, Karthikeya, and Shobu arrived in Japan to host a special screening of RRR. Throughout their visit, they have also been providing updates about Rajamouli's upcoming project, SSMB 29, featuring Mahesh Babu in the protagonist role.

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USA supports India in Arunachal Pradesh row March 21, 2024 19:31

USA supports India in Arunachal Pradesh row:- A US official has stated that the United States recognizes Arunachal Pradesh as part of India, in response to China's assertion that the state belongs to them. The US official also strongly opposes any actions that attempt to assert territorial claims across the Line of Actual Control (LAC). During a press briefing, the Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the US State Department, Vedant Patel, emphasized that the US does not support any unilateral efforts, whether military or civilian, to advance territorial claims by encroaching on the LAC. The US official's statement was made in direct response to China's Defence Ministry spokesperson, who had stated that China does not acknowledge and firmly opposes India's establishment of Arunachal Pradesh. In reply, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, dismissed China's claim as absurd and reiterated that Arunachal Pradesh has always been and will continue to be an integral and inalienable part of India. Jaiswal emphasized that repeating baseless arguments does not give them any credibility, and reaffirmed India's position on the matter. "By participating in our development programs and infrastructure projects, they can reap the benefits," he stated. In a recent incident, Beijing filed a complaint against New Delhi after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to Arunachal Pradesh, where he unveiled the Sela tunnel. This tunnel, the longest of its kind in the world, guarantees all-weather connectivity to Tawang, a region that borders China in the north. Constructed at a cost of Rs 825 crore, the tunnel will facilitate the movement of troops and weaponry to strategic locations along the LAC. China, however, made it clear that they have never recognized the "so-called Arunachal Pradesh" that India has established and strongly opposes it. (Video Source: The Indian Express)

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Chandrababu and Pawan Kalyan's Crucial Meeting March 21, 2024 16:11

Chandrababu and Pawan Kalyan's Crucial Meeting:- The upcoming election campaign in Andhra Pradesh has brought together the Telugu Desam Party, Janasena, and BJP, as they strategize and plan for the polls. One significant political meeting took place recently, where Pawan met with Chandrababu Naidu at his residence in Hyderabad. During this meeting, the TDP and JSP leaders discussed crucial matters such as finalizing candidates and devising electoral strategies. Janasena has already announced 5 MLAs, with Tea Time Uday Srinivas confirmed as the candidate for the Kakinada MP segment. They are expected to announce a total of 16 MLAs and 1 MP. Telugu Desam has announced 128 MLAs, with 16 more MLAs and 17 MPs yet to be officially announced. It is likely that today's meeting made significant progress in this regard. Additionally, the two party heads discussed the joint election campaigning strategies that will be implemented in the upcoming polls. Meanwhile, BJP is in the process of finalizing its 10 MLA and 6 MP candidates. It is possible that there will be a meeting between these three parties to consolidate their election plans before the polls. (Video Source: TV5 News)

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BRS Losing trace in Telangana March 21, 2024 15:56

BRS Losing trace in Telangana:- After suffering a defeat in the recent Assembly elections, the BRS appears to have lost its enthusiasm. The party's office in Hyderabad now has a deserted atmosphere. Even the party leaders lack the energy to campaign for the upcoming Parliamentary elections. Despite the fast-approaching general elections, there is a noticeable decline in party activities. The BRS party president, former CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao, has already announced the candidates for 11 out of the total 17 LS constituencies. However, he has not yet finalized the strategy for each constituency. The party's presence in the election scene is limited as even the party members at the grassroots level show little interest in the electioneering. Adding to the party's troubles, the arrest of the party chief's daughter and Nizamabad MLC K. Kavitha by the ED in connection with the multi-crore Delhi Liquor scam is proving to be another obstacle. Furthermore, the Congress, led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, is also challenging the BRS in winning the LS elections as many party leaders are defecting to the ruling party. Also eager to secure seats in the upcoming elections, the party is determined to surpass their previous success of winning four seats in the 2019 elections. Previously aligned with the BRS during their time in power, the MIM has shifted their focus towards building a closer relationship with the Congress. This shift occurred after the Congress requested MIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi to serve as the pro-tem speaker in the Assembly. Gradually, the leaders of the BRS are starting to sense that the party's momentum is waning. The party's grand vision of achieving a separate Telangana has already been realized, and the public is expressing disappointment towards the party leaders for their failure to achieve a "Bangaru Telangana."

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Priyanka Chopra Offers Prayers At Ayodhya Ram Mandir March 21, 2024 11:56

Priyanka Chopra Offers Prayers At Ayodhya Ram Mandir:- Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas, along with their daughter Malti Marie Jonas, visited the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya for prayers today. Priyanka looked elegant in a yellow sari while Nick opted for a traditional kurta. They were photographed at the temple, where Priyanka carried little Malti in her arms. The family also posed for pictures with the temple priests during their visit. This marks their first visit to the Ram temple following its grand consecration ceremony on January 22, which saw the presence of several prominent film personalities. Earlier in the day, the couple was seen arriving at the Ayodhya airport with their daughter.       View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) In addition to their visit to the temple, Priyanka Chopra recently attended the Prime Video Presents event in Mumbai where she presented her upcoming production venture, "Women of My Billion," a documentary that highlights empowering stories of women. The star couple continues to engage in various projects and experiences across different spheres.

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Confusion against Pithapuram Constituency again March 20, 2024 21:34

Confusion against Pithapuram Constituency again:- Pithapuram has become a focal point of political discussions lately due to Pawan Kalyan's decision to continue his political journey from this place. One of the main opponents of Pawan's move is SVSN Varma, a local TDP leader, who rebelled against the JSP head's decision to contest from Pithapuram. To resolve the issue, TDP leader Chandrababu had to intervene and ultimately convinced Varma to fully support Pawan Kalyan. Just when it seemed like the matter had been settled, Varma reignited the controversy by stating that he will definitely contest from Pithapuram if Pawan Kalyan chooses not to. This statement came after Pawan mentioned in a recent media meeting that the BJP high command proposed him to contest as both an MLA and MP, but he prefers to contest and win as an MLA from Pithapuram first. However, Pawan added that if the BJP insists, he would also consider contesting as an MP. As Pawan left a slight uncertainty, Varma saw an opportunity and immediately expressed his interest in the Pithapuram MLA ticket, in case Pawan decides not to contest from there. The participation of Pawan Kalyan in the alliance is not a positive development. They are emphasizing the need to address Varma's inflammatory remarks regarding Pawan and Pithapuram in order to prevent further harm.

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