Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched two indigenously built warships 'Surat' and 'Udaygiri' at the Mazagon Docks in Mumbai.
This is the first time that the two indigenously built warships have been launched concurrently, the Mazgaon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) said.
The MDL is a premier ship and submarine building defence public sector undertaking.
'Surat' is the fourth ship of Project 15B Destroyers, which heralds a significant makeover of the P15A (Kolkata Class) destroyers, and is named after the commercial capital of Gujarat and also the second largest commercial hub of western India after Mumbai, the Navy said.
The Project 15B class of ships are the Navy's next generation stealth guided missile destroyers being built at the MDL.
'Udaygiri', named after a mountain range in Andhra Pradesh, is the third ship of Project 17A Frigates. It is a follow on of the P17 Frigates (Shivalik Class) with improved stealth features, advanced weapons and sensors and platform management systems, the Navy said.
The new warship is the reincarnation of the erstwhile 'Udaygiri', the Leander Class ASW Frigate, which saw numerous challenging operations in its illustrious service to the country, spanning over three decades from February 1976 to August 2007, it added.

Watch | Indigenous warships 'Surat' & 'Udaygiri' launched; know their features

The ships have been designed&nbsp;by the Directorate of Naval Design and around 75% of the orders for equipment and systems have been placed on indigenous firms, giving a big push to &lsquo;make in India

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched two indigenously built warships 'Surat' and 'Udaygiri' at the Mazagon Docks in Mumbai.
This is the first time that the two indigenously built warships have been launched concurrently, the Mazgaon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) said.
The MDL is a premier ship and submarine building defence public sector undertaking.
'Surat' is the fourth ship of Project 15B Destroyers, which heralds a significant makeover of the P15A (Kolkata Class) destroyers, and is named after the commercial capital of Gujarat and also the second largest commercial hub of western India after Mumbai, the Navy said.
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The Project 15B class of ships are the Navy's next generation stealth guided missile destroyers being built at the MDL.
'Udaygiri', named after a mountain range in Andhra Pradesh, is the third ship of Project 17A Frigates. It is a follow on of the P17 Frigates (Shivalik Class) with improved stealth features, advanced weapons and sensors and platform management systems, the Navy said.
The new warship is the reincarnation of the erstwhile 'Udaygiri', the Leander Class ASW Frigate, which saw numerous challenging operations in its illustrious service to the country, spanning over three decades from February 1976 to August 2007, it added.

Metal fragments of all shapes and sizes have been falling from the sky in Gujarat over the last week. 
On May 12, 3 metal balls fell in Bhalej, Khambholaj and Rampura villages of Gujarat's Anand district. The police at that time had said that preliminary inspection shows that the metal balls could be part of a satellite. 
More such incidents have been reported from Vadodara, Kheda and Sojitra districts since then. 
Forensic experts have been called, a team from ISRO has collected samples but there has been no comment from them so far. 
Providing one explanation for the incidents, astronomer Jonathan McDowell had tweeted on May 12 that the debris could possibly be from the 're-entry of the third stage of a Chinese launch rocket.  The rocket had lifted off on September 9, 2021, carrying a 5,500-kg communication satellite to geostationary transit orbit.
In an interview to Indian Express, Jonathan McDowell, an astronomer at the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, said that he was identifying the debris based on tracking data which shows that the Chinese launch rocked was the only reentry that went near India on May 12. 
He also told Indian Express that though the predicted path was 1000 kms north of villages where the metal objects fell but it is within the uncertainities range. 

Mystery over metal pieces falling from sky in Gujarat continues

Metal fragments of all shapes and sizes have been falling from the sky in Gujarat over the last week. The source of the debris is still unknown but a US astronomer believes he has the answer. 

Metal fragments of all shapes and sizes have been falling from the sky in Gujarat over the last week.&nbsp;

Metal fragments of all shapes and sizes have been falling from the sky in Gujarat over the last week.&nbsp;
On May 12, 3 metal balls fell in&nbsp;Bhalej, Khambholaj and Rampura&nbsp;villages of Gujarat's Anand&nbsp;district. The police at that time had said that preliminary inspection shows that the metal balls could be part of a satellite.&nbsp;
More such incidents have been reported from Vadodara, Kheda&nbsp;and Sojitra&nbsp;districts since then.&nbsp;
Forensic experts have been called, a team from ISRO&nbsp;has collected samples but there has been no comment from them so far.&nbsp;
Providing one explanation for the incidents,&nbsp;astronomer Jonathan McDowell had tweeted on May 12 that the debris could possibly be from the 're-entry of the third stage of a Chinese launch rocket.&nbsp; The rocket had lifted off on September 9, 2021, carrying a 5,500-kg communication satellite to geostationary transit orbit.
In an interview to Indian Express, Jonathan McDowell, an&nbsp;astronomer&nbsp;at the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, said that he was identifying the debris based on tracking data which shows that the Chinese launch rocked was the only reentry&nbsp;that went near India on May 12.&nbsp;
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He also told Indian Express that though the predicted path was 1000 kms&nbsp;north of villages where the metal objects fell but it is within the uncertainities&nbsp;range.&nbsp;

Heavy rains have been wreaking havoc in the state of Assam. Startling visuals shared widely on social media show a bridge being swept away by the rapid flow of the river. 
The bridge was reportedly located in Assam's Dima Hasao district, which has been heavily affected due to rains and flooding. 
Editorji could not independently verify the authenticity of the visuals.
Photos tell the story of grave damage to people and services as train lines and roads too were eroded in the deluge the state has witnessed in recent days. 
Dima Hasao has been cut off from the rest of the state as rain continues to pour, causing further damage. 
The Army too has been carrying rescue operations in Assam. 

On camera | Rain havoc in Assam as bridge swept away

Visuals from Assam saw heavy damage to infrastructure&nbsp;

Heavy rains have been wreaking havoc in the state of Assam. Startling visuals shared widely on social media show a bridge being swept away by the rapid flow of the river.&nbsp;
The bridge was reportedly located in Assam's Dima&nbsp;Hasao&nbsp;district, which has been heavily affected due to rains and flooding.&nbsp;
Editorji could not independently verify the authenticity of the visuals.
Photos tell the story of grave damage to people and services as train lines and roads too were&nbsp;eroded in the deluge the state has witnessed in recent days.&nbsp;
Dima&nbsp;Hasao&nbsp;has been cut off from the rest of the state as rain continues to pour, causing further damage.&nbsp;
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The Army too has been carrying rescue operations in Assam.&nbsp;

The CBI has filed a fresh case against Lok Sabha MP Karti Chidambaram, son of former finance minister P Chidambaram, for allegedly facilitating visa of 250 Chinese nationals after receiving illegal gratification of Rs 50 lakh, officials said on Tuesday.
The CBI on Tuesday morning started coordinated search operations at nine locations in multiple cities in the country, including Karti Chidambaram’s residence in Chennai, they said.
The searches are being conducted at three locations in Chennai, three in Mumbai, one each in Karnataka, Punjab and Odisha, they added.
"I have lost count, how many times has it been? Must be a record," Karti tweeted without specifying.
In the new case which is off shoot of an ongoing probe, the CBI has alleged that Karti Chidambaram had received Rs 50 lakh alleged bribe to facilitate visa of 250 Chinese nationals during the UPA regime, the officials said.
He is already under probe in getting Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance for INX media, they said.

Karti Chidambaram accused of 250 Chinese with visa for Rs 50 lakh bribe, CBI raids follow

The searches were conducted at three locations in Chennai, three in Mumbai, one each in Karnataka, Punjab and Odisha.

The CBI on Tuesday morning started coordinated search operations at nine locations in multiple cities in the country, including Karti Chidambaram&rsquo;s residence in Chennai

The CBI has filed a fresh case against Lok Sabha MP Karti Chidambaram, son of former finance minister P Chidambaram, for allegedly facilitating visa of 250 Chinese nationals after receiving illegal gratification of Rs 50 lakh, officials said on Tuesday.
The CBI on Tuesday morning started coordinated search operations at nine locations in multiple cities in the country, including Karti Chidambaram&rsquo;s residence in Chennai, they said.
The searches are being conducted at three locations in Chennai, three in Mumbai, one each in Karnataka, Punjab and Odisha, they added.
"I have lost count, how many times has it been? Must be a record," Karti tweeted without specifying. WATCH:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/inx-media-delhi-court-issues-summons-to-chidambaram-son-karti-1616590960333">INX Media: Delhi court issues summons to Chidambaram, son Karti</a>
In the new case which is off shoot of an ongoing probe, the CBI has alleged that Karti Chidambaram had received Rs 50 lakh alleged bribe to facilitate visa of 250 Chinese nationals during the UPA regime, the officials said.
He is already under probe in getting Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance for INX media, they said.

Is India opening up its Embassy in Afghanistan? According to a source-based report in The Indian Express New Delhi is exploring the possibility of reopening its embassy in Kabul soon, but without top-level diplomatic representation.The report quoting unnamed sources said that a team of security officials flew to Kabul in February to assess the ground situation.
Stating that it would not mean a recognition of the Taliban regime, the sources told the newspaper that the embassy will likely function only with personnel for liaison purposes that may extend to consular services. The Indian security team that visited Kabul in February would have sought travel clearances from Taliban, and according to the newspaper's sources, met officials in the Taliban government. 
While the Taliban have said more than once in recent months that they would provide a secure environment for India to reopen its mission, India would be looking for solid guarantees from the regime on this front.
India shut down its embassy in Kabul on August 17, two days after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. The Pakistan, Chinese and Russian and Iranian missions did not shut down during the chaos of the Taliban takeover.

Is Modi govt planning to re-open embassy in Kabul? 

The Pakistan, Chinese and Russian and Iranian missions did not shut down during the chaos of the Taliban takeover.

The Pakistan, Chinese and Russian and Iranian missions did not shut down during the chaos of the Taliban takeover.

Is India reopening its Embassy in Afghanistan? According to a source-based report in The Indian Express New Delhi is&nbsp;exploring the possibility of reopening its embassy in Kabul soon, but without top-level diplomatic representation. The report quoting unnamed sources said&nbsp;that a team of security officials flew to Kabul in February to assess the ground situation.
Stating that it would not mean a recognition of the Taliban regime, the sources told the newspaper that the&nbsp;embassy will likely function only with personnel for liaison purposes that may extend to consular services.&nbsp; The Indian security team that visited Kabul in February would have sought travel clearances from Taliban, and according to the newspaper's sources, met officials in the Taliban government.&nbsp;
While the Taliban have said more than once in recent months that they would provide a secure environment for India to reopen its mission, India would be looking for solid guarantees from the regime on this front.
India shut down its embassy in Kabul on August 17, two days after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.&nbsp;The Pakistan, Chinese and Russian and Iranian missions did not shut down during the chaos of the Taliban takeover.
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"Owaisi, listen to me - even a dog will not urinate on Aurangzeb's identity" - this statement by the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra has caused a huge nationwide controversy. BJP's Devendra Fadnavis has found support in some quarters, and faced flak from others.
The statement was made in reaction to AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi visiting the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Fadnavis had said, "Asaduddin Owaisi visited Aurangzeb's grave and paid tribute. And all you did was watch. You should be ashamed of yourself. You should drown in a handful of water. Owaisi, listen to me - even a dog will not urinate on Aurangzeb's identity. Saffron flags will wave across India."
The Mayor of Srinagar, Junaid Mattu fired a veiled criticism at Fadnavis, saying, "May Allah (SWT)’s mercy and blessings be upon Hafiz-e-Quran, Shahenshah Hazrat Muhi-ud-Din Muhammad Aurangzeb (R.A.) and his grave."
Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar had also criticised Owaisi.He had said, "These people know the history of Maharashtra and India. What Aurangzeb did in his era is also known. It is not right for someone from outside Maharashtra to come to the state and create a new issue."
The Shiv Sena also objected to Owaisi's actions, calling it a bid to stoke communal tension in Maharashtra.
The NCP, Shiv Sena, and Congress are in power in Maharashta.

After 'dog won't urinate on Aurangzeb's identity' comment by Fadnavis against Owaisi, see reactions

The statement was made in reaction to AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi visiting the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

"Owaisi, listen to me - even a dog will not urinate on Aurangzeb's identity" - this statement by the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra has caused a huge nationwide controversy. BJP's Devendra Fadnavis has found support in some quarters, and faced flak from others.
The statement was made in reaction to AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi visiting the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Fadnavis had said, "Asaduddin Owaisi visited Aurangzeb's grave and paid tribute. And all you did was watch. You should be ashamed of yourself. You should drown in a handful of water. Owaisi, listen to me - even a dog will not urinate on Aurangzeb's identity. Saffron flags will wave across India." ALSO WATCH:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/fadnavis-shares-125-hour-video-says-maharashtra-govt-is-conspiring-against-bjp-leader-1646837475764">Fadnavis shares 125-hour video, says Maharashtra govt is conspiring against BJP leader</a>
The Mayor of Srinagar, Junaid Mattu fired a veiled criticism at Fadnavis, saying, "May Allah (SWT)&rsquo;s mercy and blessings be upon Hafiz-e-Quran, Shahenshah Hazrat Muhi-ud-Din Muhammad Aurangzeb (R.A.) and his grave."
Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar had also criticised Owaisi. He had said, "These people know the history of Maharashtra and India. What Aurangzeb did in his era is also known. It is not right for someone from outside Maharashtra to come to the state and create a new issue."
The Shiv Sena also objected to Owaisi's actions, calling it a bid to stoke communal tension in Maharashtra.
The NCP, Shiv Sena, and Congress are in power in Maharashta.

Amid claims that a 'shivling' has been found at the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, a political war of words broke out.
The Bharatiya Janata Party, which is currently in power in Uttar Pradesh, celebrated the news. However, Opposition leaders like Asaduddin Owaisi challenged the shivling claim.
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief said that the structure at Gyanvapi was a fountain, not a shivling. Owaisi said, "'Baba' has not been found. Regarding the claim that a shivling has been found, the mosque committee has said that it is a fountain. Every mosque has such a fountain. The other important point is that the court-appointed commissioner did not approach the court. The petitioners' lawyer rushed to court and the judge issued an order. If there was a shivling, then the court-appointed commissioner should have said it."
The AIMIM chief also questioned the validity of the court order to seal the 'wuzu' pond where the alleged shivling was found. He said, "The court's order to seal the mosque area is in violation of the 1991 Act passed by Parliament. Read paragraph 83 of the Supreme Court's verdict in Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi title suit. SC said that the 1991 Act is part of the Constitution's basic structure."
In response, Keshav Prasad Maurya, deputy chief minister of UP, said, "When Congress was in power, it used to bring laws which exacerbate such issues. At that time, the Ram Janmabhoomi campaign was taking place. (The 1991 Act was implemented) to prevent similar campaigns elsewhere. A shivling has not emerged there because of a campaign. A court was hearing a case, and upon its orders, a survey was done. According to the survey report, Baba Vishwanath has been found there. We are all celebrating. Statements by the Muslim side, or other politicians who practice appeasement, should stop. The situation in UP is very good."
The official report of the court-mandated survey of the mosque was not known by May 16. The claim that a shivling has been found was made by one of the petitioners.
A Varanasi court is currently hearing petitions filed by some Hindu women seeking permission to pray regularly at the Shringar Gauri shrine situated at one of the walls of the masjid.

'Not shivling, it is a...': Asaduddin Owaisi on Gyanvapi mosque-Shringar Gauri row, as BJP celebrates

A political war of words has broken out as claims of a 'shivling' at the Gyanvapi&nbsp;mosque do the rounds&nbsp;

Amid claims that a 'shivling' has been found at the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, a political war of words broke out.
The Bharatiya Janata Party, which is currently in power in Uttar Pradesh, celebrated the news. However, Opposition leaders like Asaduddin Owaisi challenged the shivling claim.
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief said that the structure at Gyanvapi was a fountain, not a shivling. Owaisi said, "'Baba' has not been found. Regarding the claim that a shivling has been found, the mosque committee has said that it is a fountain. Every mosque has such a fountain. The other important point is that the court-appointed commissioner did not approach the court. The petitioners' lawyer rushed to court and the judge issued an order. If there was a shivling, then the court-appointed commissioner should have said it."
The AIMIM chief also questioned the validity of the court order to seal the 'wuzu' pond where the alleged shivling was found. He said, "The court's order to seal the mosque area is in violation of the 1991 Act passed by Parliament. Read paragraph 83 of the Supreme Court's verdict in Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi title suit. SC said that the 1991 Act is part of the Constitution's basic structure."
In response, Keshav Prasad Maurya, deputy chief minister of UP, said, "When Congress was in power, it used to bring laws which exacerbate such issues. At that time, the Ram Janmabhoomi campaign was taking place. (The 1991 Act was implemented) to prevent similar campaigns elsewhere. A shivling has not emerged there because of a campaign. A court was hearing a case, and upon its orders, a survey was done. According to the survey report, Baba Vishwanath has been found there. We are all celebrating. Statements by the Muslim side, or other politicians who practice appeasement, should stop. The situation in UP is very good."
The official report of the court-mandated survey of the mosque was not known by May 16. The claim that a shivling has been found was made by one of the petitioners.
A Varanasi court is currently hearing petitions filed by some Hindu women seeking permission to pray regularly at the Shringar Gauri shrine situated at one of the walls of the masjid.
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Photographs and videos of Bajrang Dal activists allegedly undergoing training holding air guns and 'trishul deeksha' have gone viral on social media.
According to sources, the camp was part of the 'Shaurya Prashikshana Varga' that took place from May 5 to 11 at Sai Shankar Educational Institute, at Ponnampet in Kodagu district.
About 400 activists were said to have taken part in the Bajrang Dal-organised event.
A Bajarang Dal activist said, the participants were trained in self-defence, but no arms were distributed as alleged in some quarters.
Authorities of the school, where the camp was held, said the premises was being used for 'Prashikshana varga' training for several years and were unaware of training with arms.
Congress leaders expressed concern over the training camp.
AICC in-charge of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Goa and MLA Dinesh Gundu Rao in a tweet said, "Why are BajrangDal members receiving arms training? Isn't training in firearms without a proper license an offence? Isn't this a violation of the Arms Act 1959, Arms Rules 1962? And Why are @BJP4India leaders openly attending and supporting this activity?" Congress MLA Rizwan Arshad tweeted: "At this age, most young men set out to achieve dreams. In K'atka, Bajrang Dal is destroying young lives by training them to unleash violence in the name of religion. This needs to be stopped at any cost".
Police said they have not received any complaint so far. 

Watch | Bajrang Dal activist train with air guns in Karnataka

About 400 activists were said to have taken part in the Bajrang Dal-organised event.

Photographs and videos of Bajrang Dal activists allegedly undergoing training holding air guns and 'trishul deeksha' have gone viral on social media.
According to sources, the camp was part of the 'Shaurya Prashikshana Varga' that took place from May 5 to 11 at Sai Shankar Educational Institute, at Ponnampet in Kodagu district.
About 400 activists were said to have taken part in the Bajrang Dal-organised event.
A Bajarang Dal activist said, the participants were trained in self-defence, but no arms were distributed as alleged in some quarters.
ALSO WATCH:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/not-shivling-it-is-a-asaduddin-owaisi-on-gyanvapi-mosque-shringar-gauri-row-as-bjp-celebrates-1652753087680">'Not shivling, it is a...': Asaduddin Owaisi on Gyanvapi mosque-Shringar Gauri row, as BJP celebrates</a>
Authorities of the school, where the camp was held, said the premises was being used for 'Prashikshana varga' training for several years and were unaware of training with arms.
Congress leaders expressed concern over the training camp.
AICC in-charge of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry &amp; Goa and MLA Dinesh Gundu Rao in a tweet said, "Why are BajrangDal members receiving arms training? Isn't training in firearms without a proper license an offence? Isn't this a violation of the Arms Act 1959, Arms Rules 1962? And Why are @BJP4India leaders openly attending and supporting this activity?" Congress MLA Rizwan Arshad tweeted: "At this age, most young men set out to achieve dreams. In K'atka, Bajrang Dal is destroying young lives by training them to unleash violence in the name of religion. This needs to be stopped at any cost".
Police said they have not received any complaint so far.&nbsp;

A fire mysteriously breaks out on a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims from Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir. 4 people die, 24 are injured.
Days after this incident caused alarm in the Union Territory, it appears that this was a terror attack. But more significantly, the possible modus operandi used is the same as Taliban in Afghanistan.
The fire on the bus near Katra was caused by a 'sticky bomb', according to BJP's J&K unit chief Ravinder Raina. The BJP leader claimed that this had been discovered during a forensic probe by the National Investigation Agency, or NIA.
So, what are sticky bombs? And what is their link to the Taliban?
Sticky bombs refer to explosives usually used on vehicles. Explosives packed into small box, and a magnet and a mobile phone are attached to box. When the attacker dials phone number programmed into the mobile, the explosives are triggered and a blast occurs.
Such bombs are usually stuck on the underside of vehicles. They were widely used by Taliban fighters in Afghanistan. Subsequently, sticky bombs were also adopted by ISIS-Khorasan against Taliban in the war-torn country.
The latest development comes amid the Indian Army's warning that weapons from Afghanistan were trickling into Kashmir. India has been fearing Taliban's interference in Kashmir ever since the extremist organisation snatched power in Afghanistan in 2021.
Meanwhile, a little-known terror group called the Jammu Kashmir Freedom Fighters, has claimed responsibility for the attack. However, authorities are yet to officially reveal findings of the investigation.

Katra bus incident: Taliban-style attack on Vaishno Devi pilgrims in J&K? Sticky bomb used, says BJP

Taliban-style attack on Vaishno Devi pilgrims in J&K? Sticky bomb used, says BJP on Katra bus incident


Katra bus fire: the incident in which 4 people died and 24 were injured was a terror attack, and a sticky bomb was used, claimed BJP's Ravinder Raina.

A fire mysteriously breaks out on a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims from Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir. 4 people die, 24 are injured.
Days after this incident caused alarm in the Union Territory, it appears that this was a terror attack. But more significantly, the possible modus operandi used is the same as Taliban in Afghanistan.
The fire on the bus near Katra was caused by a 'sticky bomb', according to BJP's J&amp;K unit chief Ravinder Raina. The BJP leader claimed that this had been discovered during a forensic probe by the National Investigation Agency, or NIA.
So, what are sticky bombs? And what is their link to the Taliban?
Sticky bombs refer to explosives usually used on vehicles. Explosives packed into small box, and a magnet and a mobile phone are attached to box. When the attacker dials phone number programmed into the mobile, the explosives are triggered and a blast occurs.
Such bombs are usually stuck on the underside of vehicles. They were widely used by Taliban fighters in Afghanistan. Subsequently, sticky bombs were also adopted by ISIS-Khorasan against Taliban in the war-torn country.
The latest development comes amid the Indian Army's warning that weapons from Afghanistan were trickling into Kashmir. India has been fearing Taliban's interference in Kashmir ever since the extremist organisation snatched power in Afghanistan in 2021.
Meanwhile, a little-known terror group called the Jammu Kashmir Freedom Fighters, has claimed responsibility for the attack. However, authorities are yet to officially reveal findings of the investigation.

Remember south superstar Kamal Haasan’s character in ‘Chachi 420’ dressing up as a woman to get back his daughter and wife? A 57-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu has been living as a man for over 30 years to protect her daughter.
Petchiammal from Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district was 20 years old when her husband passed away just 15 days after their wedding, according to media reports.
Finding it difficult to raise a daughter as a single mother and after facing harassment as a woman worker in male-dominated  workplaces such as tea shots, hotels and construction sites, Petchiammal decided to start living as a man. She renamed herself Muthu and relocation with her daughter.
While in Chachi 420 Kamal Hasan soon put an end to his dual life, Petchiammal has been living as Muthu for 36 years. Her daughter is now married but Petchiammal doesn’t want to change her identity back to that of a woman. According to media reports, she wants to remain Muthu as it is the changed identity that gave her daughter and her a safe life.

Meet Petchiammal, the mother who lived as a man for over 30 years to protect daughter

Remember south superstar Kamal Haasan’s character in ‘Chachi 420’ dressing up as a woman to get back his daughter and wife? A 57-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu has been living as a man for over 30 years to protect her daughter.

Petchiammal from Tamil Nadu&rsquo;s Thoothukudi&nbsp;district was 20 years old when her husband passed away just 15 days after their wedding

Remember south superstar Kamal Haasan&rsquo;s character in &lsquo;Chachi 420&rsquo; dressing up as a woman to get his daughter and wife back? The shenanigans of Kamal&nbsp;Haasan's&nbsp;character may have evoked a a lot of laughter&nbsp;but&nbsp;the story of Tamil Nadu's&nbsp;Petchiammal&nbsp;is far from funny.&nbsp;
57-year-old&nbsp;Petchiammal&nbsp;has been living as a man for over 30 years in order to protect her daughter.&nbsp;
Hailing from&nbsp;Tamil Nadu&rsquo;s Thoothukudi&nbsp;district, she was 20 years old when her husband passed away just 15 days after their wedding, according to media reports.
Finding it difficult to raise a daughter as a single mother and after facing harassment as a female worker in male-dominated workplaces such as tea shops, hotels and construction sites, Petchiammal decided to start living as a man. She renamed herself Muthu and relocated with her daughter.
While in 'Chachi 420'&nbsp;Kamal Hasan soon put an end to his dual life, Petchiammal has been living as Muthu for 36 years. Her daughter is now married but Petchiammal doesn&rsquo;t want to change her identity back to that of a woman. According to media reports, she wants to remain Muthu as it is the changed identity that gave her daughter and her a safe life.

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After taking charge of office, PM Narendra Modi's first decision was to approve a major change in the ‘PM’s Scholarship Scheme’ under the National Defence Fund. Before chairing his 1st Cabinet meet, the PM tweeted that the 1st decision of his govt is dedicated to those who protect the country. The scheme, introduced to encourage higher education for dependent wards of Ex Servicemen, has been extended to the wards of State Police officials who are/were martyred during terror/naxal attacks. 

After taking charge of office, PM Narendra Modi's first decision was to approve a major change in the ‘PM’s Scholarship Scheme’ under the National Defence Fund. Before chairing his 1st Cabinet meet, the PM tweeted that the 1st decision of his govt is dedicated to those who protect the country. The scheme, introduced to encourage higher education for dependent wards of Ex Servicemen, has been extended to the wards of State Police officials who are/were martyred during terror/naxal attacks. 

In a fresh terror attack on civilians in Jammu and Kashmir, a liquor shop was targeted in Baramulla. Terrorists hurled a grenade at the newly-opened liquor store, killing one person and injuring 3 others.
The attack occurred in a high-profile area housing offices of many police officials, as well as Army and CRPF camps, as per reports. The grenade was reportedly thrown in via the opening used to hand over liquor bottles to customers.
All the victims were employees at the shop. They were identified as Ranjit Singh, Goverdhan Singh, Govind Singh, and Ravi Kumar. They were rushed to a hospital where one succumbed to his injuries.
Heavy deployment of security personnel was seen in the area following the attack.
Kavinder Gupta, BJP leader and former Deputy CM of J&amp;K, said, "The terror outfit called Jammu &amp; Kashmir Freedom Fighters attacked a liquor store in Baramulla. A person named Ranjit Singh, hailing from Rajouri was killed. 3 people were injured. Constantly targeting minorities is intolerable. Security forces will find the attackers. This is a serious issue in view of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, and also the ongoing tourist season. Security forces are doing good work. Many terrorists have been neutralised. But equipment like CCTVs need to be installed so that such criminals are more easily found."

Terror attack on liquor shop in Kashmir: Jammu local killed; BJP blames new terror outfit JKFF

Baramulla, J&amp;K: Terrorists hurled a grenade at a newly-opened liquor store, killing one person and injuring 3 others - all employees at the shop.

In a fresh terror attack on civilians in Jammu and Kashmir, a liquor shop was targeted in Baramulla. Terrorists hurled a grenade at the newly-opened liquor store, killing one person and injuring 3 others.
The attack occurred in a high-profile area housing offices of many police officials, as well as Army and CRPF camps, as per reports. The grenade was reportedly thrown in via the opening used to hand over liquor bottles to customers.
All the victims were employees at the shop. They were identified as Ranjit Singh, Goverdhan Singh, Govind Singh, and Ravi Kumar. They were rushed to a hospital where one succumbed to his injuries.
Heavy deployment of security personnel was seen in the area following the attack.
Kavinder Gupta, BJP leader and former Deputy CM of J&amp;K, said, "The terror outfit called Jammu &amp; Kashmir Freedom Fighters attacked a liquor store in Baramulla. A person named Ranjit Singh, hailing from Rajouri was killed. 3 people were injured. Constantly targeting minorities is intolerable. Security forces will find the attackers. This is a serious issue in view of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, and also the ongoing tourist season. Security forces are doing good work. Many terrorists have been neutralised. But equipment like CCTVs need to be installed so that such criminals are more easily found."

A marriage hall in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad recently became a battleground for 2 clashing groups. Videos of the altercation went viral on social media.
People were seen hitting each other with punches, slaps, kicks, and even belts. Police said that the fight broke out between 2 groups over some dispute, and a case had been registered.
Anup Kumar, deputy SP of Moradabad, said, "At Ayub Marriage Hall, a dispute erupted between 2 groups. Physical clashes occurred. Police reached after getting information. We took action against the provocateurs, and a case has been filed."

Fight at marriage hall in UP's Moradabad, video goes viral: watch what happened

A violent altercation broke out between two large groups at a marriage hall in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad.

A marriage hall in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad recently became a battleground for 2 clashing groups. Videos of the altercation went viral on social media.
People were seen hitting each other with punches, slaps, kicks, and even belts. Police said that the fight broke out between 2 groups over some dispute, and a case had been registered.
Anup Kumar, deputy SP of Moradabad, said, "At Ayub Marriage Hall, a dispute erupted between 2 groups. Physical clashes occurred. Police reached after getting information. We took action against the provocateurs, and a case has been filed."

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Did terrorists attack a bus carrying many Vaishno Devi pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir? Even as investigation details are awaited, a video allegedly released by a little-known terror group is doing the rounds.
In the unverified video, a man is seen with his face covered, and with guns and bombs around him. The man claims to represent a terror outfit called Jammu and Kashmir Freedom Fighters (JKFF).
He claims that the JKFF carried out the attack on the bus near Katra using an IED, or an improvised explosive device. A BJP leader had earlier claimed that a sticky bomb, or an explosive attached to a vehicle using magnets, was used in the attack.
The JKFF terrorist claims RSS' Hindutva agenda as motive for the attack. He adds that more such strikes will be carried out in future against similar targets.
The threat assumes significance as the Amarnath Yatra is set to begin from June 30, after a gap of 2 years.

Terrorists release video on Vaishno Devi pilgrim bus attack, warn of more strikes ahead of Amarnath Yatra

A terrorist claiming to be from the Jammu &amp; Kashmir Freedom Fighters (JKFF) took responsibility for the Katra bus incident in an unverified video.

Did terrorists attack a bus carrying many Vaishno Devi pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir? Even as investigation details are awaited, a video allegedly released by a little-known terror group is doing the rounds.
In the unverified video, a man is seen with his face covered, and with guns and bombs around him. The man claims to represent a terror outfit called Jammu and Kashmir Freedom Fighters (JKFF).
He claims that the JKFF carried out the attack on the bus near Katra using an IED, or an improvised explosive device. A BJP leader had earlier claimed that a sticky bomb, or an explosive attached to a vehicle using magnets, was used in the attack.
The JKFF terrorist claims RSS' Hindutva agenda as motive for the attack. He adds that more such strikes will be carried out in future against similar targets.
The threat assumes significance as the Amarnath Yatra is set to begin from June 30, after a gap of 2 years.

The Pune police have registered a FIR against three BJP workers for allegedly assaulting an NCP woman member in an auditorium here during a face-off between the two sides at a book release event attended by Union minister Smriti Irani, an official said on Tuesday.
The incident had taken place on Monday when workers of the Congress and NCP, which share power with the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, staged protests against price rise outside a luxury hotel and the Bal Gandharva auditorium, where Irani attended events during her visit to Pune city.
"An offence was registered on late Monday night. We have booked three BJP workers under Indian Penal Code Sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 323 (punishment for voluntarily causing hurt) and other relevant sections," Deccan Gymkhana police station's senior inspector Murlidhar Karpe said.
As per the FIR, the woman NCP functionary and three other party members had gone to the auditorium to give a memorandum to Irani over the rising inflation and LPG price hike issue.
The NCP woman member in her police complaint later alleged that she and other party functionaries were assaulted and heckled by BJP workers.
Following the face-off, a video showed the police present at the venue escorting four NCP women members out of the auditorium. 

Chaos at Smriti Irani's meet, attack on woman NCP worker on cam; 3 BJP cadre booked

The Pune police have registered a FIR against three BJP workers for allegedly assaulting an NCP woman member during a face-off between the two sides on Monday. 

The incident took place on Monday when workers of the NCP staged protests against price rise outside a luxury hotel and the Bal Gandharva auditorium, where Irani attended events during her visit to Pune city.

The Pune police have registered a FIR against three BJP workers for allegedly assaulting an NCP woman member in an auditorium here during a face-off between the two sides at a book release event attended by Union minister Smriti Irani, an official said on Tuesday.
The incident had taken place on Monday when workers of the Congress and NCP, which share power with the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, staged protests against price rise outside a luxury hotel and the Bal Gandharva auditorium, where Irani attended events during her visit to Pune city.
"An offence was registered on late Monday night. We have booked three BJP workers under Indian Penal Code Sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 323 (punishment for voluntarily causing hurt) and other relevant sections," Deccan Gymkhana police station's senior inspector Murlidhar Karpe said.
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As per the FIR, the woman NCP functionary and three other party members had gone to the auditorium to give a memorandum to Irani over the rising inflation and LPG price hike issue.
The NCP woman member in her police complaint later alleged that she and other party functionaries were assaulted and heckled by BJP workers.
Following the face-off, a video showed the police present at the venue escorting four NCP women members out of the auditorium.&nbsp;

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