Kathy Hochul thanks trooper who arrested Salman Rushdie’s attacker

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August 15, 2022

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday (local time) thanked the trooper who arrested novelist Salman Rushdie’s attacker during an event in the Western New York state.

Gov Hochul and New York State Police (NYSP) Kevin P Bruen were in Chautauqua following Friday’s attack on author Salman Rushdie.

“Governor Kathy Hochul and NYSP Superintendent Kevin P Bruen at @chq Sunday following Friday’s attack on author Salman Rushdie.

Governor Hochul thanking the Trooper who arrested the suspect for his quick actions, as well as others who also assisted,” tweeted NYSP.

Renowned author Rushdie, who faced death threats over his book ‘The Satanic Verses’, was stabbed on stage in Western New York state.

The Booker prize-winning author was attacked as he was about to give a lecture in western New York state.

Rushdie has suffered years of death threats over his book ‘The Satanic Verses’ which was severely criticised by Islamic clerics. Earlier, a bounty of as high as USD 3 million was also declared for anyone who kills Rushdie.

The interviewer with Rushdie was also attacked during the incident and he suffered a minor head injury

“On August 12, 2022, at about 11 am, a male suspect ran up onto the stage and attacked Rushdie and an interviewer. Rushdie suffered an apparent stab wound to the neck, and was transported by helicopter to an area hospital. His condition is not yet known. The interviewer suffered a minor head injury. A State Trooper assigned to the event immediately took the suspect into custody. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene,” it added.

CNN citing a Chautauqua spokesperson said medical staff and police were called to the amphitheatre.

The seventy-five-year-old author hogged the limelight with his novel ‘Midnight’s Children’ in 1981. The India-born author won Booker Prize for the novel which was also adapted for the stage.

But his 1988 book ‘The Satanic Verses’ led to a fatwa, a religious decree, by the then Iranian revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. The threat forced him into hiding for several years.

Rushdie’s books have been translated into several languages.

On Sunday, Rushdie was disconnected from the ventilator and is now able to talk. Rushdie’s agent, Andrew Wylie, confirmed that Rushdie was taken off a ventilator and could be able to talk, without giving further details, according to The Washington Post.

Meanwhile, Hadi Matar, who is suspected of stabbing Rushdie, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder in the second degree and other charges in a New York court.

Commuters can travel any distance for Rs 10 on Kochi Metro on Independence Day

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August 15, 2022

Under the “Freedom to Travel” offer on Independence Day, commuters can travel at any distance for just Rs 10 on Kochi Metro on Monday. According to the Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), the Kochi Metro is all prepared to celebrate the 75th year of Indian Independence.

Many programmes have been arranged at various stations for the commuters as part of the 75th year of India’s Independence celebrations on Monday. Loknath Behera, Managing Director, KMRL will hoist the national flag at 8 am at OCC Building at Muttom.

“To celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in a befitting manner, KMRL has introduced the Freedom to Travel offer on August 15 with which any person could travel in Kochi Metro for just Rs 10. Any distance ticket taken from any metro station from 6 am to 11 pm would cost only Rs 10,” the KMRL said in a statement.

“10,000 milange bags would be distributed to commuters at metro stations as part of the ‘Freedom from the plastic campaign’. ‘Freedom Ride’, a cyclothon in association with MyByk will start from JLN stadium metro station at 6:30 am,” it said.

The commuters can enjoy patriotic songs, dances various programmes by students of Greets Public school at Edappally metro station from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Students of Crescent Public school will entertain the commuters and public at Aluva metro station with flash mobs, magic show and Karate performances from 11: 30am to 1 pm.

People travelling via Vytilla metro station could witness ‘Freedom Night’, a music performance by a music band named Untagged from 5 pm to 7 pm while Edappally Metro station will have a music performance by Plug and Play Foundation from 5: 30 pm.

As August 14 is observed as Partition Horror Remembrance Day, to bring to light the agony, suffering and pain of millions of people, a digital exhibition has been organized in all metro stations from August 12 to August 15. August 15 commemorates India’s independence from colonial rule after two centuries of oppression and suppression at the hands of the British.

The celebration of Independence Day honours the sacrifices and tireless efforts of our courageous leaders and freedom fighters who gave their entire life for the sake of the nation and the countrymen.

The lengthy struggle for freedom resulted in the birth of the largest democracy in the world. Heroic freedom fighters, such as Mahatma Gandhi, led the country’s independence movement through civil disobedience and nonviolent protests.

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence and the glorious history of India’s people, culture and achievements.

The government of India has organised several events this year under the banner of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mohatsav,’ with the theme ‘Nation First, Always First.’ The government also plans to hoist 200 million tricolours to commemorate the occasion.

For that government has launched a ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ is a campaign under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage people to bring the Tiranga home and to hoist it to mark the 75th year of India’s independence.

The programme envisages inspiring Indians everywhere to hoist the national flag at their homes. The aim of the programme is to make the relationship with the national flag a more personal one rather than just keeping it formal or institutional.

The idea behind the initiative is to invoke the feeling of patriotism in the hearts of the people and promote awareness about the tricolour. Earlier, Indian citizens were not allowed to hoist the National Flag except on selected occasions.

This changed after a decade-long legal battle by industrialist Naveen Jindal culminated in the landmark SC judgement of January 23, 2004, that declared that the right to fly the National Flag freely with respect and dignity is a fundamental right of an Indian citizen within the meaning of Article 19(1) (a) of the Constitution of India.

Lauding the Centre and PM Modi for the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign, Naveen Jindal has urged every Indian to make ‘Har Din Tiranga’ their motto.

PM Modi calls “India as the mother of democracy”

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August 15, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the nation for the ninth time from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day, said that India is the “mother of democracy” and everyone is working towards empowering every Indian at every corner of the nation.

Addressing the nation today on this historic day, PM Modi said, “India is the mother of democracy. India has proved that it has a precious ability and faced many challenges during its journey of 75 years.”

The Prime Minister recalled the philosophies of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi. “Based on the philosophy of Gandhi ji, we are working towards empowering every Indian at every corner of the nation … be it Dalit, women, farmers, Divyang … from north to south, east to west,” said PM Modi.

“An aspirational society is important for any nation. Today, we are proud that these aspirations are present in every household in India.

Every citizen is enthisiastic and works with progress for the progress of New India. This Amrit Kaal is providing us with a golden opportunity to fulfill the dreams and goals of this aspirational society,” said the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister said that despite challenges faced post-Independence, nothing could hamper the zeal of Indian citizens. “This soil has power. Despite many challenges, India did not stop, did not bow down and kept moving forward,” PM Modi said

Speaking at the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Indians must work towards a developed country and remove any vestiges of colonialism. He added that Indians must also retain their roots while ensuring unity in diversity. PM Modi said that citizens must also carry out their duties

PM Modi also recalled the contributions of the women freedom fighters of India. “Every India is filled with pride when they remember the strength of the women of India, be it Rani Laxmibai, Jhalkari Bai, Chennamma, Begun Hazrat Maha,” PM Modi said

Beginning his speech at the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that it was a historic day for India as it takes a new path with a new resolve. Ahead of his speech at the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the National Flag amid a 21- gun salute by the indigenously developed howitzer gun, ATAGS. This was followed by a shower of flower petals by helicopters. Earlier in the day, PM Modi visited Rajghat to pay his respects.

A multi-layered security cover along with Facial Recognition System cameras have been installed at each entry/exit point at the fort. Security personnel also deployed trained catchers to ensure that the premises remain monkey-free during the day. As many as 231 regular kite-flyers from the walled city area were roped in by the police to ensure a clear sky for about three hours on the morning of August 15

Independence Day: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde hoists the national flag

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Eknath Shinde Hosting Flag in Maharashtra — Image: ANI | Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hoisted the national flag on Monday in Thane city on the occasion of Independence Day.

With the launch of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign ahead of the 75th Independence Day, the streets and every nook and corner of the country echo the feeling of oneness and patriotism.

The ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign will run till August 15. The Central government has urged people to hoist or display tricolour in their homes from August 13 to 15 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India’s independence.

A citizen, a private organization or an educational institution may hoist or display the National Flag on all days and occasions. There is no restriction on the timing of flag display.

The government has amended the Flag Code of India to allow tricolour to be displayed in the open and on individual houses or buildings day and night.

The Flag Code of India was earlier amended in December last year allowing the use of polyester, apart from cotton, wool, silk and khadi for making hand-spun, hand-woven and machine-made flags.

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence and the glorious history of India’s people, culture and achievements.

The programme envisages inspiring Indians everywhere to hoist the national flag at their homes. The aim of the programme is to make the relationship with the national flag a more personal one rather than just keeping it formal or institutional.

The idea behind the initiative is to invoke the feeling of patriotism in the hearts of the people and promote awareness about the tricolour. Earlier, Indian citizens were not allowed to hoist the National Flag except on selected occasions.

This changed after a decade-long legal battle by industrialist Naveen Jindal culminated in the landmark Supreme Court judgement of January 23, 2004, that declared that the right to fly the National Flag freely with respect and dignity is a fundamental right of an Indian citizen within the meaning of Article 19(1) (a) of the Constitution of India.

Lauding the Centre and PM Modi for the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign, Naveen Jindal has urged every Indian to make ‘Har Din Tiranga’ their motto. Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had urged citizens of the country to use ‘tiranga’ as their profile picture on social media accounts between August 2 and August 15.

On Wednesday, PM Modi said the Indian national flag does not contain only three colours in itself but is a reflection of the pride of our past, our commitment to the present and our dreams of the future.

Addressing a Tiranga Rally in Surat via video conferencing, PM Modi recalled that in a few days’ time, India is completing 75 years of its independence and said that all of us are preparing for this historic Independence Day as the Tricolour is hoisted on every corner of the country. The Prime Minister expressed happiness that the Tiranga Yatras being held across the country are a reflection of the power and devotion of the Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan. “From August 13 to 15, the Tricolour will be hoisted in every house of India. People from every section of society, every caste and creed are spontaneously joining with only one identity. This is the identity of the conscientious citizen of India,” he said.

President Murmu says, tribal heroes are not merely local or regional icons but they inspire the entire nation.

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President Droupadi Murmu, who hails from a tribal community, on Sunday said that the government’s decision last year to observe November 15 as ‘Janajatiya Gaurav Divas’ is welcome because our tribal heroes are not merely local or regional icons but they inspire the entire nation.

“Our glorious Freedom Struggle was waged bravely across the vast territory of our country. Many great freedom fighters did their duty and passed on the torch of awakening leaving little trace of their heroic deeds. Forgotten for long were many heroes and their struggles, especially among the peasant and tribal populations. The government’s decision last year to observe November 15 as ‘Janajatiya Gaurav Divas’ is welcome because our tribal heroes are not merely local or regional icons but they inspire the entire nation,” said President Murmu in her address to the nation.

“For a nation, particularly an ancient one such as India, the passage of 75 years is merely a blink of an eye. But for us as individuals, it is a lifetime. Senior citizens among us have witnessed a dramatic change in their lifetime. They have seen how, after Independence, all the generations have toiled hard; how we met great challenges and how we have taken charge of our destiny. The lessons learnt in the process will prove useful as we move towards the next milestone in the journey of the nation – the Amrit Kaal, the 25 years to the celebration of the centenary of our Independence,” she said.

The President said that India is already on course to build an Atmanirbhar Bharat and by the year 2047, India would have fully realised the dreams of our freedom fighters.

The President said, “By the year 2047, we will have fully realised the dreams of our freedom fighters. We will have given a concrete shape to the vision of those who, led by Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, drafted the Constitution. We are already on course to build an Atmanirbhar Bharat, an India that would have realised its true potential.”

The President said that Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India. “For 75 weeks now, the nation has been commemorating these noble ideals that won us freedom. In March 2021, we began the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ with the re-enactment of the Dandi March. This way, our celebrations began with a tribute to that watershed event which had put our struggle on the world map. This festival is dedicated to the people of India,” she said.

She said, “Citizens from all age groups have keenly participated in a series of events held across the country. This grand festival is going ahead with the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan’. The Indian tricolours are fluttering in every nook and corner of the country. Great brave hearts would have been thrilled to see the spirit of the Independence Movement coming alive again on such a massive scale.”

President Murmu delivered her maiden address to the nation on Sunday on the eve of the 76th Independence Day, according to a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement.

Murmu, 64, a tribal hailing from Odisha, took oath as the 15th president on July 25. She is the youngest and first tribal to hold the top constitutional post. She is the first president to be born after independence.

4000 people participated in “Tiranga Yatra” at Mumbai ahead of Independence Day

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Ahead of Independence Day celebration a “Tiranga Yatra” was carried in Mumbai from Malad till Borivali station and approximately more than 4000 people had participated in this intiative. In this yatra people were carrying 1.5 km long Indian flag in their hand for spreading awareness.

People in the Yatra were feeling very happy to celebrate this yatra. Most of the students from the colleges and schools had started this rally at 7:00 am starting from Malad.

People who participated in this Yatra were school, college students, teachers and BJP workers and many other common people.

People were seen holding a huge flag of 1.5 km length and in this rally people had a slogan of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”

A BJP leader also stated “ They are very happy to celebrate 75 years of Independence celebration and the concept of “Har Ghar Tiranga” as this is the first time that everyone has experienced a rally ahead of Independence Day celebration.

Students from all the caste,class,age, community were seen participating in this rally. There were many BJP leaders to support the rally and many police personnel were deployed to complete this rally.

In this rally most of the people were excited on the street and people were seen saying many slogans of “Bharat Mata ki Jai”

The BJP leaders have stated that they did not have any idea of any celebration in the past years . This year they got an opportunity of marking a 75 years of “azadi ka amrit mahaotsav”

Cabinet authorizes Maha CM to give names to the council

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August 14, 2022

The state cabinet recently authorized chief minister Eknath Shinde to recommend to Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari the names of 12 experts for nomination on the state legislative council.

According to a senior official, deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis submitted in Tuesday’s cabinet meeting that Shinde is authorized to make recommendations to the governor on the appointments of experts to the council.

Under Article 171 of the constitution, the governor has powers to appoint experts from the fields of literature, science, cooperation and sports on the legislative council.

BMC staffer gets 3 months imprisonment for calling corporator ‘gudiya’

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August 14, 2022

Convicting and sentencing a 43-year-old BMC officer to 3-month imprisonment for addressing a 40-year-old woman corporator as “gudiya” (doll) in several texts sent late at night in 2016 along with pictures of “scantily clad” models from newspapers, a magistrate’s court held that even though those were viral photos, it did not give him the right to send them to her.

The court further said the concept of obscene changes from person to person.

“(In) the photographs sent to the informant’s (woman) number, the model is in less clothes.

In India, in many families, traditional clothing is practiced, therefore, for such type of families less clothing is obscene and, moreover, the photographs were sent when the informant does not know the accused.

Rs 169.76 crore made during National Lok Adalat in Thane

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August 14, 2022

Settlements to the tune of Rs 169.76 crore were made during the National Lok Adalat held in Maharashtra’s Thane district, an official said on Sunday.

As many as 12,930 cases were settled by 98 benches in the courts of Thane and Palghar on Saturday, said Ishwar K Suryavanshi, secretary of the District Legal Aid Services Authority (DLASA)

Jamie Lever wishes her father Johnny as he turns 65; pens down an emotional note

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August 14, 2022

The King of Comedy Johnny lever turns 65 today and who’s performance are loved by many people in India and He is also known as the first stand-up comedians in India. Johnny lever has worked in more than 300 films in Indian cinema.

Johnny lever’s Daughter wishes her by posting his pictures on social media and writes caption stating “ Happy Birthday to the one who gave us every reason to be happy. The king and Thank you God for his life”

The actor was born on August 14 in Andhra Pradesh and he spent his entire life in Mumbai and started his film journey through a stand-up comedian and he has worked with many films with different languages in the cinema industry.

The actor got his first break in the film industry through movie “Tum par Hum Qurban” and then “Dard Ka Rishta” and then movie which got him huge success in the film industry was “Baazigar”. The actor is known for his great performances in the movie “ Hera Pheri” and “Phir Hera Pheri”