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'Secret Santa isn’t religious’: Cubbon Reads defends Bengaluru park gathering amid controversy

Members of Cubbon Reads, a reading community that gathers at Cubbon Park every Saturday, accused the Department of Horticulture of harassment during their Secret Santa book exchange event on Saturday. The park authorities confiscated books from readers who attended Secret Santa event held by Cubbon Reads community. The press note emphasised that Cubbon Reads has been hosting weekly gatherings since …

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1 day, 2 hours ago

Non-vegetarian food distribution sparks row at Kannada Sahitya Sammelana in Mandya

Hindustan Times

A controversy erupted at the 87th Kannada Sahitya Sammelana in Karnataka's Mandya on Sunday when members of progressive groups served non-vegetarian food, contrary to the event's long-standing tradition of offering only vegetarian meals. According to PTI report, the incident took place on the final day of the conclave, where the progressive groups had earlier advocated for the inclusion of non-vegetarian …

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1 day, 5 hours ago

Tension rises over liquid restrictions at Schiphol Airport

NL Times

The reintroduction of liquid restrictions at Schiphol Airport has led to increased passenger aggression, particularly from business-class travelers, according to the CNV union, De Telegraaf reports. Security officers report daily confrontations with travelers upset over confiscated items, such as duty-free alcohol or skin care products, purchased before transiting through Schiphol. This has frustrated travelers, especially since Schiphol previously allowed larger …

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‘Harassed and bullied during Secret Santa event’: Cubbon Reads team after park authority disrupts gathering in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times

The Department of Horticulture that maintains Bengaluru’s Cubbon Park confiscated books on Saturday from the members of Cubbon Reads, a reading community that often gathers at the park. The members of Cubbon Reads gathered at Cubbon Park on Saturday to celebrate Secret Santa, an annual book exchange event for avid readers, and they were allegedly harassed by the horticulture authorities. …

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Cubbon Reads curators detained as a large crowd turns up for Secret Santa event

The Hindu

A quiet Saturday gathering by the Cubbon Reads community took an unexpected turn when park authorities allegedly confiscated books and detained curators for hours, citing non-compliance with park regulations after a large crowd attended the event. Cubbon Reads began over two years ago as an initiative where book enthusiasts gather at the park to read in solitude or small groups …

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6 days, 5 hours ago

Former vice governor of China's Yunnan expelled from CPC, public office

China Daily

BEIJING -- Li Shisong, former vice governor of Southwest China's Yunnan province, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China and dismissed from public office over serious violations of Party discipline and laws, the country's top anti-graft body said on Tuesday. The decision came following an investigation by the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Commission …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Ex-soccer executives get prison terms for corruption

China Daily

Two more former senior soccer executives have received prison terms in Hubei province, as China's anti-corruption campaign in the sport continues. On Friday, Du Zhaocai, former deputy head of the General Administration of Sport of China and former vice-president of the Chinese Football Association, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for bribery, and fined 4 million yuan, the Wuhan …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Ex-soccer executives get prison terms for corruption

China Daily

Two more former senior soccer executives have received prison terms in Hubei province, as China's anti-corruption campaign in the sport continues. On Friday, Du Zhaocai, former deputy head of the General Administration of Sport of China and former vice-president of the Chinese Football Association, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for bribery, and fined 4 million yuan, the Wuhan …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Former national sports exec jailed

China Daily

Du Zhaocai, former deputy director of the General Administration of Sport of China and former Party secretary of the Chinese Football Association, was sentenced to 14 years in prison by a court in Hubei province on Friday for accepting bribes worth over 43.41 million yuan. Du was also fined 4 million yuan, and his illicit gains and relevant interests have …

1 week, 5 days ago

Former senior political adviser expelled, dismissed for legal violations

China Daily

Gou Zhongwen, a former senior political adviser and former sports minister, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China and dismissed from public office over serious violations of disciplines and laws, according to a decision announced by the country's top anti-corruption watchdog. Gou, a former member of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Uttar Pradesh: Student stabs teacher in Bahraich district for seizing his mobile phone in classroom

India TV News

Uttar Pradesh: A student of Class-11 studying in Navayug Inter College at Mihinpurwa in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district allegedly stabbed his English teacher on Thursday for confiscating his mobile phone in the classroom, police said. Assistant Superintendent of Police Ramanand Prasad Kushwaha told media, "Three days ago, the teacher confiscated mobile phones of several students since using cell phones is …

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Israel Continues Military Operations in Syria Despite Backlash

Live Mint

Israel carried out more military operations in Syria on Wednesday while facing intensifying criticism from governments in the region. The Israel Defense Forces said its troops were continuing to target “threats and terrorist sites along the border” with Syria, having confiscated several Syrian tanks while conducting searches. Soldiers also “located a Syrian army outpost containing a cache of weapons, including …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Former senior Xizang legislator given 13-year sentence for bribery

China Daily

The Intermediate People's Court of Chengdu in Southwest China's Sichuan province sentenced Ji Guogang, a former senior legislator of the Xizang autonomous region, to a 13-year prison term on Wednesday after convicting him of multiple bribery charges. Ji, who served as the former deputy director of the Standing Committee of the Xizang Autonomous Regional People's Congress, was fined 3 million …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Telangana HC Orders Police to Return MLA Kaushik Reddy's Phone

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad:The Telangana High Court on Tuesday directed the police to return a mobilephone that was seized from BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy on December 6. Kaushik Reddy had moved court for the recovery of the mobilephone which he alleged was “forcibly confiscated” by Masab Tank station house officer Parshuram Chukkapally without giving an acknowledgment. The MLA’s counsel informed Justice B. …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Comical, mere pawn: How Fahadh Faasil's character in Pushpa 2 was a big letdown

India Today

Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 has taken the box office by storm, spreading like wildfire and shattering numerous records globally. With Allu Arjun delivering a power-packed performance as Pushpa Raj and Rashmika Mandanna winning hearts yet again as Srivalli, the film has largely been a blockbuster success. Fahadh Faasil, who made his entry into the Pushpa universe as Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat, …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Odisha: Transport department launches special drive for winter

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR: With the winter months prone to heightened accident risk and resultant fatalities, the Transport Department has launched a special enforcement drive to crack down on road safety violations while raising awareness on safe driving. Transport department sources said enforcement activities will be carried out across the state to check violations like riding without helmets, driving without putting on the …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Satellite phone seized from Canadian national at Kochi airport

New Indian Express

KOCHI: Multiple agencies have launched a probe after a satellite phone was confiscated from a Canadian national at Kochi airport. According to police, the satellite phone was recovered from a passenger while he was boarding a Singapore Airlines flight from the airport on Tuesday. The state and Central intelligence agencies are also looking into the incident as the satellite phone …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

"Personal Jewellery" Of Person Coming To India Not Subjected To Customs Duty: Delhi High Court

Live Law

The Delhi High Court recently granted relief to a woman whose over 200 gm gold jewellery was confiscated by the Customs on her return from Dubai. In doing so, a division bench of Justices Yashwant Varma and Ravinder Dudeja held that “personal jewellery” which is not found to have been acquired on an overseas trip and was always a “used …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Man from Noord-Brabant arrested for selling illegal pesticides to customers in Europe

NL Times

A 54-year-old man from Noord-Brabant is suspected of selling illegal pesticides online to customers throughout Europe. Almost 3,000 liters of weed killer were found during a search of the man’s home and garage. He was running a webshop that offered the items while not having a license to sell pesticides, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority reported. Not …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Breaking News: Another Arrest in Sambhal Violence Case, Manhunt for Remaining Suspects Continues

ABP News

The Uttar Pradesh Police have intensified their investigation into the recent violence in Sambhal, identifying over 100 stone-pelters through footage from mobile phones, CCTV, and drone cameras. Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar assured that all those involved in attacking the police would be sent to jail, while no innocent person would face action. Key aspects under investigation include identifying who …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Rs 2 Crore-Flat Owned By Mukhtar Ansari's Wife & 'Lady Don' Afsa Attached In Lucknow

ABP News

A flat worth Rs 2 crore in Lucknow's Gomti Nagar area belonging to former gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari's wife and "lady don" Afsa Ansari has been attached, a senior officer said. Afsa Ansari, who had formed a gang, had bought the flat in the name of Flume Petromax Private Limited, the officer said, adding that the accused and her associates floated …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Online auction of confiscated booze features hard-to-find bottles of Kentucky bourbons

Associated Press

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Looking for hard-to-find bottles of Kentucky bourbon to toast the holidays or add to a collection? Whiskeys up for sale include two bottles of Old Rip Van Winkle, a Blanton’s Single Barrel Gold in box with Japanese markings and a bottle of Four Roses Small Batch Barrel Strength 2011. “This is a really good auction,” Eric Gregory, …

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4 weeks ago

[NDPS Act] Prima Facie Every Cell Of Magic Mushroom Contains Chemical, To Be Weighed Entirely To Ascertain Commercial Quantity: Madras HC

Live Law

While hearing a bail plea under the NDPS Act, the Madras High Court recently noted that every cell of 'magic mushroom' contains psychotropic chemicals and hence the entire mushroom would have to be weighed to determine if the quantity confiscated is falling under commercial quantity. Justice Bharatha Chakravarthy thus while dismissing a bail plea prima facie differed from the stand …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Malaysian court orders return of Swatch watches seized over LGBTQ designs

Al Jazeera

Home Minister says government will await court’s full judgement before deciding on next move. A Malaysian court has ordered the government to return dozens of Swatch watches seized by authorities over their designs celebrating LGBTQ pride. The Kuala Lumpur High Court on Monday ruled that the Ministry of Home Affairs should return the 172 rainbow-themed watches after finding that they …

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'Secret Santa isn’t religious’: Cubbon Reads defends Bengaluru park gathering amid controversy

Non-vegetarian food distribution sparks row at Kannada Sahitya Sammelana in Mandya

Tension rises over liquid restrictions at Schiphol Airport

‘Harassed and bullied during Secret Santa event’: Cubbon Reads team after park authority disrupts gathering in Bengaluru

Cubbon Reads curators detained as a large crowd turns up for Secret Santa event

Former vice governor of China's Yunnan expelled from CPC, public office

Ex-soccer executives get prison terms for corruption

Ex-soccer executives get prison terms for corruption

Former national sports exec jailed

Former senior political adviser expelled, dismissed for legal violations

Uttar Pradesh: Student stabs teacher in Bahraich district for seizing his mobile phone in classroom

Israel Continues Military Operations in Syria Despite Backlash

Former senior Xizang legislator given 13-year sentence for bribery

Telangana HC Orders Police to Return MLA Kaushik Reddy's Phone

Comical, mere pawn: How Fahadh Faasil's character in Pushpa 2 was a big letdown

Odisha: Transport department launches special drive for winter

Satellite phone seized from Canadian national at Kochi airport

"Personal Jewellery" Of Person Coming To India Not Subjected To Customs Duty: Delhi High Court

Man from Noord-Brabant arrested for selling illegal pesticides to customers in Europe

Breaking News: Another Arrest in Sambhal Violence Case, Manhunt for Remaining Suspects Continues

Rs 2 Crore-Flat Owned By Mukhtar Ansari's Wife & 'Lady Don' Afsa Attached In Lucknow

Online auction of confiscated booze features hard-to-find bottles of Kentucky bourbons

[NDPS Act] Prima Facie Every Cell Of Magic Mushroom Contains Chemical, To Be Weighed Entirely To Ascertain Commercial Quantity: Madras HC

Malaysian court orders return of Swatch watches seized over LGBTQ designs