Sachin Tendulkar’s Coach, Ramakant Achrekar Passed Away

When we talk about remarkable performance in cricket we cannot miss on to Sachin Tendulkar who has been a phenomenal player. During his period of the game he was loved by the people and on his last match people cried and give him the title of Sir. The man who is behind the success of this great cricketer is Ramakant Achrekar, his coach who just left for heavenly abode on Wednesday. He was a celebrated cricket coach and all the players respected him like anything.

He was 87 years old and according to a family member, had been suffering from old age-related ailments for the past few days. “He (Archrekar Sir) is no more with us. He passed away this evening,” his kin Rashmi Dalvi said.

Achrekar has battled in just one first-class match in his playing career but open and shaped the biggest batsman in international cricket after Sir Donald Bradman in Tendulkar, who is now retired, is the proud owner of all the batting records that were there for the taking in the game which comprises of the highest runs in Tests (15,921) and ODIs (18,426).

Achrekar is most famous for being his childhood coach and has always been appreciated by the celebrated right-hander for the role he played in making his career as a child. Tendulkar was trained by Achrekar at the Shivaji Park here.

“’Sir never said well-played to me ever, (but) I knew (when) Sir has taken me to eat bhelpuri or paani-puri, Sir is happy, I have done something nice on the field,” Tendulkar had said last year at an event when he was remembering the Achrekar’s involvement in making him the cricketer he became.

Achrekar was also awarded the Padmashri award in 2010. Besides Tendulkar, he also trained other famous players such as Vinod Kambli, Pravin Amre, Sameer Dighe and Balwinder Singh Sandhu.

Pehredar Piya Ki Goes Off Air; Crew & Cast in a state of shock

After much protest and a written petition against the show ‘Pehredar Piya Ki’, Sony Entertainment Television on Tuesday announced that it is taking the show off air. 

On Tuesday, Sony Entertainment Television released a statement according to which the much in limelight show Pehredaar Piya Ki has been taken off the air. The statement came as a shock as there was no intimation of the same. The show was last aired on Friday. 

Pehredaar Piya Ki started in mid-July this year and ever since its launch was the center of all negative publicity. The show was based on the story of an 18-year-old girl marrying a 9-year-old child and taking care of him. However, the audience was hyper because the boy was shown falling in love with the old girl. In fact, there were scenes like Suh Agra at and more being filmed between the two. 

A Mumbai based non- profit organization, Jai Ho Foundation was the first to file a petition against the serial in the I & B Association. The serial also called up a social media outrage with people protesting against the show. Reacting to it, Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC) shifted the time of the serial to late in the evening from its prime time broadcast schedule. 

The statement released by Sony Entertainment Television reads, "Effective 28th August 2017, we are pulling off our program, Pehredaar Piya Ki, from television. While we understand that the decision to end this serial will be disappointing to those whose creative energies are vested in it, namely, its crew and cast, we (as a channel) are convinced that we will be better served by focusing instead on developing viewer interest in our upcoming, new shows. We are grateful to all the artists, producers and fans of our shows and request you to graciously support the viewership of our newer ventures," 

The cast and crew were equally surprised with the statement as they were also not aware of the foreclosure. 

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Baba Ramdev debuts in Bollywood with ‘Yeh Hai India’:

Baba Ramdev is now an official promoter and supporter of Gavie Chahal and Deana Uppal starrer Bollywood film “Yeh Hai India”. The movie is directed by Lom Harsh and produced by Sandeep Chaudhary under the banner of DLB films. It will be released in India on 18th of August. 

Addressing a conference about Yeh Hai India, Baba Ramdev said, “India has the capability to lead the entire world. This change in India has been showcased in the film Yeh Hai India. Hence after a lot of thinking, I’ve taken a decision to strongly support this film and I also expect every citizen of India to support such films.” 

“The country that has a population of millions. A country where Vedas were discovered. Few people around the world have a wrong perspective about this country. India is no more just a country of snake charmers,” Baba Ramdev added. 

The film director, Lom Harsh expressed his gratefulness that Baba Ramdev supported his film. Addressing the reporters Lom said “I’m really thankful to Babaji who’s lent his full fledged support to my film. We couldn’t have had a better public ambassador for our film,”

Baba Ramdev is seen to have developed his love for music & Bollywood. As per a report, the Yoga Guru is soon going to be a part of one of its kind Bhajan Reality Show. He will be one of the three member’s judge panels. Sonakshi Sinha and Shekhar Ravjiani will be his co-judge. 

The show will be named as Om Shanti Om. It will have 14 participants as well as some professional Bhajan industry experts performing at the stage of the show. 

As per an insider “More than a competition, Om Shanti Om will majorly present spirituality in a broader space. With the youth having no knowledge about bhajans, the makers want to introduce them to the new world, in a style that resonates with them. Baba Ramdev will share his insights and teachings with the contestants and audience.” 

“Sonakshi’s stint as a judge with Nach Baliye 8 was indeed commendable. She has a different charm that invokes positivity all around, an attribute this show requires. Also, Sonakshi is quite a musically inclined person, making her fit to be on Om Shanti Om.” The source added. 

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Tim Cook promises more money and power to grow Apple in India.

The CEO is one of the most powerful companies in the world; Apple has reiterated his commitment that they will invest more money and power on growing Apple in India. He stated that he is “very, very bullish and very, very optimistic” about India. Cook was attending the third quarter earnings call on Tuesday when he had a warm conversation with the analyst. In his interview, Cook hinted of the brand's expansion in terms of manufacturing and distribution in the country. 

“We are investing in India-…we’ve already launched an app accelerator centre,” Cook said. “That’s on top of working with the channel and looking at expanding our go-to market in general. And we began to produce the iPhone SE there during the quarter, and we’re really happy with how that’s going. And so we’re bringing all of our energies to bear there. I see a lot of similarities to where China was several years ago.” 

In accordance with their plans, the company opened its first iPhone SE assembling operations unit in Bengaluru in partnership with Wistron. The company has already sought tax exemptions and fiscal benefits from the Centre which indicates that the company has all the plans to start full-fledged manufacturing operations. The market experts claim that Apple has earned huge profits in India from the wider distribution reach. Tarun Pathak, associate director at Hong Kong-based market research firm Counterpoint Technology Market Research said, “It expanded from a couple of distributors to more than five now within two years.” 

“We believe that Apple’s direct tie-up with regional/area distributors can have a larger impact on its distribution reach,” he said. 

Since its bullishness in India, Apple has recorded slower sales in China. In his interaction, Cook informed the analysts that there isn’t any growth in the Chinese region. 

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Indu Sarkar to release today, SC dismissed the petition for ban:

Finally the controversial movie, Indu Sarkar will release today as the Supreme Court gave a nod to its release on Thursday stating that there is nothing wrong in dramatizing historical fact on the screen. The Madhur Bhandarkar film purportedly depicts the emergency period of the nation. 

After a bench of justices, Dipak Misra, Amitava Roy, and A M Khanwilkar watched the trailer of the said movie, they approved that the movie is no where a documentary and the filmmakers are allowed to show historical facts in the movie in a fashionable manner. "Depiction of history has its own nuances and perception. Allow researchers and projectors to showcase their work. Do not go behind them... As far as an exhibition of the movie is concerned, we are of the opinion that it is an artistic expression within the parameters of law and there is no warrant or justification to curtail the same," the bench said. 

The petition was filed by Priya Singh Paul, who claims to be Sanjay Gandhi’s biological daughter; Paul said that the movie shows the entire Gandhi family in wrong light. 

Her advocate also told the court that Madhur Bhandarkar, the director of the movie has also accepted that only 30% of the movie is based on true facts. 

"This is purely a commercial venture and it has nothing to do with education or documentation of that era," Singh said. 

On the other hand, an advocate of Madhur Bhandarkar, Senior advocate Dhruv Mehta said that the movie has fictitious characters and has cleared the scrutiny of CBFC. "In any film, a dramatisation of historical events cannot be curbed. CBFC has carefully considered the film and granted certificate... It is my fundamental right of expression and it cannot be curbed," he said. 

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President Pranab Mukherjee had a nostalgic farewell says all praises about Modi:

Amid hundreds of lawmakers who gathered at the Parliament Central to bid farewell to Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, he said that the Indian Constitution represents the "hopes and aspirations of a billion people" and it is our duty to maintain a balance between, change & continuity. The President will leave his highest rank office of the country on July 25th after handing over the charge to his successor Mr. Ram Nath Kovind. He was nostalgic about his 4 years association with the parliament. 

However, President Pranab Mukherjee gave a powerful speech that along with praises to Prime Minister Modi had important messages for the government and the opposition. 

In his speech, President Mukherjee said that the inception of the fraternity was based on the dignity of the individual and the unity of the nation which layed as the “lodestars of the modern Indian state," He also highlighted the importance of "debate, discussion, and dissent," The President took example of Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru and said that "balancing of change and continuity... If continuity is broken, we become rootless and the system of parliamentary democracy breaks down". 

President Pranab Mukherjee has been an outspoken President who had always spoken his mind and heart out breaking the boundaries of his post. In his farewell speech, he touched upon the issues like when the parliament "enacts laws without discussion", "it breaches the trust of the people”. He also praised the latest Goods & Service Tax reform and quoted it as a "shining example of cooperative federalism". 

President Pranab Mukherjee also praised about Prime Minister Modi and quoted him as “transformational changes he is driving in India". "I will carry with me fond memories of our association and his warm and courteous behavior," he said. 

On Monday, the president will host a dinner for the council of Ministers at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. 

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The first ever Uranium Shipment from Australia will reach India soon:

The Visiting Foreign Minister of Australia, Julie Bishop said that the first ever shipment of Uranium, with the largest quantity of the yellow metal, is on its way to India. This will surely elevate the level of strategic & economic partnership between the two countries. 

Julie also suggested that there must be strict follow-up of rules and regulations adhered by China in concern with the Indo-Sino border standoff. 

 In a press conference with selected reporters, the Foreign minister on Tuesday said, "The first shipment of uranium under the commercial arrangement is on its own way to India. The parliamentary clearance for uranium supplies was approved in Australia. India and Australia have also agreed on nuclear safeguards agreement," She met the Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, Finance & the Defence Minister of India. 

The civil nuclear bond between India & Australia was signed by the two countries in 2014 and since then Canberra has been the entry gate for India to NSG & other export regimes. The present Indo- Sino standoff, besides expansion of defense and security tie up, was the primary concern in the agenda of the Australian Foreign Minister. 

"This is long term dispute. While maritime border disputes should be settled based on UNCLOS, land boundary disputes should be settled peacefully. We don't want to see an escalation. Any miscalculation could lead to tensions," Bishop remarked. 

The visiting Foreign Minister said that China must keep its limits and follow the international norms.

“India and Australia have a growing strategic and economic partnership to provide stability in the Indo-Pacific region. We hope to expand defence partnership besides working on counter-terror and countering violent extremism.” 

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"There are all indications from the top leadership of US that it is continuing with its pivot to Asia-Pacific. Besides President Donald Trump will attend East Asia Summit," the Australian Foreign Minister chalked out.

A US Firm has accepted paying bribe to NHAI amounting $1.1 million

The latest national news has broken out in U.S. where a consultancy firm based out of Boston has confessed in front of the justice department of the United States that its official paid a bribe of $1.18 million during the period of 2011-2015 to the NHAI in India. This statement has forced the Indian agency to start a probe into the entire systems of payments. 

CDM Smith, the alleged company agreed to pay $40,371,38 to the U.S. Treasury as it is the amount that equals the profits earned by the company through all illegal activities including works on highways supervision & design contracts as well as a water project contract in Goa. As confirmed through a communication of the Justice Department, the company is instructed to pay the entire amount to the US Treasury in four installments by October 1, 2017. 

The statement of the company said that the Indian branch of the company, CDM India as well as the division for Indian operations paid bribes to NHAI to get the projects."The bribes generally were 2-4% of the contract price and paid through fraudulent subcontractors, who provided no actual services and understood that payments were meant to solely benefit the officials," the department confirmed in a communication on 29th June. 

It also said that the Indian operations and CDM India also paid a bribe of $25000 for a project n Goa. "All senior management at CDM India (who also acted as employees and agents of CDM Smith and signed contracts on behalf of CDM Smith, including CDM India's country manager) were aware of the bribes for CDM Smith and CDM India contracts, and approved or participated in the misconduct," the justice department said. 

An NHAI official said that the work of identifying the people who took the bribes is on. 

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There is no one in the Bollywood who can make Baahubali, says Ram Gopal Varma.

For long there have been discussions of making a film like Baahubali in Bollywood. Baahubali & Baahubali 2 have been two great movies of the south Indian cinema industry that have overpassed all main league Hindi movies in terms of grandeur & budget. Baahubali 2 is the only movie to make over Rs. 1000 crore in all languages in the first 10 days of its release. Will Bollywood ever make a film as grand and successful as Baahubali? 

The question was answered by one of the most ill-speaking directors of Bollywood, Mr. Ram Gopal Varma. Ramu says not only the filmmaker but the star in the films are unable to make a film like Baahubali, “There are two parts to it — one is the scale to have larger-than-life kind of images and two is to make that kind of money. Though that may be possible, I doubt if it will have the massy kind of conviction of an SS Rajamouli. More than the vision, I am not sure how many Bollywood directors would have that kind of conviction. They won’t believe it will work.” 

He also praised the level of conviction that Prabhas has shown for this project, “The kind of conviction with which Prabhas has done Baahubali 1 and 2 is amazing, apart from his investing two-three years in a film. It takes an enormous conviction to walk in high-speed level and do the kind of action and drama, which only some South Indian stars like Prabhas can do. I find that quality lacking in our Bollywood stars. They have this extraordinary conviction in commercial masala drama and this coupled with that kind of scale of imagery is what worked with Baahubali. I have seen both the parts and loved both.” 

Ramu even admits that he will never be able to make a film like Baahubali himself, “I have neither the patience, the passion nor the extra-ordinary commitment of what Rajamouli has. I don’t have even one per cent of what he has.” 

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ED Obtained Non-bailable arrest warrant against Shabir Shah:

The Enforcement Directorate of India has got a non-bailable arrest warrant against Shabbir Shah, a Kashmiri separatist and this has made the Latest national news. Shabir will be arrested this week for not obeying the summons issued to him by the agencies for over 8 times in last two years. He is alleged to receive money from Pakistani committees through hawala channels. 

In a statement, a senior ED official confirms that Shabor will be arrested this week by the agency. The official said, "Shabir Shah was given sufficient opportunities to appear before the directorate through summons but he willfully avoided the investigation without any reasonable cause."

In a thorough investigation, ED found that there are, any properties in name of Shah across the nation that were bought from unaccounted money. "The source of money through which he has acquired these properties is not known and he has been asked to join probe to give proof of income for acquiring such assets," the official added. 

 In 2005, the first case was registered against Shah by the special cell of Delhi Police wherein a hawala dealer was seized with 63 laky rupees in his possession who later confessed that the money was supposed to be delivered to Shah in Srinagar. When probed further, the results claimed that Shah has been receiving money from various Pakistani Channels for subversive activities in India. 

Hawala dealer from J&K, Mohammad Aslam Wani was arrested by Delhi Police 5 kg of explosives, a pistol with 15 live cartridges and Rs 63 lakh. "During the investigation, Wani disclosed he was working as a carrier for Shabir for the last few years. His job was to collect hawala money from Delhi and deliver it to Shah in Srinagar," the official said. A Delhi trial court has convicted Wani in the case. 

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No issues with CBFC, my problem is with society, Says Ekta Kapoor

After a tough fight with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), finally, the trailer of Alankrita Shrivastav directed movie 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' was released in Mumbai this Tuesday making the latest national news. 

Ekta Kapoor was present among the promoters and crew of the movie as she is having the presenting and distributing rights of the film. She told the media that she doesn’t have any problems with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), but with the society. 

''There is no problem with CBFC; my problem is with society, which at some point speaks about the same issue in its own ways. If you talk to any girl, you will come to know about five to 10 such incidents happening with her in one day where, being a woman, she has to prove herself a little harder. She has to learn how to combat from a very young age,'' Ekta Said. 

Talking about the poster of the movie which has a middle finger shown, Ekta said, "The middle finger is not for the CBFC but pointed towards the patriarchal society that does not let us come out, which compels us to suppress our voice. That is why this issue is not just CBFC's, this issue is about ideology, it is about patriarchy." The entire panel has members Ekta Kapoor, Alankrita Srivastava, Konkana Sen Sharma, Ratna Pathak Shah, Aahana Kumra and Plabita Borthakur. 

It is a Prakash Jha produced film that was in the tough scrutiny of CBFC for last six months. The film revolves around the story of four women and their desires for sex & freedom. However, the film just got an approval with “A” certificate. 

The film is to be released on 21st July and is expected to be an off the league movie. 

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Disha Patani appears all excited n social media for being roped in for ‘Baaghi 2”

The Latest National News declares the name of the leading lady in the Sajid Nadiawala’s production Baaghi 2. Disha Patani will be cast against Tiger Shroff in the sequel of Baaghi released in 2016. 

The Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment declared the news on Twitter. The banner announce led the leading lady to which Disha responded excitedly on the social media website. 

NGE said, "Here's welcoming @DishPatani to the #NGEFamily! ?Super excited for #Baaghi2! #RebelForLove @iTIGERSHROFF #SajidNadiadwala @khan_ahmedasas." 

 The young actress appears excited to the chance replied to the tweet, thanking Nadiadwala, "Thank you so much ?????? so honored ????I am so excited, can't wait for it to start @sajidnadiawala @khan_ahmedasas @iTIGERSHROFF #baaghi2?" 

The first looks of the movie were released in the Month of May and received a lot of appreciations from all around. People are already excited to watch the movie. 

Baaghi was released in 2016 and was commended as one of the best films of the year. It was also the highest grosser movie of the year. 

The lead actor of the movie, Tiger Shroff also took to Twitter to congratulate Disha saying, "Congratulations d! ??? kill it like you always do! To this Disha replied, "Thankssss tiggy ?? all the best for #Munna Michael ???? you dance like a dream ??" 

Baaghi 2 is a hat-trick movie for Sajid & Tiger as the two have paired together for Baaghi & Heropanti before. 

The movie will be produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and will be directed by Ahmed Khan. 

The film will release on April 2018. 

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Qatar rift” Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain & Egypt broke off all diplomatic ties

In a shocking step some of the major Gulf Countries and Egypt declared cutting off their relationship with Qatar. The countries declared the news on Monday followed by many different announcements. This includes the announcement for Qatari people living in the United Arab Emirate to leave the country borders within 14 days. 

The step is one-of-its-kind in the history and is being claimed as a strategic plan. Qatar has been facing an allegation of supporting terrorism and disturbing the balance of the Gulf area since long. However, in the recent Qatar meet all the countries broke off their diplomatic ties with Qatar accusing it of being a terrorist seeker. 

Qatar is knowm to have deeper ties with a terrorism group Islamic Brotherhood and also for supporting al-Qaeda. However, Qatar has very strongly declined all the allegations stating that all this is “unjustified” and “irrational”. The Latest National News has shaken the economy. 

Reportedly, Maldives & Yemen will also join the countries in boycotting Qatar soon. The step is also being quoted Trump induced as the action came after his recent visit to Saudi Arabia. The US President Donal Trump also spoke with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Tuesday. According to the White House Statement- "The two leaders discussed the critical goals of preventing the financing of terrorist organisations and eliminating the promotion of extremism by any nation in the region. The president underscored that a united Gulf Cooperation Council is critical to defeating terrorism and promoting regional stability." 

UAE has also instructed all its officials to leave Qatar within 24 hours. Meanwhile, all the flights that connect Doha with all the other countries have been stopped for uncertain time. This includes Etihad Airways & Emirates airline. 

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Chemist shops to remain close today, in protest against cut of margins

All the chemist shops across the nation would remain closed on Tuesday under a protest by the All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), against the stringent rules on the sales of medicines. 

The All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), in a statement, said that they sent many representations to the government in different areas opposing the rules and regulations set for the sale of medicines in the country but every time it wasn’t accepted. This is the reason the one-day strike was called. 

"We have been asked to upload all information related to the sale of medicines on a portal, which is not possible with the existing infrastructure," said a senior member of AIOCD. 

They are also opposing the trend of online pharmacy, which they quote pose a threat to their existing business. "The online pharmacy will also encourage irrational usage of medicines and sale of fake drugs," the AIOCD member said. 

The strike was declared last week when the All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), said that the strike is the last resort to their ongoing plight. They quote that online pharmacy has already snatched a big share of their profits and this would soon lead to a complete loss. 

The government has not been paying notice to this problem and this is the reason the All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), called for a strike. 

This makes the latest national news as the supply of medicine would be completely banned for a day from 29 midnight 12 o clock to 30 midnight 12 o clock. 

The All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) will also be organizing a demonstration at the Jantar Mantar on Tuesday to highlight their concerns to the government. 

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Famous celebrities take part in tree plantation in Mumbai

Many Bollywood celebrities including Arjun Rampal, Sunny Leone, Pooja Batra and Arshad Warsi gathered for a plantation drive on Tuesday to help in saving the environment of the Mumbai City. It was an initiative of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and Bhamla Foundation under which the actors planted 1000 saplings and pledged to plant more. 

Arjun Rampal who has been associated with the cause for quite some time now said to the media, "It is quite alarming how global warming is affecting the climate and environment, so we have to take a stand to protect the earth. It is our responsibility." 

Designer Manish Malhotra who was also a part of the group said, "I think Asif Bhamla of Bhamla Foundation is doing a great job and I support the cause. Apart from our profession, I think we should pay attention to the environment because this is where we are living." 

Considering the fact that Mumbai is facing a tough time in terms of environment as many constructors are cutting trees rapidly, Asif Bhamla said, "... everybody is active enough to create awareness and that is why a few years back the metro project of Arey Colony has stopped and now it is in a negotiation phase. 

All the celebrities enjoyed their time to plant trees and watering them. This was a great initiative as today many people follow their favorite actors and if actors do such an activity the chances are high the people will follow suit. 

As per a report, the pollution count of Mumbai has raised with a rate of 25% in past two years. The air is gradually becoming less breathable which will soon start affecting the human body and other vegetation. 

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India Has Plan A & Plan B for Kulbhushan Jadhav, Harish Salve

The International Court of Justice has stalled the execution of Kulbhushan Jadhav and has ordered Pakistan to wait until the allegations are proven. Former Solicitor Harish Salve while talking to leading news daily said that India had two plans for Kulbhushan; Plan A & Plan B. The plan A is a request for outright release what Harish quotes as "evolving jurisprudence" and under the Plan B, India would take a rather longer route which involves approaching Pakistani Courts. 

"The international court is not a court of appeal where we show his innocence," Mr. Salve told a leading media house making the latest national news. "It is a court where we say the procedure which Pakistan had adopted to arrive at this death sentence violates the principles of Vienna Convention which is a multilateral treaty." 

 Salve is one of the brilliant minds of India that led the team of lawyers to prepare for the case of the 46-year-old former Indian naval officer. He also made a half an hour long presentation in front of ICJ earlier this week. Yesterday India was rewarded with some contentions when the ICJ ordered Pakistan to stall Jadhav’s execution until the final verdict is passed. 

Further, the court accepted India’s contentions and said that Pakistan has illegally withheld the consular rights of Jadhav, an India officer accused of saying. 

Talking about the plans ahead, Salve says India has two plans A & B. "egregious violation of human rights must compel the man being released". He further added that these are some of the options that only "adventurous lawyers like me" would try. 

He said that there is another option that involves requesting Pakistan for annulment of the death sentence. "Get him proper legal representation and then let him be tried in a manner acceptable to civilized society," he said. "I am satisfied today that court has accepted most of which we put forth," Mr. Salve added. 

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Center approaches HC, says if all the forms of Talaq will go, we will form a new and justified Divorce Law.

The center has made an attempt to seek judicial review of the Honorable Supreme Court of the different forms of Talaq being practiced under the Muslim Law. This included talaq, Nikah Halala & polygamy. However, the attempt was rejected by the SC. 

Quoting ‘TALAQ’ a discretionary power that must be practiced wisely, the center presented a report to a 5-judge bench and state the in all forms of talaq which also includes triple talaq, the center would make a law that will determine the rights of the Muslim men& women concerning divorce & marriages. 

However, making the latest national news, the Supreme Court does not look pleased with the offer. “The manner, in which you are dealing with the case, will finish their (minority) rights.” The bench further added that because of “paucity of time” they will only consider triple talaq issue this time and all the other issues will be addressed later. 

Attorney-General Mukul Rohatgi, in his attempt, urged the bench to address the issues of polygamy & Nikah Halala. 

Rohtagi represents the center in the offer. He said, “It is inconceivable that one-half of a major community of this country suffer from lack of equality, status, and dignity as compared to womenfolk of other religious communities in this country as also womenfolk of the same community in other countries.” 

The constitutional bench was headed by Chief Justice JS Khehar. The other members of the bench include justices Kurian Joseph, RF Nariman, UU Lalit and S Abdul Nazeer said, “Going by your argument, all forms of talaq are arbitrary and extra-judicial. If we strike down the unfettered right of the husband to unilaterally seek talaq, what remedy will be available to a Muslim husband to come out of marriage. Is it not beyond the purview of the judicial court to do so.” 

Replying to this, the A-G said, “If all three forms of talaq - talaq-e-hasan, talaq-e-hasan, talaq-e-biddat - are held to suffer from the vice of unconstitutionality, the Centre will bring a law to fill the vacuum.” 

Rohtagi also urged the court “The question to answer in this case will be whether women of one religion can be denied the full play of Fundamental Rights under the Constitution. Our argument is that all forms of talaq are opposed to the dignity of woman.” 

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Justin Bieber arrives India for his Mumbai Concert:

The ‘One less lonely girl’, singer Justin Bieber arrives in India for his first concert in the country. The International pop sensation landed at the Kalina Airport at 1:30 am IST. He arrived on a charter flight along with his crew members.

The 23-year-old singer looked striking in a pink hoodie. He made a quick escape from the airport to his hotel in lower parel. Justing has a tight security team with him, including Salman Khan’s personal bodyguard, Shera. He was welcomed by a group of fans outside the airport 

The singer’s backstage crew and a special security team have already arrived at the hotel and settled for their stay in Mumbai. 

Justin has a concert in Mumbai today, he recently performed in Dubai on May 6th and his show was a great success. 

Bieber is a popular name among teenagers and his songs garner a great response. He is on a world tour to promote his album “Purpose”. The tour is named “Purpose World Tour” and on Wednesday around 45,000, Bieber fans are believed to attend his maiden concert in India. 

The grammy-winning singer will perform at the Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium. 

In a statement, Heman Nagrale, Navi Mumbai Police Commissioner told that more than 500 security personnel and 25 officers are deployed in the stadium to ensure proper security. Also, there will be done camera to keep watch over the concert. 

To ensure the singing sensation stays safe, singer's own security detail, and Salman Khan’s personal bodyguard Shera has also been included in the security team. 

Elarica Johnson, the Harry Potter fame actress will host the concert. 

Post-concert, Bieber will attend a private party on a yacht and also has plans to visit New Delhi, Agra & Jaipur. 

India has planned to offer the star with some luxurious gifts including Swarovski crystal-studded jacket by Rohit Bal, exclusive autographed sarod from Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and an Anamika Khanna-designed floor length change silk jacket for his mother Pattie Mallett. 

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India will participate in Champions Trophy, confirms BCCI

BCCI released latest national news confirming that India would participate in the Chanmpions trophy. The BCCI was retaliating the decision of ICC to dissolve the ‘Big three’ and thus lower the participation and revenue sharing of India with the Board.

The final playing team would be declared on Monday that will represent India in England for Champion’s Trophy.

BCCI made the decision after the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) met them to discuss the issue and advised to stay prudent while taking general body meeting decisions.

After the special general meeting in Delhi, BCCI released an official statement on Monday stating, “The BCCI SGM unanimously decided that the Indian cricket team will participate in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. The All-India Senior Selection Meeting will be held tomorrow, May 8, in New Delhi to pick the team,”

The statement quotes the decision to be a “unanimous” one. However, the former BCCI & ICC Chief, N Srinivasan, who was a part of the meeting through a video call, has quoted a more hawkish line on the International board.

It is learned that Srinivasan has suggested that India must send a written notice to ICC stating that India would revoke the 2014 Members Partnership Agreement and will also pull out of all the cricket events organized by the Board during 2015-2023. This would be in case ICC does not resume the profit sharing model. 

In an interview with a leading news daily, Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) president Abhay Apte said, “Mr. Srinivasan said that we should send the notice. But then, Shuklaji (Rajeev Shukla) spoke, I spoke and we said that we want to protect national interests. But at the same time, we should talk to them (ICC) and see what best can be achieved for India, not only from the new financial model but the new governance model as well, which is equally important”.

“We said we have many other tournaments till 2023 and rather than taking a drastic step at the moment, we should talk to them. It (this opinion) gathered momentum… I think in the end, even Mr. Srinivasan said, ‘I will go with the sentiment of the house’,” said Apte.

Meanwhile, acting secretary to CoA and BCCI, Amitabh Choudhary is negotiating with the ICC to find a solution on the middle grounds.

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