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Bhim Army chief demands a CBI probe into death of Dalit teen in U.P.

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A file photo of Bhim army Chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad. | Photo Credit: SANDEEP SAXENA Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad on Thursday demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the killing of a 17-year-old Dalit boy, Sumesh Kumar, alleging that the police “forcibly” cremated the body on Wednesday. Sumesh was killed in a clash between two groups over the installation of a board with B.R. Ambedkar’s photo on Tuesday on a disputed plot in Silai Baragaon village under Milak police station limits in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur district. The deceased boy’s brother alleged in a video that two police officers opened fire at the behest of the other group and Sumesh was passing through the area when a bullet hit him. Two others, Amit and Raheespal, were also injured. They were taken to the government hospital in Milak. “The body was forcibly cremated by the police. The bullet that injured Amit was removed from his body after 36 hours of the incident. This creates suspicion of foul play,” Mr. Aazad said. …

Bhim Army Chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad, Students Detained During Protest At Delhi University

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Around 80 people, including Chandra Shekhar Aazad, were arrested for protests in Delhi’s North Campus. New Delhi:  Delhi Police on Friday detained Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad and a group of Delhi University students during a protest in North Campus in support of former assistant professor Ritu Singh. Ms Singh’s services were terminated by Daulat Ram College in 2020. She has been protesting against alleged caste-based discrimination and harassment by the college administration. The matter is in court. “Aazad along with his supporters and other students came to North Campus to hold a protest. The protesters were detained as they did not have permission to hold a demonstration,” a senior police officer said. Around 80 people, including Mr Aazad, were detained and taken to Burari police station. They will be released after a few hours, he said. Maya John, a member of Delhi University’s Academic Council, said democratic space is fast shrinking within the university campus and outside, and this is “most unfortunate”. “What happened today is really condemnable… the way the authorities are …

Rajinikanth’s 170th Film To Be Helmed By Jai Bhim Director

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Rajinikanth shared this image. (courtesy: rajinikanth ) Chennai: Superstar Rajinikanth is set to reunite with Lyca Productions for his 170th feature film, the banner said on Thursday. The production house shared the announcement on the occasion of its founder Subaskaran Allirajah’s birthday. According to the makers, the currently untitled film will be directed by TJ Gnanavel of Jai Bhim fame. It will have music by Anirudh and will be produced by Subaskaran. “We are feeling honoured to announce our next association with Superstar @rajinikanth for #Thalaivar170. Directed by critically acclaimed @tjgnan, Music by the sensational Rockstar @anirudhofficial,” Lyca Productions said in a post on Twitter. The shoot of the film will commence soon under the leadership of producer GKM Tamil Kumaran and will hit the screens in 2024, the makers added. “Lyca group is extremely happy and honoured in associating with ‘Thalaivar’ Rajinikanth once again after many successful projects. And with all your blessings & wishes, we sincerely believe that this movie would attain all pinnacles bringing joy to all the fans,” Lyca Productions said …

Suriya’s Jai Bhim bags 5 Vikatan Awards including best film, best actor

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Suriya’s critically-acclaimed Tamil film Jai Bhim continues to bag top honours at award functions. After bagging the best film award at the Filmfare Awards South recently, the movie has pocketed five awards at Vikatan Awards which include best actor for Suriya and best film. Also read: Jai Bhim movie review: Suriya headlines a powerful film about fighting for the oppressed and police brutality Jai Bhim, directed by TJ Gnanavel, is a hard-hitting courtroom drama about the fight for the oppressed and caste-based discrimination. The film features Suriya in the role of real-life lawyer Chandru, who dedicated his life fighting for the oppressed without charging a single penny. Vikatan is a popular Tamil weekly magazine. The awards were introduced a few years ago. They took to Twitter to announce the winners. Jai Bhim has also bagged best actress award for Lijomol Jose, best supporting actress for Urvashi and TJ Gnanavel has won for best director. Recently, the film’s producer Rajasekar Pandian confirmed that the film’s sequel is in ideation stage. Talking to India Today, Pandian confirmed …