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Author Vishwas Patil files complaint against special public prosecutor before Koregaon Bhima Commission of Inquiry

Author Vishwas Patil files complaint against special public prosecutor before Koregaon Bhima Commission of Inquiry

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Author and retired IAS officer Vishwas Patil on Friday filed a complaint before the Koregaon Bhima Commission of Inquiry against special public prosecutor (SPP) Shishir Hiray for allegedly giving misleading statements to the media about his novel “Sambhaji”. The novel, published about 20 years ago, is based on the life of legendary king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Patil had deposed as a witness before the commission, following an application filed by advocate Mangesh Deshmukh of the Vadhu Budruk gram panchayat in Pune district. Advocate Deshmukh said that Patil’s novel ‘Sambhaji’ had without any contemporary historical evidence mentioned that a person named Govind Mahar was involved in performing Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s last rites. Patil was cross-examined by SPP Hiray mostly over some of the “imaginary” characters linked to the cremation of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in the novel. His cross-examination by SPP Hiray concluded in March this year. Later, Hiray had spoken to several mediapersons regarding Patil’s cross-examination and his novel. In his Facebook (FB) post about the complaint, Patil has claimed that SPP Hiray has given false …

Ranveer Singh meets wheelchair cricketer Bhima Khunti, earn praise for kindness

Ranveer Singh meets wheelchair cricketer Bhima Khunti, earn praise for kindness

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Actor Ranveer Singh, who is currently enjoying the success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, recently won hearts once again after meeting wheelchair cricketer Bhima Khunti at the airport. Ranveer was on his way to Mumbai after attending Anant Ambani`s birthday celebration in Gujarat when he met Bhima at the Jamnagar airport. The actor greeted him warmly, shook hands, sat down for a brief chat, and also gave him an autograph before heading for his flight. Ranveer was seen in a stylish white kurta-pyjama with glasses. Bhima later took to his Instagram to share a video of the meeting and also praised Ranveer`s “simplicity, humility, and respect” in a heartfelt note.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Bhima Khunti (@bhima_khunti_official) Sharing how special it was to meet the actor, he wrote, “With Dhurandhar ranveersingh Sometimes, life gives you moments you`ll never forget… Today was one of those days.” “Got the chance to meet Ranveer Singh I`ve met many …

Ranveer Singh spends time with wheelchair cricketer Bhima Khunti, earns praise: ‘Being a good human makes you real star’

Ranveer Singh spends time with wheelchair cricketer Bhima Khunti, earns praise: ‘Being a good human makes you real star’

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Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh is currently riding high on the success of Dhurandhar The Revenge. The actor has been receiving praise and love for his performance in the movie. Recently, the actor met wheelchair cricketer Bhima Khunti, and the cricketer couldn’t stop gushing about his humility. Cricketer Bhima Khunti praises Ranveer Singh’s humility, Ranveer Singh meets Bhima Khunti As Ranveer Singh was headed to Mumbai after Anant Ambani’s birthday bash in Gujarat, he met the cricketer at the airport. Ranveer shook hands with Bhima and even sat down to have a short conversation with him. He then gave him his autograph before going for his fight. Ranveer looked dashing in a white kurta pyjama and completed his look with a pair of specs. Bhima took to Instagram to share the video of his interaction with Ranveer and penned a note praising the actor’s humility. He wrote, “With Dhurandhar @ranveersingh Sometimes, life gives you moments you’ll never forget… Today was one of those days. Got the chance to meet Ranveer Singh✨I’ve met many people in my …

Sharad Pawar slams govt over Koregaon Bhima case, says communal elements trying to erase its history – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, while addressing a public event, said some communal elements are trying to wipe out the history of Koregaon Bhima. Koregaon Bhima — located in Maharashtra’s Pune district — is of sacrifices made by people but some communal elements are trying to wipe it out, Pawar asserted. Violence after Elgar Parishad conclave in 2017 Members of Elgar Parishad and other Dalit activists faced the heat of police action after violence broke out a day after the Elgar Parishad conclave organised on December 31, 2017 in Pune to commemorate the 1818 Koregaon Bhima battle in which a British army comprising Dalits defeated the Peshwas. The Maharashtra government set up the Koregaon Bhima Inquiry Commission in February 2018 under former high court Chief Justice JN Patel to conduct a probe into the violence. Pawar said the violence caused restlessness in the state and the country. He was speaking on Monday at a function where advocate Rahul Makhare, who is representing some of the witnesses …

SC seeks NIA’s response on bail plea of former DU prof in Bhima Koregaon case | Latest News India

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the response of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) probing the Bhima Koregaon violence case on a petition by former Delhi University professor Hany Babu, who is accused of having links with the banned naxal outfit, the Communist Party of India (Maoist) or CPI (Maoist). The Supreme Court of India. (File) A bench of justices Aniruddha Bose and Sanjay Karol issued a notice on Babu’s plea challenging an order of the Bombay high court on September 19, 2022, refusing him bail in the case where he is alleged to have been part of the conspiracy behind the Bhima Koregaon violence of 2018 in Pune. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here Advocate Payoshi Roy who appeared for the former professor told the court that the petitioner has been in jail for past four years and requested for a short date. The court posted the matter after three weeks directing NIA and the Maharashtra government to file their responses. Roy told the court …

Ajit Pawar, Prakash Ambedkar pay tributes at Koregaon Bhima war memorial

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A view of the Bhima Koregaon Ranstambh (victory pillar), erected by the English East India Company soon after the battle of Koregaon (1 January, 1818). | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and other leaders on January 1, 2024 paid tributes at the ‘Jay Stambh‘ (victory pillar) near Pune on the 206th anniversary of the Koregaon Bhima battle. Every year, lakhs of people congregate at the ‘Jay Stambh‘ to offer tributes on the anniversary of the battle, which was fought on January 1, 1818, between the British East India Company and the Peshwa faction of the Maratha Confederacy. Speaking to reporters, Mr. Pawar, while citing the BJP’s victory in the recent Assembly polls in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, said there is no alternative to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the country. “Under him (PM Modi), the country’s name, fame and pride is increasing,” he said. Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi leader Prakash Ambedkar, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP from Shirur (in Pune district) Amol Kolhe were also among those who paid tributes …

Stan Swamy’s PC hacked, documents planted in Bhima Koregaon case: New analysis | Latest News India

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One of the accused in the Bhima Koregaon case, tribal rights activist Stan Swamy, was the target of an alleged cyberattack, and the people behind it planted documents and attempted to clear their tracks a day before a police raid, a new report said on Tuesday. Swamy died in custody last year at the age of 84. American digital forensics company Arsenal Consulting, in a report submitted to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court last week, claimed it found digital footprints of Swamy’s computer first being hacked with a spyware before several files were planted and a clean-up eventually being carried out. The analysis was first reported by Washington Post on Tuesday. “The attacker responsible for compromising Swamy’s computer had extensive resources (including time) and it is obvious that their primary goals were surveillance and incriminating document delivery,” said the analysis. Swamy is now the third Bhima Koregaon suspect whose devices appear to have been compromised, according to experts. The others, of among 16 suspects, are Rona Wilson and Surendra Gadling. According to the analysis, …