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Kishtwar DC regulates Ramadan donations; CM Omar Abdullah defends move

Kishtwar DC regulates Ramadan donations; CM Omar Abdullah defends move

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Amid a row over an order regulating the collection of donations during Ramzan, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the decision was taken after consultations with local religious leaders and should not be politicised. Citing concerns over unauthorised fund raising, the deputy commissioner of Kishtwar had on Wednesday issued an order regulating the collection of donations during the holy month. Responding to concerns raised by Congress MLAs Gulam Ahmed Mir and Nizam-ud-Din Bhat in the Assembly on Thursday, Abdullah said he looked into the matter and found that the deputy commissioner did not issue the order arbitrarily. He said all district commissioners had been instructed in advance to engage with local communities and make necessary preparations for Ramzan. During one such meeting, religious leaders from the Muslim community in and around Kishtwar met the deputy commissioner and highlighted the issue of individuals setting up fake non-governmental organisations during Ramzan to collect donations, the chief minister said. “They informed the administration that money is often collected in the name of charity or …

With 33 donors, January 2026 sets a record in deceased organ donations in Tamil Nadu

With 33 donors, January 2026 sets a record in deceased organ donations in Tamil Nadu

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Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images January 2026 marked a new monthly peak for deceased donor organ donations in Tamil Nadu, with 33 donors. More than half of them – 19 – were from government hospitals, the majority situated outside Chennai. “This is the highest-ever number of donations in one month. This year, till today (February 12), 42 donations have taken place in 43 days – at a rate of one donation a day in Tamil Nadu. The 42nd donation is under way at the Government Kilpauk Medical College (KMC) Hospital,” N. Gopalakrishnan, member secretary, Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu (TRANSTAN), said. Significantly, the maximum contributor to these 33 donations was a peripheral medical college hospital – Government Dharmapuri Medical College Hospital – which functions as a Non-Transplant Organ Retrieval Centre (NTORC). Data from TRANSTAN showed that Dharmapuri led the tally with five donors. “Inspite of being a NTORC, the donation rate at the Dharmapuri medical college hospital is appreciable. It has a core team and a well-oiled system in place. Such …

Mumbai records 3 organ donations in 24 hours as a father’s years-old pledge saves multiple lives

Mumbai records 3 organ donations in 24 hours as a father’s years-old pledge saves multiple lives

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3 min readMumbaiFeb 9, 2026 09:55 PM IST Mumbai recorded three cadaver organ donations within a span of 24 hours on February 7 and 8, giving a brief boost to the city’s transplant efforts even as thousands continue to wait for life-saving organs. The donations were reported by S L Raheja Hospital in Mahim, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital in Navi Mumbai and Hira Mongi Navneet Hospital in Mulund. The donors provided multiple organs and tissues including kidneys, livers, corneas and skin. So far this year, Mumbai has seen 10 deceased organ donations, which have resulted in 20 organs being transplanted, according to the Zonal Transplant Coordination Centre. However, 4,871 patients are still on the waiting list. Another donation process is currently underway in Dombivli, with details awaited. One of the donors was 48-year-old Sachin Pujara, who had been dealing with high blood pressure for several years. On February 2, he was admitted to Hira Mongi Navneet Hospital after feeling severe dizziness and losing balance. Doctors found internal bleeding linked to his condition and said he was …

Pune logs 79 cadaver organ donations in 2025, highest in Maha

Pune logs 79 cadaver organ donations in 2025, highest in Maha

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PUNE: The Zonal Transplant Coordination Centre (ZTCC) Pune coordinated 79 deceased organ donations and benefitted 207 patients in 2025, emerging as Maharashtra’s leading city for cadaver organ donation, officials said on Monday. ZTCC Pune coordinated 79 deceased organ donations and benefitted 207 patients in 2025, emerging as Maharashtra’s leading city for cadaver organ donation. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION)) As per data shared by ZTCC officials, as many as 198 cadaver organ donations were recorded across Maharashtra in 2025. Of these, ZTCC Pune accounted for the highest number of cadaver organ donations at 79; followed by ZTCC Mumbai at 53; ZTCC Nagpur at 16; and ZTCC Sambhajinagar at five. Whereas in 2024, 181 organs were transplanted from a pool of 70 donors in Pune, officials said. Aarti Gokhale, transplant coordinator, ZTCC Pune, said that ZTCC Pune’s consistent performance played a key role in normalising conversations around organ donation and ensuring timely coordination between donor hospitals and transplant centres. Of the 207 transplants facilitated through deceased donors in Pune this year, kidney transplants formed the largest share with …

Taylor Swift donates over million to several charities ahead of NFL Christmas Day Games

Taylor Swift donates over $2 million to several charities ahead of NFL Christmas Day Games

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Published on: Dec 25, 2025 10:40 pm IST In a charitable gesture, Taylor Swift contributed over $2 million to multiple organisations, including Feeding America and the American Heart Association Taylor Swift announced more than $2 million in donations ahead of the NFL Christmas Day Games. The 36-year-old singer inked seven-digit cheques to multiple charities, drawing praise from the non-profit groups, NBC News reported. Taylor Swift makes huge donations ahead of NFL Christmas Day games The Fate of Ophelia hitmaker donated $1 million each to Feeding America and the American Heart Association. She also made a “generous donation” to the Recording Academy’s MusiCares, according to separate statements from those charities. Taylor Swift donates over $2 million to charities “We remain ‘Fearless’ in our relentless commitment to prevent heart disease and stroke. Every donation we receive is an honor,” the American Heart Association wrote in an X post, thanking Swift for her contribution that “enables the advancement of ongoing scientific research, stronger prevention and treatment efforts and expanded access to life-saving care for every community.” The group …

BJP receives highest donations of Rs 2,243 crore in FY 2023-24 | Check what Congress and AAP get

BJP receives highest donations of Rs 2,243 crore in FY 2023-24 | Check what Congress and AAP get

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The report, based on data submitted to the Election Commission, highlighted trends in political donations above Rs 20,000. In the financial year 2023–24, the BJP received the highest amount in large donations among national parties, declaring over Rs 2,243 crore received from 8,358 donations, according to a report by poll rights body the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). According to a report based on data submitted to the Election Commission, donations above Rs 20,000 to national parties totaled Rs 2,544.28 crore from 12,547 contributions in 2023–24 — marking a sharp 199 per cent increase compared to the previous year. What did other parties receive?  The BJP’s declared donations alone made up 88 per cent of the total contributions. The Congress followed distantly, receiving Rs 281.48 crore from 1,994 donations. Smaller amounts were reported by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Communist Party of India (Marxist), and the National People’s Party (NPEP). Meanwhile, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) once again declared zero donations above the Rs 20,000 threshold, consistent with its filings for the past 18 …

BTS’s Jungkook makes one of the largest donations to wildfire relief efforts in South Korea

BTS’s Jungkook makes one of the largest donations to wildfire relief efforts in South Korea

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Mar 28, 2025 09:59 PM IST Jungkook of BTS has made a significant donation to assist wildfire relief efforts in South Korea. BTS‘s Jungkook has stepped up to support wildfire relief efforts in South Korea with a generous donation of 1 billion KRW. The K-pop idol who is currently enlisted in the military for his mandatory service has made one of the largest donations for the cause. Jungkook’s generous donation will aid wildfire victims and improve conditions for firefighters, while other BTS members also contribute.(YouTube / HYBE Labels) Also Read: One Piece returns with episodes 1123 and 1124 after 6-month hiatus: Check out consecutive release dates Jungkook donates to wildfire relief efforts in Korea On March 28, the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association announced that Jungkook, a member of BTS, has donated 1 billion KRW (around $680,000 USD) to assist with wildfire relief in South Korea’s Gyeongbuk and Gyeongnam regions. This marks the largest known donation by any public figure since the wildfires started earlier in the week. Out of the K-pop singer’s generous …

Elizabeth Finch Who Faked Cancer On Set Of Grey’s Anatomy Gets Trolled For Asking Donations Amid L.A. Wildfires; Read Here

Elizabeth Finch Who Faked Cancer On Set Of Grey’s Anatomy Gets Trolled For Asking Donations Amid L.A. Wildfires; Read Here

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The former Grey’s Anatomy writer, who faked cancer on the sets of the longest running medical drama, is yet again facing backlash for asking for  donations from her followers amidst the Los Angeles wildfires. The writer shared a post on her social media requesting her fans to directly send the money to her, and she will send the money further by pledging it to the organizations helping the first responders with the basic amenities. However, the post did not go well with the actress Jamie Denbo, who went on to slam Finch on her social media account. The writer-actress, who is popularly known for TV shows such as The Sex Lives of College Girls and GLOW, claimed that the former TV script writer is a “scammer and a liar.” She asked the viewers and her follower to not pay any money to Finch unless they wanted to donate the writer for her fake cancer treatment.  Elaborating on the statements, Denbo penned, “This person is a SCAMMER and a LIAR.” She further added, “It is well …

How Angelina Jolie and kids are giving back to the community as Southern California wildfires rage on | Hollywood

How Angelina Jolie and kids are giving back to the community as Southern California wildfires rage on | Hollywood

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Jan 14, 2025 07:27 AM IST Angelina Jolie and her children recently opened their $24.5m Los Feliz home to evacuated friends amid LA wildfires.  Angelina Jolie and her six children, Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne and Knox, are “volunteering around the state” as California wildfires continue to wreak havoc on life in the US state. The “heartbroken” Hollywood A-lister previously made the news for opening her $24.5 Los Feliz compound – commonly referred to as the Cecil B DeMille Estate due to its past association with the Golden Age filmmaking legend – to friends affected by the Los Angeles fires. Angelina Jolie and her kids are going all out by “volunteering around the state” amid Los Angeles wildfires.(AFP) Also read | Diddy connected to LA wildfires? Wild viral theory suggests sex horrors ‘cover-up’ as rapper’s mansion stands unscathed How Angelina Jolie and her kids are helping those in need amid LA wildfires In a video released by Daily Mail last week, the Maria actress said, “I will [make donations, but] right now I’m taking care …

Selena Gomez, Paris Hilton and other celebs unite to help LA wildfire survivors

Selena Gomez, Paris Hilton and other celebs unite to help LA wildfire survivors

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In a heartfelt display of support, several celebrities have come together to assist those affected by the recent wildfires in California. Take a look: Paris Hilton and Selena Gomez Actor Angelina Jolie, seen loading groceries with her 16-year-old son Knox, expressed her commitment to taking care of those close to her, sharing, “Right now, I’m taking care of people close to me and having them at my house.” Actor and producer Jamie Lee Curtis, alongside her husband and children, pledged $1 million from their Family Foundation to create a fund for the people of California, showing their dedication to the state’s recovery. Actor Sharon Stone, actively supporting her community, urged fans to donate gently used clothes and supplies at a local boutique named +Coop that has turned into a pop-up store for those in need. She also opened her home to displaced families, saying, “We’re setting up beds and just room in the house… We’re loading up trucks and taking everything we have over to the Coop.” In response, actor Halle Berry thanked Stone for …