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NCP Members Bid Farewell To Late Ajit Pawar, Perform Immersion Of His Ashes In Rameswaram | India News

NCP Members Bid Farewell To Late Ajit Pawar, Perform Immersion Of His Ashes In Rameswaram | India News

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Last Updated:February 07, 2026, 14:49 IST Ajit Pawar’s last rites were held with full state honours on January 29 at the Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati. Ajit Pawar’s ashes were immersed in the sea of Agni Theertha in Rameswaram. (ANI) Former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was bid farewell by Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) workers on Saturday, and performed the immersion of his ashes at Agni Theertham in Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram. Pawar’s last rites were held with full state honours on January 29 at the Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati, where his sons lit the funeral pyre and conducted the final rituals. The funeral saw the attendance of several prominent leaders and dignitaries, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, NCP chief Sharad Pawar, and actor Riteish Deshmukh, who paid their last respects to the late leader. Earlier in the day, Ajit Pawar’s mortal remains were brought to the Vidya Pratishthan ground for the last rites with full state honours. Ajit Pawar’s wife, Sunetra Pawar, and sons, …

‘Original version of Delhi-6 opens with ashes immersion of Abhishek Bachchan’s character’: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

‘Original version of Delhi-6 opens with ashes immersion of Abhishek Bachchan’s character’: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

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Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Delhi-6, which starred actors Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor, released in 2009. Now, after nearly 19 years, speaking with SCREEN, the filmmaker revealed that there is a different version of the film. He revealed that the unreleased version opened with the death of the film’s protagonist, Abhishek Bachchan. Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor starred in Delhi-6 together. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra talks about Delhi-6’s original story Rakeysh, however, said that the country isn’t ready for the film’s original version. “The original film opens with the ashes immersion of Abhishek’s character in the Ganges. And over that, a voiceover comes, in Abhishek’s voice, saying, ‘These are my ashes.’ That’s how the story begins, and in the very opening frame, you are told that your hero is dead. That’s the original version. I still have it with me. That’s the one that went to the Venice Film Festival. They saw the film, they freaked out, they said ‘wow,’ and they gave it a lovely reception out there.” Rakeysh shares why he changed it When …

Working on ‘Picture This’ felt like a real immersion of culture for me: Hero Fiennes Tiffin | Hollywood

Working on ‘Picture This’ felt like a real immersion of culture for me: Hero Fiennes Tiffin | Hollywood

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New Delhi, Actor Hero Fiennes Tiffin, best known for his portrayal of a young Tom Riddle in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”, says he had a fair bit of an idea about Bollywood and Indian culture courtesy his mother but starring in “Picture This” gave him an opportunity to immerse himself in the country’s culture. Working on ‘Picture This’ felt like a real immersion of culture for me: Hero Fiennes Tiffin “Picture This”, also featuring “Bridgerton” star Simone Ashley, is a romantic comedy set against the backdrop of a wedding in a British-Indian family. It will start streaming on Prime Video from March 6. Hero, who is the son of director Martha Fiennes and cinematographer George Tiffin, has previously been to India and said he had a lot of fun shooting for the wedding scenes in the upcoming film. “I think through my mum I have learnt a fair bit about it and I’ve been to India. But I definitely hadn’t been as immersed as not just in the Indian wedding culture as the …

Didn’t accompany ex-PM’s family for ashes immersion to respect privacy: Congress | Latest News India

Didn’t accompany ex-PM’s family for ashes immersion to respect privacy: Congress | Latest News India

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Dec 30, 2024 02:58 PM IST Congress leader Pawan Khera said that senior leaders did not accompany Manmohan Singh’s family to gather and immerse the ashes out of their deference to the privacy of the bereaved family Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday sought to dismiss Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) IT Cell head Amit Malviya’s accusation that no Congress leader was present to collect the remains of former prime minister Manmohan Singh after his cremation, saying that it was a decision taken in consultation with the bereaved family to respect their privacy. Congress leader Pawan Khera. (PTI File Photo) “Senior Congress leaders did not accompany the family to gather and immerse the ashes of S. Manmohan Singh ji out of our deference to the privacy of the family. After the cremation of our beloved departed leader, Smt. Sonia Gandhi ji and Smt. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra ji met the family at their residence,” Khera, chairman of the Congress’ media and publicity department, said in a statement. He emphasised that this decision was made in consultation with …

One killed in violence during Durga idol immersion procession in Bahraich 

One killed in violence during Durga idol immersion procession in Bahraich 

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One person was killed and at least four others were injured on Sunday (October 13, 2024) after a clash erupted between two groups of people hailing from different communities during Durga idol immersion procession in Mahasi under Hardi police station limits in Bahraich district. The deceased person was identified as Ram Gopal, 22, while injured are identified as Sudhakar Tiwari 22, Ranjan, 31, Divyang Satyawan 42 and Akhilesh Bajpai 52. The incident happened when stones were pelted and gunshots fired at the procession with some miscreants disconnecting the microphone of the procession. Heavy police force is deployed in the area with senior district officials also stationed. Uttar Pradesh Chief minister Yogi Adityanath directed concerned authorities to take strict action against the culprits. “Those who spoil the atmosphere in Mahasi of Bahraich district will not be spared. Safety is guaranteed to all, but instructions have been given to identify the rioters and those whose negligence led to the incident and take strict action against them. Immersion of idols will continue. Administration and police officials have been …

22-year-old shot dead in Bahraich during idol immersion, CM Yogi says ‘guilty won’t be spared’ – India TV

22-year-old shot dead in Bahraich during idol immersion, CM Yogi says ‘guilty won’t be spared’ – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV Visuals from the procession Bahraich violence: A 22-year-old youth was shot dead during a communal face-off on Sunday in a village of the Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh over the playing of music during a procession, said police. Around half a dozen more people were injured in the stone pelting and firing. Ram Gopal Mishra, a native of Rehua Mansoor village, who was walking with the group, was shot. He was rushed to a hospital where he died during treatment, one of his family members said. The area was fraught with communal tension after the killing. Similar processions were cancelled in Fakharpur town and some other places. UP CM on Bahraich incident Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath condemned the violence, stating that those responsible will face strict action. The Chief Minister emphasised that the perpetrators will not be spared. The incident occurred during a procession in Mansoor village’s Mahrajganj Bazar, where an idol of Goddess Durga was being carried for immersion.  CM Yogi further directed the officers to identify the miscreants …

At Least 1 Killed, Several Injured In Violence During Durga Immersion Procession In UP’s Bahraich

At Least 1 Killed, Several Injured In Violence During Durga Immersion Procession In UP’s Bahraich

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Curated By: Shobhit Gupta Last Updated: October 13, 2024, 23:03 IST The incident occurred under the Hardi police station area in Mahsi Tehsil. (Image: X) After the death of one of the devotees, the people in large numbers gathered and blocked the road outside the hospital. In a shocking incident, at least one man was killed and five others were injured after a clash erupted between two groups of people during Durga idol immersion procession in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Ram Gopal (22). Others who were injured were identified as Ranjan (30), Sudhakar Tiwari (22), Divyang Satyawan (42), and Akhilesh Bajpai (52). All these were a part of the idol immersion group. The incident occurred under the Hardi police station area in Mahsi Tehsil during which stones were pelted and gunshots were fired at the procession in the Maharajganj town. BJP MLA from Bahraich’s Mahsi, Sureshwar Singh said that the clashes were triggered when some miscreants disconnected the microphone of the procession. This led to an argument between …

UP cops attacked during Ganesh idol immersion in Mathura; 7 held

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Two constables of the local intelligence unit (LIU) were attacked allegedly by a group of intoxicated people involved in a dispute at a tea stall during the Ganesh idol immersion festivities at Gokul Barrage, police said on Wednesday. Seven of the attackers were apprehended at the scene by police who responded to the incident. A search is underway for additional suspects, they said. Senior Superintendent of Police Shailesh Kumar Pandey said, “Head constable Sumit Singh and constable Gaurav Kumar who were monitoring the immersion event, were dressed in plain clothes and witnessed the altercation.” “Their efforts to mediate were met with aggression from the intoxicated group, leading to a physical assault. Sumit Singh sustained a head injury, and both constables were subjected to verbal abuse,” he added. Deputy Superintendent of Police Bhushan Verma arrived with reinforcements and arrested seven accused. However, some individuals managed to flee. The injured Sumit Singh was rushed to a hospital for treatment, SSP said. All those arrested were charged with assault, rioting, and disturbing the peace. They were subsequently sent …

Peace meeting held in Nagamangala; immersion of Ganesha idols to resume on Sunday

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A majority of business establishments continued to remain closed in Nagamangala in Mandya district on Saturday as prohibitory orders are still in place. | Photo Credit: K. BHAGYA PRAKASH Nagamangala in the politically-active Mandya district, which witnessed a communal flareup during a Ganesha idol immersion procession on Tuesday, is slowly limping back to normality even as the district administration has decided to resume immersion of Ganesha idols from Sunday after a peace meeting was held between the two communities on Saturday. While a majority of business establishments continued to remain closed amid prohibitory orders imposed since the riots took place, some shops had opened on Saturday. The famous Saumyakeshava temple had a steady stream of visitors too. In fear still Several men, who have fled the town fearing arrest, are yet to return. Some families have taken shelter elsewhere following the violence, and Mandya district in-charge Minister and Nagamangala legislator N. Cheluvarayaswamy on Saturday appealed to them to return without fear. The Minister also said that if the need arises, the investigation would be handed …

Dry day in Hyderabad during Ganesh idols immersion

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The City Police officials issued an advisory stating that all wine, toddy shops, and bars selling alcohol in Hyderabad and Secunderabad will remain closed on September 17 and 18. The orders were passed by City Police Commissioner C.V. Anand in view of the final immersion of Ganesh idols. The closure will be in effect from 6 a.m. on September 17 to 6 p.m. on September 18. The order, issued under Section 20 of the Telangana Excise Act, 1968, aims to maintain public peace and tranquillity during the immersion festivities. Bars attached to restaurants will also be closed, with the exception of those located in star hotels and registered clubs. The Station House Officers (SHOs) and Additional Inspectors of the Law and Order police stations in Hyderabad have been authorised to initiate legal action against those who violate the notification, the order read. Published – September 13, 2024 06:14 am IST Source link