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Uddhav group moves SC against Speaker for recognising whip nominated by Eknath Shinde faction

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The Uddhav Thackeray-led group of Shiv Sena has moved the Supreme Court against the action of the newly elected Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly, who recognised the whip nominated by the Eknath Shinde faction as the chief whip of the Shiv Sena.

Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi mentioned the plea for urgent listing before a vacation bench comprising Justices Indira Banerjee and J.K. Maheshwari.

Singhvi contended that the Speaker has no jurisdiction to recognise the whip nominated by Shinde as Thackeray is still the head of Shiv Sena political party. He said, “Speaker cannot recognise the whip…the party recognises the whip”. He added that earlier Shinde group had challenged the Shiv Sena official whip Sunil Prabhu, but the court declined to pass any interim order.

Singhvi said the Speaker has no jurisdiction to recognise whip and this is changing the status quo of proceedings before the top court. He added that the Speaker on Sunday elected the whip. After hearing brief submissions, the top court agreed to hear the matter on July 11, along with pending petitions connected with political development caused after the rebellion in the Shiv Sena.

The new ruling alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party’s MLA, Advocate Rahul Narwekar was elected the new Speaker of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, on Sunday.

On Monday, Chief Minister Eknath S. Shinde, supported by the BJP, sought a ‘vote of confidence’ in the new government sworn-in on June 30 after the collapse of the MVA government.

Last week, Thackeray camp, led by Sunil Prabhu, moved the Supreme Court, seeking suspension of 16 MLAs, including Eknath Shinde, from the Maharashtra Assembly till disqualification proceedings initiated against them are decided and also urged the court to restrain delinquent MLAs from entering the Maharashtra Assembly.

Prabhu has filed the plea through advocate Javedur Rahman, which will be mentioned Monday before a vacation bench.

The plea said till date there is no dispute regarding the leadership position of Uddhav Thackeray as the president of the Shiv Sena political party. It cited the resolution passed in the national executive meeting of the Shiv Sena political party held on June 25, this year, where Thackeray’s leadership was reaffirmed and the conduct of the delinquent MLAs led by Eknath Shinde has been criticised. The plea said it has further been resolved to take necessary steps to disqualify the rebels from the membership of the legislative assembly. The court scheduled this matter for hearing on July 11.

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Trailer of Aamir Khan’s ‘Sitare Zameen Par’ released, fans said- “A story of true happiness”

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The much awaited trailer of Aamir Khan starrer ‘Sitare Zameen Par’ released

Sitare Zameen Par is back with the same magic that Taare Zameen Par had created after 18 years. This time too, there will be a sweet and heartwarming story that will make hearts smile again.

Aamir Khan is back with his much-awaited family entertainer Sitare Zameen Par, which is a spiritual sequel to the 2007 superhit film Taare Zameen Par. After the release of its colourful poster, the makers have now finally released the trailer, and it is a great gift, full of love, laughter and happiness.

The tagline of the film is “Sabka Apna Apna Normal”, which talks about taking everyone along and it is going to leave a deep mark in the hearts of the audience. In the trailer, Aamir Khan is seen as a basketball coach who coaches people with mental disabilities, and this leads to a fun and inspiring story.

The trailer of Sitare Zameen Par is full of warmth and joy, with a perfect balance of love, laughter and emotional moments. This heartwarming comedy has many scenes that promise to make you laugh as well as touch your heart. What’s more, Aamir Khan Productions is launching ten new faces with this film – Arush Dutta, Gopi Krishna Verma, Sanvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Aayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra and Simran Mangeshkar.

The film is directed by R.S. Prasanna, who has previously made a great film like ‘Shubh Mangal Savdhan’. Sitare Zameen Par is the biggest project of his career, in which Aamir Khan will once again be seen in his powerful style.

‘Sitare Zameen Par’ is produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, one of the most successful production houses in India. This banner has given many great and memorable films like ‘Laapata Ladies’, ‘Dangal’, ‘Taare Zameen Par’, ‘Secret Superstar’, ‘Lagaan’.

Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh will be seen in the lead roles in ‘Sitare Zameen Par’ made under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. The music of the film has been composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, while its lyrics have been written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Divya Nidhi Sharma has written its screenplay. The film has been produced by Ravi Bhagchandka along with Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit. Directed by R. S. Prasanna, the film will be released in theaters on 20 June 2025.

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A Group of Teenagers Has Started Stealing Bikes: Agripada Residents Alarmed as Police Inaction Continues

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Mumbai, May 14, 2025: A disturbing trend of bike thefts is gripping the Agripada area as a group of teenagers has allegedly been stealing motorcycles in broad daylight. In the past few days, multiple incidents of theft have been reported, sparking concern and anger among residents over what they describe as police inaction.

Surveillance footage, including one video submitted by a local resident, clearly shows a group of young individuals stealing a parked motorcycle in a matter of minutes. The thefts are happening across various locations within Agripada police jurisdiction, indicating a pattern and potential coordination among the culprits.

What’s raising eyebrows is that despite having access to CCTV footage and complaints from victims, the Agripada Police Station has not yet lodged a formal First Information Report (FIR), even after more than two weeks since the incidents began.

“I went to the station with the video, thinking that would be enough for them to take action,” said a local resident and victim whose bike was recently stolen. “But all I got were assurances. No FIR has been registered even now.”

Residents say the lack of police response is emboldening the culprits, who appear to operate without fear of being caught. The community is calling for immediate intervention from senior police officials and a more proactive approach to patrolling and investigating these thefts.

Legal experts point out that delay in filing an FIR, especially when video evidence is available, violates basic policing protocols. “The police are duty-bound to register a complaint if a cognizable offense is reported,” said Advocate Sneha Deshpande, a Mumbai-based criminal lawyer.

As anxiety grows among locals and trust in law enforcement continues to erode, the question remains: how many more bikes will be stolen before action is finally taken?

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Drones and aerial activities banned in Mumbai, action taken against city’s red zone: DCP Akbar Pathan

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Mumbai: After the Indo-Pak border dispute, drone paragliding, paramotors, remote-controlled microlights, aircraft, high-altitude balloons and other flying activities have been banned in Mumbai city. This order has been issued by Mumbai Police. The above order has been issued by Mumbai Police DCP Operations Akbar Pathan with his signature and seal. Compliance with it is mandatory, if anyone violates it, action will be taken against him. The Director General of Civil Aviation DGCA has declared drones and all such aerial activities in Mumbai city as a red zone, hence a complete ban has been imposed on flying drones in Mumbai. Last night, a drone was flown illegally within the limits of Powai police station. On this basis, the police have taken action against a 23-year-old youth and appealed to the public to comply with this order. If anyone violates it, action will be taken against him. Therefore, the public has also been requested to cooperate and if any drone or aerial activity is seen within the limits of the police station, then inform the police or contact the control room. This information was given here today by DCP Akbar Pathan.

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