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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
DMK collecting Aadhaar details illegally, says PIL
MADURAI: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition has been filed before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, seeking action against the DMK and its functionaries for alleged unauthorised collection of Aadhaar and personal details of individuals under the guise of the political campaign Oraniyil Tamil Nadu. The petitioner, S Rajkumar of Thirupuvanam taluk in Sivaganga, accused the DMK cadre of trespassing and pasting posters with the CM's picture, along with the slogan 'Oraniyil Tamil Nadu', without the residents' consent. They demanded personal identification documents of the residents and their family members, including Aadhaar, voter ID and passbook, he alleged. The functionaries also obtain the contact details of the residents, and without the former's permission and knowledge, enrol them as DMK members, after inputting the one-time password (OTP) sent to their phones. If anyone refuses, the cadre threaten them that all state benefits availed by the family will be permanently suspended, the petitioner claimed. The collection of such sensitive data is not just an invasion of privacy but can be used to manipulate voters, he said, and requested the court to declare the same as unconstitutional. Moreover, Rajkumar also wanted the party to destroy all information collected so far. He further sought a direction to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and the centre to initiate a thorough investigation into the matter and take legal action against the DMK. The petition has been listed for hearing on Monday.
India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Ekka review: Yuva Rajkumar's film is an almost perfect Kannada actioner
A director's vision often ends up being compromised for the sake of various variables in the market. Whether the call is taken by the producers, other market forces, or the director themselves, the compromise takes away a part of the essence of a film. Sometimes it might go unnoticed. But, when a film lays its foundation exceptionally, builds characters, establishes conflict and is well on course to be an absolute entertainer, an obvious compromise hurts a lot. Unfortunately, 'Ekka' suffers from the compromise. But, let's get to that later!advertisementMuthu (Yuva Rajkumar, grandson of matinee legend Dr Rajkumar and nephew of Shiva Rajkumar and the late Puneeth Rajkumar) is a happy-go-lucky guy spending his days eating, sleeping and loafing with his friends in his village. Introduced as someone who embodies innocence but also carries a beast within, Muthu lives a peaceful life until adversity strikes, and his mother Rathna (Shruti) sends him off to Bengaluru to make a Muthu sets up his life in the metro city, he meets several characters who start testing his innocence and triggering the inner beast. What happens if Muthu loses himself? Will he be able to tame his inner beast? Will he keep the promise he made to his mother? The answers to these questions, and too much more, form the plot of the film. The first half of 'Ekka' is simply amazing, giving you goosebumps at the interval point. In fact, it is so good that one gets emotionally attached, and several technical shortcomings are easily ignored due to the brilliant emotional story-building. However, 'Ekka' is the prime example of a compromise gone wrong. As the ingredients cook up a solid film, one compromise leaves behind a sense of dissatisfaction. Director-writer Rohit Padaki shows great potential - a filmmaker to look out for - as he excels at communicating emotions and hooking audiences to the world he creates. The world that's built, the emotions at stake, the layers in storytelling, gritty presentation, elevation sequences, and the technical departments dressing up the film to look and sound dapper - the captain of the ship has certainly displayed his potential.'Ekka' is loaded with everything going its way. But perhaps by the time it reaches the climax, it gets overloaded, as there is a significant chunk of the film that gets wrapped up in a matter of seconds. This is the very 'compromise' mentioned earlier, and it hampers the overall experience of the film, which was otherwise a really good theatrical experience. Is it right to place the blame on the director for this, or were other influences involved in the decision? The answer must bear the blame for keeping the film 'Ekka' from reaching great cinematic Rajkumar, who leads from the front in the film, delivers a good performance as Muthu. He carries the narrative till the end and has visibly improved his acting potential compared to his first film 'Yuva', and this thought echoed among the audience as Hulivana, who plays Mallika - Muthu's partner through the second half - delivered an impressive performance too. Sanjana Anand's character, Nandini, seems to have been cut short and ends up being underutilised in the overall narrative. With a cast involving several other prominent actors like Sadhu Kokila, Shruthi, Atul Kulkarni, Poornachandra Mysore and several others, everyone seemed to have understood the assignment and delivered what was music by Charan Raj in 'Ekka' is simply brilliant, seamlessly elevating both the emotional beats and the storytelling arc. The songs blend organically into the narrative, while the background score does heavy lifting in enhancing the mood of each scene - be it tenderness, rage or suspense. Complementing this is the cinematography by Satya P Hegde, whose frames lend grit and grace, and Deepu S Kumar's editing, which ensures the film stays engaging in most 'Ekka' is a film that delivers more hits than misses. It's an emotionally charged, technically sound and performance-driven story that showcases Yuva Rajkumar as a promising leading man in Kannada cinema. Despite the evident compromise that holds it back from achieving its full potential, the film offers a memorable theatrical experience with several high points. Backed by strong music, compelling visuals and Rohit Padaki's grounded storytelling, the film is definitely worth the watch.- Ends3 out of 5 stars for 'Ekka'.Must Watch
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Investment scam: 4 fake cops arrested
Lucknow: The Gomtinagar police busted a gang that allegedly took money from investors on the promise of huge returns and then posed as special operations group (SOG) or crime branch officers to intimidate their victims. Four suspects were arrested late on Thursday near Vineet Khand, Gomtinagar, the police said. The crackdown followed an FIR filed on July 16 by one Rajkumar who alleged that the accused asked him to invest in a 'money doubling' scheme. He said that the accused took cash from him, but later refused to return it. They told him that they were from the crime branch and he better forget his money, Rajkumar added. Those arrested were identified as Vishal Kumar (25), Ram Bahadur (46), Ram Prasad (34) and Anjani Kumar (40). The police said that 30 bundles of 'children bank' play notes, Rs 30,000 in cash, one country-made .315 bore pistol, one live .315 cartridge and fake police IDs were recovered from them. DCP, east zone, Shashank Singh said that the gang contacted targets promising to double their invested money. After collecting funds, members allegedly posed as crime branch/SOG personnel to exert pressure on complainants to keep mum. Bundles of fake cash stacked with real currency notes were used to prove liquidity during initial meetings, the police said. Singh said that the accused are being interrogated to examine if the group operated a wider inter-state investor scam using multiple mobile numbers.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
Gym trainer arrested for stalking, blackmailing woman
The All Women Police, Ashok Nagar, arrested a trainer of a gymnasium for allegedly stalking and blackmailing a 28-year-old woman on Wednesday. The police said the woman got acquainted with the trainer Rajkumar, 30 of West Saidapet, at a gymnasium in Ashok Nagar. Claiming that he was estranged from his wife, he received ₹1.10 lakh in instalments from her. When he repeatedly compelled her to accept his proposal of love, she blocked his phone number. Despite her efforts to avoid him, he continued to stalk her. He also threatened to upload her pictures on the internet, and would not return the money that he owed her. Based on a complaint from the woman, the police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act. They arrested Rajkumar, and produced him before a magistrate court. He was granted bail.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Health
- NDTV
Song In Register, Doctor Missing: What Lokayukta Found During Karnataka Hospital Visit
Bengaluru: Lokayukta officials were left fuming when they visited a hospital in Kalaburgi today. The visit has revealed a picture of neglect - unhygienic wards and toilets, absent doctors and what made Lokayukta SP Siddaraju furious -- a movie song written in the hospital's outpatient register. The 150-bed Taluk Hospital in Kalaburgi's Jevargi town was the one where a group of children were admitted earlier today when they fell sick after having their mid-day meal. Lokayukta officials found abysmal hygiene at the hospital - the wards, toilets and drinking water units were all in an un-hygienic condition, sources said. Several doctors who were supposed to be at the hospital were missing from duty. The record-keeping at the hospital was also questionable as well. The officials found that a staff member has written a devotional song -- "Poojisalende Hoogona Tande" (I have come with flowers to pray) -- from a Rajkumar starrer in the outpatient register meant to keep official medical records. The Lokayukta has strongly condemned the irresponsible behaviour of the staff and said a detailed report on the matter will be released soon.
