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A day after Opposition BJP launched an attack on the state government, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Thursday said that there was no truth in the allegations related to the 'incident' in Jalgaon hostel . The issue was raised in the House on Wednesday by opposition members, following which Deshmukh had informed that a high-level committee was formed to conduct a probe. Reports had claimed that some girls from a hostel in Jalgaon complained that people from outside and policemen were allowed to enter the facility on the pretext of a probe and some girls were forced to strip and dance in front of them. Mumbai City Latest Updates However, reacting to that, Deshmukh today said that it was found that there was no truth to the allegations. He also informed the house that a team of senior women police officers had visited the hostel for an inquiry into the alleged incident. "A cultural programme was held on February 20 at the hostel and no … [Read more...] about Maharashtra: Home Minister Anil Deshmukh says allegations related to Jalgaon women’s hostel false

The federal government has this week gone to market to find a provider to help build its new permissions capability architecture, which it expects to use for delivering Commonwealth digital services that require permissions. While the plan for the new platform is for it to be used across a range of government applications, the request for tender (RFT) is focusing on the first use case: Visas. "The Department needs to be able to facilitate international travel and the gradual reopening of our borders, while also ensuring that it has the necessary defensive layers to safeguard against new infections being introduced through the travelling public," the RFT says. "Digital information to aid contact tracing operations is required in real time. Based on this, the Department has determined that a digital passenger declaration and simple visa type should be the first use cases to support this outcome." Next on the list is the digital passenger declaration. The RFT states this needs … [Read more...] about Home Affairs to have AU$75 million ‘simple’ visa system ready by late 2021

MISSION Impossible’s all about pulling off the unfeasible – but shooting the film during a pandemic is a challenge too far for leading man Tom Cruise and his team. He flew the cast and crew to the Middle East for the latest run of scenes, but has been forced to end filming of the seventh instalment of the franchise after people refused to work any longer. Production staff demanded they were allowed to head back to the UK this weekend before hotel quarantine rules come into effect on Monday. Studio bosses have now had to charter a private jet to bring them home because they were up in arms about not being able to return to their families. A movie insider said: “The whole production has hit yet another issue and there have been revolts among the cast and crew. “For quite a few of them, the prospect of having to quarantine in a hotel back in the UK is a step too far and they’ve demanded to be flown home before the rules change. The studio has had to fund a jet back and the … [Read more...] about Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible filming scrapped as crew fly home from the Middle East

Todd Kaspers This breathtaking property was once a poultry farm, but is now home to many other feathered friends, hence it's name, which means bird garden. You can create something beautiful in all conditions,” says Maria Fairburn, who alongside her husband Miles has developed not only a garden of beautiful vistas, but also a haven for a variety of birds. Now enjoying retirement, the Fairburns have more time to reflect. Both agree this is the “best phase” of their gardening journey. Having achieved their ultimate goal – to transform sloping, south-facing drought-prone paddocks on the side of a hill into a garden of beautiful vistas offering a safe home for winged visitors – it’s now a time of contemplation and satisfaction in knowing that they have indeed brought the birds back. It’s been a journey of three distinct chapters, a fair amount of twists and turns, and as with most good stories, not without a few dramas. READ MORE: Embracing the clowns that bring … [Read more...] about Gardening couple transform Wairarapa chicken farm into a haven for birds

March 04, 2021 - 06:27 GMT Ainhoa Barcelona Loose Women presenter Stacey Solomon has revealed her dream summer wedding dress which will feature some very cute details Stacey Solomon has opened up about the dress she hopes to sashay down the aisle in when she marries her fiancé Joe Swash this summer – and it sounds like a dream! The Loose Women presenter hasn't been able to have any physical fittings yet due to lockdown restrictions, but she certainly has some ideas about what she wants. MORE: Stacey Solomon reveals her very unexpected wedding guests Speaking to HELLO! as she starred on our March digital cover, Stacey said she's considering capped sleeves, a lot of tulle and a bit of sparkle. As for the shape, the bride-to-be is leaning towards a fitted style. Stacey Solomon stars on our March digital cover "Because of lockdown and restrictions, I haven't been able to have any fittings," Stacey … [Read more...] about Stacey Solomon reveals her dream summer wedding dress with cute detail

September 26, 2018 - 17:16 BST Ainhoa Barcelona With just over two weeks to go before Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank tie the knot in the second royal wedding of the year, Eugenie has paid a sweet tribute to her older sister All eyes will be on Princess Eugenie when she walks down the aisle in just over two weeks, but for now, the royal bride-to-be has chosen to shine the spotlight on her older sister Princess Beatrice . Eugenie has taken to Instagram to praise her sibling for her charity work, revealing that Beatrice and their friend Holly Branson – Richard Branson 's daughter – recently visited two pupil referral units. As founders of Big Change charity, Beatrice and Holly met children who have been excluded from mainstream education, but who are being given the chance to thrive in a new environment, where their teachers have undertaken specialist training. Eugenie praised her sister Beatrice's … [Read more...] about Princess Eugenie pays sweet tribute to sister Beatrice ahead of royal wedding

June 04, 2019 - 11:12 BST Ainhoa Barcelona The Duchess of Cambridge greeted a mystery guest at the state banquet held in honour of President Trump on Monday night – find out who the female guest was The Duchess of Cambridge surprised royal watchers on Monday evening when she attended the state banquet at Buckingham Palace. Kate made her grand entrance alongside one of the 170 distinguished guests, Steve Mnuchin, the US Secretary of the Treasury. The pair filed into the exquisite ballroom, but before taking their seats, Kate stopped to greet one guest and shook hands with her. The mystery woman who drew Kate's attention has now been revealed as Louise Linton, Mr Mnuchin's wife. Louise, a 38-year-old actress from Scotland, looked ravishing in a burgundy gown. She took to Instagram the following morning to share a photo from the white-tie affair and wrote: "Wonderful to be home in Britain! An honour to attend the State Dinner at … [Read more...] about Kate Middleton mystery at the state banquet SOLVED

ITV has confirmed that hit entertainment show Love Island will be restored to its summer schedule after last year’s sun-soaked dating format was derailed by the coronavirus pandemic. ITV’s content chief Kevin Lygo said Love Island will be back after it has been off-air for around a year. The last season was a winter version, filmed in South Africa by ITV Studios for ITV2. His confirmation follows ITV CEO Carolyn McCall saying last month that this year’s season was in the balance as Covid-19 continues to rampage across Europe. “We will want to put Love Island on air because it’s been off air for a little while [after] we didn’t do it last summer. We’re looking at all our options at the moment because the pandemic makes that hard,” she told the BBC. The Daily Mirror reported this week that the island of Jersey has been identified as a back-up for the Love Island’s traditional home in Mallorca, should international travel be restricted when filming needs to … [Read more...] about ‘Love Island’ To Return To ITV This Summer

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: An exchange of fire erupted during an Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip on Sunday (Nov 11), leaving six Palestinians dead, officials said, while potentially dashing hopes that a recent agreement would restore calm. As tensions rose following the clash, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said he would cut short his trip to Paris, where he had been attending World War I commemorations, and return home. Fawzi Barhoum, a spokesman for Hamas, the Islamist movement that runs the blockaded Gaza Strip, denounced a "cowardly Israeli attack." After the clash erupted, sirens were reported in southern Israel indicating possible rocket fire from the Gaza Strip. Two launches from Gaza toward Israel were confirmed and both were intercepted by Israeli missile defences, the army said. Details were still emerging of the incident that Palestinian officials said occurred east of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. Gaza's … [Read more...] about Clash erupts during Israel operation in Gaza, six dead

England endured another disappointing outing with the bat in India, being bowled out for 205 on day one of the fourth Test in Ahmedabad, before a James Anderson strike with the ball briefly lifted spirits late on. The visitors were again undone by Axar Patel (4-68), as the left-arm spinner took his wicket tally to 22 for his three maiden Test appearances in the series, and this coming on a surface that didn't turn as much as the one used for the two-day third Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium last week. Ben Stokes (55) scored a 24th Test half-century, while Dan Lawrence (46), recalled to the side to strengthen the batting, did just that with some useful runs from No 7 in the order, but England never threatened to post a considerable first-innings score despite again having first use of the pitch after winning the toss. Fourth Test scorecard: India vs England Day One in Ahmedabad - as it happened Lawrence, along with Dom Bess, was one of two changes to the … [Read more...] about India vs England: Joe Root’s side bowled out for 205 on another disappointing day with the bat