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<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tribute to industrialist Ratan Tata on his demise. The leading industrialist breathed his last on October 9 at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, where he was admitted for a routine health checkup.&nbsp;</p> <p>Appreciating Tata’s contribution to bridging India-Israel ties, Netanyahu said: “I and many in Israel mourn the loss of Ratan Naval Tata, a proud son of India and a champion of the friendship between our two countries.”&nbsp;</p> <p>He asked Modi to convey his condolences to the Tata family.&nbsp;</p> <p>Netanyahu was among several global and business leaders in paying tribute to Tata who is well known for his philanthropic work and expanding… Read More »‘Champion Of Friendship’: Israeli PM Netanyahu On Ratan Tata In Message To PM Modi

Baba Siddique, a strongman known for his political acumen and role in bridging the divide between Bollywood’s biggest stars, was shot dead last night. Mr Siddique, 66, a former MLA from Bandra West and a prominent figure in Maharashtra’s political circles, was gunned down outside his son Zeeshan Siddique’s office in Bandra East. The incident, which unfolded around 9:30 pm, saw Mr Siddique and his associate targeted by assailants who fired multiple rounds, fatally striking the politician in the chest. Hours after the shooting, the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the assassination.  Rapid Rise Born Ziauddin Siddique, Baba Siddique’s rise in politics mirrored Mumbai’s tumultuous socio-political landscape. Beginning his journey in the Congress… Read More »Strongman To Bollywood Mediator, Baba Siddique Beyond Lavish Iftar Parties

Baba Siddique, 66, a former three-time MLA from Bandra West and member of the Ajit Pawar faction of the National Congress Party (NCP), was shot dead last night outside his son Zeeshan’s office in Bandra East, Mumbai. Three men carried out the shooting during Dussehra festivities. The two suspects arrested in the killing of Mr Siddique have claimed they belong to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, said sources. However, the gang is yet to take responsibility for the murder, which was carried out despite the minister having the ‘Y’ security. Here’s how Baba Siddique’s murder was carried out: The three accused received weapons a few days before the planned shooting through a human courier, according to… Read More »How Baba Siddique’s Murder Was Carried Out, 5 Point Details

Individuals diagnosed with severe Covid-19 infections during the initial wave of the pandemic may face twice the risk of experiencing heart attacks and strokes, according to a new study. The research, published this week in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology and backed by the National Institutes of Health, revealed that the increased risk could persist for as long as three years. The study found that those who have ever contracted Covid-19 are twice as likely to experience heart attacks, strokes, and mortality compared to those who have never been infected. Furthermore, for those who were hospitalised due to the virus, the risk increases to four times higher. According to Dr Hooman Allayee, the… Read More »Covid-19 Infections From 1st Wave Linked To Elevated Risks Of Heart Attack, Study Finds

<p>Police have launched a probe into the killing of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique from different angles, including a possible contract killing, business rivalry or threat over a slum rehabilitation project, officials said on Sunday.</p> <p>The body of NCP leader Siddique (66), who was shot dead by three assailants in Mumbai on Saturday night, was shifted from Lilavati Hospital to Cooper Hospital around 6 am on Sunday for postmortem, an official said.</p> <p>The shocking incident has prompted the opposition to question the law and order situation in the state where the assembly elections are expected to be held next month.</p> <p>Baba Siddique was waylaid by three men at Kher Nagar in Mumbai’s Bandra area just… Read More »Baba Siddique Shot Dead: Contract Killing, Business Rivalry Among Angles Being Probed