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News18
20-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
‘Smiling Is No Crime': Patna HC Quashes Case Against Nitish Kumar Over National Anthem Conduct
Last Updated: The complaint, filed by one Vikash Paswan, accused CM Kumar of talking to a person next to him and performing a 'pranaam' with a smiling face during the National Anthem. The Patna High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for allegedly insulting the National Anthem during the inauguration of the World Cup Sepak Takra at Patliputra Stadium in March 2025. The complaint, filed by one Vikash Paswan, accused CM Kumar of talking to a person next to him and performing a 'pranaam' with a smiling face during the National Anthem, which the complainant claimed violated Section 3 of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. The matter snowballed after a magistrate in Begusarai took cognizance, issuing a notice against Kumar as a 'proposed accused.' However, the bench of Justice Chandra Shekhar Jha termed the entire complaint and subsequent proceedings 'baseless" and politically motivated. Firstly, the high court noted that Section 223 of the BNSS provides that while taking cognizance of an offence, complainant shall be examined upon oath and the witnesses present, except in certain exceptional situations. However, in the present matter, the Magistrate proceeded to issue notice to the CM without examining the complainant on oath. It, therefore, held the findings of the Magistrate 'unfounded and misconceived". Court clarified that although the Magistrate had held that the CM's act was distinguished from his official duties, hence he was prima facie not treated as a public servant rendering Section 218 of the BNSS inapplicable, but it was a fact that Kumar was present at the inaugural function in the capacity of Chief Minister. 'If the petitioner was not the Chief Minister, he had no occasion to inaugurate the event and, therefore, his presence at the inaugural event, as aforesaid, cannot be distinguished by saying that his participation was not in capacity of a public servant as to import the protection of section 218 of the BNSS," court said. Secondly, court noted that the complainant himself had stated that the CM was standing and doing 'Pranaam" with a smiling face. 'This admitted conduct of the petitioner shows only high respect for the national anthem having a smiling face at the time of singing of the national anthem, merely folding hand in 'Pranaam Mudra' in standing position and 'smiling face' cannot be construed by any prudent imagination that it was the insult of the 'National Anthem'," court opined. Lastly, on the allegation that CM Kumar was disturbing the person who was standing next to him in the row, court said that this person could be the best witness, but the name of such a person was not disclosed in the complaint petition, which made the allegation completely 'baseless and frivolous, just to gain cheap popularity in politics by tarnishing the image of the petitioner". Conclusively, court held that the entire complaint, along with the notice issued by the Magistrate, was contrary to established principles of law, as legal provisions available under sections 223 & 226 of the BNSS had also been ignored. Therefore, it quashed the entire complaint with notice and the consequential proceedings.
News18
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Adnan Sami's Daughter Medina Kisses Asha Bhosle, Drops Hints About Musical Collab
Last Updated: Recently, Adnan Sami has spoken out against the Pranaam meet-and-greet service at Mumbai's airport. Singer Adnan Sami has treated fans with a series of photos with Asha Bhosle. He has hinted at a musical collaboration with the singer. In no time, it went viral, and fans were also seen reacting to it. In one of the photos, his daughter Medina is also seen sharing a sweet kiss with the legendary Asha Bhosle. Taking to his X handle, Adnan Sami shared photos and wrote, 'Having Asha ji in the studio has always felt like home. She's been like family, guiding and inspiring me from the start like a mother. But this time was extra special, my daughter Medina jan was with me, watching us record…Yes…Something new is about to come!! Seeing Medina share that moment with someone so important to my journey like Asha ji is something I'll always treasure." Fans dropped heart and fire emojis. Take a look here: Having Asha ji in the studio has always felt like home. She's been like family, guiding and inspiring me from the start like a mother. But this time was extra special, my daughter Medina jan was with me, watching us record…Yes…Something new is about to come!!Seeing Medina… — Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) June 1, 2025 Recently, Adnan Sami has spoken out against the Pranaam meet-and-greet service at Mumbai's airport. On May 31, he shared on X (formerly Twitter) that the service was slow, careless, and not well organised. He said he had faced problems with them many times. 'Pranaam service at Mumbai airport has become the most inefficient, careless & lazy as hell service in all of India! They couldn't care a damn for their clients!! Awful!! So many horrible experiences. Shameful," he wrote. The official account of Mumbai Airport responded to his complaint, saying, 'Dear Mr Sami, thank you for writing to us. We are really concerned to hear this. We take your feedback very seriously and have communicated it to the concerned team for their attention. The comfort, safety and well-being of our passengers is our topmost priority. – Team CSMIA." For those who don't know, the Pranaam Meet and Greet Service is meant to help passengers have an easier time at the airport. It provides help with moving around, handling baggage, and VIP treatment to make travel smoother. But Adnan Sami didn't share exactly what happened or why he was unhappy with the service. Adnan Sami Khan is a versatile musician who performs Indian and Western music in many languages, including Hindi, Urdu, English, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. He was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honor, for his outstanding contributions to music. Known for his exceptional piano skills, Adnan is recognised as the first musician to blend the santoor and Indian classical music on the piano. The US-based Keyboard magazine praised him as the fastest keyboard player in the world and called him the keyboard discovery of the 1990s. First Published: June 01, 2025, 16:06 IST
News18
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Adnan Sami SLAMS Mumbai Airport's Pranaam Service; Pankaj Tripathi Replaces Paresh Rawal In Hera Pheri 3?
Last Updated: Singer Adnan Sami slammed Mumbai Airport's Pranaam service. Meanwhile, fans imagine Pankaj Tripathi as Baburao in Hera Pheri 3 after Paresh Rawal's reported exit. Singer Adnan Sami has spoken out against the Pranaam meet-and-greet service at Mumbai's airport. On May 31, he shared on X (formerly Twitter) that the service was slow, careless, and not well organised. He said he had faced problems with them many times. The fate of Hera Pheri 3 is in jeopardy after Paresh Rawal's abrupt exit from the film, causing Akshay Kumar to send a legal notice to the veteran actor. As fans await updates on the future of the beloved comedy franchise, they have reimaged Pankaj Tripathi as Paresh Rawal's iconic character, Baburao Ganpatrao Apte. An AI-generated image of Pankaj Tripathi as Baburao Apte has gone viral on social media, inciting mixed reactions from fans. Congratulations are in order as Heeramandi actress Sharmin Segal has welcomed her first child – a baby boy – with her husband, Aman Mehta. Sharmin, niece of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, delivered her baby boy on May 28, reports journalist Vickey Lalwani. However, it should be noted that neither Sharmin nor her husband Aman has announced the news yet on social media. For More: Heeramandi Fame Sharmin Segal Welcomes Baby Boy With Husband Aman Mehta Disha Patani is gearing up for her Hollywood debut in a supernatural action-thriller called Holiguards, directed by Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey, marking his return to directing after over 20 years. The film, which features an international cast and is shot in Mexico, includes stars like Dolph Lundgren, Tyrese Gibson, and Brianna Hildebrand. Fans had ben eagerly waiting for Shivaji Satam's character ACP Pradyuman's return in the iconic crime thriller show CID 2. Now, much to their delight, Shivaji Satam has finally returned to the show. While the latest CID 2 promo shows his surprising return, something is clearly off. When Daya comes face-to-face with him, Pradyuman shockingly fails to recognize him- and even launches an unexpected attack. It's unclear whether ACP Pradyuman has lost his memory, or whether this is a doppelganger. The shocking twist in the promo has left fans excited for thee upcoming episode of CID! First Published: May 31, 2025, 21:58 IST
Mint
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Adnan Sami slams Mumbai airport's Pranam service: ‘Inefficient, careless, lazy'
Singer Adnan Sami criticised the Pranaam meet-and-greet service at Mumbai's airport on Saturday. He took to his X (formerly Twitter) account and alleged that the service was 'Inefficient, careless, lazy' and tagged the official account of Mumbai Airport. 'Pranaam service at Mumbai airport has become the most inefficient, careless & lazy as hell service in all of India! They couldn't care a damn for their clients!! Awful!! So many horrible experiences. Shameful," the singer wrote. He further urged Mumbai airport authorities to take a look and rectify. '@CSMIA_Official needs to take serious note & pull Pranaam's socks up – LIKE A LOT," he also said. Soon after he shared the post, Mumbai Airport responded to his complaint. Their reply read, 'Dear Mr Sami, thank you for writing to us. We are really concerned to hear this. We take your feedback very seriously and have communicated it to the concerned team for their attention. The comfort, safety and well-being of our passengers is our topmost priority. – Team CSMIA." However, the singer wasn't satisfied with the automated reply. 'Nothing more insulting than a 'Standard Template Bot Reply' which ultimately means nothing," Adnan Sami further shared. For the unversed, the Pranaam Meet and Greet Service is designed to improve the airport experience. It offers travellers services such as fast-track immigration, one-on-one assistance, airside greeting by a CIP agent, porter service, buggy transportation, VIP terminal transfers, lounge access, hostess greeting, aircraft transfers, and handling of customs formalities at the VIP lounge. However, Adnan Sami did not disclose the details of his experience or what went wrong when tried to avail of the services. Adnan Sami Khan is one of the most popular musicians, known for his versatile ability to perform across genres and languages, including Hindi, Urdu, English, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. He was honoured with the Padma Shri for his remarkable contributions to the world of music. Renowned for his piano skills, Adnan was the first artist to infuse Indian classical elements and the santoor into piano compositions. His talent earned him global recognition, with the US-based Keyboard magazine crowning him as the fastest keyboard player in the world. They named him the "keyboard discovery" of the 1990s.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Adnan Sami criticizes Mumbai airport's Pranaam Meet-and-Greet Service, calls it ‘shameful'
Singer Adnan Sami criticized Mumbai airport's Pranaam meet-and-greet service as inefficient and careless on X, urging officials to improve it. Mumbai airport responded, assuring action, but Sami dismissed their reply as a generic message. The service offers VIP assistance, though Sami didn't specify his exact complaints. Today, singer Adnan Sami took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration with the Pranaam meet-and-greet service at Mumbai airport. He described the service as inefficient, disorganized, and lacking care, mentioning that he has experienced repeated issues with them over time. Sami's Angry Note He wrote, 'Pranaam service at Mumbai airport has become the most inefficient, careless & lazy as hell service in all of India! They couldn't care a damn for their clients!! Awful!! So many horrible experiences. Shameful". Call for Action to Mumbai Airport Officials Sami called on the Mumbai airport officials to address the ongoing issues with the Pranaam meet-and-greet service. He emphasized the need for immediate improvement, stating, '@CSMIA_Official needs to take serious note & pull Pranaam's socks up – LIKE A LOT". Mumbai Airport's Official Response In response to Sami's complaint, Airport's official Twitter account assured him of their concern. They stated, 'Dear Mr Sami, thank you for writing to us. We are really concerned to hear this. We take your feedback very seriously and have communicated it to the concerned team for their attention. The comfort, safety and well-being of our passengers is our topmost priority. – Team CSMIA." Sami's Reaction to the Airport's Reply However, the singer hit back, saying, 'Nothing more insulting than a 'Standard Template Bot Reply' which ultimately means nothing." What is Pranaam Meet and Greet Service? For those who don't know, Pranaam Meet and Greet Service is designed to simplify airport experiences for travelers. It offers assistance with navigating the terminal, managing luggage, and delivering VIP-style services to ensure a hassle-free and comfortable journey. Lack of Specific Details from Adnan Sami However, Adnan did not provide specific details about the incidents or reasons behind his dissatisfaction with the service. About Adnan Sami Adnan Sami Khan is an accomplished artist who seamlessly blends Indian and Western musical styles, performing in languages such as Hindi, Urdu, English, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Honored with the Padma Shri for his remarkable musical achievements, he is celebrated for pioneering the fusion of the santoor with Indian classical melodies on the piano. Recognized globally, the US-based Keyboard magazine named him the fastest keyboard player and hailed him as the standout keyboard talent of the 1990s. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
