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News18
3 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
No Delhi Cop, Still Challaned For Overspeeding? Dwarka Expressway Adds On List Of Cams Watching You
From speeding tickets to helmet violations—Delhi NCR's smart ANPR cameras are watching your every move. Gone are the days when a traffic cop had to wave you down for breaking rules. Delhi and Gurugram are now dotted with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras that can spot and fine you in real-time, as per The Week. Whether you're over-speeding, skipping seat belts, or riding triple on a bike, these cameras are ready to send you a challan directly to your phone. What These Cameras Will Catch Starting 10 July, 15 high-traffic spots across NH-48 and Dwarka Expressway in Gurugram have been equipped with state-of-the-art Global Shutter ANPR cameras. Installed by the Gurugram Traffic Police and NHAI, these cameras will detect 14 different violations, including: Overspeeding Not wearing seat belts No helmets Triple riding Lane-cutting Wrong-side driving Banned vehicle use on Dwarka Expressway (like e-rickshaws and tractors) The tech also helps police instantly respond to accidents, vehicle breakdowns, and traffic jams. These cover entry and exit points, ensuring vehicles are tracked the moment they cross a border. Video Surveillance to Track Every Move The new system can detect 14 different types of traffic incidents, using three integrated technologies: Video Incident Detection and Enforcement System (VIDES) to monitor accidents and breakdowns. Traffic Monitoring Camera System (TMCS) to keep an eye on congestion. Variable Message Sign Boards (VMS) to alert you about road conditions and warnings. If your vehicle stops suddenly or traffic builds up, these cameras will inform control rooms instantly so help can arrive without delay. ANPR at Petrol Pumps Over 500 fuel stations across Delhi are now fitted with mandatory ANPR systems. They check: Vehicle age (diesel >10 years, petrol >15 years) Valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate Violations trigger instant alerts to enforcement teams. Crime and Safety Surveillance These cameras aren't just about traffic. They help Delhi Police track stolen vehicles, suspect cars, and criminal activity in real time. In fact, they recently helped rescue a kidnapped child by tracing the suspect's vehicle through the system. tags : India view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 09, 2025, 10:14 IST News auto No Delhi Cop, Still Challaned For Overspeeding? Dwarka Expressway Adds On List Of Cams Watching You Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Manjummel Boys actor-producer Soubin Shahir arrested on financial fraud charges, released on bail
Actor-producer Soubin Shahir has been arrested in the financial fraud case in connection with the film Manjummel Boys. His father Babu Shahir and his associate Shawn Antony were previously summoned for questioning, as per The Week, and were later arrested. The three of them were released on bail, which they got in anticipation from the High Court. Soubin Shahir's production house Parava Films has been under investigation ever since they were accused of embezzling Rs 7 crore. The police has claimed that a proper investigation must be held to account for the funds of the film. The police has also accused Soubin that he had pre-planned the fraud, even before the filming began. The accusations were first raised by Siraj Valiyaveettil as he claimed that he invested Rs 7 crore in Manjummel Boys. He claimed that he was informed that the film's total budget would be Rs 22 crore. He later got to know that the film was made within Rs 18.65 crore. He alleged that he did not receive the 40 percent profit that he was promised. ALSO READ | Exclusive | Aamir Khan says already married to Gauri Spratt 'in my heart'; confirms he's starting work on Mahabharat film series, won't cast known faces In 2024, the Income Tax Department conducted raids at Soubin Shahir's office after allegations that he had not filed his tax returns and concealed financial documents. As per Sacnilk, Manjummel made Rs 140 crore in India, and collected Rs 240 crore worldwide. The film was declared a hit and received a lot of praise from the audience. Until the release of L2: Empuraan, it remained the biggest hit of Malayalam cinema. Written and directed by Chidambaram, Manjummel Boys was based on an incident that took place at Guna Caves in 2006 when a man got stuck inside the cave, and his friends helped in his rescue operation. The film was applauded for its message of hope and resilience.
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First Post
01-07-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Why do so many British Pakistanis marry their cousins? Why is it a political issue now?
A ban on cousin marriages has divided the United Kingdom. It is not illegal to marry your first cousin in the country. Between 40 and 60 per cent of the British Pakistani community are estimated to be in consanguineous relationships. But why are there calls to outlaw the practice now? read more A debate on banning marriages between cousins has gripped the United Kingdom, where it is not illegal to marry your first cousin. However, the cultural practice has come under scrutiny in recent months. In December last year, Conservative MP Richard Holden introduced legislation in the UK Parliament, arguing 'the practice is not really conducive to modern British society.' He called for outlawing consanguineous marriages, pointing to 'serious concerns' about the health risks of children of couples who are biological relatives. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A large majority of Britons oppose such unions, a survey found in May. But many are against banning cousin marriages. But why? Let's take a closer look. Cousin marriages in the UK Marriage between cousins has been legal in the UK since the 16th century. Queen Victoria and Charles Darwin are among the prominent Britons who married their cousins. However, the practice later faded and became taboo as families became smaller and the awareness about genetic risks to babies born out of such unions grew. Despite this, cousin marriages are normal in some communities in the UK. Today, between 40 and 60 per cent of the British Pakistani community are in consanguineous marriages, Patrick Nash, an expert on religious law and director of the Pharos Foundation social science research group, said, according to The Week. Cousin marriages are also acceptable in certain parts of the world, including South Asia, West Asia and North Africa. An estimated 10 to 15 per cent of newborns have parents who are biological relatives, reported Deutsche Welle. The cultural practice is about securing wealth and property and keeping the family together. There is an 'optimistic assumption' that such unions would reduce the risk of rifts between in-laws, as per The Economist. 3/4th Britons want cousin marriages outlawed About 77 per cent of Britons believe first cousin marriage should be illegal, according to a YouGov poll in May. It also found that 47 per cent of British Pakistanis and Bangladeshis wanted the practice to be banned, while 39 per cent said it should be legal. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Some 77 per cent of white and Indian Britons supported prohibiting cousin marriages, compared to 82 per cent of black Britons. Eight per cent of white Britons do not oppose consanguineous marriages. Six per cent of black Britons and nine per cent of Indian Britons said marrying your cousin should be legal. A political hot topic Cousin marriages were thrown into the limelight last December when Tory MP Richard Holden proposed a bill to ban first-cousin marriage in the UK. The legislation has been supported by Robert Jenrick, the runner-up in last year's Conservative leadership election. 'The British Pakistani community and, to a lesser degree, the Irish traveller community are removing themselves from wider society and closing themselves off,' Holden claimed. The second reading of the bill in the House of Commons is likely this month. Holden told DailyMail after YouGov's poll in May, 'The overwhelming majority of Brits, including those of Pakistan i heritage, want to see first cousin marriage banned. 'The fact Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party are standing in the way of ending an outdated practice rooted in misogynistic cultural practices shows that he's more interested in promoting cultural relativism than in ending practices that have no place in our country and isolate both individuals and communities from each other. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'If Starmer really believed in British values he'd back my bill, just like every community in Britain does.' Among the different reasons for those wanting a ban on cousin marriages, one is the health risks to kids born to parents who are related. As per a briefing on childhood deaths in Bradford, Birmingham and the London borough of Redbridge, '20-40 per cent' of them may be 'due to genetic disorders associated with consanguinity and chromosomal conditions", reported The Week. The Born in Bradford study found that a child with a first cousin is six per cent more likely to have a congenital health problem, compared to three per cent in the broader population. Kids born to parents who are biologically related may have health risks. Representational Image/Pixabay Joyce Harper, a professor in reproductive science at University College London, told BBC that the children born out of a consanguineous relationship could have genetic disease if both parents have faulty genes. 'The issue with cousins marrying is what we call recessive diseases, so things like cystic fibrosis and thalassaemia where both of the couple have to have an error in that same gene. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'So genetics is the main worry, but there are other risks, but it's still very low and I just don't think it's our right to dictate. I think it's our right to educate those communities.' As per a 2021 study, 55 per cent of British Pakistanis are married to first cousins. However, the practice has been on the decline. The Born in Bradford project, which studied 13,500 families between 2007 and 2011, found that 60 per cent of couples with Pakistani roots were either first cousins, second cousins or other blood relatives. But this figure plunged from 60 to 40 per cent in a follow-up study between 2016 and 2020. The rates of consanguineous marriage were around 30 per cent for couples of Pakistani heritage who were both born in the UK. Norway has banned cousin marriages, while Sweden and Denmark also plan a similar move. As this demand surfaces in the UK, many have warned that outlawing cousin marriages would stigmatise those who are already in such unions. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Independent MP Iqbal Mohamed said earlier that such a ban would be ineffective and called for a 'more positive approach', such as advanced genetic tests for prospective married cousins. He also suggested education programmes to raise awareness of the health risks. Professor Dominic Wilkinson, an NHS neonatologist and ethics expert at the University of Oxford, has also opposed a ban on consanguineous marriages, calling it 'unethical'. Instead, he proposed offering special screening on the NHS to help such couples decide if they should consider having children. Nazir Afzal, a former chief prosecutor for north-west England, said last year that cousin marriage should remain legal, highlighting the falling rates. Politicising the issue would mean Muslims 'will be reluctant to talk about it and educate others if they think it's just a hammer which the far right would use to attack their communities', he said at a public debate. With inputs from agencies
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Not Khans, not Bachchan – Meet the 90s superstar who charged Rs 1.25 crore first: Chiranjeevi's unmatched rise and the legacy that rewrote stardom rules
Chiranjeevi While Shah Rukh Khan , Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan dominated Bollywood in the 90s, there was one name that had already revolutionised Indian cinema — and it didn't come from the Hindi film industry. Before the Khans or even Amitabh Bachchan entered the Rs 1 crore club, it was Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi who shattered the barrier and emerged as India's highest-paid actor of the decade. In 1992, The Week featured Chiranjeevi on its cover with the headline: "Bigger than Bachchan." At the time, he was reported to have commanded an unprecedented Rs 1.25 crore for his film Aapadbandhavudu, establishing a new financial benchmark in Indian cinema. According to the magazine, this placed him well ahead of other cinematic heavyweights like Rajinikanth, Sunny Deol, and Govinda — who were earning around Rs 50–60 lakh per film. The rise of a southern sensation Chiranjeevi's dominance didn't happen overnight. His consistent success in the Telugu film industry throughout the late 1980s and early 90s made him a household name across India. His magnetic screen presence, energetic dance moves, and mass appeal led to a streak of 14 consecutive hits in a single year, earning him the title: 'The New Money Machine' of Indian cinema. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Though he briefly dabbled in Bollywood with a few Hindi films, it was his towering status in South Indian cinema that secured his immortality. As The Week noted, when Amitabh Bachchan took a break from films in the early 90s, Chiranjeevi stepped in as India's most bankable star — a groundbreaking feat for a non-Bollywood actor at the time. A legacy that changed the game Chiranjeevi's financial milestone redefined how stardom was measured in Indian cinema. His move to command Rs 1 crore per film inspired other legends like Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth to follow suit. Eventually, Bollywood caught up, with Amitabh Bachchan becoming the first Hindi actor to reach that salary tier after his return to films. By the late 90s, the Bollywood trio — Shah Rukh, Salman, and Aamir — began commanding Rs 2–3 crore per movie. But it was Chiranjeevi who laid the foundation for this new era of superstar earnings. Still a giant Having acted in more than 150 films, Chiranjeevi remains a revered icon. His tremendous success has translated into a phenomenal estimated net worth of Rs 1650 crore. As an actor, producer, and philanthropist, his influence continues to shape Indian entertainment and inspire generations of stars to come.
NDTV
21-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
'Iran Will Destroy Zionism': Israel PM Shares Father's 2010 Speech On Tehran
As Tel Aviv and Tehran continue to trade missiles into the ninth day of the aerial conflict, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shared an old video of his father, Professor Benzion Netanyahu's address from 2010. In his speech delivered on his 100th birthday, Benzion Netanyahu warned his son and Israel about the existential threat to Jews from Iran. He said, "The Jewish people's existence is in question due to the threats to annihilate us, which are openly declared by our enemies," he said. He specifically mentioned Iran as the primary source of threat, saying that once it possessed nuclear weapons, it would cause massive destruction to eliminate Zionism. The people of Israel are responding bravely instead of panicking, he added. "On one hand, Iran vows that Zionism will be destroyed when Iran possesses nuclear weapons. On the other hand, the people of Israel are showing the world how a nation should behave when facing an existential threat: stare unflinchingly at the danger, calmly consider what needs to be done, and be ready to enter the fray when the chances of success are reasonable," he said. The former Cornell University historian, who died in 2012, added that despite being under threat from its enemies, the people of Israel have shown strength and courage. "A powerful stance requires tremendous inner strength. The people of Israel show today that they have such strength, and this leads to my certain belief that our people will remove this danger," he said. Professor Benzion Netanyahu conveyed a paramount lesson and important message to his son, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and to a distinguished audience that gathered to honor the professor on his 100th birthday. "Since time is short, I will limit my remarks to one general… — Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) June 20, 2025 'The nation of Israel is showing the world today how a state should behave when it stands before an existential threat: by looking danger in the eye,' he said in the same address, according to The Week. He believed that Israel shouldn't make any compromises or negotiations with the Palestinians to protect the country, as Arabs by nature are "incapable of any compromise or agreement, and that there is no solution but force," according to the same report. As the Israel-Iran conflict intensified, US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was open to giving negotiations and talks another chance before taking a call on whether to directly get involved in the war. The aerial confrontation began after the Benjamin Netanyahu government bombarded Iran's military and nuclear facilities, claiming the strike was necessary to prevent Tehran from producing nuclear weapons.
