Social media post seeks to link Bishnoi gang to Baba Siddique's murder | Top News of Oct 13, 2024

[00:00:09] This is your Daily Dose of News from Onmanorama. I'm your host, Vaati Ajat, and these are the major news stories of Sunday, Oct 13, 2024.

[00:00:20] Police on Sunday said they were verifying a social media post in which an alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang took responsibility for the murder of ex-Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Baba Siddiques.

[00:00:33] US officials believe Israel has narrowed down targets in its potential response to Iran's attack this month to military and energy infrastructure, a report by NBC revealed on Saturday.

[00:00:43] The body of ex-DU professor G. N. Sai Baba, who passed away in Hyderabad, will be donated to a hospital as they wished, according to a statement issued by his family on Sunday.

[00:00:54] The war of words between Kerala governor and the ruling CPM continued, with R.F. Mohamed Khan on Sunday referring to the left party's state secretary, M.V. Govindan, as a journey, two days after the Marxist veteran termed him a caretaker governor.

[00:01:08] Thousands of toddlers were initiated into the world of letters in temples across Kerala on Sunday, which was observed as Vijay Dashmi Day, marking the culmination of the nine-day-long annual Navratri festival.

[00:01:20] Let's get into the details.

[00:01:22] Police on Sunday said they were verifying a social media post in which an alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has taken responsibility for the murder of ex-Maharashtra minister Baba Siddiques.

[00:01:33] The 66-year-old NCP leader was violated by three persons at Kher Nagar in Mumbai's Bandra area, just outside his MLS and Sishan Siddiques' office and shot at on Saturday night.

[00:01:44] According to a police official, they have come across a viral post on social media in the name of an alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claiming responsibility for Baba Siddiques' murder.

[00:01:54] Mumbai police has launched a probe into the killing of the ex-Maharashtra minister from different agencies including a possible contract killing, business rivalry or threat over a slum rehabilitation project.

[00:02:04] Meanwhile, opposition parties in Maharashtra said the murder of Baba Siddiques was shocking and shameful for the state and claimed there was anarchy in Mumbai.

[00:02:13] However, the BG press said that those involved in the killing will not be spared and slam the opposition parties for indulging in petty politics on the crime.

[00:02:22] US officials believe Israel has narrowed on targets in its potential response to Iran's attack this month to military and energy infrastructure, the National Broadcasting Company reported on Saturday.

[00:02:32] The Middle East remains on high alert for further escalation in a year of war as Israel attacks Iran-backed groups Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza.

[00:02:40] Tehran, a major oil producer, has threatened Israel with severe consequences if the Islamic Republic is attacked.

[00:02:46] Israel has repeatedly said it will respond to Iran's missile barrage on October 1st, which was launched in retaliation for Israel's military operations in Gaza and Lebanon and the killing of a string of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders.

[00:02:58] The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah militants erupted a year ago when Hezbollah began launching rockets at northern Israel at the start of the Gaza war and has sharply escalated in recent weeks.

[00:03:09] The body of ex-DU professor, G. N. Sai Baba, who passed away in Hyderabad, will be donated to a hospital as he wished, said a statement issued by his family on Sunday.

[00:03:18] Sai Baba was released from an Akkur jail after 10 years in March this year.

[00:03:23] He was released after being acquitted by the High Court in an alleged Maoist links case.

[00:03:28] Sai Baba's body will be kept at Jawarnagar, Hyderabad for his relatives' friends and well-wishers to pay homage on Monday.

[00:03:36] Afterwards, his body will be donated to a hospital as per his wishes.

[00:03:40] His eyes have already been donated to Elvi Prasad Eye Hospital, the family said in a statement.

[00:03:45] The war of words between the Kerala governor and the ruling CPM continued with Arif Mohamed Khan on Sunday referring to the left party's state secretary, M. V. Govindan,

[00:03:54] as the journey two days after the Marxist veteran termed him as caretaker governor.

[00:03:59] Khan, speaking to reporters, said that he will deal with Chief Minister Pundraeva Jain directly.

[00:04:03] The governor and the CM have been at loggerheads following Khan summons to the chief secretary and DGP seeking information about alleged anti-national activities going on in the state.

[00:04:13] Khan has accused Pundraeva Jain of keeping him in the dark about crimes against the nation, allegedly committed in the state and said he will report it to the centre and the president.

[00:04:24] Thousands of toddlers were initiated into the world of letters in temples across Kerala on Sunday, which was observed as Vijay Tashmi Day, marking the culmination of the nine-day-long annual Navaratri festival.

[00:04:36] Vijay Tashmi is observed as the day of Vidyarambam, symbolising the beginning of learning in Kerala.

[00:04:41] According to customs, scholars, writers, teachers, priests and other prominent figures in society help children, usually aged two to three years, write their first letters.

[00:04:51] This typically started with the mantra, Hari Sri Ganapateya Namaha, at temples and cultural centres across the state.

[00:04:57] Kerala Governor Arif Mohamad Khan initiated many children into the world of letters at the Raj Bhavan, where elaborate arrangements for the ceremony were made.

[00:05:06] That brings us to the end of this episode.

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