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‘Enthiran copyright case’; ED seizes assets worth crores of director S Shankar

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The ED has seized assets worth Rs 10.11 crore of the film director and producer S Shankar. The ED has frozen director Shankar’s assets in connection with the movie ‘Enthiran’. The total value of the seized assets is Rs 10.11 crore.

The ED’s move stems from a complaint filed against Shankar in a court in Egmore, Chennai, on May 19, 2011, by Aroor Tamil Nadu, the author of the Jiguba story. A case has been registered against Shankar on the grounds that the storyline of Shankar’s Tamil film Enthiran was copied from Jiguba, thereby violating the Copyright Act, 1957 and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Enthiran, starring Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai in the lead roles, was released in 2010. The film grossed Rs 290 crore worldwide. The Federal Investigation Agency had found during its investigation that Shankar had earned a substantial amount of Rs 11.5 crore from the film. Also, a report by the Film and Television Institute of India had pointed out similarities between the story Jiguba and the film Enthiran. Based on the evidence, it was found that S Shankar had violated Section 63 of the Copyright Act, 1957, which is now an offence under the PMLA, the ED said.

National security threat; 119 more apps, including Chinese apps, banned

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The central government is once again set to ban more than a hundred apps on national security grounds. National media reported that the central government has ordered the removal of 119 mobile apps related to China and Hong Kong from the Google Play Store. Most of the banned apps are video and voice chat platforms. The center took action under Section 69A of the IT Act. In addition to Chinese apps, some apps from Singapore, the US, the UK and Australia have also been banned.

In 2020, the central government had banned several apps, including the most popular social media app in the country, TikTok, and the file sharing app Share It. On June 20, 2020, the Indian government banned about 100 Chinese apps.

Section 69A of the IT Act empowers the central government to regulate online content for national security and public order. Reports also indicate that only 15 apps have been removed from the Google Play Store so far despite the ban. Chill Chat, an app developed by the Singapore-based Mangostar team, is the most prominent of the banned apps. The app has over one million downloads and a 4.1-star rating on the Google Play Store. A Chill Chat spokesperson said that they had received a warning from Google regarding the blocking. Among those banned are the Chinese app ChangApp and Honeycomb, developed by an Australian company.

Welfare pension one more installment sanctioned; distribution to start from next week

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Thiruvananthapuram: State Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal has announced that one more installment of pension has been sanctioned to the beneficiaries of Social Security Welfare Pension. Rs 812 crore has been sanctioned for this.

Around 62 lakh people are getting Rs 1600 each. Beneficiaries will start receiving pension from next week.

Government advocates’ salaries increased

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Kochi: Government advocates’ salaries have been increased. The remuneration for appearing in the High Court and the Supreme Court has been increased.

The monthly remuneration was currently Rs 2.5 lakh and a special allowance of Rs 50,000. Rs 60,000 was also received for appearing in the Supreme Court.

According to the revised rate, the division bench in the High Court will receive Rs 15,000. The salary of a special government pleader has been increased from Rs 1.20 lakh to Rs 1.50 lakh. The salary of a senior pleader has been increased from Rs 1.10 lakh to Rs 1.40 lakh. The salary of pleaders who were getting a salary of Rs 1 lakh has been increased to Rs 1.25 lakh.

The salary has been increased with retrospective effect for three years. It is effective from January 1, 2022.

Pongal Celebrations in Chempaneer Poovu as the Series Completes 350 Episodes

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Asianet’s beloved family drama, Chempaneer Poovu, has successfully completed 350 episodes, continuing to capture the hearts of audiences with its emotional storytelling and engaging family dynamics.

Centered around Sachchi and Revathi, the show delves into the strength of marital relationships, mother-in-law conflicts, and the rivalries among siblings and daughters-in-law. As the series reaches this milestone, it takes an exciting turn with Pongal celebrations bringing a mix of humor, drama, and surprises.

In the upcoming episodes, the festival atmosphere is disrupted when Shruti, under pressure from her mother-in-law, introduces Beeran—a butcher with a passion for cinema—as their paternal uncle. As the family gears up for the festive celebrations, viewers will be left wondering: Will Shruti’s deception be exposed?

As Chempaneer Poovu continues its journey, viewers can look forward to more gripping drama, laughter, and unforgettable moments.
” Chempaneer Poovu ” airs on Asianet from Monday to Sunday at 7.30 PM.

Fraud by offering two-wheelers at half price: Cases handed over to Crime Branch

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Kochi: Cases registered in Kannur related to fraud by offering two-wheelers at half price have been handed over to the Crime Branch. 9 cases were registered in Kannur.

The investigation is progressing in Ernakulam.

Four employees suspended over complaint of tying up a student

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Kannur: Four employees of Arangattery Sisumithra Buds School in Mangattidam panchayat have been suspended following a complaint by a parent that a student was tied up. Principal PV Rekha, teachers K Prameela, O Mridula and ayah KP Anandavalli were suspended. The decision was taken at a meeting of the panchayat administrative committee.

Panchayat president PC Gangadharan informed that a three-member committee has been assigned to conduct further investigation into the complaint.

Vespa 125cc scooter launched

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Leading vehicle manufacturer Piaggio India has launched the new Vespa 125cc scooters. The new 2025 Vespa range has been updated with changes in style, colors, and features. The company has launched four scooters in the new Vespa range. The Vespa and Vespa S are the affordable variants. While the Vespa Tech and Vespa S Tech are the top-end models. The base variant Vespa is priced at Rs 1.33 lakh and the S model is priced at Rs 1.36 lakh. The top-end variants are priced at Rs 1.92 lakh and Rs 1.96 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively. In terms of performance, the 125cc single-cylinder engine can produce 9.5 bhp of power at 7100 rpm and 10.1 Nm of torque at 5600 rpm. Some minor changes have also been made to the CVT gearbox. The new Vespa 125cc range will go on sale from February 25. Deliveries will begin from March.

Places of Worship Act: Petitions to be heard on Monday

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear petitions related to the 1991 Places of Worship Act on Monday. A bench of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K V Viswanathan is hearing a batch of petitions both in favour and against the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act of August 15, 1947, which seeks to maintain the religious character of all places of worship, except the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid.

The main petition was filed by advocate Ashwini Upadhyaya against certain provisions of the 1991 Act. The apex court had agreed to hear a petition filed by AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on January 2, seeking strict implementation of the Act.

The Chief Justice’s bench, which intervened in various petitions related to this law, had on December 12 stayed all proceedings, including the admission of petitions claiming rights over Muslim mosques and dargahs. The stay is pending until an interim order or final judgment is pronounced on the petitions regarding the law.

There are 18 cases in the courts by various Hindu organizations seeking a survey to determine the religious nature of 10 mosques, including Gyanvapi in Varanasi, Shahi Eidgah Masjid in Mathura, and Shahi Juma Masjid in Sambhal. Further proceedings in all of these have been stayed.

The court said that the main dispute is regarding sections three and four of the 1991 Act. Section three deals with the conversion of a place of worship. Section four includes the declaration of religious nature and the legal powers of the courts.

Chendamangalam massacre case; Police file charge sheet

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The police have filed a charge sheet in the Chendamangalam massacre case. The thousand-page charge sheet was filed in the North Paravur Magistrate’s Court. The charge sheet states that the accused Ritu Jayan committed atrocities with a previous enmity. The investigation team filed the charge sheet in the Paravur Magistrate’s Court on the thirtieth day after the massacre that shook the country. The thousand-page charge sheet includes 112 witnesses and 60 pieces of evidence.

The police have found that the brutal massacre was caused by an unquenchable hatred towards the family of neighbor Jithin Bose. Ritu Jayan is a drug addict. But the charge sheet also states that he has no mental problems.

On January 16, Ritu killed his neighbors, Pereppadam Kattiparambil Venu, his wife Usha, and his daughter Vinisha, by hitting them on the head with an iron pipe. Jithin Bose, who was attacked along with them, is undergoing treatment in a critical condition. The children who witnessed the brutal act, CCTV footage, and scientific evidence were crucial in the investigation. A 17-member team led by Munambam DySP S Jayakrishnan investigated the case and quickly filed the charge sheet.

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