In the ongoing Maharashtra assembly elections, the son of late politician Baba Siddique, Zeeshan Siddique, is trailing in Vandre East, Mumbai while Shiv Sena's Varun Sardesai is leading by over 5,000 votes. Siddique, who had joined the Ajit Pawar-led faction last month, had accused the Maha Vikas Aghadi of deserting him and his father after the latter was shot dead by the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The bypolls to 48 assembly seats and two parliamentary constituencies in 15 different states are also being counted and results will be declared today. Stay updated with the latest news on NDTV.com and watch live updates on the same.
Baba Siddique, a senior leader of the NCP, was shot in the chest and killed by three unidentified individuals in Mumbai on Saturday evening. The 66-year-old politician had received a death threat just 15 days ago and was under heavy security. The Mumbai Police have formed 10 teams to investigate the case and are also looking into the possible involvement of Lawrence Bishnoi's gang. The use of a 9.9 mm pistol hints at a possible contract killing.
Politician and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was shot dead outside his son's office, leading to widespread grief in the Bollywood industry. The close bond that he shared with stars like Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty, and Zaheer Iqbal was evident as they rushed to the hospital upon hearing the tragic news. With demands for justice and messages of condolences pouring in, the legacy of Baba Siddique and his famous iftar party on Eid will always be remembered.
Shockwaves spread throughout Mumbai as news of the horrific murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique broke, sending the entire political community into a state of panic. The incident occurred late Saturday night as Siddique was leaving his office, with eye witnesses describing unidentified attackers shooting him twice in the chest with a 9.9mm rifle. While two of the accused have been apprehended and identified as outsiders, the motive behind the brutal attack is still unclear. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar expressed his shock and grief at the loss of his colleague and friend, while the police have promised a thorough investigation into the matter. Meanwhile, security has been tightened at key political figures' residences in the state.
Baba Siddique, a close childhood friend of Bollywood star Salman Khan, was shot dead in Mumbai last night. Known for his starry Iftaar parties during the Ramadan month, Siddique's sudden death has left the entertainment industry in shock. Salman, who was shooting for Bigg Boss 18, immediately rushed to the hospital upon hearing the news and broke down upon seeing his friend's lifeless body. Siddique, who famously patched up Salman and Shah Rukh Khan at one of his Iftaar parties, was killed by three unknown gunmen.
Baba Siddique, a senior Mumbai politician and former Maharashtra minister, was shot dead outside his son's office by unidentified assailants. The incident has sparked outrage and condemnation from opposition leaders who blame the government for the deteriorating law and order situation in the state. Two people have been arrested in connection with the shooting. Video of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde speaking on the incident has also been released.
The sudden death of Senior NCP leader Baba Siddique shocked the nation on Saturday. As the news spread, several politicians and Bollywood personalities were seen arriving at Lilavati hospital to pay their respects and console the family. Actors Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt, who were close to Mr Siddique, were also spotted at the hospital, with reports mentioning that Khan cancelled the shoot of his show Bigg Boss 18 midway to rush to the hospital. The politician - who had a long and notable career in Congress before joining NCP - played a significant role in ending the long-standing feud between actors Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan at his infamous Iftaar party in 2013.
The installation of Sai Baba idols in temples in Varanasi has sparked a controversy, with Hindu organisations calling for their removal claiming that Sai Baba was a Muslim and had no connection with Sanatan Dharma. This has resulted in the removal of idols from 14 temples, with more to follow. While some argue that there is no objection to the worship of Sai Baba, there is opposition to his idols being installed in temples.
Baba Vanga, a well-known blind clairvoyant from Bulgaria, has reportedly made a shocking prediction that the end of the world will start in 2025. According to her timeline of predictions, a conflict in Europe will decimate the continent's population by 2025, causing concern due to current geopolitical tensions. This is just one of Vanga's many predictions that have raised eyebrows for their supposed accuracy, despite her lack of sight.
Baba Vanga, also known as the 'Nostradamus of the Balkans', gained fame for her strikingly accurate predictions, including the 9/11 attacks. She has predicted a major conflict in Europe in 2025 and the end of the world in 5079. Despite her death in 1996, her followers still believe in her powers and her visions continue to attract attention.