The Maharashtra government on Monday sought to clear the air over the state's inquiry into the tweets by Sachin Tendulkar, Lata Mangeshkar and others over farmers protest. Home minister Anil Deshmukh told reporters that his recent remark on the celebrity tweets row were distorted. He reiterated that the government was only 'probing the BJP IT cell.' Anil Deshmukh said, “My earlier statement regarding the tweets by celebrities was presented in a distorted manner. I never meant that the inquiry was going to be of celebrities. Lata Mangeshkar is godlike for us. And every countryman respects Sachin Tendulkar. There is no question of their inquiry.” He went on to add, "What I had meant was that inquiry will be done into the role of the BJP IT cell and whether they had provided the script for the tweets for the celebrities." Deshmukh then shared that the preliminary inquiry has brought to fore the "names of BJP IT cell head and twelve influencers and further … [Read more...] about Maharashtra Home Minister Clears The Air, Says Sachin Tendulkar And Lata Mangeshkar Are Not Being Probed
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Sara Khan Is Contemplating Legal Action After Being Dragged Into Drug Probe
Sara Khan has been in news since the past few days. The actress who is currently seen in TV show Santoshi Maa Sunaye Vrat Kathayein , had tested positive for COVID-19. A few days ago, her name was dragged in the ongoing drug probe by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). It has to be recalled that TV couple Abigail Pande and Sanam Johar were summoned by NCB. Post this, it was said that Sara and her former co-actor, Angad Hasija, were likely to be summoned soon. Sara is quite miffed with the reports and is contemplating legal action against the people who carried unverified reports about her. ‘My Life Can’t Be Reduced To Click-Bait Journalism’ Sara told TOI that she was targeted on social media and people called her a drug addict. She added that this incident shook her to an extent that she almost wanted to kill herself. The actress was quoted by TOI as saying, "Angad informed me about our names doing the rounds in the media. I was shocked and failed to … [Read more...] about Sara Khan Is Contemplating Legal Action After Being Dragged Into Drug Probe
Deshaun Watson Police Report Triggers Investigation, QB’s Attorney Welcomes Probe
Breaking News Getty The Houston Police Department says it's now launched a criminal investigation into Deshaun Watson ... this after a complainant formally filed a report against the NFL star on Friday. Cops did NOT say the nature of the allegations against the QB ... and it's unclear if they're related to the claims of sexual assault that Watson is facing in a multitude of civil lawsuits. In a statement Friday, though, Watson's attorney implied they may be. "We welcome this long overdue development," Rusty Hardin said. "Now we will learn the identity of at least one accuser. We will fully cooperate with the Houston Police Department." A police investigation into Watson does NOT mean he's facing criminal charges at the moment. The HPD will investigate the allegations and likely then turn over its findings to prosecutors, who will then need to make a charging decision. That all could take weeks, if not months. The interesting part is now that law … [Read more...] about Deshaun Watson Police Report Triggers Investigation, QB’s Attorney Welcomes Probe
CBS Cuts Loose Two Station Execs As Probe Into Racist, Abusive Conduct Continues
Longtime CBS Television Stations execs Peter Dunn and David Friend have departed the company in the wake of a report disclosing allegations of racist and abusive behavior. Dunn was president of the division and Friend was SVP of News. They were accused of fostering a corporate culture in which female managers were bullied and Black journalists were denied opportunities. Bryon Rubin will continue to run the stations group and Kim Godwin will retain oversight of stations’ news operations until new leadership is in place. “The external investigation into CBS Television Stations management that is being conducted by Keisha-Ann Gray at Proskauer Rose remains ongoing,” CBS said in a statement. “We are thankful to those who have shared their experiences and knowledge with the investigators thus far. CBS is committed to a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where all voices are heard, claims are investigated and appropriate action is taken when necessary.” … [Read more...] about CBS Cuts Loose Two Station Execs As Probe Into Racist, Abusive Conduct Continues
‘The Talk’ Hiatus Extended Through Next Week As CBS’ Probe Into Sharon Osbourne Controversy Continues
EXCLUSIVE: With the controversy ignited by last Wednesday’s episode of The Talk showing no signs of subsiding, the show’s unplanned hiatus is getting longer. I hear The Talk team tonight were informed that the show will remain dark at least through next week. No return date has been set. The Talk was originally put on hiatus last Sunday for two days. The break was then extended , and The Talk was scheduled to come back with live shows this coming Tuesday, March 22. A week ago, CBS l aunched an investigation into the heated exchange about race at the top of March 10 episode related to Piers Morgan and his statements about Meghan Markle which included pointed comments by Sharon Osbourne toward fellow co-host Sheryl Underwood. Related Story 'The Talk' Hiatus Extended Amid Misconduct Allegations Against Sharon Osbourne - Update Since then, there have been shocking new allegations against Osbourne that she had used racial slur towards former … [Read more...] about ‘The Talk’ Hiatus Extended Through Next Week As CBS’ Probe Into Sharon Osbourne Controversy Continues