Punjab Singer-Politician Sidhu Moosewala Murder Sparks Political Row

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Punjab singer-politician Sidhu Moosewala's murder sparks political row, Modi to release benefits under PM cares for children scheme, Shane Warne almost quit Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL Season 1, and other top news in this bulletin.
Punjab singer-politician Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, aka Sidhu Moose Wala, was shot dead on Sunday evening, a day after his security was scaled down – a move that has brought the Bhagwant Singh Mann government under huge criticism from the opposition. The murder of the 28-year-old Congress leader – blamed on inter-gang rivalry – has shocked the state, triggering a fresh political row. Canada-based Goldy Brar and jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi have been named by the state police in the killing. Moosewala – who had very recently joined the Congress – had drawn criticism for promoting gun culture in his songs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release benefits under the PM CARES scheme for children via video-conferencing on Monday, the Union ministry of women and child development said. “The Prime Minister will transfer scholarships to school-going children. A passbook of PM CARES for Children and a Health card under Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana will be handed over to the children during the programme,” the ministry said in a statement. West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday attacked the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, saying the move to replace him as chancellor of state-run universities is a ploy to divert attention from the School Service Commission (SSC) recruitment scam and also alleged that TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee “crossed the red line” by making statements against the judiciary on Saturday.That’s all from us for now. We will be back with the evening news bulletin The government on Sunday withdrew the advisory cautioning people against sharing photocopies of their Aadhaar with any organisation over misuse risks. The Union ministry of electronics & IT (MeitY) said the statement was withdrawn “in view of the possibility of the misinterpretation of the press release”. Actor Ranveer Singh danced to several songs at the closing ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday. Fan accounts shared videos online in which the actor danced to Naatu Naatu from RRR, Vaathi Coming from Master, Tattad Tattad from Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-leela, Gallan Goodiyaan from Dil Dhadakne Do, Ghoomar from Padmaavat and also to songs from KGF Chapter 2 and Band Baaja Baaraat. Ranveer danced to songs representing the IPL teams. Ever since clinching the prestigious Indian Premier League (IPL) title in the inaugural edition, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) trophy cabinet has been barren. However, the Sanju Samson-led outfit have a wonderful opportunity to add a second IPL title in their cabinet when they face Gujarat Titans (GT) in the finals at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday evening.