The presidential election of neighbouring Sri Lanka garnered attention in India as the Indian factors like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and superstars like Salman Khan were involved with it. While incumbent president Mahendra Rajapakse relied on the star power as he invited Bollywood actor Salman Khan and his co-star and Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez for the election campaign, opposition leader Mithripala Sirisena wore “Narendra Modi Jacket” and went into public. 

The election outcome is in favour of “Modi Jacket” and against to Salman Khan’s campaign. Lankan people gave clear mandate for Sirisena and against to Rajapaksa whose years in office were allegedly marked by “corruption” and “nepotism”. Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sirisena over phone. 

Modi wrote on Twitter, “I spoke to Shri Maithripala Sirisena & congratulated him. I congratulate the people of Sri Lanka on the peaceful & democratic poll process. As a close friend & neighbour, reaffirmed India’s continued solidarity & support for Sri Lanka’s peace, development & prosperity.”

Sri Lankan incumbent President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Friday conceded defeat in the country’s presidential election, which the counting of votes so far showed in favour of opposition challenger Maithripala Sirisena and if this is anything to go by, Maithripala is all set to win with a good majority. 

Accepting the defeat, Mahindra Rajapaksa had already left his ‘official’ residence and off to his own residence. The new president of Sri Lanka will be sworn in today evening. ‘The president conceded defeat at a meeting with opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and the new president will be sworn in this evening,’ an official at the president’s office said in a statement. 

It may be noted that Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and his co-star and Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez have campaigned for Rajapaksa during the presidential elections in the neighboring nation but in vain as the result is against to it. 

In fact, Salman also received flak from Tamils across the country for rallying for Rajapaksa who allegedly behind several war crimes and even wiped out LTTE.

You might be wondering what blessings are required to stay in a 5-star hotel except money and background. Well, one place which has become a hot hub for the elite in Hyderabad is the Park Hyatt hotel and if you want to live permanently in Park Hyatt the blessings of one man is required. He is none other than T Subbarami Reddy, the boss. 

And the permanent residence concept is meant for the cine circle members. Given his deep bonding with film industry, Park Hyatt has become the big hub for cinema related events, discussions, accommodation and other things. 

Though there are many star hotels close to filmnagar, the Tollywood biggies and the visiting Bollywood biggies prefer to stay at Park Hyatt and TSR ensures they get the best. He has his own presidential suite wherein he hosts parties for the elite members of cine fraternity every now and then.  

Incidentally, there are stay packages in Park Hyatt with long term lease facility and for that to work out rightly, getting the blessing of TSR is required, as per few cine sources. All in all, it is proving to be a win-win situation for both the cine members and TSR himself as the brand value and reputation of Park Hyatt is on the rise.

In a shocking incident Rubel Hossain, Bangladesh cricketer who was selected to represent the country for world cup, has been arrested and sent to jail on charges of rape. 

Dhaka Metropolitan magistrate Muhammad Anwar Sadat passed the order after hearing on the case filed under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act. Rubel surrendered in front of the court and pleaded for bail on Thursday morning. 

Court after hearing the petition filed by a 19 year actress passed the judgement. Actress filled complaint with Mirpur police station against Rubel on December 15. Now Rubel participation in world cup representing is in doubt.

Congress Legislature Party deputy leader in Legislative Council Mohammed Ali Shabbir on Thursday advised Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to shift his base to AP’s new capital area at the earliest. 

Addressing a press conference, Shabbir Ali strongly criticised Naidu for interfering in the affairs of Telangana State. “He obstructed power supply to Telangana farmers during Khariff season causing huge losses which consequently led to suicide by hundreds of farmers. 

He also tried to deprive Telangana its share of water from Krishna River. Now he is trying to encroach upon Telangana’s right to conduct EAMCET for its students,” he said. Asking the AP Chief Minister to leave Hyderabad as soon as possible, Shabbir Ali said Naidu should accept the reality that Andhra Pradesh has been bifurcated and now Telangana is an independent State.

Therefore, he should not try to sabotage the interest of Telangana. He said Naidu should start operating form the new capital area as it might develop that region.

Taking a strong exception to comments made by IT and Panchayat Raj minister K T Rama Rao, senior Congress leader and MP Gutha Sukhender Reddy advised KTR to hold his tongue. Gutha was angry as KTR commented against him personally. 

Speaking to mediapersons at Assembly media point on Thursday, Gutha advised KTR to give respect to elders and behave in a dignified manner instead of stooping to make personal remarks on Opposition leaders. 

Responding to KTR’s comment earlier that Gutha had miserably failed to develop his constituency during previous governments, Gutha reiterated that several developmental programs had been undertaken by successive Congress governments. 

He also admitted that TDP also implemented welfare programs in the State. The MP also charged Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao with encouraging defections by admitting Congress legislators into TRS. “Maintain some moral values in politics and don’t try to ruin Opposition parties”, he advised KCR.