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Pulitzer prize-winning Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui killed in Afghanistan
Danish Siddiqui
Pulitzer award-winning Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui, Chief Photographer of Reuters in India, was killed on Thursday in clashes between Afghan special forces and Taliban attackers. As per Reuters Siddiqui was in the main market of Spin Boldak when he was caught in a crossfire. The news of Siddiqui’s death was shared by Farid Mamumdzay, Afghanistan’s Ambassador to India.
Mamundzay tweeted: “Deeply disturbed by the sad news of the killing of a friend, Danish Siddiqui in Kandhar last night. The Indian journalist and winner of Pultizer Prize was embedded with Afghan security forces. I met him 2 weeks ago before his departure to Kabul. Condolences to his family and Reuters.”
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, in a condolence message, expressed solidarity with the media, saying his government was committed to upholding freedom of expression. I am deeply saddened with the shocking reports that Reuters Photojournalist Danish Siddiqui was killed while covering the Taliban atrocities in Kandahar,” Ghani stated.
In 2018, Siddiqui became the first Indian alongside colleague Adnan Abidi to win the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography as part of the photography staff of Reuters for documenting the Rohingya Refugee Crisis.
KK passed away at the age of 53 in Kolkata
Renowned playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, passed away at the age of 53 in Kolkata. The singer performed at Nazul Mancha auditorium on Tuesday (May 31). He went to his hotel after his performance and collapsed. He was rushed to Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) at around 10:30 pm, where he was declared brought dead by the doctors. The exact cause of his death is unknown as of now.
Saddened by the untimely demise of noted singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK. His songs reflected a wide range of emotions as struck a chord with people of all age groups. We will always remember him through his songs. Condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 31, 2022
On the occasion of Dr Ambedkar’s Jayanti, we bring you some rare pictures including some, in which he even visited Nagpur…
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar (14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956) was an Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer who chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and was also India’s First Minister for Law and Justice.
Shane Warne
Shane Warne, the legendary Australian spinner, passed away at the age of 52 after suffering a suspected heart attack, his management has confirmed.
A statement by the managenent read: “Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived. The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course.”
More details are awaited.
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