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Patra Chawl land scam case: ED officials at Sanjay Raut's residence after he skips summons twice

New Delhi:  Trouble mounted for Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday as Enforcement Directorate officials reached his residence around 7am. According to reports, the officials are currently searching Raut's premises and questioning him in connection with Patra Chawl land scam case. Mumbai | Enforcement Directorate officials reached Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut's residence around 7am today; currently conducting a search and questioning Raut, in connection with Patra Chawl land scam case pic.twitter.com/e2bfEVW3s7 — ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2022 The ED officials visited his residence after he skipped its summons twice in the case linked to alleged irregularities in the re-development of a Mumbai 'chawl' and related financial transactions involving his wife and alleged associates. The Shiv Sena leader was summoned by the probe agency on 27 July after he skipped an earlier summon citing the ongoing Parliament session in Delhi. The Rajya Sabha MP, who is in the Uddhav

Hariyali Teej 2022: Traditional dishes to share with your friends and family

Hariyali Teej, also known as Sawan Teej, is a widely celebrated Indian festival in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh. Women celebrate the festival by performing a dance to welcome the monsoon season. The festival will be celebrated on Sunday, 31 July this year. The celebratory spirit of the festival is marked by some traditional delicacies that you can enjoy with your loved ones. Here are a few of them that you can try your hands at: Ghevar: These round-shaped honey-comb-like Rajasthani sweet is dipped in sugar syrup that can be easily found in every sweet shop and is sold in large numbers. The malai inside it with its nutty topping will have you asking for more. Dal Baati: Dal Baati is a must for your festive feast. Stuffed baatis with ghee are served with hot dal or delicious choorma. This Rajasthan special delicacy is usually everyone’s favourite. Feni: Plain or sweet feni is usually cooked with milk to make a kheer-like dessert that is a tre

Hariyali Teej 2022: Find puja vidhi, shubh muhurat and significance

Hariyali Teej is one of the most famous festivals of the Hindus. It is celebrated by women in north India and dedicated to the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On this day, married women observe a fast for the well-being of their husbands. They perform a sacred song and dance ritual to welcome the monsoon. There are three teejs that are grandly celebrated throughout the year - the first being Hariyali Teej, the second Kajari Teej and the third Hartalika Teej. As the festival is celebrated during monsoon – a time when the surroundings are lush green and beautiful, it is called Hariyali Teej. Hariyali Teej, which is also known as Sawan Teej and Shravani Teej, will be observed on 31 July, this year (Sunday). According to the Hindu Calendar, Hariyali Teej is marked on the third day (Tritiya) of Shukla paksha in Shravan/ Sawan month. Shubh Muhurat: The festival will begin on 31 July 2022 at 2:59 am and will end on 1 August 2022 at 4:18 am. The puja timing is from 6:30 am to 8:33

Hariyali Teej 2022: Here are wishes, greetings and messages to share with your loved ones

Hariyali Teej is an annual festival that is marked in the month of Shravan. It is celebrated on the third day of Shukla Paksha (which is the waxing phase of the Moon). As per the Georgian calendar, this festival usually falls every year in the month of July or August. This year, it will be observed on 31 July (Sunday). The word 'hariyali' indicates greenery which is common during the rainy season, that is why this Teej is celebrated during the monsoon. Hariyali Teej is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, who symbolises a suhagan (married women). This sacred festival holds great significance to all married women. To mark the day, married women observe a strict fast for their husbands and worship Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva for marital bliss. Even unmarried women observe a fast to get an eligible match of their choice. On Hariyali Teej 2022, here are a few wishes, greetings and messages to share with your family and friends: -May this Teej bring peace and abundance to your life

Taiwan Confident of Its Position in Semiconductors Market Amid US’s New Chips Act

Taiwan says its position in making semiconductors will not be shaken as the US is working towards the new chips act. Taiwan is a major chip producer in the world. Meanwhile, US Congress passed the new legislation to subsidise the domestic semiconductor industry. China, on the other hand, had lobbied against the US semiconductor bill, calling it reminiscent of a "Cold ... from Gadgets 360

Microsoft Accuses DSIRF of Creating Malicious Software, Firm Says Subzero Was for Official Use in EU

Microsoft has accused an Austrian firm DSIRF of creating malicious software ‘Subzero’. The firm was accused of using Subzero as a spying tool in at least three countries. However, DSIRF says the software was for official use in EU states only, and not offered or made for commercial use. The firm is also investigating the claims. from Gadgets 360

Watch: Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty starrer Sapoot's 'statue' scene goes viral; internet goes ROFL

Actors Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty have given fans many memorable superhits in their early career. Films like Hera Pheri , Dhadkan , De Dana Dan , and Awara Paagal Deewana among others were much loved by the audience. Recently, a video from one of their classic hits Sapoot has been making waves on social media. Released in 1996, Sapoot was directed by Jagdish A Sharma and starred Kumar, Shetty alongside Karisma Kapoor and Sonali Bendre in the lead. The brief scene from the film shows science and logic going for a toss and this has left social media users rolling on the floor laughing. In the clip, both the leading actors - who play brothers in Sapoot  - can be seen trying to save their sister Anju (Shalini Kapoor) from falling off a high-rise building. They can be seen asking her to stop as she weeps and request them not to come near her. However, the young woman slips, and Kumar and Shetty, somehow hold her hand tightly. As she slips through her brother’s hands, the duo can

Elon Musk Countersues Twitter Under Seal in $44 Billion Acquisition Deal

Elon Musk has filed a confidential countersuit against Twitter over $44 billion (nearly Rs. 3.5 lakh crore) deal. The suit was filed after Delaware Court announced the dates for five-day trail scheduled for October in Musk vs Twitter legal battle. Musk, CEO of Tesla, abandoned the deal on July 8 citing incomplete information about bots as the reason. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/BQMPyF0

Elon Musk Countersues Twitter Under Seal in $44 Billion Acquisition Deal

Elon Musk has filed a confidential countersuit against Twitter over $44 billion (nearly Rs. 3.5 lakh crore) deal. The suit was filed after Delaware Court announced the dates for five-day trail scheduled for October in Musk vs Twitter legal battle. Musk, CEO of Tesla, abandoned the deal on July 8 citing incomplete information about bots as the reason. from Gadgets 360

Kerala lottery 2022: Karunya KR 560 results to be announced at 3 pm, first prize Rs 80 lakh

The results of the Karunya KR 560 lottery draw will be declared by the Kerala Lottery Department at 3 pm today, 30 July. While the live results will be announced at 3 pm, the official results will be available on the official website from 4 pm onwards. Lottery draw participants can visit the lottery department’s official website at keralalotteryresult.net to check if they have won a prize. The Karunya KR 560 results will also be published in the Kerala Government Gazette. The KR 560 lottery draw will be held at Thiruvananthapuram’s Gorky Bhavan. The first prize of the KR 560 lottery draw stands at Rs 80 lakh while the second and third prize amount to Rs 5 lakh and Rs 1 lakh, respectively. A consolation prize of Rs 8,000 is also there. How to claim the Karunya KR 560 prize money: Once the results are announced, ticket holders will have to match their ticket numbers with the KR 560 results published on either the web portal or the Kerala Government Gazette. They have to submit their

Chandra Darshan 2022: Find date, shubh muhurat and significance

Chandra Darshan marks the sighting of the moon after Amavasya , meaning the period of the new moon. Hindus mark this occasion in honour of the moon god, Chandra Dev, who is known for his purity, wisdom and happiness. This month, Chandra Darshan falls on 30 July (Saturday). According to Hindu belief, the first sighting of the moon after the new moon has a lot of spiritual importance and religious significance attached to it. Devotees, who believe in Chandra Dev, keep a day-long fast to pay their respect to the moon god. They believe that those who observe a fast will be blessed with good luck and prosperity. Apart from observing a fast, devotees also chant mantras in praise of Chandra Dev. They chant these mantras to get rid of negative thoughts and calm one’s mind, body and soul. This auspicious day is observed with great fervour and devotion in different parts of the country. Shubh Muhurat : According to Prokerala , the Pratipada Tithi timing begins on 28 July 2022 at 11: 25 pm an

Narendra Modi to visit GIFT city today: A look at Gujarat’s grand financial and IT hub

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) today to launch India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) and NSE IFSC-SGX Connect. He will also lay the foundation stone of the unified regulator International Financial Services Centres Authority’s headquarters building. Must read: PM Modi to inaugurate India's first international bullion exchange in Surat: What is it? Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman are also expected to attend the event. What is the GIFT City? GIFT City is India’s maiden International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). As per the official website, it is a planned business district in the state of Gujarat. It is the new business destination offering competitive edge to financial services and technology related activities. Spread across 886 acres of land with 62 mn square feet of built up area, the GIFT City includes offices spaces, residential apartments, schools, hos

IAF's MiG-21 Bison crashes in Rajasthan's Barmer, both pilots dead

New Delhi: An Indian Air Force MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft crashed in Rajasthan's Barmer on Thursday night. Both pilots on board were killed, the IAF confirmed. Videos shared on social media showed the plane up in flames. #WATCH | Rajasthan: A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed near Barmer district. Further details regarding the pilots awaited pic.twitter.com/5KfO24hZB6 — ANI (@ANI) July 28, 2022 The IAF has ordered a Court of Inquiry to ascertain the cause of the accident. At 9:10 pm this evening, an IAF MiG 21 trainer aircraft met with an accident in the western sector during a training sortie. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries. — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) July 28, 2022 Earlier, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari about the crash. The IAF chief briefed him on the incident in detail, ANI reported. With inputs from agencies Read all the Latest News , Trending News ,  Cricket News

Was Karnataka BJP Yuva Morcha worker Praveen Nettaru’s death a fallout or retaliation?

Could Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Yuva Morcha worker Praveen Nettaru’s death be the fallout of another clash between members of two communities that happened on 19 July? Was he targeted in retaliation for an attack on a local man called Masood in Mangaluru’s Sullia on that day? This is one of the angles that is being investigated by authorities, a senior police official from Mangaluru told News18 on Wednesday. Karnataka’s home minister Araga Jnanendra while speaking to the media also hinted that the state police have widened their search to neighbouring Kerala for the assailants who murdered Praveen on Tuesday night. According to the Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police, Rishikesh Sonawane, three men who allegedly attacked Praveen were seen astride a two-wheeler. “The bike bore a Kerala registration number and the surrounding CCTV camera footage has been collected to further identify the assailants," he said. News18 has learnt that a local Popular Front of India (PFI)

Netflix August 2022 Releases: Darlings, Morbius, The Walking Dead Season 11, and More

Naruto Shippuden, Darlings movie, The Walking Dead season 11, Morbius, Delhi Crime season 2, Locke & Key season 3, The Sandman, Godzilla vs. Kong, Never Have I Ever season 3, Indian Matchmaking season 2, and Wedding Season — these are biggest movies, TV series, and originals on Netflix India in August 2022. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ka4S8bD

Google Pixel 6a, Pixel Buds Pro to Go on Sale for First Time in India Today: Price, Specifications, Offers

Google Pixel 6a and Google Pixel Buds Pro will go on sale in India today via Flipkart. The new Google smartphone is available for purchase in Chalk, Charcoal, and Sage colour options and comes with a price tag of Rs. 43,999. The Google Pixel Buds Pro earbuds cost Rs. 19,990 in India. from Gadgets 360

PM Modi to inaugurate India's first international bullion exchange in Surat: What is it?

India is set to get its first international bullion exchange on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) as well as lay the foundation stone of the unified regulator International Financial Services Centres Authority’s headquarters building. GIFT City is India’s maiden International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). As per the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), the India International Bullion Exchange will facilitate efficient price discovery with the assurance of responsible sourcing and quality, apart from giving impetus to the financialisation of gold in India. “This shall empower India to gain its rightful place in the global bullion market and serve the global value chain with integrity and quality. This also re-enforces the commitment of the Government of India towards enabling India to be able to influence global bullion prices as a principal

Hariyali Amavasya 2022: Know puja vidhi, shubh muhurat and significance

During the holy month of Sawan, Amavasya Tithi is observed in the northern part of India as Hariyali Amavasya. It is considered to be auspicious for the Hindu community. This year, Hariyali Amavasya will be marked on 28 July. The Hariyali Amavasya corresponds to Ashadha Amavasya which is grandly celebrated in other parts of the country including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu where the Amanta Lunar calendar is followed. In Gujarat, Hariyali Amavasya is also known as Haryali Amavas and Hariyali Amas. On this day, several temples across the country, especially the ones in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura and Vrindavan, organise a special Darshan. As per the Hindu calendar, Hariyali Amavasya usually falls just three days before the famous Hariyali Teej. Shubh Muhurat: According to Drikpanchang , Amavasya Tithi will begin on 27 July 2022 at 9:11 pm and end on 28 July 2022 at 11:24 pm. Puja Vidhi : Devotees observe the day by worshiping Lord Shiva and Godd

Google Pixel 6a, Pixel Buds Pro to Go on Sale for First Time in India Today: Price, Specifications, Offers

Google Pixel 6a and Google Pixel Buds Pro will go on sale in India today via Flipkart. The new Google smartphone is available for purchase in Chalk, Charcoal, and Sage colour options and comes with a price tag of Rs. 43,999. The Google Pixel Buds Pro earbuds cost Rs. 19,990 in India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/nsW9S5t

Meta Hikes Price of Quest 2 Headset Ahead of Launch of ‘Project Cambria’ Successor

Meta said it was raising the prices of its current generation Meta Quest 2 virtual reality (VR) headset by $100 (roughly Rs. 8,000). The new pricing will be effective starting August, and comes ahead of the company’s plans to launch a new headset, codenamed ‘Project Cambria’, later this year. from Gadgets 360

NCPCR chief Priyank Kanoongo reaches Kallakurichi to investigate suspicious death of Class 12 student

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) head, Priyank Kanoongo took to Twitter, to announce that he had reached the Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu to inquire into the case of the suspicious death of a 17-year-old girl in a private school. Reached kallakkurichi — प्रियंक कानूनगो Priyank Kanoongo (@KanoongoPriyank) July 26, 2022 On 20 July, Kanoongo had stated on Twitter that he would be visiting the Kallakurichi district “to inquire into the case of suspicious death of a girl child in a residential school.” I will be visiting kallakurichi,Tamil Nadu on 27 July to inquire into the case of suspicious death of a girl child in a residential school. — प्रियंक कानूनगो Priyank Kanoongo (@KanoongoPriyank) July 20, 2022 A Class 12 student in Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi died by suicide after alleged torture by teachers. Violence broke out in parts of Tamil Nadu after the Class 12 student jumped off her hostel building on 13 July. She was allegedly tortured b

Karnataka: BJP Yuva Morcha member hacked to death

New Delhi: A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Yuva Morcha worker Praveen Nettaru was hacked to death with lethal weapons by unidentified people on a bike in Bellare, Dakshina Kannada on Tudesday. According to NDTV , Nettaru was killed in Sulia, and was the district secretary of the BJP Yuva Morcha. He owned a poultry shop near Bellaray area. He was returning home when he was attacked. The attackers came on a bike and attacked him with machate. The reason for the murder is still unknown, the police said. According to ANI , after the incident, many BJP workers raised the slogans of "We want justice" and started protesting against the killing of Praveen Nettaru. #WATCH | Karnataka: "We want justice" slogans raised by many BJP workers protesting against the killing of BJP Yuva Morcha worker Praveen Nettaru. (Visuals from Bellare & Puttur in Dakshina Kannada) pic.twitter.com/troB6yCjjv — ANI (@ANI) July 26, 2022 Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai expre

S Jaishankar condoles killing of two Indian peacekeepers in Congo, calls for justice over 'outrageous' attack

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and the former Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, TS Tirumurti, deeply grieved the loss of two Indian peacekeepers who lost their lives in Congo during violent protests. The two soldiers were part of MONUSCO - the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in strife-torn Democratic Republic Congo. Two Border Security Force personnel, who were part of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, were killed on Tuesday during violent protests in the Central African country, a BSF spokesperson and the UN said. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he was deeply grieved at the loss of the two valiant Indian peacekeepers and demanded that the perpetrators of the "outrageous attacks" must be held accountable and brought to justice. Jaishankar said he was deeply grieved at the loss of lives of two valiant Indian peacekeepers of the BSF in the Democratic Republic of Congo. "The per

Watch: Bengaluru man dresses as Yamaraj to protest against bad roads in neighbourhood

A man dressed as Yamaraj - the god of death - brought a buffalo along to protest against the potholes in the neighbourhood of Anjanapura in Bengaluru. The video of his not-so-usual act went viral on Twitter. In the video, the unidentified man was seen in the middle of a dilapidated road along with the buffalo as people around him shouted slogans pointing toward the potholes that lead to poor road conditions. According to Bangalore Mirror , Abdul Aleem, President, Changemakers of Kanakapura Road said that they chose Yama Dharmaraja theme because that stretch of road was the best example of a real Naraka Darshana for the commuters. He further mentioned how the stretch was in a horrible condition for more than a decade. He added that it yielded results when the last time they did a protest. However, only two kilometres of road was repaired even though Rs 25 crore was sanctioned for a 13-km stretch of the road. The video shared on Twitter received more than 10,000 views so far. Anjana

2,544 custodial deaths in the country in last one year, Uttar Pradesh tops the list with 501 such incidents

New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh has reported the highest number of custodial deaths among all states and UTs in the country for the second consecutive year in a row. UP reported 501 custodial deaths from April 2021 to March 2022, the government told the Lok Sabha. It reported 451 such deaths in the same period from 2020-21. Second on the list is West Bengal with 257 custodial deaths. Other states which reported a high number of such incidents are Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Punjab, data released by the government showed. A total of 2,544 custodial deaths were reported across 37 states and UTs from April 2021 to March 2022. UP tops in custodial death cases in India. Tamil Nadu sees rise in cases of custodial deaths from 63 in 2020-21 to 109 during 2021-22. pic.twitter.com/cQryrUC2au — D Suresh Kumar (@dsureshkumar) July 26, 2022 There has been a significant rise in custodial deaths all over India, the data showed. The country reported 1,940 custodial deaths from April 20

Masik Shivaratri 2022: Know puja vidhi, shubh muhurat, mantra and significance

As Sawan is particularly dedicated to Lord Shiva - Shivratri is regarded to be an auspicious festival for the Hindus. Devotees believe that the day marks the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, who represent mindfulness and nature. Therefore, Shivratri is one of the most significant days associated with Lord Shiva, as per the Hindu community. For the unversed, the literal meaning of Shivaratri is the ‘Night of Shiva’. According to scriptures, Masik Shivratri is observed every month on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Tithi or the 14th day of the dark fortnight. The one observed in Phalguna month is known as Maha Shivaratri. This year, the Masik Shivaratri will be grandly marked across the country on 26 July. Shubh Muhurat The Shravana, Krishna Chaturdashi begins on 26 July at 6:46 pm and ends on 27 July at around 9:11 pm. Puja Vidhi and Mantra The Masik Shivaratri puja is performed at midnight. It is also known as Nishita Kaal, which begins with performing a bhishek (method o

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022: All you need to know about the 1999 Kargil War

Kargil Vijay Diwas is marked in India to honour the sacrifices made by soldiers of the Indian Army during the 1999 Kargil War. It has been 23 years since the war. ‘Operation Vijay’ was fought by India against Pakistan in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir, now Ladakh. On 26 July 1999, the Indian troops announced their victory over Pakistani rangers after nearly three-month-long armed battles on the icy heights of Kargil. They hoisted the tricolour after recapturing the peaks occupied by Pakistani soldiers. The Beginning:  After the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, both nations rarely engaged in direct armed battles. However, they were trying their best to control the Siachen Glacier by setting up military outposts on nearby ridges which resulted in military scuffles in the 90s. When the situation was going out of control after both countries conducted the nuclear tests in 1998, the Lahore Declaration was signed in February 1999 to provide a peaceful solution. But the Pakistan Army was ru

Presidential swearing-in LIVE: Droupadi Murmu sworn in as India's 15th President

10:27 (IST) Presidential swearing-in LIVE Droupadi Murmu takes oath Droupadi Murmu on Monday took oath as the 15th President of India. She is the first tribal woman to hold the highest constitutional post in the country. 10:25 (IST) Presidential swearing-in LIVE India gets its second President from Odisha Murmu is the second President from Odisha, after VV Giri, who had served as the fourth President of India from 1969 to 1974. 10:20 (IST) Presidential swearing-in LIVE Murmu sworn in as India's 15th President CJI NV Ramana administers oath of office to President-elect Droupadi Murmu. CJI NV Ramana administers oath of office, President-elect Droupadi Murmu becomes the 15th President of India. She is the second woman President of the country, first-ever tribal woman to hold the highest Constitutional post and the first President to be born in independent India pic.twitter.com/qXd9Kzcg2z — ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2022 10:16 (IST) Presidential swearing-in LIVE

Elon Musk Denies Having Affair With Sergey Brin’s Wife, Claims He Is Still Friends With Google Co-Founder

Elon Musk has claimed that a report alleging he had an affair with Nicole Shanahan, the wife of Sergey Brin is untrue. The Tesla CEO took to Twitter to state that a report by the Wall Street Journal was not true and that he was still friends with the Google co-founder. According to the report, Brin had instructed his advisers to sell his personal investments in Musk... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ypxPSgl

Elon Musk Denies Having Affair With Sergey Brin’s Wife, Claims He Is Still Friends With Google Co-Founder

Elon Musk has claimed that a report alleging he had an affair with Nicole Shanahan, the wife of Sergey Brin is untrue. The Tesla CEO took to Twitter to state that a report by the Wall Street Journal was not true and that he was still friends with the Google co-founder. According to the report, Brin had instructed his advisers to sell his personal investments in Musk... from Gadgets 360

A post-Presidential life: 12 Janpath bungalow, pension of Rs 1.5 lakh and free travel for life awaits Ram Nath Kovind

After serving as the 14th President of India, Ram Nath Kovind bids adieu to the post and Rashtrapati Bhavan, as he make way for the country’s first tribal President Droupadi Murmu . A day before his tenure ends — 25 July — he also hosted a dinner for President-elect Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union council of ministers at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Shri Ram Nath Kovind hosted dinner for President-elect Smt Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and members of the Union Council of Ministers at Rashtrapati Bhavan. pic.twitter.com/xRLPzOYxlB — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 24, 2022 What life awaits Ram Nath Kovind after his Presidential tenure? What benefits and perks will he continue to get after retirement? Also read: Stay at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rs 5 lakh salary, hefty pension: The many perks Droupadi Murmu will enjoy as president A bungalow fit for a former President