‘Muhammad’ most popular name among adults in Delhi

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January 17, 2016

New Delhi, Jan 17: It’s a general assumption, and now officially proved that Muhammad or Mohammed is the most popular men’s name in the capital of India.

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The city of Delhi has over 2.5 lakh men named versions of Mohammed, an analysis of data from voter lists has shown. Ram (over 1.5 lakh) is the second most popular name among men while Sunita is the most popular name among women.

The city has 99,273 Sunitas (and an additional 2,265 Suneetas). Sunita is a distinctly younger name; it does not figure among the top 10 names for women aged 55 and above, but is the most popular among women aged 30 to 50.

Among women aged 18 to 30, Pooja is the most common name.

Ram is the most popular name among men aged 40 and above, while “Mohd” is the most common among those aged 18 to 40.

This analysis of names is based on data on first names and ages extracted by SocialCops, a data analytics start-up, from Delhi’s electoral rolls.

The data covering 1.2 crore registered voters in the city were shared exclusively with The Hindu for the analysis.

The data show the changing nature of naming conventions, as well as the changing face of the city.

Muslim men, for example, routinely use “Mohammed” as a prefix, which becomes their first name in government forms, leading to the high number of Mohammeds in Delhi.

 Top five male names  Numbers
 Muhammad  2,54,843
 Ram   1,59,049
 Rajesh   74,020
 Sanjay  73,857
 Sunil  69,657
Top five female names  Numbers
 Sunita  99,273
 Anita  69,379
 Poonam   64,496
 Geeta  62,163
 Seema  57,340

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Mohammed SS
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Monday, 18 Jan 2016

We are very lucky and very proud to be a Muslim Alhamdulillah

S.M. Nawaz Kuk…
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Sunday, 17 Jan 2016

MASHA ALLAH not only Delhi even whole universe it also beautiful name

rikaz
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Sunday, 17 Jan 2016

yes Mohammed is a beautiful name...subhan Allah!

NOOR
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Sunday, 17 Jan 2016

Muslims believe that Muhmmad PBUH is the last & final messenger of ALLAH to be sent to humanity. He was sent to complete the mission of the previous messengers (including Abraham, Moses, jesus and others) of Calling people to believe in God and following the guidance and teachings of God. Muslims regard Prophet Muhammad pbuh as their HIGHEST ROLE MODEL and they aim to follow in his footsteps in all of their actions. This is why Muslims hold Prophet Muhammad pbuh in very high regard and are seriously hurt when some ignorant tries to belittle him.
ISLAM haters & Honest Non-muslims should look his teachings once in their LIFE TIME. Those who read about him & followed him the way he showed are really successful in the sight of the one who gave life to us all.

Mohammed
 - 
Sunday, 17 Jan 2016

Ma Sha Allah..Proud to be a Muslim..

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January 8,2025

Mangaluru: Air India Express (AIE) has postponed its much-anticipated direct flight service between Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) and Singapore, citing low bookings. Passengers who had booked tickets for the inaugural flight scheduled for January 21 and subsequent dates have been notified of the cancellation through email.

In its email, AIE assured passengers of alternative travel arrangements, including connecting flight options between MIA and Singapore. However, the decision to delay the direct service has left travelers and travel agents disappointed.

An AIE official attributed the postponement to operational challenges but clarified that the airline has not abandoned plans for the route. “We are committed to starting the service, but there is no immediate confirmation on the new launch date,” the official stated. He further explained that sustaining a route requires consistent demand, and seasonal travel alone is insufficient to justify operations.

Another AIE representative admitted that the number of bookings for the inaugural flight was below expectations but declined to disclose specific figures.

Rajesh H Acharya, director of HQ Connections Pte Ltd in Singapore and coordinator of the Singapore Tuluver community, expressed his disappointment. Acharya, who has been advocating for a direct flight between Mangaluru and Singapore since 2017, said, “After years of effort, we finally convinced the airline to start this service, but it has now been deferred.”

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Acharya posted: "Did not expect such behavior from @AirIndiaX, now owned by @TataCompanies & @SIAirlines. If there are issues, travelers deserve to be informed well in advance. This decision needs investigation at the highest level."

The delay has raised questions among the travel community, with many hoping the airline will address these concerns and provide a clear timeline for the launch of the Mangaluru-Singapore direct flight.

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December 25,2024

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Bengaluru: Police Inspector of Khanapur station has been suspended for dereliction of duty by allegedly letting in political leaders and others inside the station while BJP MLC C T Ravi was in custody in connection with a case registered against him, officials said on Wednesday.

The suspension order was issued by the office of Inspector General of Police, North Zone, Belagavi on December 21, they said.

On December 19, Ravi was arrested by the police from the premises of Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi for allegedly using a derogatory word against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar in the legislative council hall.

According to the official order, when C T Ravi was taken to Khanapura police station for safety reasons, Police Inspector Manjunath Nayak, who was in-charge of the station, was told to use the staff and assign suitable duties to them.

It was also ordered to block the entry of any person other than the accused inside the police station. However, many political leaders and mediapersons stormed inside the police station. This created a noisy atmosphere inside the station, it stated.

The order further stated that as a responsible police inspector grade officer, Nayak failed to prevent several political leaders from entering Khanapur Police station, thus creating a tumultuous atmosphere.

He violated the order of superiors, showed negligence and carelessness while performing duty. Therefore, a departmental inquiry was initiated and Nayak was suspended from service with immediate effect for dereliction of duty, the order stated.

According to a police statement issued on Wednesday, after registration of case under section 75 (sexual harassment) and 79 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in Hirebagewadi police station here, Ravi was taken into custody and handed over to the investigating officers.

However, Ravi was shifted to Khanapura police station considering the security aspect and the huge crowd gathered near Hirebagewadi police station.

"A large number of mediapersons, supporters and party workers gathered and created a chaotic atmosphere in Khanapura police station. There was also the possibility of additional supporters and Congress workers arriving. All these factors also had the potential to disrupt public order," the police stated.

Keeping in mind Ravi's safety, he was shifted to Ramadurga, it said.

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January 3,2025

Mangaluru: The long-awaited DC office complex in Padil is nearing completion, with plans underway to inaugurate the facility during Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s visit to Mangaluru for the State Olympics meet on January 17. Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U T Khader inspected the site and emphasized the urgency of completing the ₹75 crore project within the set deadline.

“We aim to finish the work by January 10 so that the inauguration can align with the Chief Minister’s visit. However, the final decision will depend on the project’s readiness by then,” Khader stated during his site inspection.

The ambitious project, reflecting the rich Tulu Nadu heritage in its design, received administrative approval on April 28, 2015. Following delays, the work order was issued on February 3, 2018, and construction began on March 17, 2018. Khader assured that the building's traditional architecture will extend to its surroundings, including an aesthetically designed entrance gate.

Spread across 5.89 acres, the complex boasts a total plinth area of 21,054.88 sq m, encompassing multiple levels:

Basement: 4043.88 sq m
Ground Floor: 7553.36 sq m
First Floor: 4158.94 sq m
Second and Third Floors: 2561.28 sq m each
Roof 1 and 2: 88.07 sq m each

The facility aims to centralize government services by housing most departments—except Revenue and RDPR—under one roof. This initiative, Khader highlighted, will streamline operations, save time, and enhance convenience for both officials and the public.

"Officials have been directed to expedite the remaining work, ensuring its timely completion," he added, reaffirming the government’s commitment to creating a functional and visually iconic administrative hub for the region.

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