Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:07am on 16 Dec 2025,Tuesday International
Dashcam footage has revealed the final moments of a couple killed in the Bondi Beach shooting. Boris Gurman, 69, and his wife Sofia, 61, tried to stop one attacker by grabbing his gun. The video shows Boris wrestling the weapon and striking the gunman before being shot. Family members said the couple acted to protect others. They were the first victims killed in Sunday’s attack during a Hanukkah event. At least 15 people died and many were injured. Police said the attack targeted the Jewish community. Witnesses called the couple brave and selfless heroes after the tragic violence shocked Australia.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:00am on 16 Dec 2025,Tuesday India
Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday apologised to residents for rising air pollution. He said it was impossible for any government to fix AQI levels in nine to ten months. Sirsa blamed the previous AAP government for the crisis and said the current administration inherited a “disease of pollution.” Delhi’s AQI stood at 354 on Tuesday afternoon, slightly better than Monday’s severe level. Sirsa announced strict steps, including a ban on fuel for vehicles without valid PUC certificates. He said daily action is being taken to control pollution and improve air quality. (PC: HT)
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:55am on 16 Dec 2025,Tuesday India Global
An Indian-origin woman was detained by US immigration officers during a routine green card appointment in California. Babblejit “Bubbly” Kaur, 60, was taken into custody by ICE on December 1 at a USCIS office. Her family said the visit was for biometrics linked to an approved green card case. Kaur has lived in the US since 1994 and has no criminal record. She ran a popular Indian restaurant in Long Beach for many years. She is now held at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center. No official reason for her detention has been shared. (PC: The Indian Express)
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:48am on 16 Dec 2025,Tuesday India
The Luthra brothers were arrested at the Delhi airport on Tuesday after being deported from Thailand. Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra own the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, where 25 people died in a fire on December 6. Police said the brothers left India for Phuket just hours after the blaze. Thai officials detained them last week after a request from Indian authorities. A Goa Police team took them into custody at the airport. They will be produced before a Delhi court for transit remand. The probe into fire safety lapses is ongoing. (PC: HT)
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:39am on 16 Dec 2025,Tuesday Sports
The IPL 2026 mini auction was held in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Kolkata Knight Riders made the biggest move by signing Cameron Green for Rs 25.20 crore. He became the most expensive overseas player in IPL history. Royal Challengers Bengaluru bought Venkatesh Iyer for Rs 7 crore after a short bidding war with KKR. Lucknow Super Giants picked Wanindu Hasaranga for Rs 2 crore at base price. Delhi Capitals began the auction by signing David Miller for Rs 2 crore. Several big names, including Liam Livingstone, went unsold in the early rounds. (PC: X)
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:39am on 16 Dec 2025,Tuesday International
US President Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion lawsuit against the BBC, accusing it of defamation. The case relates to an edited clip of his January 6, 2021 speech shown in a Panorama documentary. Trump said the edit wrongly suggested he called for violence before the Capitol riot. The BBC apologised for the edit but denied any defamation and rejected compensation demands. The broadcaster said there was no harm caused and no intent to mislead. The lawsuit was filed in Florida. The BBC has not yet responded to the legal action. (PC: BBC)
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:35am on 16 Dec 2025,Tuesday Politics
The Congress on Tuesday claimed the National Herald case was part of a political conspiracy after the matter was dismissed. Addressing a press conference, senior leader Pawan Khera said the case was used to target Rahul Gandhi and break his morale. He said the conspiracy was not only against the Congress MP but also against the people of India. Khera accused the ruling establishment of misusing agencies to silence the opposition. He said the dismissal of the case exposed the truth. The Congress said it will continue to raise issues of democracy, justice and accountability. (PC: India Today)
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:54am on 16 Dec 2025,Tuesday India Global
Philippines immigration authorities said Sajid Akram, one of the attackers in the Bondi Beach shooting, was an Indian national and Australian resident. He had travelled to the Philippines with his son, Naveed Akram, in November. Fifteen people were killed and 42 injured when the father and son opened fire at a Hanukkah event in Sydney. Sajid Akram was shot dead during an exchange of fire with police. Naveed Akram is in hospital under police guard. Australian officials said the attack was inspired by Islamic State ideology. Investigations into their movements and links are ongoing. (PC: HT)
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:41am on 16 Dec 2025,Tuesday International
New details have emerged in the murder case of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner. Reports say the couple had a loud argument with their son, Nick Reiner, at a Christmas party a day before their deaths. Guests said the fight scared many people. Sources claimed Nick was struggling again with drug use and refused rehab. The bodies of Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, 70, were later found at their Los Angeles home. Police have charged their 32-year-old son with double murder. The case has shocked Hollywood and fans worldwide. (PC: NDTV)
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:36am on 16 Dec 2025,Tuesday Politics
A Delhi court has given major relief to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. The court refused to take note of the money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate. It said the ED complaint under the PMLA was not valid. The judge ruled that the case was based on a private complaint, not an FIR. Because of this, the case could not continue. Others named in the case included Sam Pitroda and Suman Dubey. The ED is likely to challenge the order after studying the full judgment. Congress leaders called the case baseless. (PC: India Today)