Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 08:33am on 10 Jun 2025,Tuesday India
A massive blaze erupted on the sixth/seventh floor of Shabd (Shabad) Apartment in Dwarka, Sector 13, Delhi, around 10 a.m. on June 10, 2025. Eight fire tenders and sky-lifts responded promptly. Residents reported 2–3 people feared trapped inside. Firefighters launched rescue operations amid heavy smoke and flames; no confirmed cause or casualties have been reported yet. Authorities evacuated all residents and cut electricity and gas, while Delhi Fire Service continues efforts to contain the fire and assist those trapped.
Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 07:05am on 10 Jun 2025,Tuesday India
Sonam Raghuvanshi, 24, surrendered in Ghazipur after allegedly orchestrating her husband Raja Raghuvanshi’s murder during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Married on May 10, the couple traveled to Meghalaya on May 21. Just three days post-wedding, Sonam and her lover, Raj Kushwaha, reportedly plotted the crime, sharing live location with three hired assailants. Raja’s body, found June 2 in a deep gorge near Cherrapunji, bore fatal head wounds. Investigators say Sonam forced him to wear gold jewelry and skipped return tickets—raising suspicion. Following a six‑hour telephonic chat and premeditated planning, Sonam allegedly hired hitmen. She confessed and four men, including her lover and three killers, were arrested. (PC: India Today)
Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 06:04am on 10 Jun 2025,Tuesday India
A major fire erupted Tuesday morning on the top floor of Shabad Apartment in Delhi’s Dwarka Sector 13. The blaze triggered panic among residents, prompting the immediate deployment of eight fire tenders to control the flames. As fire crews worked to extinguish the inferno, rescue teams evacuated occupants and secured the building. The exact cause remains under investigation, and it remains unclear whether anyone has been injured. Authorities are maintaining vigilance to prevent the fire from spreading further. Local emergency officials continue to monitor the situation and will issue updates when more information becomes available.
Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 04:07am on 10 Jun 2025,Tuesday India
Sonam Raghuvanshi, who also claimed she was drugged and brought to UP, is now the prime suspect in her husband’s murder during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Meghalaya Police allege she conspired with her alleged boyfriend, Raj Kushwaha, also her employee and one of those hired contract killers. The plan faltered under CCTV and forensic scrutiny. Police chief SP Vivek Syiem described her as a “very poor planner” who posed as a victim before being caught in Ghazipur from a dhaba. Authorities arrested Sonam Raghuvanshi, Raj Kushwaha, and three others, with one suspect at large. Investigations continue as evidence ties Sonam to orchestrating the murder. (PC: Business Today)
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:16pm on 09 Jun 2025,Monday India
Sonam Raghuvanshi has been arrested for her husband Raja’s murder during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Police say she planned the killing with her lover, Raj Kushwaha. Three hired killers helped them. Raja's body was found in a gorge near Cherrapunji. Police found he was hit on the head. After the murder, the group fled to Guwahati and later separated. Sonam was caught in Uttar Pradesh. She claims she was kidnapped and left there. Police have arrested five people. Sonam’s family says she is innocent and wants a CBI probe. The case has shocked people across the country. (PC: X)
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:51pm on 09 Jun 2025,Monday India
India’s Defence Ministry is poised to approve a ₹10,000 crore project this month to procure three cutting-edge ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance) aircraft for the Indian Air Force . These planes, sourced from global airframers like Boeing/Bombardier, will be fitted with fully indigenous DRDO-developed sensor and electronic suites already tested by its Centre for Airborne Systems . Capable of multi-spectral, round-the-clock surveillance from high altitudes, they will enable precision targeting of enemy radars, air defence units, and command hubs, enhancing strategic deterrence and battlefield awareness . Once commissioned, I‑STAR will place India alongside elite nations like the US, UK, and Israel in aerial reconnaissance prowess. (PC: Anandabazar)
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:43pm on 09 Jun 2025,Monday India
Sonam Raghuvanshi and her husband Raja, newlyweds from Indore, disappeared on May 23 during their honeymoon in Meghalaya’s Cherrapunji. On June 2, Raja’s decomposed body—strangled with throat slit and stripped of ₹10 lakhs in gold jewelry—was recovered from a gorge . The Meghalaya Police allege Sonam hired four hitmen, including her alleged lover Raj Kushwaha, to kill Raja . On June 9, she surfaced at a Dhaba in Ghazipur, either having surrendered or claiming abduction, her family insists she’s a victim, not a suspect, and has demanded a CBI probe . Four accused, including Sonam, are in custody; the hunt continues for a fifth. Authorities vow to present Sonam in Shillong for further interrogation. (PC: PTI)
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:42pm on 09 Jun 2025,Monday India
In the first year of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term, the government demonstrated a mix of strategic decisiveness, economic momentum, and infrastructure expansion. One of the major highlights was Operation Sindoor, a bold cross-border military response that underscored India’s heightened security posture. The administration launched high-impact infrastructure projects like the Chenab Bridge and expanded rural connectivity under PMGSY-IV. Despite missing the ambitious “400-plus” Lok Sabha seat goal, Modi 3.0 maintained political dominance and stability. On the economic front, India continued as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, though markets showed mixed performance. The government also pushed forward social welfare schemes, including Lakhpati Didi and women's empowerment initiatives. Overall, the year reflected a firm focus on development, security, and economic resilience. (PC: The Economic Times)
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:20pm on 09 Jun 2025,Monday India
The honeymoon murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi has taken a chilling turn. An autopsy revealed he was hit twice—on the front and back of his head—before his body was found in a gorge near Weisawdong Falls, Meghalaya. Police suspect his wife Sonam conspired with her lover Raj Kushwaha and three accomplices to execute the murder. The couple had married on May 11 and arrived in Meghalaya on May 20. Suspicion arose after Sonam went missing and Raja’s jewelry was found stolen. Four people, including Sonam and Raj, have been arrested. A bloodied machete and raincoat were later recovered. (PC: News18)
Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 12:11pm on 09 Jun 2025,Monday India
Meghalaya police have named 21‑year‑old Raj Kushwaha as a prime accused in the May 23 honeymoon murder of Indore newlywed Raja Raghuvanshi. Investigators suspect Sonam Raghuvanshi, now in custody after surrendering in Ghazipur on June 8, conspired with her former employee and lover Kushwaha, orchestrating the murder by hiring assailants. Four accomplices, Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, Raj Kushwaha and Anand Kurmi have been arrested across UP, MP and Indore; one suspect is still at large. Raja’s body was recovered from a gorge near Wei Sawdong Falls alongside a machete weapon. A local guide’s tip and CCTV footage aided the SIT’s breakthrough hunt. (PC: The New Indian Express)