Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:27am on 21 Sep 2024,Saturday India
Amul has filed a complaint with the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police Station against false claims circulating on social media, alleging the company supplied ghee used in Tirupati temple laddoos. The complaint accuses users of spreading misinformation to harm Amul's reputation. This comes amid controversy over the presence of animal fat in the laddoos offered as prasadam at the Tirupati temple. Amul has denied any involvement in supplying ghee for the temple, and the company is seeking legal action against those responsible for spreading the false information online. The row has sparked public concern and debate regarding the temple's offerings.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:59am on 21 Sep 2024,Saturday India
In a shocking accident near Noida Sector 25, a scooty-riding girl was struck by an unidentified vehicle, causing her to fall into a gap on an elevated road. Miraculously, she landed on a pillar, narrowly escaping death. Eyewitnesses reported seeing two men attempting to rescue her. A crowd quickly gathered at the scene, amazed at how she survived both the initial accident and the potential fall from the overbridge. The girl’s near-death escape has left many calling it a miracle. Police are investigating the incident, and efforts to identify the vehicle involved are underway.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:48am on 21 Sep 2024,Saturday India
The Mumbai Coastal Road will be open for traffic every day starting September 21, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Previously, the road, which connects Marine Lines and Worli, operated from 7 am to midnight only on weekends. The BMC reported that 92% of the work on the Dharmaveer Swarajyarakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Mumbai Coastal Road has been completed. However, the Mumbai traffic police have issued a ban on heavy vehicles using the road and prohibited vehicles from stopping. Additionally, they have restricted people from alighting, taking pictures, or filming on the coastal road.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:52am on 21 Sep 2024,Saturday India
Acharya Satyendra Das, Chief Priest of Ayodhya's Ram Temple, confirmed that 300 kg of prasad from Tirupati Temple was distributed during the temple's January 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony. This revelation comes amidst controversy surrounding Tirupati's laddus, which the Andhra Pradesh government alleged contain animal fat in the ghee. Despite this, the Tirupati prasad was offered to devotees during the pran pratishtha ceremony. Das's statement has sparked further debate on the issue. The Tirupati Temple has faced scrutiny over the composition of its offerings, prompting calls for clarification.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:17am on 21 Sep 2024,Saturday India
Four Border Security Force (BSF) jawans were killed, and 28 others injured when their bus fell into a deep gorge in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday. The bus, carrying 36 soldiers for election duty during the second phase of the Assembly polls, plunged into a ravine near the village of Brell. A rescue operation commenced with the assistance of local residents, and the injured were promptly taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Photos from the scene depict the bus severely damaged. The incident has raised concerns over transportation safety for security personnel engaged in duty in the region.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:05am on 21 Sep 2024,Saturday India
A 26-year-old Ernst & Young (EY) employee, Anna Sebastian Perayil, died allegedly due to work pressure. Her mother, Anita Augustine, wrote to EY India Chairman Rajiv Memani, criticizing the firm's overwork culture. Anna's father, Siby Joseph, reported she regularly worked overnight, till 12:30 am, despite their concerns. He claimed senior EY officials were informed about the excessive workload but took no action. In response to the incident, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor proposed a 40-hour work week to prevent similar tragedies. The incident has sparked concerns about workplace burnout and employee well-being. EY has not commented on the allegations.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:19pm on 20 Sep 2024,Friday India
A leaked email from Rajiv Memani, chairman of Ernst & Young (EY) India, addresses the tragic death of 26-year-old Anna Sebastian Perayil, who allegedly succumbed to work stress just four months after joining. In his email, Memani expressed his condolences and emphasized the company's commitment to employee well-being. Perayil’s mother criticized EY for overworking her daughter and noted that no representatives attended her funeral. The Union labor ministry is investigating the circumstances surrounding Perayil's death and its connection to her employment at EY.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:08pm on 20 Sep 2024,Friday India
The fiancée of an Army officer has accused police personnel at Bhubaneswar's Bharatpur police station of brutal assault and sexual harassment. After they sought help following a road rage incident on September 15, she claimed, “Police tied me up and molested me.” The woman alleged that officers dragged her and that the inspector-in-charge exposed himself and abused her. The officer reported being illegally detained and assaulted as well. In response to the allegations, Odisha Police suspended five officers, including the inspector. The National Commission for Women is investigating the matter.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:28pm on 20 Sep 2024,Friday India
Four Border Security Force (BSF) jawans were killed, and 28 others were injured when their bus fell into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district on Friday. The bus, carrying 36 BSF personnel for election duty during the second phase of the Assembly polls, veered off the road near Brell village in Watarhaal. Rescue efforts, involving locals, led to the injured being rushed to nearby hospitals. Visuals from the site show the bus completely crumpled. Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:09pm on 20 Sep 2024,Friday India
A Border Security Force (BSF) bus fell 40 feet into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district, resulting in the deaths of 3 soldiers. Six others were critically injured in the accident. The 52-seater bus was part of a convoy transporting 35 BSF personnel for deployment ahead of upcoming assembly elections. Authorities confirmed that all injured soldiers are receiving treatment in a local hospital. The police are investigating the cause of the incident, which highlights the dangers faced by security forces in the region.