Speeding Mercedes and BMW Collide With Cab On Mumbai Sea Link; Drivers Arrested, No Serious Injuries Reported

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:55am on 16 Sep 2024,Monday India

Two speeding luxury cars, a Mercedes and a BMW, crashed into a cab on the Bandra-Worli sea link in Mumbai on Sunday morning. The cars, reportedly racing, lost control and hit the cab, which overturned due to the impact. A family of four, including a 10-year-old child, was inside the cab. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured. The drivers of the luxury cars, Tariq Chaudhary and Sehbaz Khan, were arrested, and police have charged them with attempted culpable homicide and rash driving. The accident caused a traffic jam on the sea link, with both cars suffering significant damage. The vehicles were registered with private firms.

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PM Modi to Inaugurate India’s First Vande Metro Service, Renamed Namo Bharat Rapid Rail

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:45am on 16 Sep 2024,Monday India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ahmedabad for the inauguration of India’s first Vande Metro service, which will run between Bhuj and Ahmedabad. The Railway Ministry has renamed the service to Namo Bharat Rapid Rail ahead of the official launch. The service will be flagged off virtually from Bhuj railway station at 4:15 pm. The Western Railways described the Vande Metro as a significant advancement in intercity travel, aimed at enhancing commuter comfort and stimulating economic growth in Kutch. It is expected to drive job creation and boost local tourism. The launch marks a notable development in India's rail network.

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WB CM Mamata Banerjee Extends Fifth and Final Invitation to Doctors for Meet

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:34am on 16 Sep 2024,Monday India

The Mamata Banerjee government has invited junior doctors for talks for the fifth time, seeking an end to their strike over the rape and murder of a colleague. Despite the Supreme Court's directive to resume work, doctors refuse to budge until their demands are met. This is the fifth and final time we are reaching out to you for a meeting between the Honourable Chief Minister and your delegates. The government has agreed to meet with doctors, but with the condition that the meeting cannot be live-streamed or recorded. Doctors are demanding action against top officials and justice for the victim. The strike has paralyzed medical services in Kolkata, with patients bearing the brunt. The standoff continues, with no resolution in sight.

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Retired Indian Diplomat Shares Wife's Detailed Handwritten Guide for Buying Vegetables, Goes Viral

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:01am on 16 Sep 2024,Monday India

Mohan Pargaien, a retired Indian Foreign Service officer, humorously shared a meticulously handwritten vegetable-buying guide on X, created by his wife. The detailed list includes specific instructions for selecting vegetables, such as choosing tomatoes that are a mix of yellow and red and avoiding those with holes. For potatoes, only medium-sized, non-green-eyed ones were permitted. Fenugreek, or methi, should have good leaves and compact growth. The guide even features drawings to help with selecting the right shape and size for vegetables like chilies, spinach, and onions. Pargaien posted the image, noting his wife's thoroughness in ensuring he bought the best produce.

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Encounters in Poonch and Kathua; 1 Militant Injured in Exchange of Fire

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:12am on 16 Sep 2024,Monday India

Encounters between security forces and militants occurred in Poonch and Kathua districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. In Poonch’s Mendhar area, the clash began early in the morning when security forces launched a search operation after receiving intelligence about militants in the area. During the exchange of fire, one militant was injured, according to sources. The operations were ongoing, with security forces focusing on clearing the areas of any militant presence. The encounters highlight continued tensions in these regions as security forces intensify efforts to tackle militancy in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Ex RG Kar Principal Dr. Sandip Ghosh Deliberately Tried to Deceive CBI in Rape-Murder Case

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:15am on 16 Sep 2024,Monday India

A polygraph test conducted by the CBI has found that Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar hospital, deliberately attempted to deceive investigators in the rape-murder case of a trainee doctor. The test results, mentioned in the CBI's remand note, indicate Ghosh had no intention of filing a First Information Report (FIR). Ghosh and senior police officer Abhijit Mondal were arrested for delaying the FIR and mishandling evidence. The CBI used layered voice analysis and polygraph tests to uncover the truth.

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Manipur Police Warn of Anti-Riot Actions as Protest Violence Escalates in Imphal

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:29pm on 15 Sep 2024,Sunday India

Manipur Police have issued a warning of potential anti-riot actions after violent protests escalated in Imphal. On Saturday, armed miscreants among protesters allegedly fired at police, damaging bulletproof vehicles belonging to senior officers. The unrest followed the miscarriage of a 34-year-old woman who suffered asphyxiation from tear gas during a previous protest. Police reported the use of firearms, petrol bombs, and slingshots by miscreants. Authorities urged peaceful demonstrations, warning that severe consequences could result if protesters continue attacking police forces. Internet services remain suspended across Imphal to prevent further violence.

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3 Senior IPS Officers Suspended for Harassing Actor-Model Kadambari Jethwani

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:50pm on 15 Sep 2024,Sunday India

Three senior IPS officers, including Director General P. Sitharama Anjaneyulu, were suspended by the Andhra Pradesh government for allegedly harassing Mumbai-based actor-model Kadambari Jethwani. Jethwani accused the officers of conspiring with YSR Congress leader K.V.R. Vidyasagar, who filed a forgery case against her. She and her family were wrongfully arrested and detained for over 40 days without proper investigation. An inquiry found "grave misconduct" and "dereliction of duty." The officers were suspended after evidence showed they ordered Jethwani's arrest before an FIR was filed.

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Indian billionaire Harsh Goenka Criticizes VIP Treatment at Lalbaugcha Raja Pandal

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:22pm on 15 Sep 2024,Sunday India

Indian billionaire Harsh Goenka shared a video highlighting the unequal treatment of VIPs and common devotees at Mumbai’s famous Lalbaugcha Raja pandal. The video showed regular devotees being pushed by security after waiting for hours, while a VIP family stood comfortably in front of the idol, taking pictures. Goenka questioned the fairness of the situation, asking why faith should differ for VIPs and the public. Many agreed, criticizing the VIP culture, with some calling for a change in how the pandal handles devotees during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

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CBI To Court: ‘There May Be Nexus’ As Kolkata Cop and Doctor Arrested for Evidence Tampering in Rape-Murder Case

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:42pm on 15 Sep 2024,Sunday India

The CBI told a Kolkata court that there "may be a nexus" between Dr. Sandip Ghosh, sacked principal of RG Kar Medical College, and Tala Police officer Abhijit Mondal. Both were arrested for alleged evidence tampering in the rape and murder case of a 31-year-old doctor found dead at the hospital. The central agency is probing communication between the two, suspecting a cover-up. Both men have been remanded to CBI custody for two days. The case has sparked nationwide outrage, with the next hearing scheduled for September 17.

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