Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:54am on 12 Jul 2024,Friday India
The Supreme Court has granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case related to the Delhi liquor policy. The case was filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Although Kejriwal has been granted bail, he will remain in custody as he is currently being questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a separate case. Kejriwal has been in custody for over 90 days. The bail application was heard by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:04am on 12 Jul 2024,Friday India
Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar is facing scrutiny for allegedly misusing her position and violating traffic rules. Her private Audi sedan bears a "Government of Maharashtra" sticker and unauthorized red beacon lights. The vehicle has accumulated 21 traffic violations, including reckless driving. Pune Traffic Police have issued a notice to Khedkar, seeking a penalty of ₹27,000. The matter has sparked outrage, and authorities are investigating Khedkar's claims in her UPSC candidature. The controversy has raised questions about the trainee officer's conduct and potential abuse of power.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:18am on 12 Jul 2024,Friday India
Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani, is set to marry Radhika Merchant on July 12 at the Jio World Convention Center in Mumbai. The three-day wedding celebrations will commence with 'Shubh Vivaah' followed by 'Shubh Aashirwad' on July 13 and conclude with 'Mangal Utsav' on July 14. The guest list includes prominent figures such as former Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Stephen Harper, Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan, and business leaders Gautam Adani and others. The event is expected to be a grand and lavish affair, with top executives from various industries in attendance.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:51am on 12 Jul 2024,Friday India
The Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict today on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case. The case is linked to the now-scrapped excise policy. A two-judge bench reserved the verdict on May 17 after hearing the petition. The court had sought witness statements recorded after Manish Sisodia's arrest. The verdict will determine the validity of Kejriwal's arrest and potentially impact the ongoing investigation. The Supreme Court's decision is highly anticipated in this high-profile case.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:48pm on 11 Jul 2024,Thursday India
A SpiceJet employee, Anuradha Rani, was arrested for slapping a CISF officer at Jaipur Airport. The incident occurred when she was stopped for not having permission to use a vehicle gate. An argument ensued, leading to the slap. The video has gone viral. SpiceJet claims their staff member faced sexual harassment, alleging the officer used inappropriate language and made an unwelcome advance. The airline is taking legal action against the CISF personnel. CISF officials stated she was asked to undergo mandatory screening, but no female personnel were available, leading to the confrontation.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:45pm on 11 Jul 2024,Thursday India
The Centre has formed a committee to investigate IAS officer Puja Khedkar's claims of being visually impaired and mentally ill. The single-member panel, led by an Additional Secretary, will submit its report in two weeks. Khedkar, who secured an All India Rank of 821 in the UPSC exams, received special concessions due to her claimed disabilities. She has missed six medical tests to verify these claims. Recently, she was transferred from Pune to Washim for alleged misuse of power. The investigation follows the rejection of her external MRI report by the UPSC and a challenge in the Central Administrative Tribunal.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:55pm on 11 Jul 2024,Thursday India
The CBI has arrested Rakesh Ranjan, also known as Rocky, from Patna for leaking the NEET-UG paper. Rocky, who ran a hotel in Ranchi, arranged solvers for the exam, hiring MBBS students from Patna and Ranchi. The CBI also searched his properties in Patna and Kolkata, finding many incriminating documents. A court has granted the CBI 10-day custody of Rocky for further questioning. Rocky's arrest follows the detention of two more suspects in Patna. So far, the CBI has arrested nine people in Bihar and several others in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Uttarakhand related to the NEET-UG scam.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:48pm on 11 Jul 2024,Thursday India
The government has decided to reserve 10% of constable posts in CISF, BSF, and RPF for ex-Agniveers. These former soldiers will also get age relaxations and exemptions in physical tests. In the first year, the age relaxation will be five years, and in later years, it will be three years. CISF, BSF, and RPF leaders believe this move will bring disciplined and trained personnel to their forces. The Agnipath scheme, introduced in 2022, recruits young soldiers for four years, with 25% retained for longer service.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:51pm on 11 Jul 2024,Thursday India
Mihir Shah, accused in the Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case, admitted, "I have made a big mistake, my career is over," to the police. Shah, son of Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah, confessed to driving the car during the fatal accident near Worli, where a woman lost her life. He and his friends had consumed 12 large pegs of whiskey before the incident. Meanwhile, his driver, Rajrishi Bidawat, who allowed Shah to drive, has been sent to judicial custody. Police recreated the crime scene to gather crucial details as Shah remains in custody until July 16.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:02pm on 11 Jul 2024,Thursday India
In a harrowing incident in Andhra Pradesh's Nandyal district, an eight-year-old girl was brutally gang-raped and murdered by three of her minor schoolmates. The victim, a Class 3 student, disappeared while playing at a park in Pagidyala. Her father reported her missing on Sunday, triggering a frantic search. Despite extensive efforts, her body was discovered dumped in a canal days later. The accused, two aged 12 and one aged 13, were arrested after a sniffer dog led police to their homes. They confessed to assaulting and killing the girl out of fear of repercussions.