Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:39am on 02 Jul 2024,Tuesday India
In a significant breakthrough, Mumbai Police have arrested 65-year-old Sayyad Nadir Shah Abbas Khan, a key accused in the 1993 Mumbai riots. Khan was apprehended in Sewri after a 31-year manhunt. He was charged with attempt to murder and unlawful assembly during the riots. Despite obtaining bail, Khan absconded and was declared a wanted accused with a non-bailable warrant issued against him. Police finally traced him through his relatives' phone records. This arrest brings closure to a long-standing case, highlighting the police's relentless pursuit of justice.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:07am on 02 Jul 2024,Tuesday India
A 24-year-old man from Lucknow was caught at Delhi Airport's Terminal 3 on June 18 while attempting to flee to the US via Canada using the "Donkey Route". Guru Sewak Singh disguised himself as a 67-year-old, presenting forged documents and dyeing his hair and beard white. CISF personnel intercepted him due to discrepancies in his appearance and passport details. Investigation revealed a scheme involving a travel agent, Jaggi, who charged ₹60 lakh for the journey. The couple intended to enter the US illegally from Canada using the clandestine "Donkey Route". The incident highlights the extreme measures taken by some individuals to illegally enter other countries.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:35am on 02 Jul 2024,Tuesday India
A temporary shed at Hyatt Regency hotel in southwest Delhi collapsed, injuring a couple, Amit Jain (42) and his wife Reva Jain (32), on Monday evening. The incident occurred at 8 pm near the pool area on the ground floor, leaving the couple with minor head injuries. They were taken to Fortis hospital and later discharged after receiving first aid. The couple, who hail from Ludhiana and run a business in Chandigarh, have declined to take any action. This incident comes days after a roof collapse at Delhi airport's Terminal-1, which killed one person and injured six others.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:51am on 02 Jul 2024,Tuesday India
A YouTuber, Mohammed Sabir Ali, has been arrested for running a gold smuggling operation at Chennai airport. Ali's souvenir shop, Airhub, was a front for the illegal activity. The Sri Lankan syndicate behind the scam recruited Ali after seeing his YouTube videos. They helped him secure the shop's lease and dictated its operations. Customs officials seized 267 kg of gold worth ₹167 crore and arrested seven of Ali's employees. The bust exposes the creative methods used by smuggling syndicates to evade authorities. Ali's YouTube channel, "shoppingboyz," had no connection to the smuggling operation.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:25am on 02 Jul 2024,Tuesday India
Acharya & Marathe College in Chembur has introduced a new dress code, prohibiting students from wearing jeans, T-shirts, and other "revealing" clothing. The notice, issued on June 27, mandates formal and decent attire, allowing half-shirts, full-shirts, and trousers. The college has also reiterated its ban on religious identifiers like hijabs, burkhas, and caps. Students are unhappy with the new rules, calling them impractical. Last year, the college had banned hijabs, which was challenged in court but ultimately dismissed. The move has sparked outrage among students and locals, who question the college's intentions.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:57am on 02 Jul 2024,Tuesday India
Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya faces new legal trouble as a Mumbai special court issues a non-bailable warrant against him in a ₹180-crore loan default case involving Indian Overseas Bank. The court cites Mallya's fugitive status and previous non-bailable warrants, deeming it a "fit case" to secure his presence. The CBI alleges Mallya wilfully defaulted on payments, causing a wrongful loss to the government-run bank. Mallya, already declared a fugitive economic offender, is currently in London, with the Indian government seeking his extradition. This warrant relates to a cheating case involving the diversion of loans to Kingfisher Airlines between 2007 and 2012.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:22pm on 01 Jul 2024,Monday India
A video of a Rolls-Royce Ghost stranded on a waterlogged street in Delhi has gone viral, drawing attention to the city's infrastructure woes. The luxury car, priced between ₹6.95 crore to 7.5 crores, was seen with hazard lights on as it remained immobile amid passing vehicles. Social media users reacted humorously, with comments highlighting the car's inability to handle waterlogged conditions compared to cheaper vehicles. This incident follows a similar situation involving a Volvo XC60, emphasizing challenges faced by high-end cars during monsoon rains in Delhi.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:44am on 01 Jul 2024,Monday India
The Rajya Sabha observed a minute’s silence on Monday for the 329 victims of the 1985 Air India Flight 182 bombing. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar highlighted the tragedy as one of the darkest days in the fight against terrorism. He called for global zero tolerance towards terrorism, noting the bombing's lasting impact and lack of full justice. The House also paid tribute to recently deceased global leaders and expressed condolences for Indian nationals lost in a Kuwait fire. External Affairs Ministry reiterated the need for unwavering opposition to terrorism and violent extremism.
A large adult Mugger crocodile on the roads of Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, after heavy rain last night. Hope she/he is safe. (Video via @pulse_pune) pic.twitter.com/NQ08NfgmAf
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) July 1, 2024
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:02am on 01 Jul 2024,Monday India
In Maharashtra's Ratnagiri, an 8-foot-long crocodile was spotted on a rain-soaked road in the Chiplun area on Sunday night. The reptile, believed to have emerged from the nearby Shiva River, was captured on video by an autorickshaw driver navigating the flooded street. The unexpected sighting caused alarm among residents, who are familiar with crocodiles inhabiting the river but rarely see them venture into populated areas. Local authorities are monitoring the situation to ensure public safety as the region experiences heavy monsoon rains.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:15am on 01 Jul 2024,Monday India
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the results of the NEET-UG re-examination held on June 23, revealing that none of the 813 candidates who retook the test achieved perfect scores. This adjustment lowers the count of full-mark scorers from 67 to 61. The re-exam was organized for 1,563 students who had received grace marks due to disruptions during the initial exam on May 5. Candidates who skipped the retest will keep their original scores. Notably, six students from Haryana who initially scored 720 out of 720 did not replicate their performance, impacting the final tally of top scorers.