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.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:26pm on 30 Jun 2024,Sunday India
A team of nine climbers from West Bengal successfully scaled the never-before-climbed Gupt Parvat in Himachal Pradesh's Pir Panjal Range. Led by Rudra Prasad Halder, the team reached the 5,988-meter summit on June 25 at 8:45 am. The mountain is known for its virtual invisibility due to its unique geographical position. Despite abandoning an attempt on Mt Shikar Beh due to an avalanche, the team refocused and achieved their goal. Notable team members included Satyarup Siddhanta and Diposree Paul. The climbers safely descended to their summit camp and are planning further descent.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:20pm on 30 Jun 2024,Sunday India
A 36-year-old woman and two girls, aged 13 and 8, drowned at Bhushi Dam in Lonavala on Sunday. A nine-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl from the same family are still missing. The family was swept away by a sudden rise in water levels at 1:30 pm. Police and rescue teams quickly arrived and recovered the three bodies. The search continues for the missing children. This tragic incident follows a similar one in April, where five students drowned in Karnataka's Cauvery River.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:59am on 30 Jun 2024,Sunday India
Accused individuals interrogated by the CBI in Patna's Beur jail regarding the NEET-UG paper leak case have reportedly named Sanjeev Mukhiya and Sikandar Yadvendu as masterminds, sources revealed. Discrepancies were noted in their statements. Mukhiya allegedly housed candidates with leaked papers at a Patna hostel, while Yadvendu, a municipal engineer, faces allegations of distributing question papers illegally. The case, involving 18 arrests so far, sparked controversy after 67 students achieved top NEET ranks amid suspicions of Bihar-based paper leaks.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:34am on 30 Jun 2024,Sunday India
For the first time in Indian military history, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi and Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, who studied together at Sainik School in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, will lead the Army and Navy respectively. Both were classmates in Class 5A during the 1970s, identified by roll numbers 931 and 938. Admiral Tripathi assumed command of the Navy on May 1, while Lieutenant General Dwivedi is set to take over as Army chief on June 30. This milestone highlights the school's role in shaping two leaders who now guide India's armed forces.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:43pm on 29 Jun 2024,Saturday India
Five Indian Army personnel tragically lost their lives early Saturday during a tank exercise in Ladakh’s Nyoma-Chushul area near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The soldiers were swept away while attempting to cross the Shyok River in a T-72 tank due to a sudden surge in water levels. Despite immediate rescue efforts, the high currents thwarted attempts to save them. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Army Chief General Manoj Pande expressed their condolences, lauding the soldiers' dedication. The incident highlights the dangers faced by military personnel in harsh environments.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:24pm on 29 Jun 2024,Saturday India
Two boys tragically drowned in a rainwater-filled ditch near a Siraspur underpass in Delhi at 2:30 p.m. The Delhi police suspect drowning as the cause. The underpass was inundated with 2.5–3 feet of water, prompting a search operation by the fire brigade that recovered their bodies. Authorities are conducting investigations under Section 174 of the CRPC. Heavy rains have inundated Delhi, with 228.1 mm recorded in the past 24 hours, leading to widespread waterlogging. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has ordered drainage desilting to mitigate further flooding risks.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:48am on 29 Jun 2024,Saturday India
Five Indian Army personnel, including a junior commissioned officer, lost their lives in a tragic accident near the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh. The tank they were in sank due to flash floods in the Shyok River while de-inducting from a military training exercise. Rescue efforts failed due to high water levels and strong currents. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed condolences to the bereaved families. The Indian Army has regretted the loss of its brave personnel and is continuing rescue operations.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:05am on 29 Jun 2024,Saturday India
A canopy outside Rajkot airport's terminal in Gujarat collapsed on Saturday due to heavy rain, but fortunately, no one was injured. The incident occurred at the passenger pickup and drop area. This comes a day after a similar incident at Delhi airport's Terminal 1 resulted in one death and several injuries. The weather office has issued a 'yellow alert' for south Gujarat, predicting heavy showers for the next five days. The IMD has warned of a cyclonic circulation active over south Gujarat, causing widespread rains in the region. Authorities are on high alert to ensure passenger safety.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:14am on 29 Jun 2024,Saturday India
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a journalist, Jamaluddin, in connection with the NEET paper leak case. The arrest was made in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, where searches are also underway. This comes after two individuals, Manish Prakash and Ashutosh, were arrested in Patna, Bihar, for allegedly providing leaked papers and answer keys to candidates. The CBI has also arrested the principal and vice principal of Oasis School in Hazaribagh in connection with the case. The agency is investigating alleged irregularities in the NEET exam, with searches ongoing at seven locations across Gujarat and Jharkhand.