India Blocks Full 'Honest Government Ad' Video on YouTube That Criticises Modi Government

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:39pm on 26 Jun 2024,Wednesday India

India has successfully blocked a satirical video by Juice Media on YouTube, criticizing the Modi government's actions. Originally posted as part of the 'honest government ad' series, the video highlighted alleged government overreach and suppression of dissent. Despite the short version being blocked earlier, the full video continued to garner views until the government intervened, citing legal concerns under Indian laws. YouTube complied with the request, now displaying a message of unavailability in India. The move has sparked debate over freedom of expression and government censorship online.

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4,300 Indian Millionaires to Relocate in 2024, UAE Most Favored Destination

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:05pm on 26 Jun 2024,Wednesday India

In 2024, approximately 4,300 Indian millionaires are projected to emigrate, with the UAE being their preferred destination, according to Henley & Partners. This outflow positions India third globally, behind China (15,200) and the UK (9,500) in millionaire departures. Despite this trend, India continues to generate a significant number of high-net-worth individuals, offsetting these losses. The UAE, attracting wealthy individuals through favorable business conditions and a golden visa scheme, is expected to receive a net inflow of 6,700 millionaires. Other favored destinations include the USA, Singapore, Canada, and Australia, highlighting a global shift in millionaire residency.

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Three Militants Killed in Doda Encounter in Jammu, Linked to June 11 Attack

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:30pm on 26 Jun 2024,Wednesday India

Three militants, suspected to have crossed from across the border and involved in the June 11 attack on a special police officer (SPO) in Gandoh, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday. The militants opened fire on security personnel during a combing operation in Gandoh, injuring SPO Ashiq Hussain. Senior police officials, including ADGP Anand Jain, supervised the operation, recovering the bodies along with two M4 rifles, an AK-47, ammunition, and explosives. The militants are believed to belong to the same group that previously attacked security forces in the area.

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Kerala State Assembly Votes Unanimously to Rename State to 'Keralam'

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:57pm on 26 Jun 2024,Wednesday India

Kerala's State Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution to change the state's name from 'Kerala' to 'Keralam'. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan led the initiative, highlighting the cultural importance of 'Keralam' in Malayalam tradition. Originally proposed in August 2023 and reintroduced recently, the resolution aims to reflect Kerala's linguistic heritage and identity. It aligns with historical state formations based on language and commemorates Kerala's inception on November 1, 1956. The Assembly now urges the Central government to formally acknowledge this change in the Constitution, marking a significant milestone for Kerala's cultural legacy.

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Bengaluru Court Rejects Prajwal Revanna's Bail Plea in Rape Case

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:29pm on 26 Jun 2024,Wednesday India

The Bengaluru court rejected the bail plea of Prajwal Revanna, a suspended JD-S leader accused of rape. Revanna, 33, was arrested by a Special Investigation Team on May 31 after returning from Germany. Explicit videos allegedly showing him surfaced before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, leading to multiple sex crime allegations. The JD-S suspended him following these accusations. His brother, Suraj Revanna, is also facing charges of sexual abuse. Both are grandchildren of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda.

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Ram Temple Complex Completion Expected By March 2025

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:59am on 26 Jun 2024,Wednesday India

The construction of the Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya is on track, with the first floor expected to be completed by July-end and the second floor by December this year. The entire complex is likely to be finished by March 2025, according to Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Ram Mandir Construction Committee. Over 1.75 crore devotees have visited the temple since its opening on January 22, with an average of 1 lakh visitors daily. The trust has floated a tender to select sculptors to carve statues from Makrana marble. The temple's completion will mark a significant milestone in the country's cultural and religious landscape.

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Pune Teen Walks Free After Bombay High Court Declares Detention Illegal

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:58pm on 25 Jun 2024,Tuesday India

The Bombay High Court has ordered the release of a Pune teenager involved in a Porsche accident that claimed two lives, declaring his remand order illegal. The court granted custody to his paternal aunt since his parents and grandfather are incarcerated. Initially granted bail, the minor was later remanded to an observation home, a decision overturned by the court citing lack of jurisdiction. Advocates argued against the police's application for remand, emphasizing the existing bail order. The case sparked public outcry over the handling of juvenile offenders.

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NEET-UG Paper Leak Exposed: Bijender Gupta Reveals Mafia's Modus Operandi

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:47pm on 25 Jun 2024,Tuesday India

Amid the NEET-UG 2024 controversy, a sting operation by India Today exposed Bijender Gupta, revealing intricate details of the paper leak network. Gupta, involved in multiple previous leaks, disclosed methods involving transportation mishaps and collusion with blacklisted firms to obtain tender contracts. He implicated key accused Sanjeev Mukhiya, on the run, predicting his evasion from authorities. The racket aimed at benefiting 700 students with potential earnings of Rs 200–300 crore. Gupta's revelations shed light on systemic flaws in exam security and ongoing investigations by authorities.  

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Uttar Pradesh Enacts Tough Anti-Cheat Ordinance: Life Imprisonment and ₹1 Crore Fine for Exam Leaks

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:50pm on 25 Jun 2024,Tuesday India

The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a stringent ordinance to combat examination paper leaks. Approved on Tuesday, the Uttar Pradesh Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Ordinance imposes penalties ranging from two years to life imprisonment and fines up to ₹1 crore. It covers exams held by UP Public Service Commission, Subordinates Service Selection Board, UP Board, and state universities. Offenses include distributing fake question papers and creating fake employment websites. The ordinance mandates non-bailable trials and allows property attachment and blacklisting of guilty parties. 

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Kerala Assembly Passes Resolution to Rename State as ‘Keralam’

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:36pm on 25 Jun 2024,Tuesday India

The Kerala Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Monday to rename the state as 'Keralam'. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who moved the resolution, emphasized that the state's name is 'Keralam' in Malayalam, reflecting the linguistic and cultural identity of its people. The resolution, supported by both the ruling and opposition parties, urges the Centre to amend the name in the Constitution under Article 3. A similar resolution was adopted in August 2023 but required re-presentation due to technicalities. The name change aims to correct the official designation to match the state’s local nomenclature.

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