Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:40am on 23 May 2024,Thursday India
Bengaluru police reported bomb threat emails received by three prominent hotels, triggering deployment of bomb disposal and detection teams. This follows a hoax targeting North Block, home to the Ministry of Home Affairs. Similar incidents occurred in April, affecting schools in Delhi-NCR, Jaipur, Uttar Pradesh, and Bengaluru. All threats were later deemed false. Delhi High Court requested a detailed report on these incidents, prompting heightened security measures, including deployment of five bomb disposal squads and 18 bomb detection teams across Delhi.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:28am on 23 May 2024,Thursday India
In an inspiring feat, Tinkesh Kaushik, a 30-year-old triple amputee from Goa, has become the first person with such a disability to reach the Mount Everest Base Camp, located 17,598 feet above sea level. Kaushik, who lost his limbs in an electrocution accident at age 9, achieved this remarkable milestone on May 11. Despite his physical limitations, he credits his mental strength for overcoming the challenges. A fitness coach by profession, Kaushik initially thought the trek would be easy but soon realized its difficulty. His achievement has made Goa proud, according to the Disability Rights Association of Goa.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:08am on 23 May 2024,Thursday India
An IndiGo flight to Calicut from Delhi was halted for safety reasons after an Air Traffic Controller instructed it to abort takeoff due to another aircraft's go-around on a parallel runway. Flight 6E5913, scheduled for 7:10 pm, departed at 11:03 pm following the incident. Passengers were transferred to another plane to reduce delays. The involved aircraft was reportedly from Air India, awaiting confirmation. This incident compounds recent troubles for IndiGo, including a passenger-staff clash at Rajkot International Airport over a delayed Rajkot-Mumbai flight earlier this month. The airline faces increasing challenges amid operational disruptions and passenger dissatisfaction.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:01am on 23 May 2024,Thursday India
In an unusual incident at AIIMS Rishikesh, a police vehicle entered the emergency ward to arrest a nursing officer accused of sexually harassing a woman doctor. A viral 26-second clip shows the car driving through the crowded ward as security officials clear the way. The accused, Satish Kumar, allegedly harassed the doctor in an operating theatre and sent her obscene messages. Outraged doctors protested outside the dean's office, demanding Kumar's termination. Despite his suspension, the doctors remain on strike, though emergency services continue. The police, seeing the large protest, drove into the hospital to make the arrest.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:05am on 23 May 2024,Thursday India
The grandfather of a Pune teen involved in a fatal DUI crash has been linked to a 2009 assassination attempt. According to the CBI, the senior builder contracted gangster Chhota Rajan to kill Shiv Sena's Ajay Bhosale over a property dispute. The attack, targeting Bhosale's car, injured his driver but left Bhosale unharmed. The builder, who stood bail for his grandson, remains an accused in the case, highlighting his underworld connections.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:48pm on 22 May 2024,Wednesday India
Savitha Awadhiya, mother of Aneesh Awadhiya, who tragically died in a Pune Porsche crash, tearfully demands justice. After bail modification for the accused teen, she asserts, "He killed my son." Savitha urges strict punishment, condemning attempts to shield the perpetrator due to wealth. CCTV footage reveals pre-accident revelry. Pune Police Commissioner confirms alcohol influence. As the investigation progresses, Savitha reminisces about her son's last visit, his thoughtful gestures, and the unfulfilled promise of gifts. Meanwhile, the father of the accused has been apprehended. The grieving mother pleads for accountability and closure.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:49pm on 22 May 2024,Wednesday India
Columbia University professor Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak sparked controversy by correcting an attendee's pronunciation at JNU lecture. Anshul Kumar, Founder of the Centre for Brahmin Studies, faced repeated corrections when asking about WEB Du Bois. Spivak defended her actions, citing importance in proper pronunciation, while Kumar criticized the incident on social media. The debate stirred opinions online, with some condemning Spivak's approach as arrogant, while others supported her insistence on correct pronunciation. The incident sheds light on broader discussions of academic decorum and respectful dialogue.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:30pm on 22 May 2024,Wednesday India
17-year-old boy in Pune crashed his Porsche, killing two motorbike riders. Initially granted bail, the Juvenile Justice Board cancelled it, sending him to an observation home until June 5. The boy was allegedly drunk and did not have a license. His father, Vishal Agarwal, a real estate developer, faces charges for allowing his son to drive and providing alcohol. Police are also investigating restaurant owners who served the boy liquor. The police want the teen tried as an adult, citing the seriousness of the crime.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:38pm on 22 May 2024,Wednesday India
In the state of Assam, thousands of people were not allowed to vote in India's recent election. The reason? Questions about whether they are really Indian citizens. The government has a list called the "D-voters" list that marks certain people as "doubtful" citizens. These people, like 47-year-old Laxmi Das, had to watch their neighbors go vote while they stayed home. Laxmi says "The whole country votes, but I can't." Officials are worried that immigrants from nearby Bangladesh are a threat to Assam's culture. But the process to prove citizenship is messy and has left many in legal limbo for years, unable to vote or get welfare.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:20pm on 22 May 2024,Wednesday India
Pune court has ordered Vishal Agarwal, father of the 17-year-old who crashed his Porsche, into two days of police custody. The accident killed two tech professionals, Anish Awadhia and Ashwini Kosta. The teen, who had no driving license and had been drinking, was speeding at 160 km/h when the crash occurred. Agarwal is accused of letting his son drive the high-end car. The minor was granted bail, leading to public outrage. Several pub staff were also arrested for serving alcohol to the underage driver.