Rolls-Royce Ghost Stuck in Delhi Floods Sparks Social Media Buzz

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.

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Rajya Sabha Observes Silence for Air India Flight 182 Victims on 1985 Bombing Anniversary; Calls for Zero Tolerance to Terrorism

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.

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8-Foot Crocodile Roams Ratnagiri Streets in Maharashtra After Heavy Rain, Surprising Locals

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.

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NEET-UG Re-Exam Results Show No Perfect Scores; Toppers Count Drops from 67 to 61 After Retest

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.

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Indian Climbers Conquer Gupt Parvat in Himachal

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.

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Woman and Two Girls Drown at Lonavala's Bhushi Dam; Two Children Missing

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.

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Accused in NEET-UG Paper Leak Case Name Alleged Masterminds Mukhiya and Yadvendu: Sources

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.

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From Classmates to Commanders: Indian Army and Navy Chiefs Share School Roots

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.

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5 Soldiers Die in Ladakh Flash Flood During Tank Exercise, Nation Pays Tribute

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.

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Bodies of Two Boys Found in Delhi Rainwater Ditch, Suspected Drowning

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.

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