Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:55am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India
Delhi Police are investigating a blast at the CRPF school in Rohini, which a pro-Khalistan group, Justice League India, claimed responsibility for on Telegram. The explosion, which caused damage but no injuries, was described as a low-intensity improvised explosive device (IED) designed to send a message without causing harm. The group’s post stated, “If Indian coward agency… thinks they can hire filthy goons… they can’t imagine how capable we are to strike anytime.” The police have contacted Telegram for information about the group, while the National Investigation Agency is also probing the incident.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:05am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India
In a tragic incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, six construction workers and a doctor were killed in a terror attack. The assailants opened fire on a camp housing workers who were building a tunnel. The victims included Dr. Shahnawaz and workers from Punjab, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the attack as "dastardly and cowardly," while Union Minister Nitin Gadkari called it "horrific." Security forces are conducting operations to apprehend the attackers, who left behind an INSAS rifle and burned two company vehicles at the site.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:00am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India Global
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has issued a chilling warning to passengers, advising them not to fly on Air India between November 1 and 19. The founder of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) cited the 40th anniversary of the anti-Sikh riots as a potential trigger for an attack on an Air India flight. This threat echoes a similar warning he made last year around the same time. Pannun, who holds dual citizenship in Canada and the US, has been a prominent figure in the Khalistani movement, prompting security concerns regarding his latest declaration.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:57am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday International
King Charles faced protests during his visit to Australia, with Aboriginal Senator Lidia Thorpe confronting him in Parliament, declaring, “This is not your land. You are not our King.” Security removed her from the chamber as the King continued his conversation with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Earlier, the King and Queen Camilla were welcomed to Canberra by Ngunnawal Elder Aunty Serena Williams, who urged the King to apologize for colonial wrongs. Despite acknowledging Australia’s journey towards reconciliation, the King stopped short of issuing the apology many Indigenous leaders hoped to hear.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:47am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday International
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris intensified their attacks as they campaigned in key battleground states, just 16 days before the U.S. election. Trump visited Pennsylvania, serving fries at a McDonald's while accusing Harris of lying about her past job there. Harris, celebrating her 60th birthday in Georgia, called Trump "unstable and unfit" to lead. Both candidates are in a close race across seven battleground states, with Trump focusing on immigration and the economy. Meanwhile, Harris urged voters to reject "chaos and hate." Polls show a razor-thin margin between the two in these critical states.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:43am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday Sports
India's hopes of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) Final took a hit after an eight-wicket loss to New Zealand in Bengaluru. Chasing 107, New Zealand cruised to victory, dropping India’s WTC points percentage to 68.06%. Despite the defeat, India remains at the top of the standings but must win five of their remaining seven matches, including two more Tests against New Zealand and a five-match series in Australia. New Zealand's win lifted them to fourth in the standings with 44.44%. Australia and Sri Lanka trail India, making the next matches crucial for WTC Final qualification.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:38am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India Global
Indian envoy Sanjay Kumar Verma, recalled after being labeled a "person of interest" in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder investigation, accused Canada of sheltering Khalistani extremists. In an interview, Verma claimed these extremists are "deep assets" of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government encourages them. He emphasized that Khalistani extremists are Canadian citizens undermining Indian sovereignty, stressing India’s core concerns. Canada accused Indian agents of Nijjar's murder, a charge India called "absurd and motivated." Verma denied all allegations and reiterated the need for concrete evidence from Canada.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:35am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India
A terrorist attack on a tunnel construction site in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed the lives of a doctor and six migrant workers. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for the attack. The incident took place at a camp housing workers involved in the Z-Mohr tunnel project. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other leaders condemned the attack, calling it a cowardly act. Security forces have cordoned off the area, with investigations underway to track the attackers. The Z-Mohr tunnel is strategically vital for the Indian Army.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:30am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India
The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir, killing a doctor and six migrant workers. The attack, targeting both locals and non-locals, marks a shift in TRF's strategy. TRF chief Sheikh Sajjad Gul reportedly masterminded the assault, which was carried out by his local module. The victims were part of a construction team working on the Z-Morh tunnel project. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the attack, which follows a recent killing of a migrant worker in Shopian on October 18.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:42pm on 20 Oct 2024,Sunday India
Actor Salman Khan has received threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, demanding ₹5 crore to end the enmity. During a recent episode of Bigg Boss, he alluded to his ongoing struggles, saying, "Yaar, kasam khuda ki, what all I am going through." The Mumbai Police have arrested several individuals linked to the gang, who allegedly plotted to kill him. Reports indicate a plan involving firearms smuggled from Pakistan. Earlier this year, an FIR was filed against 18 gang members after shots were fired outside Khan's home.