Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:49am on 26 Jun 2024,Wednesday Entertainment
Kussh Sinha, brother of Sonakshi Sinha, has denied reports of skipping his sister's wedding to Zaheer Iqbal on June 23. He confirmed his presence at the ceremony, held at Sonakshi's Bandra apartment, and expressed good wishes for the couple. Kussh emphasized that it's a sensitive time for his family and clarified that not being seen doesn't mean he wasn't there. He also mentioned having photos from the event. Earlier, brother Luv Sinha had also denied reports of his absence, asking for a day or two to respond. The family has requested privacy during this time.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:27am on 26 Jun 2024,Wednesday Politics
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will appeal the Delhi High Court's decision to stay Arvind Kejriwal's bail in the Supreme Court. The trial court had granted Kejriwal bail on June 20 in the Delhi excise policy scam case, but the High Court stayed the order, citing inadequate consideration of evidence and insufficient opportunity for the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to argue its case. The AAP disagrees with the High Court's decision and will challenge it in the Supreme Court. Kejriwal's bail was granted on a personal bond of ₹1 lakh, but the stay has put his release on hold.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:04am on 26 Jun 2024,Wednesday Sports
In a thrilling match, Austria defeated Netherlands 3-2, securing top spot in Group D. An own goal by Donyell Malen put Austria ahead, but Cody Gakpo equalized for Netherlands. Romano Schmid and Marcel Sabitzer scored for Austria, while Memphis Depay scored Netherlands' second goal. The win gives Austria two wins and one loss in the group stage, while Netherlands finishes with one win, one draw, and one loss. France finished second in the group after drawing 1-1 with Poland. Netherlands must now rely on other results to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:55am on 26 Jun 2024,Wednesday International
Four men were arrested at Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's home in northern England for suspected aggravated trespass. The arrests came after a group, Youth Demand, posted videos of a man entering the property and defecating in a lake as an act of protest. The group is demanding an end to new oil and gas licenses and a two-way arms embargo on Israel. Police responded swiftly, apprehending the individuals within minutes of them entering the grounds. The incident highlights the increasing tensions and unconventional methods used by protesters to draw attention to their causes.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:42am on 26 Jun 2024,Wednesday Politics
Pappu Yadav, an independent MP from Bihar, made a dramatic entrance in the Lok Sabha, wearing a "#reneet" T-shirt and shouting slogans demanding NEET-UG re-examination and special category status for Bihar. Despite objections from treasury benches, Yadav asserted his independence, stating he had won four times without party support. The Pro-tem Speaker, Bhartruhari Mahtab, chided members for still being in "election fever." Yadav later criticized members for invoking gods and leaders instead of addressing issues like NEET-UG re-examination, which affects youngsters. His actions sparked a commotion in the House.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:29am on 26 Jun 2024,Wednesday India Global
Seema Misra, a former UK Post Office manager, has rejected an apology from Gareth Jenkins, whose evidence led to her wrongful conviction. Misra, of Indian origin, was jailed for theft despite being pregnant and later had her conviction quashed. Jenkins, a former Fujitsu engineer, admitted his role in the miscarriage of justice, saying he only recently learned of Misra's pregnancy at the time. Misra called the apology "too little, too late" and described her ordeal as "tragic." The case is part of a larger Post Office scandal involving a faulty IT system that led to hundreds of wrongful prosecutions.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:08am on 26 Jun 2024,Wednesday Sports
Lionel Messi and Argentina secured a dramatic 1-0 win over Chile in their Copa América match at MetLife Stadium. Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal in the 88th minute, capitalizing on a deflected corner kick from Messi. The goal was confirmed after a lengthy VAR review. Messi played despite receiving treatment for a groin issue in the first half. Argentina's victory sets them up for a spot in the quarterfinals. The win showcases Messi's continued impact on the team, even when not scoring himself. Argentina's persistence paid off, securing three crucial points in the tournament.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:00am on 26 Jun 2024,Wednesday India Global
A senseless act of violence claimed the life of Hemant Mistry, a 59-year-old Indian American motel manager in Oklahoma. Mistry was fatally punched by a stranger, Richard Lewis, 41, in a motel parking lot on Saturday night. Police responded to the assault around 10 p.m. and rushed Mistry to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Lewis was arrested and taken into custody. The motive behind the attack is still unknown. The incident has left the community in shock, mourning the loss of a innocent life.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:43am on 26 Jun 2024,Wednesday Politics
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) twice this week in the alleged liquor policy case. Kejriwal, currently in Tihar jail in a related money laundering case, was questioned on Monday and Tuesday. The CBI probe was ordered by the Delhi Lieutenant Governor into alleged irregularities in the 2021-22 liquor policy, which was subsequently scrapped. The questioning comes ahead of a Supreme Court hearing on the AAP's petition against the Delhi High Court's stay on Kejriwal's bail. The High Court had stayed the trial court's bail order, citing lapses in judgment.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:37am on 26 Jun 2024,Wednesday Sports
England has secured top spot in Group C after a goalless draw with Slovenia. Despite the draw, Slovenia qualified for the next stage alongside Denmark, who also played out a 0-0 draw with Serbia. Denmark finished second in the group, ahead of Slovenia, due to their superior UEFA Qualifiers ranking. The results mean England, Denmark, and Slovenia have secured their places in the next round, while Serbia misses out. The final matchday of Group C ended with a sense of anti-climax, but the teams' fates had already been decided.