Supreme Court Slams Delhi Government on Tanker Mafia; AAP Accuses BJP

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:47am on 12 Jun 2024,Wednesday India

The Supreme Court criticized the Delhi government for not tackling the tanker mafia in the city. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) blamed the BJP, claiming the tankers are linked to BJP supporters. The Court also reprimanded the AAP government for hiding documents in their petition. Additionally, Delhi's government accused Haryana of blocking water supply to the capital. This dispute underscores the ongoing issues in managing Delhi's water supply and the political friction between the AAP and BJP.

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American Woman Duped of ₹6 Crore in Jaipur Jewellery Scam

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:38am on 12 Jun 2024,Wednesday India Global

An American woman, Cherish, was scammed into paying ₹6 crore for artificial jewellery worth only ₹300 in Jaipur's Johri Bazaar. The shopkeeper, Gaurav Soni, sold her fake gold-polished ornaments, which she believed to be real gold. The scam came to light when Cherish displayed the pieces at a US exhibition, leading her to file a complaint with Jaipur Police and seek help from the US embassy. The woman was in contact with Soni through Instagram and made multiple purchases over two years, unaware of the fraud. The case highlights the need for vigilance in online transactions.

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Israeli Strike Kills Top Hezbollah Commander in Lebanon

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:32am on 12 Jun 2024,Wednesday International

An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon has killed a senior Hezbollah commander, Sami Abdallah, also known as Abu Taleb. The Iran-backed militant group confirmed his death with "great pride and great honor". The strike in Jouaiyya, near the Israeli border, also killed three others. Abdallah is the most important Hezbollah commander to be killed since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, which has fueled violence on the Lebanese border. The exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israeli forces has intensified in recent days, killing at least 458 people in Lebanon and 15 Israeli soldiers.

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India's FIFA Dreams Shattered by Poor Refereeing

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:00am on 12 Jun 2024,Wednesday Sports

India's bid to reach the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers' third round was foiled by a disputed decision in their 2-1 loss to Qatar. Lallianzuala Chhangte's 37th-minute goal put India ahead, but a controversial equalizer by Yousef Aymen was allowed to stand despite the ball appearing out of play. Qatar capitalized on India's disrupted rhythm, scoring a late winner. Despite the loss, India's performance exceeded expectations, with Chhangte's goal a highlight. The defeat, combined with Kuwait's win over Afghanistan, eliminates India from the competition.

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Norwegian Ambassador Praises Yoga as India's 'Greatest Gift' to World

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:46am on 12 Jun 2024,Wednesday India Global

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised yoga's global unity as the 10th International Day of Yoga approaches on June 21. He highlighted yoga's ability to connect people worldwide beyond cultural and geographic differences. Norwegian Ambassador May-Elin Stener echoed Modi's sentiments, calling yoga one of India's greatest contributions to humanity. Stener shared her yoga journey online, inviting others to participate in the international yoga challenge. Modi encouraged people to embrace yoga as part of their daily routine, sharing instructional videos of different yoga poses and their benefits.

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J&K Police Release Terrorist Sketch, Offer Rs 20 Lakh Reward

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:20am on 12 Jun 2024,Wednesday India

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have released a sketch of a terrorist involved in the deadly attack on a passenger bus in Reasi district, which killed 9 people and injured 41 others. A reward of Rs 20 lakh has been announced for information leading to the terrorist's capture. The bus, carrying pilgrims from UP, Rajasthan, and Delhi, was attacked on Sunday near Teryath village. The police have appealed to the public to come forward with any information, and the sketch was prepared based on eyewitness descriptions. The attack is a stark reminder of the ongoing threat of terrorism in the region.

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Kangana Ranaut Visits Sadhguru in Coimbatore, Calling it Her "Happy Place" After Her Election Win

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:03am on 12 Jun 2024,Wednesday Politics

Kangana Ranaut, the newly-elected BJP Lok Sabha MP from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, visited Sadhguru's Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. During her visit, she shared photos on Instagram, including one with Sadhguru, who blessed her by placing his palm on her head. Another photo showed Kangana praying in front of the Adiyogi Shiva statue, which she captioned, "My happy place." Dressed in a pink saree, she expressed her joy and reverence at the spiritual site.

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Woman Delivers Baby on Floor at Chhattisgarh Health Centre

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:29am on 12 Jun 2024,Wednesday India

The Chhattisgarh High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of a disturbing incident where a woman was forced to deliver a baby on the floor of a health centre in Surguja district due to the absence of doctors and nurses. The court has directed the Health Department secretary to submit a personal affidavit. The incident occurred on June 8 at Navanagar Sub-Health Centre, where the woman was left unattended until a community health worker helped with the delivery. The court has termed it a "sorry state of affairs" and seeks answers from the Health Department.

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Chandrababu Naidu and Mohan Charan Majhi to Be Sworn In as CMs of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha Today

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:17am on 12 Jun 2024,Wednesday Politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third-term swearing-in was followed by ceremonies in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. N Chandrababu Naidu of the Telugu Desam Party will take oath as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh at 11:27 am near Gannavaram Airport, Vijayawada. Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan may become Deputy Chief Minister. Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the event. In the evening, tribal leader Mohan Charan Majhi will be sworn in as Chief Minister of Odisha. Both events will see top BJP leaders in attendance.

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Third Terror Attack in 3 Days: Militants Hit Army Post in Doda

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:11am on 12 Jun 2024,Wednesday India

A fierce encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Doda district's Chatergala area on Tuesday night. Terrorists opened fire on a joint checkpost, prompting security personnel to retaliate. The gunfight is ongoing. This comes as security forces are conducting a massive operation in Kathua district to flush out terrorists who attacked a village and injured a civilian. A Pakistani terrorist has been killed in the Kathua operation. The attacks in Jammu region follow a deadly bus accident on Sunday that killed 9 pilgrims and injured 41 others.

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