Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:40am on 25 May 2024,Saturday India
Surendra Agarwal, grandfather of the teen in the Pune Porsche crash, got arrested. He allegedly pressured their driver to confess to driving during the fatal accident. The incident claimed two lives on May 19. The police found the car registered under Agarwal's realty firm. Agarwal faces past charges related to a shootout with gangster Chhota Rajan. Also, two Yerawada police officials were suspended for neglecting their duties. The case underscores legal complexities and accountability in tragic events.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:11am on 25 May 2024,Saturday Entertainment
Indian actor Anasuya Sengupta has become the first Indian to win the Best Actress award at the Un Certain Regard segment of the Cannes Film Festival. She received the award for her role in the film 'Shameless', directed by Constantin Bojanov. The film tells the story of a sex worker's escape from a Delhi brothel. In her acceptance speech, Anasuya dedicated her award to the queer community and marginalized groups, emphasizing the importance of decency and equality. Her victory has been celebrated by fellow actors, including Tillotama Shome, who shared her joy on Instagram.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:48am on 25 May 2024,Saturday India Global
Police investigating the murder of Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar have found disturbing evidence at the New Town flat where he was killed. Hundreds of plastic bags, toilet paper, gloves, and a boarding pass with the name Celesty Rahman were recovered. A comb with hair strands and a machete were also found. According to the arrested suspect, Jihad Hawladar, the crime was committed within 15 minutes of Azim's arrival. Chloroform was used to knock him out, and then he was smothered and chopped up with a butcher's knife. The killers had meticulously planned to dispose of the body, buying plastic bags, a machete, and bleaching powder.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:31am on 25 May 2024,Saturday Politics
In the ongoing sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, voting took place in six states and two Union Territories. By 11 am, the voter turnout was 26%, with West Bengal leading at 36.88% and Delhi at 21.69%. Over 11 crore voters will decide the fate of 889 candidates contesting 58 seats. Notable voters included President Droupadi Murmu, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Prominent candidates in this phase include Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Rao Inderjit Singh, BJP's Maneka Gandhi and Sambit Patra, and Congress's Kanhaiya Kumar.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:10am on 25 May 2024,Saturday India
On Saturday, Google marked the sixth phase of India's Lok Sabha elections with a dedicated Doodle, featuring an inked index finger, a symbol of voting in India. This phase involves 58 constituencies across six states and two union territories. Google has been showcasing similar Doodles throughout the previous five election phases. Google Doodles are temporary logo changes celebrating various themes, such as holidays and influential figures, highlighting both local and global events.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:00am on 25 May 2024,Saturday India Global
Two rare 10-rupee banknotes from a 1918 shipwreck are being auctioned in London. The notes were on board the SS Shirala when it sank on its way from Bombay to London. Dated May 25, 1918, they are expected to fetch between £2,000 and £2,600. Only a few of these notes remain in private hands, making them highly valuable. The auction also features a signed 1 Rupee note from the same shipwreck. The notes were previously unknown until the Bank of England highlighted the shipwreck on social media. The auction will take place at Noonans Mayfair's World Banknotes sale next Wednesday.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:45am on 25 May 2024,Saturday India Global
Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the Indian-origin truck driver responsible for a tragic bus crash in Canada that claimed the lives of 16 members of a junior hockey team in 2018, has been ordered to be deported to India. Sidhu, a permanent resident of Canada, caused the accident by disregarding a stop sign, colliding with the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team's bus in Saskatchewan Province. The decision was made at an Immigration and Refugee Board hearing in Calgary. Sidhu, who received eight years for dangerous driving, faces potential months or years before deportation due to legal procedures.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:14am on 25 May 2024,Saturday Entertainment
Anasuya Sengupta, a Kolkata native, secured the Best Actress award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for her role in "The Shameless," directed by Konstantin Bojanov. Her portrayal of Renuka, a woman escaping a Delhi brothel after killing a police officer, earned her the prestigious Un Certain Regard Prize. Sengupta's win marks a historic moment as she becomes the first Indian actor to achieve this prestigious award at Cannes. Additionally, Indian films "Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know" and "Bunnyhood" received recognition in other categories, concluding the festival's successful run on May 25.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:01am on 25 May 2024,Saturday International
Pune police have arrested Surendra Kumar Agarwal, grandfather of the 17-year-old Porsche driver involved in the Pune accident. He's charged with assisting his son, Vishal Agarwal, in evading authorities and pressuring the driver to falsely claim responsibility for the incident. Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar stated attempts were made to switch drivers after the crash. Video evidence contradicts initial claims, confirming the teenager as the driver. Agarwal was questioned after standing surety for the minor's bail. Records also reveal his involvement in a previous shootout case. Investigations continue into the incident.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:52am on 25 May 2024,Saturday Politics
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi exercised their voting rights in Delhi during Phase 6 of India's general elections. The mother-son duo captured a moment with a selfie at the polling booth, shared by news agency ANI. Former President Ram Nath Kovind also cast his vote in the capital. Meanwhile, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the significance of voting as both a responsibility and power. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's children, Rehan Rajiv Vadra and Miraya Vadra, also participated. With polling underway in 58 constituencies across several states and Union territories, key candidates like Manohar Lal Khattar, Manoj Tiwari, and Maneka Gandhi vie for seats.