AAP Workers Detained En Route to Protest at BJP Office Over Swati Maliwal Row

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:40am on 19 May 2024,Sunday Politics

The tension between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Delhi Police escalated as AAP workers were detained while attempting to march to the BJP office without seeking permission. This move came amidst a heated exchange between AAP and Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal over an alleged assault case. Security measures were heightened at the BJP office following AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal's call for the march. Meanwhile, Kejriwal's aide, Bibhav Kumar, arrested in connection with the assault, is set to recreate the crime scene at the Chief Minister's residence. With Kumar granted five-day police custody for interrogation, Kejriwal, currently on interim bail, defiantly challenged the Prime Minister and announced his intention to proceed with the march.

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Naturals Ice Cream Founder Raghunandan Kamath Passes Away

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:19am on 19 May 2024,Sunday India

Raghunandan Kamath, the founder of Naturals Ice Cream, has died at the age of 75 after a brief illness. Kamath grew up helping his father sell mangoes in Karnataka and later joined his brother's eatery to pursue his dream of creating handcrafted ice cream with real fruit pulp. He opened his first ice cream parlour in Mumbai in 1984 and expanded to over 165 outlets across 15 cities. Kamath developed innovative machines to streamline production and ensure consistency, inspired by his mother's techniques. His legacy will be remembered for bringing natural and delicious ice cream to the masses.

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Benny Gantz Threatens to Quit if Netanyahu Rejects New Plan for Gaza

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:49am on 19 May 2024,Sunday International

Benny Gantz, a member of Israel's war cabinet, has threatened to resign if a new plan for the Gaza war is not adopted. Gantz's six-point plan includes returning hostages, demilitarizing Gaza, and international administration. He has set a June 8 deadline for its adoption. If he resigns, Prime Minister Netanyahu will be left relying on far-right allies who advocate for a hardline approach. The divide within the war cabinet comes after seven months of conflict, with Israel yet to achieve its goals of dismantling Hamas and returning hostages. Gantz's departure could impact Israel's strategy in the conflict.

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India Advises Students in Bishkek to Remain Indoors After Mobs Attack Foreigners

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:21am on 19 May 2024,Sunday India Global

India has urged its students in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to stay indoors after violent mobs targeted foreigners, injuring at least 29 people. The Indian embassy is in contact with students and advises them to remain inside and report any issues. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stressed the need for students to stay in touch with the embassy. The violence began after viral videos showed an incident on May 13, where Kyrgyz men were allegedly beaten by Egyptian students. Hundreds of police were deployed to control the situation. No injuries to Indian nationals have been reported.

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Swati Maliwal Assault Could've Been 'Fatal', Bibhav Kumar Not Cooperating: Delhi Police

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:53am on 19 May 2024,Sunday Politics

Delhi Police have obtained five-day custody of Bibhav Kumar, aide to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, following accusations of assaulting AAP MP Swati Maliwal. The police termed the incident a "serious case" with potential fatal consequences. Kumar allegedly threatened and assaulted Maliwal, including dragging her and banging her head on a table. Authorities reported his non-cooperation and evasive responses during questioning. A video provided by a junior engineer at the Chief Minister’s residence was blank during the alleged incident. The crucial digital video record (DVR) from the scene is still missing, according to the police remand application.

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PM Modi: Bills Now Include Global Standards Report to Align with Best Practices

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:39am on 19 May 2024,Sunday Politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an interview, stated that every cabinet note for Bills now includes a global standards report to align with international best practices. This initiative ensures that India's legislation is benchmarked against the best globally. Modi expressed confidence in the BJP's success in the ongoing general election, targeting 370 seats and aiming for the NDA to exceed 400 seats. He outlined a development strategy based on "scope, scale, speed, and skill." With three election phases remaining, the fifth phase is scheduled for tomorrow, and vote counting will take place on June 4.

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Heatwave to Grip North-west India for Five More Days

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:15am on 19 May 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment

A severe heatwave will continue to scorch north-west India for another five days, with Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh expected to be the worst hit. Temperatures soared to a record 47.4 degrees Celsius in west Delhi's Najafgarh on Friday, the highest this season. The India Meteorological Department has issued a "red" warning for the region, urging extreme caution for vulnerable populations. The heatwave is expected to persist over the plains of northwest India for the next five days, and over eastern and central regions for the next three days. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions to stay safe.

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Contaminated Water Warning for Brixham Residents

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:01am on 19 May 2024,Sunday International

A water contamination crisis has affected thousands in Brixham, a coastal city in southwest England. A parasite outbreak has caused 46 cases of cryptosporidium, a disease causing diarrhea and vomiting. Although the "boil notice" has been lifted for most areas, 2,500 households still need to boil water before drinking. The government has set up bottled water collection points and ordered the responsible company to pay £145 to affected households by May 21. The situation is expected to worsen over the next two weeks, according to public health officials. Residents are advised to take precautions to stay safe.

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Cybercrime Ring Busted: 3 Agents Arrested for Luring Youths to South East Asia

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:38am on 19 May 2024,Sunday India Global

Visakhapatnam police have busted a cybercrime racket, arresting three consultancy agents for luring unemployed youths to Chinese-operated cybercrime rings in Cambodia, Myanmar, and Thailand. The arrests followed a complaint from an ex-Navy employee, Botcha Sankar, who reported a victim who had escaped. The main suspect, Chukka Rajesh, and his associates were arrested, revealing a network of agents involved in trafficking. The police operation aims to combat the growing number of cybercrime incidents, despite increasing awareness. The arrested agents face charges for their role in the illegal racket.

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Air India Express Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Bengaluru Airport Due to Engine Fire

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:26am on 19 May 2024,Sunday India

An Air India Express flight made an emergency landing at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport on Saturday night due to a fire in one of its engines. The flight, carrying 179 passengers and six crew members, was forced to return to the airport shortly after takeoff. A full-scale emergency was declared, and the fire was extinguished upon landing. All passengers and crew were successfully evacuated. The airline stated that the pilots elected to return to Bengaluru due to suspected flames in the right engine, and a precautionary landing was carried out. The incident is under investigation.

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