Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:48pm on 11 Jul 2024,Thursday India
The government has decided to reserve 10% of constable posts in CISF, BSF, and RPF for ex-Agniveers. These former soldiers will also get age relaxations and exemptions in physical tests. In the first year, the age relaxation will be five years, and in later years, it will be three years. CISF, BSF, and RPF leaders believe this move will bring disciplined and trained personnel to their forces. The Agnipath scheme, introduced in 2022, recruits young soldiers for four years, with 25% retained for longer service.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:51pm on 11 Jul 2024,Thursday India
Mihir Shah, accused in the Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case, admitted, "I have made a big mistake, my career is over," to the police. Shah, son of Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah, confessed to driving the car during the fatal accident near Worli, where a woman lost her life. He and his friends had consumed 12 large pegs of whiskey before the incident. Meanwhile, his driver, Rajrishi Bidawat, who allowed Shah to drive, has been sent to judicial custody. Police recreated the crime scene to gather crucial details as Shah remains in custody until July 16.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:02pm on 11 Jul 2024,Thursday India
In a harrowing incident in Andhra Pradesh's Nandyal district, an eight-year-old girl was brutally gang-raped and murdered by three of her minor schoolmates. The victim, a Class 3 student, disappeared while playing at a park in Pagidyala. Her father reported her missing on Sunday, triggering a frantic search. Despite extensive efforts, her body was discovered dumped in a canal days later. The accused, two aged 12 and one aged 13, were arrested after a sniffer dog led police to their homes. They confessed to assaulting and killing the girl out of fear of repercussions.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:08pm on 11 Jul 2024,Thursday India
The CBI arrested Rajesh Ranjan, alias Rocky, the alleged mastermind behind the NEET-UG paper leak, from Patna. Subsequent searches in Patna and Kolkata uncovered incriminating documents. Rocky, who operated a hotel in Ranchi, leaked the NEET-UG question papers and coordinated with an associate, Chintu, to distribute the papers with answers. He also recruited MBBS students from Patna and Ranchi as solvers. A local court has granted the CBI 10-day custody for further interrogation.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:42am on 11 Jul 2024,Thursday India
In a significant blow to illegal immigration networks, the IGI Airport Police have arrested 108 fraudulent immigration agents in the past six months, double the number arrested in the same period last year. The crackdown began when a suspicious elderly Sikh man, Guru Sevak Singh, was caught attempting to fly to Canada and then enter the US via the "donkey route". The arrests reveal the extent of the illegal network and the tactics used to smuggle people into the US. The police action aims to disrupt the entire illegal immigration supply chain, not just individual passengers.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:18am on 11 Jul 2024,Thursday India
Mihir Shah, the accused in the Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case, has confessed to the crime, sources revealed. Shah, who was arrested on Tuesday after a three-day manhunt, told police he had consumed alcohol at two bars before the incident, which left a 45-year-old woman dead. The investigation suggests Shah was heavily intoxicated on the day of the crash. He had partied with friends at a Juhu bar before the incident. Shah expressed regret, stating his career was over following the incident. The case is under further investigation.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:36am on 11 Jul 2024,Thursday India
A Maharashtra probationary IAS officer, Puja Khedkar, has sparked controversy with her demands for a separate office, car, and house before joining as Assistant Collector in Pune. WhatsApp chats reveal she directed an official to arrange these perks before her June 3rd start date. The District Collector flagged these unusual demands to the Chief Secretary, suggesting it would be inappropriate to continue her training in Pune due to potential administrative complications. Khedkar's transfer was already under scrutiny for alleged misuse of power. Her demands have raised questions about her conduct and entitlement.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:28am on 11 Jul 2024,Thursday India
Bengaluru is set to get a second international airport with a capacity of 100 million passengers annually, announced Karnataka Minister for Infrastructure MB Patil. The new airport will be built on 4,500-5,000 acres of land, with a high-level committee deciding its location. The existing Kempegowda International Airport is expected to reach full capacity by 2035, necessitating the new project. The second airport will foster Bengaluru's growth as a global city, with potential locations including Kanakapura Road, Mysuru Road, Magadi, Doddaballapura, Dabaspete, and Tumakuru.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:54am on 11 Jul 2024,Thursday India
The Supreme Court will hear petitions related to alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024 on July 11. The court has ordered the National Testing Agency (NTA) to disclose details of the question paper leak, including the timing and extent of the leak. The petitions seek clarity on the impact of the leak on the exam's validity. The court's decision will determine the future of thousands of medical aspirants who took the exam on May 5. The hearing will be presided over by a bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:36am on 11 Jul 2024,Thursday India
According to sources, terrorists forcibly made locals prepare food for them at gunpoint before carrying out the attack in Kathua. This disturbing revelation highlights the terrorists' brutal tactics, which include exploiting innocent civilians. The incident has sparked outrage and concern about the safety of the region. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to apprehend those responsible for the heinous act.