Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:25am on 02 Jul 2024,Tuesday India
Acharya & Marathe College in Chembur has introduced a new dress code, prohibiting students from wearing jeans, T-shirts, and other "revealing" clothing. The notice, issued on June 27, mandates formal and decent attire, allowing half-shirts, full-shirts, and trousers. The college has also reiterated its ban on religious identifiers like hijabs, burkhas, and caps. Students are unhappy with the new rules, calling them impractical. Last year, the college had banned hijabs, which was challenged in court but ultimately dismissed. The move has sparked outrage among students and locals, who question the college's intentions.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:57am on 02 Jul 2024,Tuesday India
Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya faces new legal trouble as a Mumbai special court issues a non-bailable warrant against him in a ₹180-crore loan default case involving Indian Overseas Bank. The court cites Mallya's fugitive status and previous non-bailable warrants, deeming it a "fit case" to secure his presence. The CBI alleges Mallya wilfully defaulted on payments, causing a wrongful loss to the government-run bank. Mallya, already declared a fugitive economic offender, is currently in London, with the Indian government seeking his extradition. This warrant relates to a cheating case involving the diversion of loans to Kingfisher Airlines between 2007 and 2012.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:22pm on 01 Jul 2024,Monday India
A video of a Rolls-Royce Ghost stranded on a waterlogged street in Delhi has gone viral, drawing attention to the city's infrastructure woes. The luxury car, priced between ₹6.95 crore to 7.5 crores, was seen with hazard lights on as it remained immobile amid passing vehicles. Social media users reacted humorously, with comments highlighting the car's inability to handle waterlogged conditions compared to cheaper vehicles. This incident follows a similar situation involving a Volvo XC60, emphasizing challenges faced by high-end cars during monsoon rains in Delhi.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:44am on 01 Jul 2024,Monday India
The Rajya Sabha observed a minute’s silence on Monday for the 329 victims of the 1985 Air India Flight 182 bombing. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar highlighted the tragedy as one of the darkest days in the fight against terrorism. He called for global zero tolerance towards terrorism, noting the bombing's lasting impact and lack of full justice. The House also paid tribute to recently deceased global leaders and expressed condolences for Indian nationals lost in a Kuwait fire. External Affairs Ministry reiterated the need for unwavering opposition to terrorism and violent extremism.
A large adult Mugger crocodile on the roads of Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, after heavy rain last night. Hope she/he is safe. (Video via @pulse_pune) pic.twitter.com/NQ08NfgmAf
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) July 1, 2024
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:02am on 01 Jul 2024,Monday India
In Maharashtra's Ratnagiri, an 8-foot-long crocodile was spotted on a rain-soaked road in the Chiplun area on Sunday night. The reptile, believed to have emerged from the nearby Shiva River, was captured on video by an autorickshaw driver navigating the flooded street. The unexpected sighting caused alarm among residents, who are familiar with crocodiles inhabiting the river but rarely see them venture into populated areas. Local authorities are monitoring the situation to ensure public safety as the region experiences heavy monsoon rains.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:15am on 01 Jul 2024,Monday India
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the results of the NEET-UG re-examination held on June 23, revealing that none of the 813 candidates who retook the test achieved perfect scores. This adjustment lowers the count of full-mark scorers from 67 to 61. The re-exam was organized for 1,563 students who had received grace marks due to disruptions during the initial exam on May 5. Candidates who skipped the retest will keep their original scores. Notably, six students from Haryana who initially scored 720 out of 720 did not replicate their performance, impacting the final tally of top scorers.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:26pm on 30 Jun 2024,Sunday India
A team of nine climbers from West Bengal successfully scaled the never-before-climbed Gupt Parvat in Himachal Pradesh's Pir Panjal Range. Led by Rudra Prasad Halder, the team reached the 5,988-meter summit on June 25 at 8:45 am. The mountain is known for its virtual invisibility due to its unique geographical position. Despite abandoning an attempt on Mt Shikar Beh due to an avalanche, the team refocused and achieved their goal. Notable team members included Satyarup Siddhanta and Diposree Paul. The climbers safely descended to their summit camp and are planning further descent.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:20pm on 30 Jun 2024,Sunday India
A 36-year-old woman and two girls, aged 13 and 8, drowned at Bhushi Dam in Lonavala on Sunday. A nine-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl from the same family are still missing. The family was swept away by a sudden rise in water levels at 1:30 pm. Police and rescue teams quickly arrived and recovered the three bodies. The search continues for the missing children. This tragic incident follows a similar one in April, where five students drowned in Karnataka's Cauvery River.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:59am on 30 Jun 2024,Sunday India
Accused individuals interrogated by the CBI in Patna's Beur jail regarding the NEET-UG paper leak case have reportedly named Sanjeev Mukhiya and Sikandar Yadvendu as masterminds, sources revealed. Discrepancies were noted in their statements. Mukhiya allegedly housed candidates with leaked papers at a Patna hostel, while Yadvendu, a municipal engineer, faces allegations of distributing question papers illegally. The case, involving 18 arrests so far, sparked controversy after 67 students achieved top NEET ranks amid suspicions of Bihar-based paper leaks.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:34am on 30 Jun 2024,Sunday India
For the first time in Indian military history, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi and Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, who studied together at Sainik School in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, will lead the Army and Navy respectively. Both were classmates in Class 5A during the 1970s, identified by roll numbers 931 and 938. Admiral Tripathi assumed command of the Navy on May 1, while Lieutenant General Dwivedi is set to take over as Army chief on June 30. This milestone highlights the school's role in shaping two leaders who now guide India's armed forces.