Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:12pm on 16 Jun 2024,Sunday India
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing stringent actions against terrorism. During a high-level meeting, he called for replicating Kashmir’s successful Zero Terror Plan in Jammu and urged for comprehensive security for the Amarnath Yatra starting June 29. Shah highlighted the need for a multi-layered security cover, additional forces, and the closure of infiltration points to safeguard pilgrims and curb emerging terrorism in the region.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:32am on 16 Jun 2024,Sunday India
The water crisis in Delhi has led to protests and vandalism. On Sunday, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) office in Chhatarpur was vandalized by unidentified individuals, with footage showing broken windows and pots, reported ANI. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) released a video alleging BJP involvement, showing a man wearing a BJP scarf. AAP accused the BJP of withholding Delhi's water and damaging property. BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri stated that public anger is understandable and praised BJP workers for controlling the situation, while stressing that damaging public property is unproductive.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:50am on 16 Jun 2024,Sunday India
In Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district, 58 children, including 39 boys and 19 girls, were rescued from Som Distillery. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA) conducted the operation on Saturday. The children, who worked 12-14 hours daily, suffered burn wounds from exposure to chemicals and alcohol. They were transported to the distillery in a school bus. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav acknowledged the seriousness of the situation and stated that strict action would be taken against those responsible. Som Distilleries & Breweries, an ISO-certified company, manufactures and supplies beer, India-made foreign liquor (IMFL), and ready-to-drink beverages.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:57am on 16 Jun 2024,Sunday India
Over 1,200 tourists, including 15 foreigners, have been stranded in Sikkim's Lachung town for a week due to heavy rains and landslides. The disaster has claimed six lives, damaged properties, and disrupted power, food, and mobile networks. Authorities plan to evacuate the tourists on Sunday, weather permitting, through airlift and roadways. The Sikkim government has announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the families of the deceased. The evacuation efforts will be coordinated by the Tourism and Civil Aviation minister, Tshering Thendup Bhutia. The stranded tourists have been waiting for rescue for a week, with many facing hardships due to the disrupted essential services.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:46am on 16 Jun 2024,Sunday India
Two Rajkot Municipal Corporation employees have been arrested for allegedly tampering with documents related to the TRP game zone, where a fire killed 27 people last month. Assistant town planning officer Rajesh Makwana and assistant engineer Jaideep Chaudhary were arrested for making changes to an official register and forging documents. This brings the total number of arrests to 12, including six government employees. The arrests were made by the city crime branch, which is investigating the incident. The tampered documents are believed to be related to the game zone's safety and construction permits.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:33am on 16 Jun 2024,Sunday India
A woman in Noida, India, was shocked to find a centipede in a tub of Amul Vanilla Magic ice cream she had ordered from Blinkit. Deepa Devi had planned to use the ice cream to make a mango shake for her son. The incident has raised concerns about food safety standards. Blinkit refunded the cost of the ice cream and escalated the matter to Amul for further investigation. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage and questions about quality control in the food industry. This incident follows another recent discovery of a human finger in an ice cream cone in Mumbai.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:50am on 16 Jun 2024,Sunday India
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir today following recent terror attacks. Shah will provide guidelines to intensify counter-terror operations and oversee preparations for the Amarnath pilgrimage starting June 29. He will chair a high-level meeting with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Army Chief General Manoj Pande, and other top security officials. The meeting will cover the security status in Jammu and Kashmir, including force deployment along the International Border and Line of Control, infiltration attempts, ongoing anti-terror operations, and the strength of terrorist presence in the region.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:14pm on 15 Jun 2024,Saturday India
NCP chief Sharad Pawar condemned the Delhi Lt. Governor’s decision to prosecute author Arundhati Roy under UAPA for a 2010 speech. He called it a "misuse of power" during a press conference with Uddhav Thackeray and Prithviraj Chavan. Roy and former professor Sheikh Showkat Hussain were named in an FIR for allegedly provocative speeches at the ‘Azadi – The Only Way’ conference, advocating Kashmir’s separation from India. Last October, the L-G also granted sanction under various IPC sections, including promoting enmity and public mischief. Roy is a Booker Prize-winning author.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:52pm on 15 Jun 2024,Saturday India
In the recent Reasi terror attack, 15 critically injured patients were admitted to SMVD Narayana Hospital in Katra. Ten of these patients have been discharged, while five remain under observation and are responding well to treatment. The attack on a bus carrying pilgrims resulted in nine deaths and 41 injuries. Six life-saving surgeries were performed on the most critical patients. Hospital staff activated Code Orange, with 150 personnel responding swiftly. The hospital's director and medical team emphasized their focus on stabilizing patients and saving lives. The Shrine Board will cover all treatment costs.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:24pm on 15 Jun 2024,Saturday India
Bengaluru court has extended the police custody of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and 12 associates by five more days in connection with the murder of Renukaswamy. The 33-year-old fan was allegedly tortured and killed by Darshan's group. The extension was granted to allow police to recover crucial evidence. Renukaswamy was brought to a shed under false pretenses, where he was assaulted. His body was later found near a stormwater drain. The investigation has gathered substantial evidence, including CCTV footage, implicating Darshan. The actor and his associates will remain in police custody until June 20.