Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Claims Responsibility for Shots Fired at Salman Khan's Mumbai Residence

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:11am on 15 Apr 2024,Monday India

Two gunmen on a motorcycle fired shots at Bollywood actor Salman Khan's home in Mumbai's Bandra area. An online post by Anmol Bishnoi, brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, claimed responsibility. Police identified one suspect, Vishal, affiliated with the Bishnoi gang. Khan and family were present but unharmed. Authorities launched a manhunt, erecting barriers across the city. Bishnoi previously targeted Khan over a 1998 blackbuck case. Maharashtra CM assured support. Despite heightened security, concerns arise over the efficacy after five rounds struck Khan's building. Investigation transferred to crime branch as police intensify efforts to apprehend suspects.

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Bike-Borne Shooters Target Salman Khan's Residence: CCTV Footage Captures Incident

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:22pm on 14 Apr 2024,Sunday India

Two unidentified assailants on motorbikes fired four rounds outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's home in Mumbai's Bandra area. Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother purportedly claimed responsibility for the attack. The incident, captured on CCTV, shows the shooters fleeing the scene. Police are working to identify the culprits despite poor footage quality. An FIR has been filed under sections of attempted murder and the Arms Act. Security around Khan's residence has been heightened. Bishnoi's alleged involvement adds complexity to the investigation, as he remains absconding amid previous criminal charges.

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Air India Halts Tel Aviv Flights as Israel-Iran Tension Escalates

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:59pm on 14 Apr 2024,Sunday India

Air India has announced a temporary suspension of flights to Tel Aviv amidst rising tensions between Israel and Iran. Direct flights between Delhi and Tel Aviv will be halted for now. The Tata group-owned carrier, which operates four weekly flights between the Indian capital and the Israeli city, resumed services to Tel Aviv on March 3 after a five-month hiatus. This decision comes after Air India suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv starting October 7, 2023, following a Hamas attack on the Israeli city.

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Centre Instructs Chhattisgarh to Transfer 17 Maoist-Related Cases to NIA

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:19am on 14 Apr 2024,Sunday India

The Centre directs Chhattisgarh Police to transfer 17 Left Wing Extremism cases to the NIA for investigation. Cases include murders of security personnel and civilians. Home Minister Amit Shah aims to end extremism in three years. NIA previously acted against PFI for terror links. Cases from Bastar and bordering districts. Eight murder cases, including killings of BJP workers. Three cases involve civilian killings, including a former Maoist. Three cases relate to security personnel killings, including an ITBP jawan and three CoBRA jawans. Cases registered between 2023 and 2024. Center broadens investigation net amid ongoing anti-Maoist operations.

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Gunshots Were Heard Near Salman Khan's House in Mumbai; Prompting a Police Investigation

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:37am on 14 Apr 2024,Sunday India

Gunshots were heard near Salman Khan's Mumbai residence at 5 am today as an unknown person on a motorcycle fired shots and fled. Mumbai Police are investigating. This incident follows last year's National Investigation Agency report, identifying Khan as a prime target for gangster Lawrence Bishnoi due to a 1998 black buck hunting incident. Bishnoi's accomplice, Sampat Nehra, allegedly scoped out Khan's home before being apprehended. The incident highlights persistent security threats surrounding the Bollywood actor.

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Ministry Orders E-commerce Sites to Remove Bournvita from 'Health Drinks' Category

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:49am on 13 Apr 2024,Saturday India

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry directed e-commerce platforms to remove drinks like Bournvita from the 'health drinks' category. This move follows the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights' inquiry, which found no defined "health drink" under the FSS Act 2006. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) urged e-commerce firms to properly categorize food products, noting discrepancies in products labeled as 'health drinks'. FSSAI clarified that 'health drink' lacks standardization under the FSS Act 2006.

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153 Areas in Parliament Have Big Issues Recognizing Forest Rights: According to Analysis

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:22am on 13 Apr 2024,Saturday India

In a recent analysis, it's found that 153 parliamentary constituencies are deeply concerned about the recognition of individual and community forest rights, a crucial issue in the upcoming 2024 general elections. The Forest Rights Act (FRA) of 2006 plays a pivotal role in this discourse. The analysis reveals that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clinched 103 seats in these constituencies in the 2019 elections, whereas the Congress, despite enacting the FRA, secured only 11 seats. This stark contrast underscores the significance of the FRA in influencing electoral outcomes, with the Congress trailing behind despite its historical association with tribal rights movements.

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Jaishankar Says: Terrorists Break Rules, So Our Response Can't Have Any

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:33am on 13 Apr 2024,Saturday India

India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, emphasized a shift in India's foreign policy since 2014, particularly in dealing with terrorism. Speaking at an event in Pune, he acknowledged Pakistan as a challenge due to its history of terrorism. Jaishankar stressed the need for a clear stance against terrorism, citing past instances like the Mumbai attacks. He highlighted India's response to aggression in Kashmir in 1947 and emphasized the importance of proactive measures to prevent future attacks. Jaishankar affirmed 50% continuity and 50% change in India's foreign policy, with terrorism being a significant factor in the shift.

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CBI Alleges K Kavitha Forced Sharath Reddy To Give ₹25 Crore To AAP

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:34am on 13 Apr 2024,Saturday India

K Kavitha, daughter of ex-Telangana CM, under CBI custody till April 15 for Delhi liquor policy kickback allegations. CBI claims she coerced Aurobindo Pharma's promoter for ₹25 crore payment to AAP for retail zones. Co-accused turned approver, Sharath Reddy, allegedly acted on Kavitha's insistence in Delhi liquor business. Payments directed to Kavitha's associates, implicating AAP. CBI alleges Kavitha threatened harm to Reddy's business if payment not made. Investigation ongoing.

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Two Suspects in Rameshwaram Cafe Blast Caught in Bengal, Taken to Bengaluru

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:18am on 13 Apr 2024,Saturday India

Two prime suspects, Abdul Matheen Ahmed Taahaa and Mussavir Hussain Shazib, in Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe blast case have been apprehended in West Bengal. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested them and brought them to Bengaluru. Taahaa, alleged mastermind, and Shazib, accused of placing the IED, were traced to Kanthi, West Bengal. They were on the run since the March 1 blast, which injured 10. Kolkata court granted a 3-day transit remand. NIA had announced a ₹10 lakh reward for their capture. The duo, along with a co-accused, were involved in prior terror cases.

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