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New Delhi: A restaurant owner was allegedly shot dead by a customer late Saturday night after being served chicken biryani instead of the vegetarian version he had ordered. According to reports, the accused fled the spot. Efforts are underway to trace them. The incident occurred around 11:30 pm at a restaurant in the Kanke area of Ranchi. The victim, identified as Vijay Nag, 50, was reportedly having dinner at his eatery when the accused returned, accompanied by three others, to confront him over the mix-up. Customer shoots restaurant owner dead Earlier that evening, the customer had allegedly ordered vegetarian biryani for takeaway. Upon reaching home, he discovered that he had been given chicken biryani instead. He called Nag to complain and an argument ensued over the phone. The customer who was drove back to the restaurant to confront the owner in person. The verbal altercation soon escalated into a heated scuffle. “In the middle of the fight, the customer pulled out a gun...
New Delhi: Four Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) based in Singapore are set to appear before the Assam Police in Guwahati on Monday in connection with the ongoing investigation into the mysterious death of celebrated Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. The Assam Police 's Special Investigation Team (SIT) has summoned a total of 11 NRIs who were allegedly present at the yacht party in Singapore on September 19, where the singer drowned. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that while one NRI has already responded to the summons, four more will join the probe this week. “We urge the other six Singapore-based NRIs to join the investigation. As Assamese, it is their ethical and moral responsibility to cooperate,” the Chief Minister said during a Facebook Live on Sunday. “If they don’t, we will leave no stone unturned to bring them here and question them, as their statements are crucial to the SIT’s findings,” he added. Viscera report to provide 'definite direction '...
New Delhi: A late-night shooting at a crowded bar on St. Helena Island, South Carolina, left four people dead and at least 20 others injured early Sunday. The incident took place at Willie 's Bar and Grill, a popular local spot. According to reports, deputies were sent to the scene shortly after midnight following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they found a large crowd gathered outside the bar. Multiple victims suffered from gunshot wounds. Four people were pronounced dead on the spot. Several others were rushed to nearby hospitals. “Multiple victims and witnesses ran to nearby businesses and properties seeking shelter from the gunshots,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement posted on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). “This is a tragic and difficult incident for everyone. We ask for your patience as we continue to investigate. Our thoughts are with all of the victims and their loved ones.” Probe underway At least four of the injured victims were in...
New Delhi: The Janata Dal (United) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have agreed to contest an equal number of seats, 101 each. This marks a shift in the balance of power within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the state. The remaining 41 seats will be distributed among smaller allies, including Chirag Paswan 's Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), which has been allocated 29 constituencies. The equal division of seats hints at a decline in Chief Minister Nitish Kumar 's bargaining power and the growing electoral strength of the BJP. Over the past four assembly elections, the strike rate, the ratio of seats won to seats contested for the JDU has sharply declined. The BJP 's seat share, meanwhile, has significantly improved. Nitish 's JDU loses edge In the 2020 Assembly elections, the BJP contested 110 seats and won 74, achieving a strong 68 per cent strike rate. The JDU, on the other hand, contested 115 seats but managed to win only 43, a strike rate of just 37...
New Delhi: Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, a fresh rift has erupted within the Yadav family as Tej Pratap Yadav, elder son of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, unfollowed his younger brother and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on social media platform X (formerly, Twitter). The Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) chief now follows only five accounts, including just three family members, his father Lalu Prasad Yadav, his mother Rabri Devi and his sister Raj Lakshmi Yadav. He had earlier unfollowed his sisters Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav. “I will declare my candidates the day after tomorrow. Parso jordaar ailaan hoga (Day after tomorrow, big announcements will be made). I will contest from Mahua,” he told reporters as quoted by Hindustan Times. Tej Pratap will be contesting from the Mahua Assembly constituency, the same seat he won in 2015 as an RJD candidate. RJD 's Mukhesh Kumar Raushan currently holds the seat. Tej Pratap 's move deepens political rift When...
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a total fine of Rs 40 lakh on IndiGo Airlines for conducting pilot training using unqualified flight simulators for operations at critical airports such as Calicut, Leh and Kathmandu. According to reports, the DGCA levied two separate fines Rs 20 lakh each on IndiGo 's Director of Training and Director of Flight Operations for non-compliance with the Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) and directives issued under Rule 133A of the Aircraft Rules, 1937. DGCA flags training lapses The aviation regulator 's investigation found that simulator training for nearly 1,700 pilots, comprising both Captains and First Officers, was carried out using Full Flight Simulators (FFS) that were not approved pr qualified for Category C airports. Airports such as Calicut, Leh, and Kathmandu fall under this category due to their challenging terrain and adverse weather conditions. Pilots operating in such environments are...
New Delhi: The Delhi government has begun preparations to manage air quality and ensure compliance with pollution control norms during the upcoming Diwali elections. According to reports, multiple departments have been directed to coordinate enforcement and awareness efforts to curb the use of traditional, high-emission firecrackers. The government has prepared a detailed action plan to be implemented immediately if the court decides to partially lift the existing restrictions. Steps planned by the Delhi government A dedicated control room will be set up to receive complaints regarding violations during the festive period. Citizens will be able to report the sale or use of banned firecrackers through official platforms including the Sameer app, the Green Delhi app and other online portals. Enforcement teams comprising personnel from the Delhi Police, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will be deployed across the city. These teams...
New Delhi: The Editors Guild of India (EGI) on Saturday strongly condemned the exclusion of women journalists from a press conference held by Afghanistan 's Taliban foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, during his diplomatic visit to India. Several prominent leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and P Chidambaram from Congress, as well as Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra expressed dismay over the barring of female journalists from the press briefing. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that it had "no involvement" in organising the press interaction, which took on Friday in New Delhi. Exclusion of women journalists 'deeply troubling ' Despite this, the EGI stated that the exclusion of women journalists was "deeply troubling" and amounted to blatant gender discrimination. “While diplomatic premises may claim protection under the Vienna Convention, that cannot justify blatant gender discrimination in press access on Indian soil,” the statement said. The...
New Delhi: The newly appointed US Ambassador-designate to India, Sergio Gor met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday. The meeting focused on various key areas of bilateral cooperation, including defence, trade, technology, and critical minerals. Gor presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a signed photograph of himself alongside US President Donald Trump at the White House. The picture showcases a handwritten message from Trump that read, “Mr Prime Minister, you are great.” Following the meeting, Prime Minister Modi expressed optimism about deepening the India-US partnership. “Glad to receive Mr Sergio Gor, Ambassador-designate of the US to India. I’m confident that his tenure will further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership,” Modi said in a post on X. Gor expresses optimism on India-US ties “President Trump considers Prime Minister Modi a great and personal friend. We discussed bilateral issues including defence,...
New Delhi: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam Police, probing the mysterious death of a popular singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg has received the viscera report from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), New Delhi. This report will play an important role in determining whether the singer was poisoned before he died in Singapore. Zubeen Garg, 52, drowned while swimming during a yacht party in Singapore on September 19. According to reports, Additional Director General of Police (CID) and SIT chief Munna Prashad Gupta said the toxicology findings have been shared with the postmortem examination. “Once the medical board completes its analysis, the final report will be submitted to the court and shared with the family,” Gupta said. Notices issued to people present at yacht party The senior officer confirmed that seven people have been arrested so far in connection with the case and remain in police custody. “We have also issued notices to several...
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