Harry Meghan’s car chase like Lady Diana; is history being repeated?
The catastrophic car chase happened after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended an awards ceremony in New York on Tuesday. In a statement, their spokesperson said the 'relentless pursuit' lasted for more than two hours and resulted in 'multiple near collisions'. Key Points
FirstpostManipur shocker: Four including main culprit arrested; CM says all involved will be held at the earliest
The Manipur Police said a case of abduction, gang rape, and murder has been registered at Nongpok Sekmai police station in Thoubal district against unknown armed miscreants. After the second arrest was made, Manipur CM Biren Singh said: "Those who are involved (in the incident) will be arrested at the earliest." Key Points
Business TodayPrince Harry, Meghan involved in 'near catastrophic' car chase in New York
The incident happened after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended an awards ceremony in New York on Tuesday. The couple were in the city for the Women of Vision Awards and were accompanied by Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland. Key Points
India TodayPakistan minister accuses India's RAW of involvement in Mastung bombing
Toll has risen to 59. The blast took place in a mosque Friday, a bomber detonated explosives near a police vehicle where people had gathered to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. Key Points
ThePrintAdani Green is in talks with banks for $1.8 billion loan
India Business News: Adani Green Energy is in talks with foreign lenders to borrow up to $1.8 billion to fund new solar and wind projects. The banks involved in the discus Key Points
Times Of India
Months after Junaid-Nasir murders, police rule out cow vigilante Monu Manesar’s ‘direct involvement’
Addressing a press conference, Rajasthan DGP Umesh Mishra said police were now probing his ‘indirect involvement’ in the murders. Helpless, says family. Key Points
ThePrintSebi bans 5 entities from securities mkt
New Delhi: Sebi has barred five entities, including Excel Realty N Infra, from the securities market for up to two years and levied a fine totalling Rs 1.75 crore on them for being involved in a fraudulent scheme of misrepresenting financial statements of the company. PTI Key Points
The Tribune IndiaVillagers lock cooperative bank in Rohtak
Rohtak villagers here locked the main gate of the cooperative societies bank. They alleged that the bank manager was involved in a ₹98-lakh scam. They claimed the amount was meant to be distributed to farmers for their crop loss in 2017. Key Points
Hindustan TimesShabana Azmi on facing judgments when she fell in love with Javed Akhtar, who was married with kids: ‘It was painful, we tried to break up thrice’
Javed Akhtar was married to actor-screenwriter Honey Irani, with whom he had two children, Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar. Shabana said the period was painful and only the trio knew what they went through. Key Points
The Indian ExpressWatch: American basketball legend gets involved in a nasty brawl that sees 12 players getting sent off
Howard's side, Taoyuan Leopards, defeated Taiwan Beer HeroBears 120-108, with the 37-year-old scoring 28 points and 14 rebounds, apart from seven assists. But it was the chaotic scenes towards the end that grabbed all the attention. Key Points
The Indian Express
Lashkar terrorist wanted for killing of Lt Ummer Fayaz shot dead in Kashmir after 7 yrs
LeT’s Bilal Ahmed Bhat was wanted terrorist & accused of killing the Army officer in 2017. He initially began as overground worker for terror outfit before climbing up the ranks. Key Points
ThePrintNatural evolution: Record Galapagos deal sparks clamour for eco-friendly debt swaps
The record $1.1 billion debt-for-nature swap Ecuador just pulled off to protect its unique Galapagos Islands is creating a clamour among other nature-rich but cash-poor countries eager to follow suit. Key Points
ReutersJammu Kashmir National Front banned by govt under UAPA
The government banned the Jammu Kashmir National Front led by Nayeem Ahmad Khan, a constituent of the hardline Hurriyat Conference, declaring it an unlawful association. It has been involved in supporting terrorist activities, anti-India propaganda, fuelling secessionism, and providing logistic support to terrorists. The ban will be in effect for five years. Key Points
Economic TimesPM Modi, council of ministers brainstorm on vision document for Viksit Bharat 2047 & detailed action plan
The council of ministers has developed a vision document and action plan for Viksit Bharat 2047, a five-year plan involving a 'Whole of Government' approach. The plan involved consultations with state governments, academia, industry bodies, civil society, and scientific organizations. Over 2,700 meetings, workshops, and seminars were held, with over 20 lakh youth suggestions received. Key Points
Economic TimesGovt bans J&K Tehreek-e-Hurriyat under UAPA for trying to 'establish Islamic rule'
Once headed by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Tehreek-e-Hurriyat J&K declared an ‘unlawful association’. Outfit involved in 'activities to separate J&K from India', says Amit Shah. Key Points
ThePrint
Indian government blocks 100 websites for offering fake jobs, here are the details
In a robust response to the escalating threat of cybercrime, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in India has implemented stringent measures to block more than 100 websites involved in task-based part-time job scams. Here are the details. Key Points
India TodayUdaipur-Jaipur Vande Bharat Express stopped at Gangarar-Soniyana section after noticing ballast on track
A Vande Bharat Udaipur-Jaipur Express travelling from the Gangarar-Soniyana section was stopped due to the placing of some ballast on the track and of two rods, of one foot each, in the joggle plate on the said route. An FIR is being registered. Strict action will taken against those involved in this, Captain Shashi Kiran said. Key Points
Economic TimesAnti-terror agency arrests sixth accused in Maharashtra ISIS module case
The National Investigation Agency arrested Aakif Ateeque Nachan, the sixth accused in the ISIS Maharashtra Module case, who was involved in fabricating and testing explosives and organizing bomb-making workshops. Several incriminating materials were seized during the raids, including electronic gadgets and documents, revealing his active promotion of ISIS-related activities. Key Points
India TodayThree non-local labourers shot at in J&K's Shopian
Altaf Thakur, the BJP's spokesperson in Jammu and Kashmir, said, Strongly denounce the attack on unarmed non local labourers in Gagran, Shopian district by the terrorists. This reflects frustration, inhumanity and cheapness of terrorists involved (in) the gruesome attack on three non local labourers who had gone to buy grocery items. Key Points
Economic TimesWrestlers challenge Brij Bhushan to take lie detector Narco Test
Olympic medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik on Wednesday challenged WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to undergo lie detector Narco Test if he is confident of his innocence after seven grapplers levelled sexual harassment allegations against him. The protesting wrestlers also said that they will oppose holding of competitions if Singh is involved in their organisation. Key Points
Economic Times
Attention seeking Harry, Meghan’s car chase drama: Almost hitting pedestrians, why it was irresponsible on their part
The catastrophic car chase happened after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended an awards ceremony in New York. According to reports, a witness calls out ‘crazy hyperbole’ details of Prince Harry-Meghan Markle car chase. Key Points
FirstpostHuman's ancient gene might be related to Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis
Scientists have analyzed the large database of ancient DNA of humans, concluding that the genes might lead to an increase in the probability of neurodegenerative diseases including multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's among Europeans. Here's everything to know more. Key Points
Economic TimesIAF's C-17 aircraft successfully airdrops heavy platform in a military zone
The trials to airdrop the platform were carried out in three stages. 'The first stage involved inspecting the load outside the aircraft. The second stage involved loading checks of the platform in C17 aircraft and the third stage involved airdrop of the entire system over a selected drop zone. Key Points
FirstpostEngineer gets fake offer for part-time job in Amazon, loses Rs 52 lakh in the scam
One of the few cases reported from the city involved 22 victims who lost around Rs 1.15 crore collectivly between the first 24 days of September 2023. Key Points
India TodayAfter 3-hour questioning, ED arrests TMC's Shahjahan for non-cooperation
India News: Sheikh Shahjahan arrested after non-cooperative questioning. Faces 15-16 land grabbing complaints. ED seeks custody in Rs 12 crore properties attached Key Points
Times Of India
Should interfaith lion pair Sita and Akbar be renamed?
India News: Read about the controversy surrounding the names of interfaith lion pair Sita and Akbar in India. Should they be renamed? Find out more on Indian News. Key Points
Times Of IndiaIntel delays $20 billion Ohio project, citing slow chip market: report
Its initial timeline had chip-making starting next year. Construction on the manufacturing facilities now is not expected to be finished until late 2026, the report said, citing people involved in the project. Key Points
Economic Times13 arrested for Mira Road clash near Mumbai, government says ‘zero tolerance’
Thirteen people have been arrested so far in connection with the violence that broke out in Mira Road on Sunday night. State Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said others involved in the incident are being identified as well. Key Points
India TodayHashish worth Rs 1.04 crore seized in Mumbai, 6 including Kashmir resident held
Mumbai Police's Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) busted an interstate drug racket in the city and seized a huge cache of contraband. Six people have been arrested in the recovery of illegal substances. Key Points
India TodayNot involved in construction of Uttrakhand tunnel, says Adani group
Gautam Adani's Adani Group through a statement on Monday denied any involvement in the construction of the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand, where 41 construction workers have been trapped since it collapsed over two weeks ago. The tunnel, built by Navayuga Engineering Company Limited, is part of the Char Dham all-weather accessibility project. Key Points
Economic Times
US thwarts assassination attempt on Sikh separatist Pannun, warns India for alleged link to attack: Report
U.S. authorities have thwarted a plot to kill a Sikh separatist in the United States and warned India over concerns the Modi government was involved. The target of the plot was Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, an American and Canadian citizen who is general counsel for Sikhs for Justice. Key Points
Economic Times3 road construction & contracting focussed companies with ‘buy’ rating can rise up to 33%
The government spending on infrastructure projects, especially on roads has remained at elevated levels for the last nine years, this had a trickle down effect on many parts of the economy and specially companies which are involved in construction and contracting. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or strong buy . Key Points
Economic TimesNIA raids 31 locations in Punjab, Haryana in Indian High Commission attack case
A total of 31 locations across Punjab and Haryana were raided on Tuesday in connection with the attack on the Indian High Commission in London on March 19. Digital data, documents and other evidence were seized following the raids. Key Points
India TodayTour de France 2023: Yellow jersey, race leaders and highlights so far
The Tour de France's second week saw thrilling moments, including crashes and a fierce battle between Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar. Mark Cavendish spoke about his crash, while a motorbike incident raised safety concerns. The outcome may hinge on small time differences. Key Points
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