Four held for fake registration of Kharar plot
Four people have been arrested for using forged documents to register a plot in Kharar, Punjab. Five more people, including the son-in-law of the complainant, have been nominated. The plot was initially in the name of the son-in-law's wife but was transferred to her mother. The accused forged the documents to register the plot in someone else's name. A case has been registered for forgery and criminal conspiracy. Key Points
Hindustan TimesPalm Beach Road plot fetches record price, but 18 CIDCO plots receive no bid
A plot of land in the prime location of Palm Beach road in Navi Mumbai has been auctioned for a record bid of ₹6.46 lakh per sqm. This rate is close to that of prime land in Mumbai and highlights the unprecedented demand for land in the area. Despite the high bid, there were no bids for 18 other plots in the auction, which industry sources blame on the high base price set by CIDCO and current market conditions. CIDCO earned a total of ₹1,170.80 crore from the sale of the plots. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesUS 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 TimesU.S. thwarts plot to kill Sikh separatist, issues warning to India - FT
U.S. authorities thwarted a plot to kill a Sikh separatist in the United States and issued a warning to India over concerns the government in New Delhi was involved, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources. Key Points
ReutersMan dies of suspected drug overdose in Ludhiana, body found in vacant plot
Police recovered his body from a vacant plot on Dhandra road. His family told police that he was undergoing de-addiction treatment and was on medication. It is suspected that a person who accompanied him on Wednesday late gave him drugs again. Key Points
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Eight booked for duping, issuing threats to man in Atiq’s name
Dhumanganj police have lodged an FIR against eight people, including a lekhpal, for duping a man and issuing threats to him in the name of slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad. Investigations are ongoing. Key Points
Hindustan Times'Will attack Parliament on or before Dec 13': Pannun's new threat over plot to kill him
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in a video, threatened to attack the Indian Parliament on or before December 13 after alleging that Indian agencies' plot to kill him had failed. The Delhi Police is on high alert after the video surfaced. Key Points
India Today'Will attack Indian Parliament on or before December 13': Pannun's fresh threat
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in a video, threatened to attack the Indian Parliament on or before December 13 after alleging that Indian agencies' plot to kill him had failed. Security agencies are on high alert after the video was released. Key Points
India TodayUS charges Indian national in plot to kill a Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York
The defendant conspired from India to assassinate, right here in New York City, a U.S. citizen of Indian origin who has publicly advocated for the establishment of a sovereign state for Sikhs, Damian Williams, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, said in a statement. Key Points
Economic Times16 vehicles damaged as pavement caves in amid digging in adjoining plot in Mohali
The incident took place at IT City Industrial Area in Sector 83, Mohali, around 12:45 pm when several employees were working in the adjoining plot. As per information, a basement was being constructed for which the digging was done beyond permissible limits, triggering the collapse. Key Points
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‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget’: See release date, time, plot, cast, streaming platform and more
Aardman Animation's awaited sequel, Chicken Run 2: Dawn of the Nugget, hits Netflix globally on December 15, 2023. Directed and written by Sam Fell, the film's stop-motion production, in collaboration with Pathé, wrapped in April 2023. The plot follows Ginger's escape and a new threat to chicken-kind. The movie runs for 97 minutes. Key Points
Economic TimesA fire in the mountains that no one can put out
"Fire in the Mountains" is a powerful film by Ajitpal Singh that tells the story of Chandra, a homestay owner in Uttarakhand's Munsiyari, and her struggles with patriarchy, religion, and alcoholism. The film exposes the faultlines of a family through the central problem of the plot - the road that promises to bring Chandra's labours to fruition. The performances are earnest and felt, and the film is crisply written and beautifully shot. It just deserves a more giving audience. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesNo issues with Kanjurmarg plot for Metro 6: CM Shinde
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has begun the initial work of surveying and identifying the borders of the 15-hectare plot of land. An MMRDA official said that it would be gradually barricaded. Key Points
Hindustan Times'Plot falls in floodplain area' — why Art of Living NGO's Rs 9.5 cr land deal in Ayodhya is stalled
Multi-crore deal between an Ayodhya resident & NGO Vyakti Vikas Kendra goes awry after local revenue court cancels mutation process. Next hearing in the case slated for 9 November. Key Points
ThePrintWhat lies ahead for Indian markets next week? Ajay Bagga answers
So, their view on the GDP growth, on inflation and the timing of the rate cut and how many rate cuts are they seeing. So, the dot plot will give us an idea of that. Key Points
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India remains strategic partner; we take alleged assassination plot 'very seriously': White House official
Referring to the US Justice Department indictment of an Indian national in an alleged foiled assassination plot in the US, Kirby added, At the same time, we take this very seriously. These allegations and this investigation, we take very seriously. He further said that we are glad to see that India is also taking it seriously by announcing their own efforts to investigate this. Key Points
Economic TimesFIR against 100-year-old Kanpur woman for trying to extort Rs 10 lakh
A 100-year-old woman from Kanpur has been accused of trying to extort Rs 10 lakh. The case is linked to a property dispute. The woman and her daughter on Thursday met the Kanpur Police Commissioner, seeking a fair probe. Key Points
India TodayIndia needs to take Canada's allegations seriously, Trudeau says after US case
U.S. allegations that an Indian government official directed an unsuccessful plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist on U.S. soil underscores the need for India to take similar allegations by Canada seriously, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday. Key Points
ReutersWillem Dafoe spills details on 'Beetlejuice 2' as cast and release date faces uncertainty; here's everythi
Willem Dafoe shares insights on his role in 'Beetlejuice 2,' a sequel to the 1988 classic. The film, facing possible delays due to industry strikes, reunites original stars like Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine OHara. With Dafoe playing a deceased cop, the plot hints at Lydias daughter taking center stage. Director Tim Burton returns amid filming challenges, aiming for a September 6, 2024 release. Expect fresh locations and a blend of nostalgia in this eagerly anticipated continuation. Key Points
Economic TimesSajid Nadiadwala’s co buys land parcel in Mumbai’s Juhu
The production company has paid Rs 31.30 crore as consideration for the said plot and has also paid nearly 1.88 crore as stamp duty charges for the registration of the transaction, showed the documents accessed through Indextap.com. Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment has purchased the plot from a company called Portion Trading and the deal was registered on April 6. Key Points
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Businessman Anand Mahindra on Citadel: 'Was left unmoved but seeing Priyanka Chopra as an action hero was a revelation'-Entertainment News , Firstpost
Two days back, he tweeted- 'Caught the first episodes of Citadel over the weekend. Was left unmoved by the typical Russo brothers OTT plot but seeing Priyanka Chopra as an action hero was a revelation.' Key Points
FirstpostYamunanagar: FIR registered after injured man dies at PGIMER
The 37-year-old victim Vijay Kumar was an accused in several theft cases and was an alcoholic. His wife was living separately with their son at her maternal house, the family said. Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndian suspect in plot to kill Sikh separatist extradited to US
An Indian man suspected by the U.S. of involvement in an unsuccessful plot to kill a Sikh separatist on American soil has been extradited to the United States from the Czech Republic, according to the federal Bureau of Prisons website and a source familiar with the matter. Key Points
CNNED gets its own office space in Mumbai: A BKC plot for Rs 362 crore
Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been allotted a Rs 362 crore plot in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) for its office in Mumbai. Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has decided to charge Rs 3.4 lakh per sq m of the 10,500 sq m permissible built-up area on the half-acre (2,200 sq m) plot. Having a dedicated office building in BKC may help ED maintain confidentiality of its work and safeguard its documents along with attached assets. Key Points
Times Of India'Matter of concern,' New Delhi says as US indictment names Indian on Khalistani Pannun's murder plot charg
India has expressed serious concern over the US authorities' charges against an Indian citizen, Nikhil Gupta, accused of plotting to assassinate Khalistani separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Gupta, alleged to have murder-for-hire and conspiracy charges, was recruited by an unidentified Indian government official, US has alleged. The Ministry stated that a high-level inquiry committee had been formed, emphasizing the seriousness of the matter for law enforcement agencies. Key Points
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Does Villeneuve's Dune series live up to Frank Herbert’s vision?
There is so much that Denis Villeneuve gets right with Dune Part Two and so much that he doesn't. Here's a breakdown. | Hollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesTerrorists planned to kill ‘tens of thousands’ of fans at Taylor Swift's Vienna concert, CIA official says
“They were plotting to kill a huge number, tens of thousands of people at this concert, I am sure many Americans,” CIA Deputy Director David S. Cohen said. Key Points
Hindustan TimesUS court denies Gupta’s plea for defence material
A judge in the United States has denied a request for defence materials by Indian national Nikhil Gupta, charged by federal prosecutors in a murder-for-hire... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaMust hold assassination plotters accountable: US
The White House has urged India to hold accountable those behind an alleged plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader, which the US claims to have thwarted. The US is deepening its strategic partnership with India, a member of the Quad in the Pacific, and is participating in various issues. The White House acknowledges the seriousness of the allegations and wants them fully investigated. Key Points
Economic TimesTight tropes: How they write the perfect crimes
Intricate puzzles, dashing detectives, subtle clues... and careful not to let a trope become overused. Here’s a look at how some of the best get the job done. Key Points
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'The Bricklayer': Check out action thriller’s cast, plot and everything we know so far
Renny Harlin's thriller 'The Bricklayer,' featuring Aaron Eckhart and Nina Dobrev, will be released in the U.S. through Vertical next year. The film, based on a novel by former FBI agent Paul Lindsay (pen name Noah Boyd), follows a rogue insurgent manipulating the CIA. It stars Clifton Collins Jr., Tim Blake Nelson, and Ilfenesh Hadera. Key Points
Economic TimesED conducts searches at 30 locations in Rs 56,000-cr bank fraud case against Bhushan Steel promoters
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted search and survey operations at 30 locations, including Delhi NCR, Haryana, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bhubaneswar, against the promoters of Bhushan Steel Limited (BSL) in connection with a bank fraud of Rs 56,000 crore. The investigation revealed that the promoters and directors of BSL formed several shell companies and rotated funds through a chain of multiple entities. Key Points
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