Both accused in the Mumbai hit-and-run case, Mihir Shah and Rajrishi Bidawat, have confessed to their roles in the crime after being confronted by police during interrogation. The police recreated the scene of the accident, and Shah, who is in custody till July 16, admitted to being behind the wheel but has yet to provide details about his driving route. Meanwhile, Shah’s father, Rajesh Shah, has been relieved from his position as Deputy Leader of Shiv Sena following the incident.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has demanded action from Delhi Police against a user for allegedly making a ‘lewd’ comment on the widow of Captain Anshuman Singh, a Kirti Chakra awardee. The NCW cited violations of the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and requested the Delhi Police to arrest the accused within three days.
A devastating house fire in Sydney’s west claimed the lives of three young children, leaving a community in shock. The children’s father has been charged with murder and attempted murder, facing accusations of intentionally setting the fire and obstructing rescue efforts. The tragedy highlights Australia’s ongoing struggle with domestic violence and the urgent need for comprehensive solutions.
A double-decker bus traveling from Miyanganj to Chandigarh crashed into a parked truck in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, resulting in the deaths of two passengers and injuries to 16 others. The accident, attributed to the bus driver’s negligence, occurred in Toli village near Sikandara Rao police station.
Mihir Shah, the main accused in the fatal BMW hit-and-run case in Mumbai, has confessed to driving the car at the time of the accident. He was arrested two days after the incident, which resulted in the death of Kaveri Nakhwa, who was riding pillion on a motorcycle. Shah’s father is a Shiv Sena politician.
As Calgary experiences its hottest day of the year, residents are scrambling for ways to stay cool. Air conditioner demand surges, while the Calgary Fire Department warns about river safety as people flock to the water for relief.
With a heatwave gripping Alberta, Edmonton’s animal control, fire rescue, and police departments are issuing a stark warning: never leave pets or children unattended in vehicles, even for a short time. This comes after numerous incidents involving pets and children locked in vehicles, with temperatures inside cars reaching dangerous levels within minutes. The city saw a surge in calls regarding pets and children locked in vehicles during July 2022 and 2023, highlighting the seriousness of this issue. Authorities are emphasizing that even brief moments of leaving a child or pet unattended can have dire consequences, urging residents to prioritize their safety.
An Alberta couple is facing financial ruin after the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) demanded they repay $14,000 in CERB benefits, claiming they exceeded the allowable work hours and income. Despite applying in good faith during the pandemic’s early days, the couple faces losing their home due to the CRA’s actions, which include withholding tax returns, GST refunds, and carbon tax rebates.
The National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) has demanded an urgent report from the Uttar Pradesh government after an illegal organ transplant racket was uncovered at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi, linked to Yatharth Hospital in Noida. The racket involved a senior kidney transplant surgeon who allegedly performed surgeries on Bangladeshi patients without proper authorization. The doctor has been arrested along with six others, and the investigation is ongoing.
A man attempting to smuggle over 100 live snakes into mainland China from Hong Kong was caught by customs officers. The snakes, including milk snakes and corn snakes, were concealed in canvas bags packed into the man’s trousers. Chinese authorities are cracking down on illegal animal trafficking due to biosecurity concerns and disease control.
