A major fire incident occurred at a restaurant in Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh area on Saturday evening, prompting the deployment of seven fire tenders to extinguish the blaze. The fire reportedly originated in electrical wires before spreading throughout the establishment. Firefighters are currently on the scene working to quell the inferno.
YouTube influencer Alex Choi, known as Suk Min Choi, has been arrested and charged with directing a stunt in which two women shot fireworks at a Lamborghini from a helicopter. The stunt, recorded on video, was posted on YouTube but has since been deleted. Choi could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted. The video is believed to have been recorded in San Bernardino County, California, without filming permits.
A female constable from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has been accused of slapping Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut at Chandigarh airport. An FIR has been filed against the constable under sections 321 and 341 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), but no arrests have been made yet. According to reports, the incident occurred on June 6 at approximately 3:30 pm. Ranaut was reportedly preparing to board a flight to Delhi to participate in a meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) when she was allegedly slapped by the CISF constable. The constable has since been suspended by the CISF.
A woman from Karnataka vacationing in Kerala lost her expensive iPhone worth nearly ₹1.6 lakh near the seashore. The phone fell from atop large rocks on the beach, prompting the Kerala Fire and Rescue Services officials and residents to launch a search operation. After a challenging seven-hour search, the team successfully retrieved the device amidst strong waves, winds, and rain. The rescue team’s efforts were applauded on Instagram, but the incident also sparked criticism from some users who questioned the use of resources for a gadget.
A comment posted on a public Facebook page suggests a juror in former President Trump’s trial may have discussed the guilty verdict ahead of time. Judge Juan Merchan notified Trump’s defense team and Manhattan prosecutors about the comment, which was made by a user identifying as ‘Michael Anderson.’ Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree after a six-week trial.
The Karnataka High Court has granted anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna, the mother of suspended Hassan MP. The bail was granted in connection with a case filed against her on Thursday. However, the court has imposed conditions on Bhavani, including asking her to cooperate with the investigation and refrain from entering Hassan district or KR Nagar in Mysore.
Authorities have filed charges against the father, grandfather, and others in two separate cases related to the suicide of a businessman’s son and a fatal Porsche car crash involving a juvenile. In the suicide abetment case, the victim’s father alleged harassment by a moneylender, leading to his son’s death. In the car crash case, the juvenile’s father and grandfather are accused of swapping blood samples to conceal their son’s involvement in the accident.
The number of new gun owners in the United States has surged to over 22.3 million since 2020, according to a report by the National Sports Shooting Foundation (NSSF). This surge is attributed to factors such as COVID-19 lockdowns, concerns for personal safety, and government regulations. The influx of new gun owners could have an impact on upcoming elections.
Airdrie RCMP are on the lookout for two vehicles suspected to be involved in a shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday in the Windsong community. The incident, reported around 1 p.m., involved shots being fired from a vehicle. On Thursday, police revealed details about the vehicles in question: a black Ford F-150 with tinted front and rear windows and a four-door white Audi SUV. The RCMP advises the public not to approach the vehicles as the occupants are considered armed and dangerous. Individuals with any information are urged to contact Airdrie RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce has released a report expressing concerns over the city’s housing affordability crisis and calling for all levels of government to work together to address the issue. The report found that demand for housing is soaring, outpacing the supply, which is leading to a dramatic increase in real estate costs. The chamber emphasized that affordability has been a crucial competitive advantage for Calgary businesses, and the current crisis is making it increasingly difficult for businesses to attract and retain employees. The chamber is urging the government to prioritize the construction of affordable housing, increase the workforce in the construction industry, and reduce regulatory barriers. The report also highlights the importance of collaboration between all levels of government to effectively tackle the housing affordability crisis.
