Bhuj, a remote area bordering Pakistan, has become a safe haven for criminals due to its easy access to weapons and lack of surveillance. Gangsters like Lawrence Bishnoi and his brother, Anmol, have been using Bhuj as a hideout after carrying out high-profile shootings in Mumbai, including the attack on Salman Khan’s residence and the murder of Sidhu Moose Wala. The presence of drug and human trafficking gangs further complicates law enforcement efforts in the area.
A male leopard that had been terrorizing residents in Vasai for over three weeks has finally been captured. The joint efforts of the Maharashtra forest department, wildlife NGOs, and researchers resulted in the successful capture of the big cat in the wee hours of Tuesday. The leopard had initially survived on stray dogs but later began preying on rodents found in abundance at the Vasai fort, where it was first spotted on March 29th. The capture of the leopard brings relief to local residents, who had been living in fear since its sighting. The fishing community, in particular, had been facing significant difficulties due to the closure of the Vasai fort road, which restricted their access to fishing grounds. With the leopard now in custody, the authorities have reopened the road, allowing the fishing community to resume their livelihood.
A top US immigration lawyer has suggested that Prince Harry may be able to naturalize as an American citizen without renouncing his British royal titles. The lawyer, Gita Gorji, points to a constitutional clause that prohibits the US government from granting titles of nobility, but does not specifically require naturalizing citizens to give up foreign titles.
St. Augustine High School, ranked 11th in the NJ.com Top 20, extended its winning streak to five games with a convincing 12-2 victory over Vineland. Jake Meyers starred for the Purple Knights, driving in four runs and scoring one on a 2-for-3 performance.
Armenia and Azerbaijan have taken a significant step towards normalizing relations and signing a peace agreement after demarcating their boundaries and placing the first border marker. The two nations are working to resolve the conflict over the Karabakh province, which was under the control of ethnic Armenian forces since the 1990s but was retaken by Azerbaijan in 2020. The peace treaty negotiations follow Azerbaijan’s military offensive last year, which forced Karabakh’s Armenian authorities to capitulate. Despite protests and resistance in Armenia, the border demarcation process is ongoing, with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev expressing optimism about reaching a common understanding. The withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers from Karabakh has raised concerns, but Armenia is keen to avoid further hostilities by defining the border with Azerbaijan.
Laura Kowal, a widow living a double life with an online scammer, messaged her daughter expressing fears for her life before being found dead in the Mississippi River. Kowal had been scammed out of $1.5 million by a man she met on Match.com named “Frank Borg.” Investigators are not sure if her death was a suicide or a murder. Romance scams are becoming more common, with an estimated 70,000 victims in 2023 alone. Victims often feel embarrassed or ashamed to come forward, which can lead to suicide. Cyber experts advise users to be aware of red flags when engaging in online relationships.
The Senate has passed legislation compelling TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to divest its ownership in the video-sharing platform or face a US ban. This follows growing bipartisan concerns over the potential for Chinese influence and surveillance through TikTok’s operations. The bill provides a nine-month deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok, with a possible three-month extension if a sale is in progress. However, it prohibits ByteDance from controlling TikTok’s recommendation algorithm, which plays a crucial role in determining user content. While the bill is expected to face legal challenges from TikTok, the Biden administration has indicated its support and intends to sign it into law.
Months-long road closures in Clovis, California, have been extended due to construction delays. The closures, which began in January and were initially set to reopen on April 16, have impacted businesses and residents in the area. The closures are affecting Shepherd Avenue between Fowler Avenue and Sunnyside Avenue, and Sunnyside Avenue between Perrin Road and Shepherd Avenue. The Lennar Heritage Grove development on the north side of Shepherd Avenue is the cause of the closures, which are expected to continue until late June. The closures have caused a decrease in business for local businesses, and residents have expressed frustration with the detours. PG&E and the city of Clovis are working to minimize delays and complete the work safely and quickly.
Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, has expressed satisfaction with the extraordinary success of Reliance Jio, which has now surpassed China Mobile to become the world’s largest mobile operator in terms of data traffic. This remarkable milestone was announced by Jio on Monday, showcasing the company’s impressive quarterly results. As per a press release, the total traffic on the Jio network has reached a staggering 40.9 Exabytes, reflecting a significant 35.2 percent year-on-year increase. Additionally, Jio boasts a strong subscriber base of 481.8 million.
Edison High School’s baseball team emerged victorious against Middlesex, claiming a 9-2 victory. Connor Murphy’s outstanding performance, with two doubles and three RBIs, played a crucial role in the win, while Anthony Calantoni contributed significantly with three hits, including a triple, an RBI, and a run. Dom Innocenti’s pitching prowess nearly resulted in a complete game, securing the win for Edison. Luke Jones of Middlesex managed two hits and one RBI, but their efforts proved insufficient to overcome Edison’s dominant display.
