Xpress Times Team

In a span of just 24 hours, Delhi has witnessed a series of shootings in what appears to be a rising wave of extortion attempts. Three separate incidents occurred at a second-hand luxury car showroom, a hotel, and a sweet shop. While no injuries were reported, the shootings have sparked fear and concerns over the growing influence of extortion gangs in the capital.

The 17-year-old accused in the Pune Porsche hit-and-run case is reportedly struggling to secure admission to a management institute in Delhi due to the ongoing legal proceedings. The teenager, involved in the fatal crash that claimed the lives of two IT professionals in May, was initially granted admission to a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program but later faced complications when the institute requested a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB).

A Bangladeshi adult film actress, Riya Barde, known professionally as Arohi Barde, has been arrested by the Hill Line Police in Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra, for allegedly using a counterfeit Indian passport to reside in India. The arrest occurred following a tip-off regarding a Bangladeshi family suspected of residing in Ambernath, Nevali A, with fraudulent documentation.

In a significant legal development, the Bombay High Court has overturned a special court's order that had permitted Indrani Mukerjea, the former media executive accused of murdering her daughter Sheena Bora, to travel abroad. This decision comes as a response to a petition filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which argued that Mukerjea is currently facing trial for serious charges, raising concerns about the possibility of her fleeing the country.

The Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has firmly rejected media reports suggesting that Sunil Jakhar has resigned from his position as the state unit chief. The party asserted that Jakhar, who is 70 years old, continues to lead the party in Punjab.

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In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has granted bail to former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji in connection with a money laundering case tied to the alleged 2014 cash-for-jobs scam. The court's decision came during a hearing on Thursday, with a bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih imposing stringent conditions as part of the bail.

A tragic series of drowning incidents claimed the lives of 46 people, including 37 children and seven women, across multiple districts in Bihar over the last 24 hours during the festival of ‘Jitiya’ or ‘Jivitputrika.’ The festival is observed by mothers for the prosperity and well-being of their children.

In a tragic incident during heavy rainfall, a 45-year-old woman, Vimal Anil Gaikwad, lost her life after falling into an overflowing drain in Andheri late last night. The Mumbai Police have filed an Accidental Death Report (ADR) while the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

In a significant move to stabilize Pakistan's economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $7 billion loan on Wednesday. This relief package aims to support the South Asian nation as it navigates through a period marked by political chaos, devastating monsoon floods in 2022, and prolonged mismanagement. The IMF's decision comes after months of negotiations with Islamabad, which has pledged that this will be the final loan program from the Washington-based lender.

A public clash has erupted between retired Army Chief General VK Singh and former CBI Director M Nageswara Rao concerning the alleged torture and sexual assault of an Army officer's fiancée at a police station in Bhubaneswar on the night of September 15. The incident has ignited widespread outrage and calls for accountability.

As the monsoon season approaches its end, air quality in Delhi has significantly declined, with the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) registering a “poor” rating on Tuesday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI at 9 PM was recorded at 204, marking a concerning shift in the capital's air quality.