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It has come to light that the accused is mentally unstable and has been undergoing medical treatment since 2021. Image used for representational purposes only. MUMBAI: The Mumbai police have arrested a male passenger after a crew member of a Delhi-bound flight from here heard him talking about ‘hijacking’ on phone, an official said on Friday. The incident occurred on Thursday night at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport here, he said. “A crew member of the Vistara flight, which was to go to Delhi, overheard a male passenger talking about hijacking on his phone. The crew member immediately informed the authorities and the police were also alerted,” the police official said. It has come to light that the accused is mentally unstable and has been undergoing medical treatment since 2021, he said. A first information report (FIR) under section 336 (rash or negligent act that endangers human life or the personal safety of others) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was registere

The actor was speaking at a recent event organised by his fans association to felicitate top-scorers of board examinations. Tamil superstar Vijay speaks at an event on June 17 in Chennai. Tamil superstar ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay recently honoured Class 10 and Class 12 toppers at a grand event organised by the Vijay Makkal Iyakkam, which handles several philanthropic activities. The actor who is celebrating his 49th birthday on Thursday called the young students present at the June 17 event as the “voters of tomorrow.” The actor also encouraged them to “read about everything, till the extent possible; read about leaders like Ambedkar, Periyar, Kamaraj. Take what’s good and leave the rest.” Vijay also touched upon the common practice of giving cash for votes in his speech at the event. “Consider a politician who gives Rs 1,000 to a voter in a constituency that has 1.5 lakh voters. How much he must have given as bribe — nearly 15 crore? If a person gives a bribe of Rs 15 crore, think how much h

A police officer at the scene reported that the cement mixer truck inadvertently ran over the fallen biker, resulting in severe head injuries that prevented immediate transportation to the hospital. The 22-year-old lost his life when he attempted to evade a sudden crossing stray dog, causing his bike to skid and him to fall onto the road.  KOCHI: A tragic incident unfolded on Friday morning on Kochi’s Container Road, resulting in the unfortunate death of a young biker. The 22-year-old, identified as Salton Raiton, lost his life when he attempted to evade a sudden crossing stray dog, causing his bike to skid and him to fall onto the road. A cement-mixing truck travelling in the same direction ran over his head, leading to his untimely demise, police and eye-witnesses said. Salton Raiton, a resident of Moolampally in Kochi, was en route to his place of employment at a private company near Kalamassery, when the accident occurred. The accident occurred at around 7:45 am, and the young

The Bidens reciprocated by presenting Modi with an antique American book galley from the early 20th century, meticulously handmade. PM Narendra Modi gifts a 7.5-carat lab-grown diamond placed in a papier mache box from Kashmir, known as 'kar-e-kalamdani' to US First Lady Jill Biden. NEW DELHI: In a show of camaraderie, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden on Thursday exchanged gifts during an intimate dinner at the White House. Modi presented Biden with a meticulously handcrafted sandalwood box and a 7.5-carat lab-grown green diamond ring to US First Lady Jill Biden, elegantly encased in a Kashmiri paper mache box. “This exquisite diamond not only possesses the chemical and optical properties of naturally mined diamonds but also represents eco-friendliness, crafted using sustainable resources like solar and wind power. It symbolizes 75 years of India’s democracy and provides a conscious alternative to mined diamonds, emitting only 0.028 grams of carbon pe

The sliver of hope that remained for finding the five men alive was wiped away early on Thursday, when the submersible’s 96-hour supply of oxygen was expected to run out following its Sunday launch. US Coast Guard Rear Adm. John Mauger, commander of the First Coast Guard District, center at microphone, talks to the media on June 22, 2023, at Coast Guard Base Boston, in Boston A submersible carrying five people to the Titanic imploded near the site of the shipwreck and killed everyone on board, authorities said Thursday, bringing a tragic end to a saga that included an urgent around-the-clock search and a worldwide vigil for the missing vessel. The sliver of hope that remained for finding the five men alive was wiped away early on Thursday, when the submersible’s 96-hour supply of oxygen was expected to run out following its Sunday launch and the Coast Guard announced that debris had been found roughly 1,600 feet (488 meters) from the Titanic in North Atlantic waters. “This was a c

The Regional Meteorological Department has issued a 'yellow' alert for Friday, asking people to be on watch and remain updated for heavy rainfall and thunderstorm in some parts of the state. Villagers on a banana raft move to a safer place from the flooded area of Goalbil in Baksa district of Assam. GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam remained grim with about five lakh people reeling under the deluge, which has claimed one life so far, officials said on Friday. Major rivers of the state, including the Brahmaputra, were flowing above the danger level at different places. The Met Department has forecast heavy rain over the next few days which may further swell the water levels, they said. An Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) report said that 4.95 lakh people were hit by floods till Thursday evening. One person has been killed due to flooding in Tamulpur of Udalguri district. A Central Water Commission (CWC) report said the Brahmaputra is flowing above the da

A statement issued by the CM's office said th initial cause has been noted as damage under the duress of heavy rains experienced in Tura and the West Garo Hills region. P A Sangma Football Stadium in Meghalaya.  SHILLONG: A portion of the P A Sangma Football Stadium in Meghalaya’s Tura which was inaugurated in December last year has collapsed, officials said. The iconic stadium, inaugurated by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, is part of the PA Sangma Sports Complex that is being built by the government at a cost of Rs 127 crore, they said. There were no casualties in the incident that took place on Thursday, they added. “A part of the peripheral retaining wall of the football stadium of the P A Sangma Sports Complex collapsed. The initial cause has been noted as damage under the duress of heavy rains experienced in Tura and the West Garo Hills region,” a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office said. “The reasons for the collapse of part of the retaining wall are being inq

Her family members have alleged that she ended her life as the police failed to arrest the accused who was threatening her to withdraw the case. Image used for representational purpose only. BARABANKI: A 16-year-old Dalit girl, an alleged rape victim who was to appear before a magistrate to record her statement, has been found hanging at her house in the Haidergarh area here, police said. The investigating officer of the case has been suspended for dereliction of duty following the incident on Thursday. Superintendent of Police Dinesh Kumar Singh said, “A rape case was lodged at Haidergarh police station on June 17. The accused was detained on Thursday and the girl was to appear before a magistrate to register her statement.” “The victim allegedly committed suicide. We have sent the body for post-mortem and further investigation was underway,” he said. Her family members have alleged that she ended her life as the police failed to arrest the accused who was threatening her to withdra

Antim and Sujeet’s coaches respect elite wrestlers but feel two-stage selection trials do not provide a level playing field; one of them plans to meet IOA’s ad-hoc panel to lodge their protest Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia. CHENNAI: In an extraordinary move, wrestlers, their parents and coaches have come out in the open and spoken up against the alleged biases in the selection trials being held to pick up the national team for reputed tournaments. The two-stage Asian Games selection trials proposed by the ad-hoc committee to accommodate protesting wrestlers seem to have infuriated others as they plan to protest against the move by approaching the panel and registering their complaints. They felt this would put them under more pressure to perform. Moreover, the coaches felt the wrestlers will have to wait till August to know whether they would be part of the India team. As reported by this daily a few days ago, the ad-hoc committee has decided to give six wrestlers — Baj

It's a rare occurrence for PM Modi who avoids unscripted moments and has presided over a steady decline in press freedom in his country. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a news conference with President Joe Biden in the East Room of the White House.  WASHINGTON: Narendra Modi did something very unusual on Thursday at the White House, he took questions from journalists. It’s a rare occurrence for PM Modi who avoids unscripted moments and has presided over a steady decline in press freedom in his country. The news conference was more limited than the kind that U.S. presidents usually hold with foreign leaders, but even that wasn’t easy to arrange with Modi. Indian officials agreed to the event only the day before, according to a person familiar with the matter who requested anonymity to discuss the sensitive negotiations. Administration officials told Modi’s advisers that taking questions from the media was a standard part of how White House state visits are