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Previous Delhi fires: A tale of unreleased magisterial probes

Previous Delhi fires: A tale of unreleased magisterial probes

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Hours after the fire at a Hauz Rani bed-and-breakfast claimed 21 lives on Wednesday, chief minister Rekha Gupta announced a magisterial inquiry and promised accountability. For families affected by major disasters in Delhi, however, such announcements have become a familiar ritual — one that often leads to reports that are never publicly released, recommendations that remain unknown and accountability that remains elusive. Wednesday’s tragedy bore striking parallels to a similar hotel fire in 2019. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO) Wednesday’s tragedy bore striking parallels to a similar hotel fire in 2019. On February 12, a blaze at Hotel Arpit Palace in Karol Bagh killed 17 people amid allegations of unauthorised construction. Then CM Arvind Kejriwal visited the spot and sought a magisterial inquiry report the same day. But according to senior functionaries within the Delhi administration, that report was never submitted to top bureaucrats. “There is no magisterial report available for this incident as well. It was meant to be submitted to the chief secretary within a fortnight, but the office does not have it. …

NEET paper leak row: Latur-based doctor detained; CBI probes role of RCC Classes founder’s family | Education News

NEET paper leak row: Latur-based doctor detained; CBI probes role of RCC Classes founder’s family | Education News

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Investigating the alleged leak of NEET-UG 2026 question paper, the CBI on Wednesday detained a paediatrician, Manoj Shirole, from Latur, a day after the agency questioned him over his suspected role in obtaining and circulating leaked question papers. Sources said the doctor, whose residence and clinic in Latur’s Old Ausa Road area were searched by the CBI on Tuesday, was taken to Pune for further interrogation. The agency is also probing the role of family members of Shivraj Motegaonkar, the founder of Latur-based RCC Classes, after it found that his son had also appeared in the entrance exam on May 3. Investigators are examining Shirole’s links with suspected paper buyers, financial transactions and communication records with the alleged leak network. Sources familiar with the probe said the agency is also examining whether the doctor played any role in circulating leaked NEET papers among candidates or intermediaries linked to Maharashtra’s coaching and admission network. Officials indicated that the doctor may formally be placed under arrest depending on the outcome of the ongoing questioning. The development comes …

ICC probes alleged fixing in Canada’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand; governance lapses under scanner

ICC probes alleged fixing in Canada’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand; governance lapses under scanner

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5 min readChennaiApr 17, 2026 11:20 PM IST The International Cricket Council’s Anti-Corruption Unit is probing allegations of corruption in Cricket Canada, which includes an alleged spot-fixing episode in Canada’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand. According to sources in the ICC, it is learnt that two investigations are running in parallel with regard to international and domestic fixtures. On Friday, The Fifth Estate aired a documentary titled ‘Corruption, Crime and Cricket’ on the public broadcaster CBC, where a wide-ranging set of accusations were made against Cricket Canada with regards to governance, team selection and match-related conduct at the international and domestic levels. In a stunning revelation, the documentary also claimed that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang is involved in the activities. An anonymous individual – whose identity was protected for safety reasons – alleged that the gang threatened a prominent Canadian player and played a role in Cricket Canada naming the 22-year-old Dilpreet Bajwa as Canada’s captain in an eleventh-hour decision ahead of the T20 World Cup, which surprised the coach, the manager …

DGCA probes ground collision between SpiceJet and Akasa Air aircraft

DGCA probes ground collision between SpiceJet and Akasa Air aircraft

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An Akasa Air aircraft and a SpiceJet plane sustained damage after coming into contact at Delhi airport on Thursday afternoon, officials said, adding that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into the incident. Both Boeing 737 aircraft have been grounded following the mishap. The DGCA further said that the concerned air traffic controller and SpiceJet pilots have been de-rostered pending a detailed probe. Aircraft collision at Delhi airport under DGCA probe Officials said the Akasa Air aircraft was stationary on the taxiway and preparing for take-off, while the SpiceJet aircraft was taxiing towards its parking stand when the incident occurred around 2.15 pm at Terminal 1 of Delhi airport. The Akasa Air flight was scheduled to operate QP 1406 from Delhi to Hyderabad, while the SpiceJet aircraft had arrived from Leh after operating SG 124, they added. DGCA details damage to SpiceJet and Akasa aircraft According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the winglet of SpiceJet’s Boeing 737-700 aircraft (VT-SLB), while taxiing into the allocated parking bay after …

Who is ChongLy Thao? Minnesota county probes ICE arrest of US citizen as possible kidnapping

Who is ChongLy Thao? Minnesota county probes ICE arrest of US citizen as possible kidnapping

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A criminal investigation has been launched in Ramsey County, Minnesota after a shocking arrest involving ChongLy Thao, a US citizen who drew national attention. The case surfaced after a viral image showed him being escorted out of his home in freezing weather wearing Crocs, shorts and wrapped in a plaid blanket. ICE under fire after viral arrest of innocent US citizen (GoFundMe) Officials are now investigating Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers over the incident as a potential case of kidnapping, burglary and false imprisonment. Who is Chongly Thao? ChongLy Scott Thao is a US citizen living in St Paul, Minnesota in the Twin Cities area. He has no criminal record. He did not know the men immigration agents were looking for and told the Associated Press that those individuals had never lived with him. Before the January incident, Thao was an unknown private citizen and it was the viral photo of him being led out of his own home, underdressed in freezing weather that drew the national spotlight. Also Read: Anna Kepner case: Ex-FBI …

NIA probes wider network after arrest of U.S., Ukrainian nationals

NIA probes wider network after arrest of U.S., Ukrainian nationals

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A citizen of the United States, who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) along with six Ukrainians on the charge of illegally crossing into to Myanmar via Mizoram to train armed ethnic groups in weapons handling and drone warfare methods, has been under observation for the past several months, according to sources in the security agencies. The accused have been identified as U.S. national Matthew Aaron Van Dyke; and Hurba Petro, Slyviak Taras, Ivan Sukmanovskyi, Stefankiv Marian, Honcharuk Maksim, and Kaminskyi Viktor from Ukraine. The NIA is examining their digital footprints to establish the identities of other suspected members of the network. Regime change ambitions While three of the six Ukrainians were arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, the others were held at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow, all within hours of each other on the night of March 13. Mr. Van Dyke was picked up on the same night at Kolkata airport. A social media account believed to be linked to him describes him as a “media personality” …

Nancy Guthrie update: Savannah ‘livid’ as FBI probes two key dates that may crack the case

Nancy Guthrie update: Savannah ‘livid’ as FBI probes two key dates that may crack the case

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As the search for Nancy Guthrie enters its seventh week, her daughter Savannah Guthrie is reportedly ‘livid’ over the false claims linking her brother-in-law to her mother’s disappearance, as investigators now focus on two specific dates that suggest the 84-year-old may have been targeted weeks before she went missing. Savannah Guthrie is reportedly furious over false claims linking her brother-in-law to her mother’s disappearance (via REUTERS) FBI reviewing evidence before disappearance Federal investigators have been reviewing Nancy’s Tucson neighborhood, specifically asking residents for home security footage from January 11 and January 24, weeks before she disappeared. According to reporter Brian Entin of NewsNation, agents specifically asked for footage from those dates and even watched as neighbors checked their camera archives. Nancy disappeared from her Arizona home on February 1. Investigators’ interest in the January dates suggests the people responsible may have been watching her neighborhood weeks before the disappearance. Authorities have also questioned workers at a Mexican restaurant where Nancy filmed a segment for the ‘Today’ show suggesting they are retracing her steps in the …

Ajit Pawar plane crash: CID probes sabotage, criminal negligence angle

Ajit Pawar plane crash: CID probes sabotage, criminal negligence angle

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The Maharashtra Crime Investigation Department (CID) has said that its probe into the Ajit Pawar plane crash in Baramati will examine whether the tragedy was caused by sabotage or criminal negligence, reported the PTI. The plane crash had claimed the life of Former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others. Addressing a press conference, Sunil Ramanand, Additional Director General (CID), said the investigation is being carried out in a thorough and professional manner. “The purpose of the CID probe is to determine whether there was any foul play in the crash. It will also examine whether there was any criminal negligence. Thirdly, the investigation will ascertain whether any criminal act, including illegal omission, led to the incident,” Ramanand said, as per the PTI. He added that once the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) completes its report, the findings will be incorporated into the CID’s inquiry. Evidence collected “We have collected several pieces of evidence,” the official said. Ramanand further stated that if the probe establishes any criminal angle – including negligence or sabotage – …

‘Three ducks in the same way raises questions’: Former India batter probes Abhishek Sharma’s technique after T20 World Cup failures | Cricket News

‘Three ducks in the same way raises questions’: Former India batter probes Abhishek Sharma’s technique after T20 World Cup failures | Cricket News

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3 min readFeb 20, 2026 10:25 AM IST Abhishek Sharma could not have imagine a worse start to his maiden T20 World Cup after dominating the format for over a year and entering the competition as the world’s No. 1 batter. Things, however, have not panned out the way the Punjab opener would have loved to as he now bears the dubious record of being one of only three men ever to bag three successive ducks in the T20 World Cup. Abhishek opened the tournament with a golden duck against the USA in Mumbai before being ruled out of the second game in Delhi with an upset stomach. Last week, he returned for the high-stakes clash against Pakistan and fell for a four-ball duck to Salman Agha’s part-time off-spin in the first over. The script turned horrendous in Ahmedabad on Wednesday when the left-hander’s leg-stump was uprooted by Netherlands spinner Aryan Dutt in the first over. The streak of failures has now raised questions from former India batter, Mohammed Kaif, who picked up on the …

NIA Probes Bangladesh-Linked Jihadi Fundraising Network In Assam After 11 Terror Suspects Held By STF | India News

NIA Probes Bangladesh-Linked Jihadi Fundraising Network In Assam After 11 Terror Suspects Held By STF | India News

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Last Updated:January 07, 2026, 21:50 IST Central agencies are now working to trace the complete money trail, identify handlers, and dismantle sleeper cells in the region Over the years, several terror modules linked to Bangladesh-based and al-Qaeda-inspired outfits, including Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh, have been uncovered in the state. (Representational image) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is investigating a Bangladesh-linked jihadi fundraising network operating in Assam, raising concerns over the use of both cross-border and domestic financial channels to support extremist activities in the Northeast. The case, initially handled by the Assam Police Special Task Force (STF), has gained national security significance due to the scale of funding and suspected foreign connections. Central agencies are now working to trace the complete money trail, identify handlers, and dismantle sleeper cells in the region. Senior NIA officials have started interrogating the 11 suspected terrorists arrested by the Assam Police STF during a coordinated crackdown across Assam and Tripura. NIA officers arrived in Guwahati on Monday and have been questioning the detainees, who were arrested during simultaneous raids under STF’s …