Jailed BrahMos scientist Nishant Agrawal delivered 80 missiles to forces
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Ashish Walter
June 13, 2024
Nishant Agrawal, a former BrahMos scientist who was sentenced to life by a sessions court here on June 3 for leaking military secrets to Pakistan, worked in the missile assembly unit at Nagpur and was involved in delivery of close to 80 missiles to the armed forces during his four-year stint. He had access to customers and delivery locations of missiles, as per Major General (retd) Achyut Deo, general manager, BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL), who deposed as a witness during Nishant's trial. Last week, Nishant was sentenced to life imprisonment by the sessions court under the IT Act and Official Secrets Act. He was accused of passing on secret information on BrahMos missiles to Pak intelligence operatives, who contacted him on social media in the guise of girls. His defence counsel has filed an appeal in high court. TOI has access to his case papers.
Times of India
Former principal Sandip Ghosh arrested, Medical Test Conducted
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Junior doctors protested near Lalbazar demanding the resignation of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal over his inaction in the case of the alleged rape and murder of a colleague. They refused to meet the police officers and continued their protest. CBI arrested R. G. Kar Medical College And Hospital's former principal Sandip Ghosh, on charges of financial irregularities. Meanwhile, the Bengal Assembly will discuss a new anti-rape bill today.
News18
Radha Soami Satsang Beas New Head : Jasdeep Singh Gill Becomes New Patron
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A statement by RSSB secretary Devender Sikri said: "Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon has nominated Jasdeep Singh Gill, son of Sukhdev Singh Gill, as patron of the RSSB Society with immediate effect from September 2, 2024. Jasdeep Singh Gill, 45, holds a PhD in chemical engineering from Cambridge and is an alumnus of IIT Delhi.
Times of india
Yograj Singh once again targets MS Dhoni
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Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni were a brilliant ODI pair, scoring 3105 runs in 67 matches. Despite their successful partnership, Yuvraj's father Yograj Singh has repeatedly criticized Dhoni and blamed him for damaging Yuvraj's career. Yuvraj, who played at the international level for over 16 years, made significant contributions in ODIs and T20Is, including winning the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup.
India TV News
Kannauj rape case: The DNA of accused matches with victim
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Uttar Pradesh Police has received a DNA report, linking former Samajwadi Party leader Nawab Singh Yadav to the case of rape of a minor girl in Kannauj. DNA match confirms his involvement. Yadav, who runs a private school, had provided his sample as per the court order. Further legal action is expected.
India TV News
Pune murder case: Former Pune Corporator attacked by bike killers
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Former Pune councilor and NCP leader Vanraj Andekar was killed in a targeted attack by a group of bike riders in Nana Peth. In the CCTV footage, 12 attackers are seen firing guns and using sickles. Andekar was taken to KEM Hospital but was declared dead on arrival there. The police are investigating the murder.
NDTV
IMD weather update in India: There is a possibility of heavy rain
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IMD reports that Cyclone ASNA is weakening over the Arabian Sea and heavy rains are expected over parts of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Rainfall will be less in flood affected Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Delhi and Mumbai may receive light to moderate rain, while some areas of the Northeast will receive heavy rain.
Hindustan Times