Five people, including a woman, were arrested by the Esplanade Police in Chennai for smuggling methamphetamine during a security check. The arrest followed a raid at a vehicle checkpoint on Thursday, where two men were found with crystal meth. Further questioning led to the arrest of the other suspects and the seizure of 7 grams of the drug.
The Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton, Canada, suspended and later reinstated Priest Rajinder Parsad after his controversial speech urging Hindu unity following an attack by pro-Khalistani protesters on Diwali weekend. The priest had warned that division among Hindus would lead to destruction. His suspension and reinstatement followed a review by the temple’s board.
Amazon India has launched 'Creator Central,' a new platform to help content creators manage their work more easily. It offers tools like personalized product suggestions, real-time performance tracking, and the ability to manage multiple users. The platform will support over 50,000 creators, letting them create, upload, and schedule content directly from the Amazon app. It also connects with Amazon's Creator University to help creators grow in the fast-changing content industry.
The Bombay High Court has ordered a Maharashtra Police officer to pay Rs 2 lakh to a man who was wrongfully arrested. Another police constable, the complainant in the case, was told to pay Rs 50,000 to his brother-in-law. The court found the arrest illegal because the charges were wrong and proper procedure was not followed. The case involved defamation and wrongful detention during a family dispute over marital cruelty.
Ichnos Glenmark Innovation (IGI) announced a 75% response rate for its experimental cancer drug ISB 2001 in a Phase 1 clinical trial for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. The drug showed good safety results, with no dose-limiting side effects. Full results will be shared at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting in December 2024.
India has ordered fintech companies to stop using PAN cards without permission to create customer profiles or access personal information. This move, led by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), comes in response to growing concerns over the misuse of PAN data and follows the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The goal is to protect citizens' data and ensure that companies get proper consent before using personal details.
Andhra Pradesh’s capital city, Amaravati, is adopting the Netherlands' gravity canal system for flood control. The initiative, announced by the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA), aims to prevent flooding by constructing gravity canal reservoirs. This project is part of a larger infrastructure upgrade, with the World Bank contributing Rs 15,000 crore, contingent on effective flood prevention measures. The CRDA is also inviting fresh tenders for various development projects.
A Canadian police officer has been suspended after attending a pro-Khalistan protest outside a Hindu temple. The protest, which took place in Canada, attracted attention because of its political nature and the officer’s involvement. His suspension followed public criticism over his participation, raising concerns about fairness in policing.
A 20-year-old man named Dhanush, driving a Mercedes Benz while drunk, hit and killed 30-year-old Sandhya in Kengeri, Bengaluru. Dhanush lost control of the car and tried to run away, but bystanders caught him. He was arrested and charged with culpable homicide. The accident happened after Dhanush had been drinking with a friend and lost control while driving.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed concern over a pro-Khalistan attack on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Ontario, calling it "deeply concerning." The incident involved clashes between protesters and temple-goers, leading to multiple arrests. Both Indian and Canadian leaders condemned the violence, with India urging Canada to protect places of worship and prosecute the perpetrators.