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Indian Express
37 minutes ago
- Indian Express
Delhi: Man shoots at rickshaw driver for brushing against his car, arrested
A 46-year-old man was arrested on Friday for allegedly shooting at and injuring a man, who was riding a cycle rickshaw, for brushing against his car in North East Delhi. Police said the victim, Vinay (30), was riding his rickshaw early Monday when he brushed against a black Thar. The incident occurred while Vinay was taking a U-turn near Gagan Cinema in Nand Nagri. The Thar's driver, later identified as Sameer Sharma – a resident of Madhuban in Nirman Vihar – allegedly rolled down his window and shot at Vinay before fleeing. Vinay was rushed to the Guru Tegh Bahadur hospital for treatment. At the hospital, police were notified of the incident. A woman, who was Sameer Sharma's co-passenger at the time of the incident, was apprehended by the police for questioning. 'The weapon of offence, a pistol, and the black Thar car were seized. Further investigation to uncover the sequence of events and the motive behind the shooting is ongoing,' said DCP (North East) Ashish Mishra.
India Today
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Paralympian Sheetal Devi starts driving using her feet, stunning clip goes viral
Sheetal Devi drives a car with just her feet. (Image: Screengrab - Instagram/@sheetal_archery) Sheetal Devi was seen driving a car with just her feet She is the youngest para-athlete to win a medal at the Paralympics She won a bronze at the Paris Paralympics in the compound mixed-doubles event India's Paralympic star, Sheetal Devi, continues to defy the odds and push the limits. The athlete was seen driving a car using just her feet. In the video clip shared on her Instagram handle, the star para-athlete was seen on multiple instances confidently driving the vehicle. She is seen using her right foot to steer the vehicle while the left foot is used to accelerate/brake. "Took on the driver's seat for a while, loving every moment of it.?? Never say NEVER," the video was captioned as saying. Coincidentally, the vehicle she seems to be driving is a Mahindra. It should be noted that she had been gifted a Thar by Anand Mahindra himself after winning multiple Gold medals for India at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou. "I will never, EVER again complain about petty problems in my life. Sheeta Devi, you are a teacher to us all. Please pick any car from our range & we will award it to you & customise it for your use," Anand Mahindra had tweeted. The star athlete grabbed the spotlight with her outstanding performances at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Competing in the mixed compound archery team event alongside Rakesh Kumar, the duo clinched a bronze medal for India. She also came agonisingly close to winning gold in the individual event, but was narrowly defeated by Chile's Marina Zuniga. Despite the result, the Indian para-athlete delivered a valiant performance that made the entire nation proud. At just 17 years old, she became the youngest Indian Paralympian to win a medal, earning nationwide acclaim and even the admiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who personally congratulated her on her achievement. Later, when the Prime Minister invited the para-athletes to his residence in New Delhi, she gifted him a signed jersey as a token of gratitude. Born in 2007 with phocomelia â€' a rare congenital disorder that led to the underdevelopment of her arms â€' she never let her condition define her. Determined to pursue her passion, she trained alongside able-bodied archers during her academy days, mastering an unorthodox technique in which she uses the right side of her body to shoot arrows with remarkable precision. India's Paralympic star, Sheetal Devi, continues to defy the odds and push the limits. The athlete was seen driving a car using just her feet. In the video clip shared on her Instagram handle, the star para-athlete was seen on multiple instances confidently driving the vehicle. She is seen using her right foot to steer the vehicle while the left foot is used to accelerate/brake. "Took on the driver's seat for a while, loving every moment of it.?? Never say NEVER," the video was captioned as saying. Coincidentally, the vehicle she seems to be driving is a Mahindra. It should be noted that she had been gifted a Thar by Anand Mahindra himself after winning multiple Gold medals for India at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou. "I will never, EVER again complain about petty problems in my life. Sheeta Devi, you are a teacher to us all. Please pick any car from our range & we will award it to you & customise it for your use," Anand Mahindra had tweeted. The star athlete grabbed the spotlight with her outstanding performances at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Competing in the mixed compound archery team event alongside Rakesh Kumar, the duo clinched a bronze medal for India. She also came agonisingly close to winning gold in the individual event, but was narrowly defeated by Chile's Marina Zuniga. Despite the result, the Indian para-athlete delivered a valiant performance that made the entire nation proud. At just 17 years old, she became the youngest Indian Paralympian to win a medal, earning nationwide acclaim and even the admiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who personally congratulated her on her achievement. Later, when the Prime Minister invited the para-athletes to his residence in New Delhi, she gifted him a signed jersey as a token of gratitude. Born in 2007 with phocomelia â€' a rare congenital disorder that led to the underdevelopment of her arms â€' she never let her condition define her. Determined to pursue her passion, she trained alongside able-bodied archers during her academy days, mastering an unorthodox technique in which she uses the right side of her body to shoot arrows with remarkable precision. Join our WhatsApp Channel
News18
14 hours ago
- News18
Caught On Cam: SUV Driver Tries To Run Over Policemen During Vehicle Check In Bihar's Patna
Last Updated: A Thar driver attempted to run over police personnel during a routine vehicle check in Patna on June 24. The incident was captured on CCTV. In a shocking incident, a man driving a Thar attempted to run over police personnel during a routine vehicle check in Patna's Gardanibagh area. The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, June 24, and was recorded on the CCTV. The police have launched a probe into the matter and are trying to identify and locate the driver. Patna में एक कार ने पुलिसवालों को कुचलने की कोशिश की #Patna #BiharNews #PatnaPolice #BiharCrime #ViralVideo @jaspreet_k5 @cmohan_pat — News18 India (@News18India) June 27, 2025 Reportedly, the incident took place on the afternoon of June 24 in the Chitkohra area under the Gardanibagh Police Station. According to the the officials, when the police signalled the driver to stop for vehicle check, he ignored and accelerated towards them. The emerged CCTV footage shows how the driver accelerated the vehicle towards the police personnel, prompting them to run to save their lives. Fortunately, no untoward incident was reported. Earlier this month, a similar incident was reported from Ludhiana where a Haryana-registered SUV allegedly tried to run over a station house officer (SHO) at a checkpoint near Chhawani Mohalla. As the incident escalated, Ludhiana police opened fire at the SUV. The occupants inside the car managed to flee, abandoning the vehicle. As per the police officials, an inspector signalled the Hyundai Creta with a Haryana number plate to stop for inspection. However, instead of stopping, the driver accelerated and attempted to run over the SHO. This prompted a high-speed police chase. The police fired three warning shots at the SUV.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Mahindra Scorpio N confirmed to get ADAS suite soon, reveals latest teaser
The Mahindra Scorpio N will soon get even more safety features. Check Offers Mahindra has recently uploaded a new teaser on the Scorpio social media handle, showcasing new capabilities that will be coming to the SUV. The Mahindra Scorpio is expected to get a new ADAS level 2 suite, which we've already seen on the Mahindra XUV700 and the Mahindra XUV 3XO. According to multiple media reports, the carmaker also plans to introduce a new panoramic sunroof option with select trim options. Currently, the SUV is offered with a single-pane sunroof only. The carmaker included the phrase 'Power always stays on course," confirming that the ADAS suite would include 'Lane Keeping Assistance' capabilities. Mahindra Scorpio N: Engine and Performance The Mahindra Scorpio N offers two engine options, including a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol with 200bhp and 380 Nm or a 2.2-litre diesel producing 172 bhp and 400 Nm. Both engines can be paired with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. Also Read : Thar, Scorpio N, XEV 9e, BE 6 push Mahindra to pip Tata Motors for second consecutive month Mahindra Scorpio N: Features The Scorpio N gets dual-tone black and brown interiors, dual-zone climate control, ventilated front seats, an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12-speaker setup, a 7-inch colour MID, steering-mounted controls, auto-dimming IRVM, cruise control, push-button start and stop, electrically adjustable and auto-fold ORVMs, a 6-way powered driver's seat, front USB chargers, a wireless charger and a Type-C charger for rear seats. Related watch: Mahindra Scorpio-N: First Drive Review Mahindra Scorpio N: Safety Currently, in terms of safety, the SUV offers six airbags, electronic stability control, hill descent and hold control, ABS with EBD, parking sensors, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and an SOS call function. The top-spec Z8 variant gets a tyre pressure monitoring system too. Also Read : Next-Gen Mahindra Bolero Neo spotted testing, India launch expected soon Mahindra Scorpio N: Price and variants The pricing of the Mahindra Scorpio N starts at 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to 25.15 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top variant. The SUV is currently offered in eight different trim levels, including Z2, Z4, Z6, Z8 S, Z8, Z8 L, Z8 Carbon and Z8 L Carbon trims. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 24 Jun 2025, 16:03 PM IST
India.com
5 days ago
- India.com
How A Trail Of Rifles And A Bihar Village Chief Unmasked India's Gun-Smuggling Syndicate
New Delhi: On the surface, the arrests looked routine. A few young men in Muzaffarpur caught with suspicious gun parts, a village official in Bihar raided and a Dimapur trader flagged for unusual bank transactions. But when investigators began connecting the dots, a different story emerged – one that ran not through jungles or militant hideouts, but through railway platforms, panchayat offices and agricultural supply trucks. This was no militant conspiracy. It was commerce. The NIA, during its latest crackdown on arms trafficking, did not stumble upon insurgents plotting in secret. It found elected village heads making payments to shell companies, young transporters moving gun parts alongside spares for tractors and traders laundering lakhs across state lines – all tied together by mobile chats, bank records and a few pieces of metal stamped with factory serial numbers. Behind it all, there is a pattern – legal identities masking illegal intent. In a country often obsessed with ideological threats, what emerged was a cold and transactional machinery designed to move rifles from northeast India to the heartland. The Railway Trail It started with two young men stopped by the police on a quiet Muzaffarpur platform. Tucked into their luggage – the butt and scope of an AK-47. From there, the trail led to Devmani Rai – a man whose mother legally owned the Thar used in the operation – and eventually to Ahmed Ansari, a trader based in Dimapur. Police records and bank logs revealed staggering sums. Over Rs 58 lakh flowed between Rai and Ansari's accounts in just two years. One lived in rural Bihar. The other, in a market town on the edge of Nagaland's frontier. Between them: a corridor of cash, couriers and contraband. The Village Syndicate When NIA agents arrived at the home of Bhola Rai, a sitting panchayat chief in Muzaffarpur, they were not expecting an arms cache. But what they found told its own story – ledgers, walkie-talkies, drone parts and cash hidden in grain sacks. Rai was not stockpiling for battle. He was managing a supply chain. Investigators believe Rai's role was logistical – arranging safehouses, validating transport permits and funneling payments under the cover of development contracts. His records showed links to dummy firms operating from Nagaland, some with identical directors or overlapping addresses. No rebellion. No manifesto. Just a profit model. Dimapur's Grey Bazaar Dimapur's markets are a familiar stop for military gear, antiques and repair tools. But hidden in the layers of its grey economy lies another trade – components of combat rifles, smuggled across porous borders from Myanmar or sourced through decommissioned stocks. Investigators say Ansari sourced key parts – barrels, triggers and scopes – and packed them in shipments labelled as farm equipment. These moved freely through India's rail network, thanks to lax inspections on low-risk cargo. What spooked investigators most was the ease with which legitimate businesses were used to mask illegal cargo. Mobile phone images recovered by forensic teams showed photos of weapons interspersed with receipts from grain mills, courier dockets and train tickets. The networks did not just coexist with daily life, they were embedded in it. The Political Underbelly As elections approach in Bihar, the implications of the arms corridor are difficult to ignore. Sources within the NIA suggest this is not an isolated operation, but part of a larger, decentralised web that includes politicians, small contractors and even transport unions. The smuggling did not require borders to be breached or fences to be cut. It moved in plain sight, enabled by paperwork, powered by neglect and protected by people who had much to gain and little to lose. What began as a criminal probe into four individuals may soon spiral into something deeper – a confrontation with how local power, infrastructure and black markets quietly intersect. As one investigator put it, 'We were not chasing terrorists. We were chasing businessmen.' How many more such businessmen are out there – armed with connections, camouflaged in plain clothes and quietly steering the next shipment through India's forgotten lanes?
