Las Vegas shooting suspect shot himself and authorities found five bodies later
Updated On – 26 June 2024, 03:13 AM
Las Vegas Shooting
Las Vegas: A man who fatally shot five people and critically injured a 13-year-old girl at apartments near Las Vegas has killed himself, authorities said Tuesday.
The North Las Vegas Police Department said the suspected shooter, 57-year-old Eric Adams, killed himself Tuesday morning as he was confronted by officers in a neighborhood. Authorities had been searching for him since Monday night’s shootings in separate apartment units.
Efforts to locate relatives of Adams for comment weren’t immediately successful.
Police said initially they found two women dead while investigating reports of a shooting late Monday at an apartment in North Las Vegas. One of them was in her early 40s and the other in her late 50s, according to the department.
While officers were investigating, the department said, they learned a teen girl had been taken to a hospital with critical gunshot wounds and that there could be more victims in a nearby apartment.
Officers then found the bodies of two women in their mid-20s and a man in his early 20s. All five victims had been shot, police said. They weren’t immediately identified.
The discovery led to an overnight search for Adams, who authorities had described as “armed and dangerous.” Just after 10 a.m. Tuesday, police learned that the suspect had been seen at a business in North Las Vegas.
As officers arrived in the area, they saw the suspect with a firearm, running into the backyard of a nearby home. The department said officers followed him, but the suspect refused to drop his weapon and died by suicide.
Police haven’t disclosed a motive for the shootings, which they described as an “isolated incident.” A spokesperson for the police department didn’t respond Tuesday to phone and emailed requests for more information.
Issuing a statement, the Iraq-based Resistance group said that it had used drones to attack a vital military target in Haifa.
It said that the anti-Zionist operation was carried out in support of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and in response to the crimes committed by the Tel Aviv regime in the besieged coastal enclave.
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has conducted attacks on Israeli targets ever since the occupying regime started the genocidal war on Gaza in early October.
The Zionist regime has been waging an atrocious onslaught against the Gaza Strip, targeting hospitals, residences, and houses of worship after Palestinian Resistance movements launched a surprise attack, dubbed Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, on October 7.
Asks not to think about what lay ahead when they take on defending champions England
Published Date – 25 June 2024, 08:16 AM
Indias captain Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the Super 8 Group 1 match against Australia in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024, at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, in St Lucia. — Photo:ANI
Gros Islet: After India secured its place in the ICC T20 World Cup semi-final, captain Rohit Sharma urged his team to continue playing ‘freely’ and not to think about what lay ahead when they take on defending champions England in semi-finals.
Rohit also stated that hundreds and half-centuries did not count as his blistering 92 set up Men in Blue’s 24-run victory against Australia. Rohit’s swashbuckling 92 followed by Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav’s influential spells along with Axar Patel’s one-handed stunner, sealed a 24-run win for India against Australia and sealed their berth in the semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Monday.
In a turbulent chase where momentum swung like a pendulum at St Lucia, it was India that punched their tickets into the semi-final with a comprehensive win. Rohit’s knock of 92 runs bagged him the Player of the Match award.
When asked about their plans for the semifinal against England, Rohit said that India doesn’t want to do anything different and play the same way they have been in the whole tournament, highlighting the importance of playing freely, and not worrying about the opposition.
“We don’t want to do anything different, play the same way and understand what each person has to do. Play freely and do not think too much about what’s lying ahead. Do not think about the opposition. We have been doing it consistently, just need to continue. (On playing England in the semi) It will be a nice match, nothing changes for us as a team,” Rohit said in a post-match presentation.
The India captain said that they kept doing the things they needed to do as a team and mentioned that 200 was a good score but when a team is playing in St Lucia with breeze being a big factor, anything can happen. “Satisfying. We know the opposition and the threat they bring. As a team, we did well, and kept doing the things we needed to do. Gives us good confidence as a team. 200 is a good score but when you are playing here with wind being a big factor, anything can happen. But I think we used to conditions really well, and it was about individuals doing their job,” he added.
The right-handed batter said that with the pitches in New York being pace-friendly, the left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav had to miss out but they knew he had a big role to play out here in the Caribbean. In India’s last match of Super 8, Kuldeep displayed his crafty spin magic, bagging the wickets of Australia captain Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell, conceding 24 runs.
“If was about getting wickets at the right time, we know the strength he has, but we need to use him when necessary. In New York, there were seamer-friendly wickets. He had to miss out but we knew he had a big role to play out here,” said the India captain.
Rohit reiterated his fearless batting mantra, saying that it was important for him to open up the off side also due to Australia’s plan of bowling against the breeze. India captain Rohit came roaring out of the traps at the top of the order, making mincemeat of the Australian attack as he hit eight sixes and seven fours in a blistering 92(41), falling narrowly short of a record-breaking century.
Also dismiss media reports that any members of the family faced detention
Updated On – 22 June 2024, 12:30 PM
Indian-Swiss billionaire family members Namrata Hinduja (3rdR) and Ajay Hinduja (2ndR) arrive at the Genevas courthouse with their lawyers Yael Hayat (L) and Robert Assael (2ndL) at the opening day of their trial for human trafficking. — File Photo
London: Britain’s wealthiest family, the Hindujas, have said they were “appalled” by a Swiss court’s ruling of jail terms for some members and have filed an appeal in a higher court challenging the verdict finding them guilty of exploiting vulnerable domestic workers from India at their villa in Geneva.
In a statement issued on behalf of the family on Friday, lawyers from Switzerland stressed their clients – Prakash and Kamal Hinduja, both in their 70s and their son Ajay and his wife Namrata – had been acquitted of all human trafficking charges.
They also dismissed media reports that any members of the family faced detention after court reports from Geneva said the four were sentenced to between four and four-and-a-half years in prison.
“Our clients have been acquitted of all human trafficking charges. We are appalled and disappointed by the rest of the decision made in this court of first instance, and we have, of course, filed an appeal to the higher court, thereby making this part of the judgement not effective,” reads the statement signed by lawyers Yael Hayat and Robert Assael and Roman Jordan.
“Under Swiss law, the presumption of innocence is paramount till a final judgement by the highest adjudicating authority is enforced. Contrary to some media reports, there is no effective detention for any members of the family,” they said.
The lawyers also pointed out that “it should also be recalled that the plaintiffs in this case had withdrawn their respective complaints after declaring to the court that they had never intended to be involved in such proceedings”.
“The family has full faith in the judicial process and remains confident that the truth will prevail,” they conclude. The statement followed a hearing in the Swiss city of Geneva after prosecutors opened the case for alleged illegal activity, including exploitation, human trafficking and violation of Switzerland’s labour laws.
The family members were accused of seizing the workers’ passports, barring them from leaving the villa and forcing them to work very long hours for a pittance in Switzerland, among other things. Some workers allegedly spoke only Hindi and were paid their wages in rupees in banks back in India that they could not access.
During the trial, prosecutors alleged the family spent more on their dog than on their servants. The family’s legal team had countered the allegations and told the court the staff were treated respectfully and provided with accommodation.
According to ‘The Sunday Times Rich List’ released last month, the UK-based Hinduja family once again emerged as the country’s richest, with wealth estimated at around GBP 37.196 billion. They saw this tally increase over the previous year in the wake of the opening of the brand-new luxury OWO Raffles Hotel in the heart of London.
Photos and videos of the fervent celebrations quickly went viral, showing huge crowds of fans erecting posters of Prabhas, bursting firecrackers, dancing to the beats of dhol, and ofcourse causing traffic snarls.
Updated On – 27 June 2024, 01:31 PM
Kalki celebrations at Sandhya theatre RTC X road. Photo: Surya Sridhar
Hyderabad: The streets of Hyderabad transformed into a festival ground with the release of much anticipated Nag Ashwin’s “Kalki 2898 AD.” Photos and videos of the fervent celebrations quickly went viral, showing huge crowds of fans erecting posters of Prabhas, bursting firecrackers, dancing to the beats of dhol, and ofcourse causing traffic snarls.
Scores of fans lined up to catch the special shows aired at various theatres in the city, as early as 5 am. Many theatres, including the iconic Sandhya theatre turned into Prabhas’s fan fest. A gigantic cut-out of Prabhas, adorned with firecrackers, was erected outside the theatre.
Kalki celebrations at Sandhya theatre RTC X road. Photo: Surya Sridhar
Fans played the ‘Bhairava Anthem’ from the film, along with other popular songs featuring Prabhas, as fans danced to the beats of dhol. At Prasads’ theatre, Prabhas’ aka Bhairava’s AI-powered vehicle, Bujji, was parked outside, drawing crowds eager to snap photos.This has caused significant traffic snarls in the morning.
Despite a ticket price hike, benefit shows aired in many Hyderabad theatres drew massive crowds. In Telangana the tickets of the film cost Rs. 413 in multiplexes and Rs. 265 in single screens (excluding 3D charges). These prices are exoected to remain for coming seven days. While the release day saw benifit shows early in the morning, the movie is going to be showcased for five gimes suring the firat eight days of its release.
“Kalki 2898 AD” released pan-India in five languages—Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. Touted to be a cultural phenomenen by movie buffs, the narrative seamlessly blends mythology and science fiction, along with technology, set in a futuristic world.
Made over a budget of over 600 crores by Vyjayanthi Movies, the most exoenaive Indian movie includes a stellar cast of Telugu’s much loved Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Hassan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, and many more cameos.
According to the police, the trio purchased the contraband from Odhisa and were transporting to Solapur in two cars on Tuesday.
Published Date – 26 June 2024, 04:02 PM
Hyderabad: The Rachakonda police arrested three persons who were allegedly smuggling ganja in two cars on Tuesday. The police seized 280 kg ganja, two cars and three mobile phones from them.
The arrested were Bhosale Aba Machhindra (29), Avinash Shivaji Rathod (19) and Siddha Rameshwar Pujari (27), all residents of Solapur in Maharashtra.
According to the police, the trio purchased the contraband from one Teja in Odhisa, and were transporting it to Solapur when they were caught.
“The gang works for Ajay Rathod, a ganja trader in Maharashtra. On his instructions, Bhosale, Avinash and Siddha went to Odhisa and purchased the contraband from Teja, who is a ganja cultivator and supplier. While on way back from Odhisa, the SOT team caught them,” said Rachakonda Commissioner of Police, Tarun Joshi.
Mokhber made the remarks in a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Mokhber considered the signing of a joint memorandum regarding the transfer of gas from Russia to Iran as a major step towards deepening the relations between the two countries and an effective measure in the direction of the economic development of the region.
“The implementation of this plan will secure not only the economic interests of the two countries, but also the interests of the entire region,” Iran’s acting president said.
Mokhber further expressed his satisfaction with the progress of the implementation of the agreements between the two countries, and called the strategic bilateral relations unchangeable. He also stressed the importance of Tehran-Moscow negotiations and common views on regional issues.
He expressed hope that the efforts of the two countries to stabilize the region would achieve the desired results.
Mokhber also condemned the recent terrorist incident in Dagestan and expressed his sympathy with the Russian government and people as well as the families of the victims of this crime.
In the telephone conversation, Russian President Vladimir Putin also expressed his satisfaction with the signing of the strategic joint memorandum of understanding on gas transmission between the two countries.
He regarded this agreement to be a great event in the direction of securing the interests of the two countries and strengthening bilateral cooperation for the benefit of the regional and international markets.
The Russian president called the increase in the level of trade exchanges between the two countries satisfactory and the exchange of diplomatic delegations as the best option to lay the groundwork for the development of relations.
Stating that the Islamic Republic of Iran has proven that bilateral cooperation with this country does not remain on paper and reaches the stage of implementation, Vladimir Putin expressed his appreciation for the efforts and seriousness of the late President Raeisi’s government to develop and implement the agreements between the two countries and for the Iranian nation in the elections.
Overall, Rohit has 203 sixes under his belt. His closest competitor is former New Zealand opener Martin Guptil with 173 sixes to his name
Published Date – 25 June 2024, 08:27 AM
India’s captain Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the Super 8 Group 1 match against Australia in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024, at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, in St Lucia. — Photo:ANI
Gros Islet: India skipper Rohit Sharma hammered the star-studded Australian bowling line-up and became the first player to hit 200 sixes in the T20I format.
After suffering a heartbreak in the ODI World Cup final at the hands of Australia last year, Rohit took revenge by taking the mantle of single-handedly driving India’s scoreboard.
A knock soothing to the eyes, Rohit struck eight towering maximums and became the first player to hit 200 maximums in the shortest format of cricket. Overall, Rohit has 203 sixes under his belt. His closest competitor is former New Zealand opener Martin Guptil with 173 sixes to his name.
After Kohli went back for a five-ball duck, Rohit went berserk in the third over and took on Australia’s ace, Mitchell Starc. On the first delivery, he launched the ball over the covers to set the tone. He effortlessly cleared the boundary on the second ball, leaving Starc clueless in the process.
On the third ball, he slammed the ball down the ground to pick up a four. He tonked the third six into the crowd over deep midwicket on a delivery that clocked 144kph.
Starc found a moment of reprieve after pulling off a dot ball on the fifth delivery. Starc and Australia’s woes increased after he bowled a wide on the final delivery. The left-arm pacer went for a yorker to finish off the over, but he couldn’t nail it and bowled a full toss. Rohit had a full swing at it and the ball sailed over third man for another six.
Starc eventually got his revenge by bowling a scorching yorker to dislodge the bails off the stumps. Rohit walked back with a score of 92 off a mere 41 deliveries. This is the highest score for Rohit in the history of the competition and the highest individual knock in the ongoing edition.
This was the second-highest individual score for India in the history of the T20 World Cup. 14 years ago on the same ground, Suresh Raina scored 101 against South Africa and still holds the record for the highest individual scores for India in the marquee event.
Overall as a captain, this was the second-highest individual score in the T20 World Cup. Former West Indies captain Chris Gayle holds the record with a knock of 98 that he notably pulled off against India in 2019 in Bridgetown.
Pradeep Gupta open to probe on alleged stock market manipulation post 2024 Lok Sabha exit elections, says regulations for pollsters will help them do business in much better way
Updated On – 22 June 2024, 01:40 PM
Axis My India CMD Pradeep Gupta. Photo: PTI
New Delhi: Facing opposition fire for exit polls allegedly being used for stock market manipulation, Axis My India’s chief Pradeep Gupta has said he is open to facing all kinds of investigations and it would help do business in a much better way if the government frames specific regulations for pollsters.
Opposition parties and several civil society groups have been asking for thorough investigations, including by capital markets regulator SEBI and a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), after the stock markets witnessed a massive rally when exit polls gave a huge majority to the BJP but fell sharply after the actual results showed the ruling party falling short of a clear majority on its own.
In an interaction with PTI, Gupta said he has been demanding formulation of norms and regulations for pollsters since five years.
Gupta, the chairman and managing director of Axis My India that had predicted 361-401 seats for the BJP-led alliance as against the actual tally of 240 seats, also termed as “childish” the demands for banning exit polls, saying every single citizen and organisation wants to know the election results and banning exit polls would serve no purpose.
“We have no connection with stock market whatsoever but I am happy to know these allegations because our data and system is so foolproof that any probe will give me an opportunity to showcase all of that is used to predict exit polls to the world. In a way it is an opportunity for us, I support the demand as it will give us a chance to show our credentials,” he said.
Asked about whether he is open to a probe by a JPC or SEBI, the pollster said, “I am open to facing all kind of investigations.”
“As far as me deriving any benefit from stock market jump is concerned… Axis My India has no demat account. It is a limited company, not listed and till today not a single external investment is there in the company. There is no investment by promoters. My personal investment in stocks since April has been merely Rs 35,000. Where have I benefited?” he asserted.
The pollster also responded to allegations of Axis My India also conducting exit polls for foreign investors and sharing different results with them.
“We have never been approached by any FII, neither we have worked for any foreign investors, we have not conducted any exit poll survey for them ever,” Gupta, 55, said.
Terming the demands for banning exit polls as “childish”, Gupta said specific regulations for pollsters will not only help us do business better but also add more credibility to the exit polls.
He also said Axis My India’s 70 per cent clients are corporate clients including bigwigs like Bill Melinda Gates Foundation and denied any conflict of interest with exit polls.
“First they used to call exit polls unscientific, now they want exit polls to be banned. These are childish talks. Every single citizen and organisation wants to know the election results and banning exit polls would serve no purpose. Exit polls are not just to tell who is winning and losing, it also helps political parties analyse the result,” he said.
“As far as we are concerned, I mentioned 70 per cent of my clients are corporate clients. Even if they are banned, it won’t impact our business. I am with the law whatever is decided,” he added.
Questioned about whether the dent in image caused by 2024 poll results has also impacted his corporate clients, Gupta said, “They give us business for the work we do for them and not on basis of how rightly we predict election results”.
“Since the last five years, I am running from pillar to post seeking some regulations. When our people go on ground, they are seen with a suspicious mindset. We have to convince that we are not salespersons, we aren’t frauds and we are not sent by a political party. We are often asked who gave you permission? And we ask please tell where we need to take permission?”
“We wrote to the home ministry, we were guided to the law ministry that there is no law so first we need a law. From there we were referred to the information and broadcasting ministry that you get yourself registered there and set up a cell. We were told that you will publish a survey but who will monitor who is right and wrong … nothing has moved but I strongly believe that we need regulations,” he said.
Axis My India has been conducting exit polls since 2013 after Gupta returned from the Harvard Business School and claims a track record of predicting 61 out of 65 elections correctly.
Asked about why does Axis My India does not make a disclosure that some political parties are also its clients, Gupta said, “In the 2019 Haryana Assembly elections, BJP was one of our clients and in exit polls we predicted a hung assembly, which was bang on”.
“The prediction is even part of a Harvard Business School case study and includes a disclosure. Wherever, the client agrees we make a disclosure, there is nothing to hide,” Gupta added.
