UK Socialite Ghislaine Maxwell Jailed For 20 Years Over Sex Trafficking

 

New York: 

Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a New York judge Tuesday for helping the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls.

The term, handed down in the Manhattan federal court, means the 60-year-old former socialite will spend much of the rest of her life in jail.

The Oxford-educated daughter of the late British press baron Robert Maxwell was convicted late last year on five of six counts, the most serious for sex trafficking minors.

Her lawyers had argued for leniency, citing a traumatic childhood and claiming that Maxwell was being unfairly punished because Epstein escaped trial.

To know more: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/ghislaine-maxwell-jailed-for-20-years-over-sex-trafficking-3109726

Udaipur Tailor Murder A Terror Attack; Mourning Wife Explains His Last Days

 

Udaipur Murder: The tailor's murder has sparked tension in Rajasthan.

Udaipur, Rajasthan: 

The Udaipur tailor who was killed in the most horrific way possible had returned to his shop after days of absence, his wife told NDTV today before his funeral procession left their home.

Kanhaiya Lal had skipped work for several days after he received death threats over his social media posts, his wife, Jashoda, explained to NDTV. Yesterday, he decided to attend to business again. He had been at work for a few hours when two men arrived, posing as customers.

Kanhaiya Lal, age 48, began measuring one of them; suddenly, he was attacked with a giant cleaver. The other man filmed the murder in gory detail. Then, both left the shop on a motorcycle, their faces covered to conceal their identity.

Gos Mohammad and Riyaz Akhtari, the two men seen in the grotesque video, were arrested last night. The Home Ministry has assigned the National Investigation Agency or NIA, which handles terror investigations, to the matter.

The accused men released two videos on social media - the first of Kanhaiya Lal's killing; the second, a confession that gloated about the murder, describing it as a beheading, and threatened that they would target the Prime Minister.

The police is maintaining a heavy presence in Udaipur, where curfew has been introduced in several parts of the city.

Kanhaiya Lal, about three weeks ago, had posted remarks in support of Nupur Sharma, who was a BJP spokesperson when she made offensive remarks about Prophet Mohammad in a televised debate. The comments triggered wide protests in India and condemnation from Gulf countries. The government sought to reassure them that the comments were of an individual and that India respects all religions.

To know more: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/udaipur-tailor-kanhaiya-lals-murder-a-terror-attack-mourning-wife-explains-his-last-days-3110435

CUET 2022: 9 reasons why you should take a mock test for common university entrance test

The Common University Entrance Test, CUET, aims to create a common platform for anyone interested in enrolling in undergraduate programs at Central Universities across the country. If they use CUET, candidates applying to Central Universities for UG programmes will just have to take one exam. Because this is an all-India exam with a high level of competition, candidates must have a defined purpose and direction in order to succeed.

The examinee would benefit from strategic planning and preparation. The new education policy proposed by the center includes an entrance test for central universities for further study.

The CUET is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Unlike many other national entrance exams, NTA-CUET has evolved into the most comprehensive exam in the country.

Following your understanding of the exam pattern and curriculum, the next step in CUET preparation is to devise an exam strategy that considers your strengths and weaknesses. To boost preparation and chances of passing the exam, the stronger regions must be mastered while the weaker ones must be strengthened. Students will have to compete against numerous aspirants.

Hence, precise planning is vital. Because the exam is still relatively new, many of you may be concerned about what subjects to study, how to organise your study time and other concerns. So, in this case, mock tests will prepare you for the big day. It will help students to understand the pattern of the examination.

The CUET is administered on a regular basis throughout the year. Candidates who will take the CUET must prepare carefully in order to ace the exam. It is even preferable if the individual obtains learned instruction while self-studying.

Pallonji Mistry passes away: 5 things to know about business tycoon

 

Business tycoon Pallonji Mistry passed away at the age of 93 at his Mumbai residence Monday night. The construction magnate, who was born on June 1, 1929 in the metropolis, is survived by his four children – two sons and two daughters.

Here are five things you need to know about Pallonji Shapoorji Mistry:

(1.) Mistry was the chairman of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, which was established in 1865. Headquartered in Mumbai, the conglomerate operates in sectors such as construction, real estate, textiles, home appliances, power, biotechnology etc.

(2.) At 18.4%, Pallonji was the highest individual shareholder in Tata Sons. His son, Cyrus, headed Tata Sons from November 2011 to October 2016. Cyrus, after his removal from the post, fought a legal battle with Ratan Tata, the-then chairman of Tata Sons.

(3).) At the time of receiving India's third-highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan (in January 2016), the late businessman had been an Irish citizen for 13 years. In 2003, he gave up his Indian citizenship, and became a citizen of Ireland.

British student goes to toilet with stomach pain before night out, gives birth to baby

 

A university student in the United Kingdom was flabbergasted when she went to the toilet before a night out due to stomach pain and gave birth to a child.

To know more: https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/british-student-gives-birth-to-baby-toilet-stomach-pain-night-out-uk-1967511-2022-06-28

G7 leaders mock Putin in jokes about stripping off

 

"Jackets on? Jackets off? Do we take our coats off?" British Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked as he sat down at the table in Bavaria's picturesque Elmau Castle, where Chancellor Olaf Scholz was hosting the summit of seven powerful democracies.

World leaders mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin's tough-man image at a G7 lunch in Germany on Sunday, joking about whether they should strip down to shirtsleeves -- or even less.

To know more :https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/g7-leaders-mock-putin-in-jokes-about-stripping-off-101656277067429.html

Gold miners find rare mummified baby woolly mammoth, frozen over 30,000 years ago

 

The remains of a rare mummified baby woolly mammoth, which is expected to be frozen over 30,000 years ago, was found by some gold miners in the Klondike gold fields of Canada on Tuesday.

Rare mummified baby woolly mammoth was spotted by the miners while they were working on the Eureka Creek, said a news release from the Yukon government and Tr’ondek Hwech’in First Nation.

“The mammoth calf, which is the most complete mummified mammoth found in North America, has been named Nun cho ga by the Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Elders,” reported wionews.com.

Nun cho ga means “big baby animal” in the Hän language and it had wild horses, cave lions, and giant steppe bison and likely roamed the Yukon.

According to palaeontologists, the woolly mammoths were living in North America, Asia, and Europe between 300,000 years and 10,000 years.

Mr Happy Face, A 17-Year-Old Chihuahua Mix, Is The "World's Ugliest Dog"

 

A 17-year-old Chihuahua mix from Arizona, the United States, has been named the "World's Ugliest Dog". The event, which is held during the Sonoma-Marin Fair in California, has been going on for nearly 50 years. The contest was held after a gap of two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The winner, Mr Happy Face, has tumours and neurological issues, requires a diaper, struggles to stand upright or walk and has a tilted head.

According to the description of the winner on the website of the event, the Chihuahua once lived in abusive and neglectful condition. Yet, the dog reached the age of 17. Mr Happy Face sports a natural Mohawk and makes a sound "like a Dodge Ram diesel truck" revving its engine when happy, according to the description online.

The winner's appearance completely blew the judges away. Out of the other contestants that Mr Happy Face defeated, one was a "hairless mutant" with no teeth, another that looked like "a hyena" and one with a "gorilla-like head".

The website of the event also has a quote from owner of Mr Happy Face, Jeneda Benelly. She said that the dog was adopted by the family in August, 2021 from a shelter in Arizona.

"When I arrived at the shelter, I asked to see a particular dog that, fortunately for me, had just been adopted. I asked if there were any other dogs that were similar to that one. There was in fact, another dog there who was much older and had health issues and I was warned could be inbred because he was so ugly. The shelter staff tried to prepare me for what I was about to see," she said.

"I saw a creature who was indeed old, needed a second chance and deserved to be loved," Ms Benelly further said.

She recalled that a veterinarian told her that Mr Happy Face might survive "only for a few weeks, maybe a month" because of the tumours and multiple health conditions.

To know more: https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/mr-happy-face-a-17-year-old-chihuahua-mix-with-mohawk-named-worlds-ugliest-dog-3104593

Man Dressed As Boris Johnson Gets Chased By Police

 

A man dressed as United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson entertained cricket fans on day two of the third and final Test between England and New Zealand by running through the stands while being chased by men dressed as police officers.

The incident took place at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds, England. A viral video taken in the stands shows one cricket lover dressed as Mr Johnson, complete with a blonde wig, a blue tie and a white shirt with "Please vote Boris 4 No. 10" written on the back. The short clip shows the man being chased by the rest of his friends, who were all dressed up in police uniforms.

To know more: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/man-dressed-as-uk-pm-boris-johnson-gets-chased-by-police-video-goes-viral-3103576

Basket Ball-Sized Coconut Drops On Woman, She Falls Off Scooter

 

A woman riding pillion on a two-wheeler narrowly escaped death when a coconut fell on her in a small town in Malaysia. The incident took place in Jalan Teluk Kumbar on Sunday and its video is now going viral. The woman was wearing a helmet, which saved her life.

The 28-second video, posted on Reddit, was caught on the dashcam of a car that was right behind the two-wheeler. According to local media reports, the scooter was heading towards George Town from Teluk Kumbar.

To know more: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/watch-basket-ball-sized-coconut-drops-on-woman-she-falls-off-scooter-3104115

10 dead, 40 injured as missile hits 'crowded' shopping mall in Ukraine

 

A Russian missile hit a “crowded” mall in east Ukraine today, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The shopping centre in Kremenchuk had over a thousand civilians when the attack took place, he added.

To know more: https://www.indiatoday.in/world/russia-ukraine-war/story/russian-missile-strike-shopping-mall-east-ukraine-volodymyr-zelenskyy-1967403-2022-06-27

Sale of Steel Plant to Clear the Debt is the Best Option to be Executed, Rajeev Jhawar Usha Martin

Rajeev Jhawar Usha Martin Biography:

Rajeev Jhawar, the son of Brij Kishore Jhawar, is an Indian industrialist with over three decades of experience in strategic management. He is an alumnus of Ranchi University and London Business School. He started his journey as Sr. Vice President (Commercial) and became the Managing Director of Usha Martin Limited in 1998. He has been the Managing Director at Usha Martin Limited since May 19, 2008, and in the three decades that he has been at the helm of the Usha Martin Group, he has accelerated growth, built a meritocracy and enhanced stakeholder value.

Rajeev Jhawar Usha Martin

Usha Martin started its business as a wire rope manufacturing company. The group has set new standards in the manufacture of wire rods, bright bars, steel wires, speciality wires, wire ropes, strand, conveyor cord, wire drawing and cable machinery…The company is also in the business activities of Steel, Wire & Wire Ropes.

Rajeev Jhawar UshaMartin is the Director of Neutral Publishing House Ltd. He graduated from London Business School and completed Management Development Course at the University of Pennsylvania. Rajeev Jhawar has been Vice Chairman of Usha Martin Education & Solutions Limited since September 2010. His leadership qualities, sharp business acumen, in-depth understanding of business administration and strategic decision making has taken the Group to an altogether higher growth trajectory.

Product innovations under the leadership of Rajeev Jhawar:

Usha Martin under Rajeev Jhawar is on a new start. After all that had happened in the recent past, the company is in the path for a new start. And it has already taken sprout under the leadership of Rajeev Jhawar Usha Martin. The company’s global R&D centre in Italy is actively engaged in the design of wire ropes and uses property design software to develop products. The company also has a comprehensive R&D facility in its manufacturing unit at Ranchi. “Product innovation that meets the customers’ needs is a continuous process for us. We are a major supplier of several OEMs,” explains Devadip Bhowmik, director, sales & marketing, UML.

The market leader in India in wire ropes, Usha Martin has the capacity to produce a wide range – from 4.8 mm to 130 mm in diameter – of wire ropes. “Our USP is diverse quality products that cater to large customers,” adds Bhowmik. “It is the concept of a ‘super market’, where one can pick up everything under one roof.”

Rajeev Jhawar, the saviour of debt struck Usha Martin:

According to Rajeev Jhawar Usha Martin, the total debt is around 4500 to 4600 crores including the long term as well as all the working capital. With the transaction with TATA steel, the company is expected to repay almost all its debt. The wire rope will have a very strong residual company with a very strong balance sheet with an annual profit between 250 to 300 crores on a consolidated basis. Rajeev feels that this is a business that can grow Usha Martin has been a global leader. In wire group business, Usha Martin has the leadership position in the country and they are among the top 4 players in the world. In the past 3 or 4 years, the company could not invest in this business because of its over-leveraged position. By selling the steel plant, Rajeev Jhawar Usha Martin expects that they will be able to expand their wire rope and wire business as there would be very good cash flows generated.

Rajeev Jhawar feels that going to be a debt-free company, with the global leader in the wire rope business they have the opportunity to have good growth over the next 3,4 years. They also expect good growth both in terms of a top line and bottom line.

Rajeev Jhawar would wish a growth of at least 15 to 20% per year. It may take a year to build up the capacities in these areas. After that he is sure, that would be a then ongoing basis. They can expand and grow at this rate over the next few years.

Rajeev Jhawar also points out that 60% of their revenues are going in terms of EBITDA. The steel cycle has improved and over the last 2 quarters, the company has had a turnaround. It has been able to improve its bottom line both in the steel and wire rope business. Rajeev Jhawar Usha Martin thought that it would be a good opportunity to sell the steel business at these levels so that they can get a better valuation. This along with a better balance sheet, they have a solid rope business that can grow.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor announce pregnancy, share photo from the hospital: ‘Baby coming soon’

 

Actors Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor have made a surprising announcement. Alia took to Instagram and shared a photo with Ranbir Kapoor in the hospital, confirming that the couple is expecting their first child soon. Her second photo featured two lions and a lion cub.

Alia wrote, “Our baby ….. coming soon.”

To know more: https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-confirm-pregnancy-our-baby-coming-soon-shares-photo-from-hospital-7993339/

Toxic Gas Leak In Jordan Leaves 12 Dead And Hundreds Injured

 

A crane loading chlorine tanks onto a ship in Jordan's port of Aqaba on Monday dropped one of them, causing a huge explosion of toxic yellow smoke that reportedly killed 12 people and injured more than 250. According to the AFP, authorities have said that a chemical storage container fell while being transported as a result of a crane malfunction.

CCTV footage of the incident showed the container being hoisted into the air and then suddenly dropping onto a ship and exploding. A large cloud of bright yellow gas is seen spreading across the ground. Dockworkers are also seen scrambling to escape the toxic smoke.

"At exactly 15:15 this afternoon, a chlorine gas leak occurred in the port of Aqaba as a result of the fall and explosion of a tank containing this substance," the government's crisis cell said in a statement, as per AFP.

To know more: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/toxic-gas-leak-in-jordan-leaves-12-dead-and-hundreds-injured-3106546

46 dead, 16 hospitalised after trailer of migrants found in Texas

 

A U.S. official says at least 40 people have been found dead inside a tractor-trailer in a presumed migrant smuggling attempt in South Texas

Forty-six people were found dead and 16 others were taken to hospitals after a tractor-trailer rig containing suspected migrants was found Monday on a remote back road in southwest San Antonio, officials said.

A city worker at the scene was alerted to the situation by a cry for help shortly before 6 p.m. Monday, Police Chief William McManus said. Officers arrived to find a body on the ground outside the trailer and a partially opened gate to the trailer, he said.

To know more: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/at-least-40-found-dead-in-back-of-tractor-trailer/article65575020.ece

Russia-Ukraine war live updates: G7 condemns 'abominable' attack on shopping mall which killed 16

 

Scores of civilians were feared killed or wounded in a Russian missile strike on a crowded shopping mall in the central city of Kremenchuk, Ukraine officials say. At least 10 people are confirmed dead and more than 40 wounded. 

"Deepest Shipwreck Ever Located": US Navy's WWII Ship Discovered Off Philippines

 

Manila, Philippines: A US navy destroyer sunk during World War II has been found nearly 7,000 metres (23,000 feet) below sea level off the Philippines, making it the world's deepest shipwreck ever located, an American exploration team said.

The USS Samuel B Roberts went down during a battle off the central island of Samar on October 25, 1944 as the US forces fought to liberate the Philippines, then a US colony from Japanese occupation.

A crewed submersible filmed, photographed and surveyed the battered hull of the "Sammy B" during a series of dives over eight days this month, Texas-based undersea technology company Caladan Oceanic said.

Images showed the ship's three-tube torpedo launcher and gun mount.

"Resting at 6,895 meters, it is now the deepest shipwreck ever located and surveyed," tweeted Caladan Oceanic founder Victor Vescovo, who piloted the submersible.