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Mint
18-05-2025
- Mint
Caught on camera: Uttar Pradesh man brutally slaps woman 11 times on college grounds, arrested
A video of a girl student being molested by a boy at a college in Uttar Pradesh has gone viral on social media. In the video, it can be seen that a boy is beating a girl student on a Muzaffarnagar college campus . The incident occurred at SD Degree College on Bhopa Road in Muzaffarnagar. It began with an argument between two female students enrolled at the same college. The situation escalated when one of the students contacted her boyfriend, Amarjeet, who studies at a different college. Amarjeet then took the other student behind the college auditorium and proceeded to assault her. He slapped her in the face eleven times. The entire incident was captured on camera. It is reported that all three individuals have known each other for a long time. The Uttar Pradesh police had first registered a Non-Cognizable Report (NCR) after the complaint by the college and the victim. After the video of the incident went viral on social media, Uttar Pradesh police filed molestation charges against Amarjeet. The accused Amarjeet has been arrested by the Uttar Pradesh police for molesting the girl and the matter is being further investigated. A 60-year-old woman was hacked to death with a spade by her neighbour in Kadipur village of Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district, police said on Saturday. The accused, Sushil Kumar, has been arrested and a case has been registered against him. The woman and the accused had a confrontation over an unspecified issue. During this, Kumar attacked her with a spade, resulting in her death on the spot, the police said. "The body has been sent for postmortem examination, and further investigation is ongoing," Circle Officer Ravishankar said. The police are further probing the matter.
Daily Express
15-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Macci set to further boost Malaysia-Africa business ties
Published on: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 15, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: Macci president Amarjeet Singh Ghai (third from left) said the chamber is committed to driving sustainable, inclusive economic collaboration between the two regions. PETALING JAYA: The Malaysia Africa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Macci) is set for a high-impact year in 2025, with a packed agenda of trade missions, business forums, and capacity-building initiatives designed to deepen economic ties between Malaysia and the African continent. Macci also hopes to open new doors for Malaysian businesses eager to explore investment and partnership opportunities in African markets this year with a series of workshops and sector-specific matchmaking events planned across various African nations. Advertisement Macci president Amarjeet Singh Ghai said these initiatives underscored the chamber's commitment to driving sustainable and inclusive economic collaboration between the two regions. In a statement, Amarjeet said Macci aims to catalyse trade and investment flows between Malaysia and Africa by serving as a vital conduit for businesses, investors, and policymakers seeking cross-continental growth. 'The chamber is committed to facilitating sustainable economic growth and development by fostering strategic partnerships, advocating favourable trade policies, and offering comprehensive resources and support to its members,' he said. 'With a mission centred on building mutual prosperity through business diplomacy, Macci is committed to connecting enterprises, policymakers, and investors from both regions.' Macci collaborates closely with African embassies and high commissions in Malaysia – including those of Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Algeria, and Guinea – ensuring direct engagement with both government stakeholders and private sector leaders across the continent. In addition, Macci maintains strategic affiliations with national chambers of commerce and industry across Africa, serving as vital conduits for cross-border collaboration and policy dialogue. Macci also works in tandem with established agencies such as the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority, and the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia to streamline the path for Malaysian firms entering African markets. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Print
07-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
‘3 splinters hit him, 1 got lodged in his lung'—fear & death in Poonch after shelling by Pakistan
'Three splinters hit him. Two were removed, but one was lodged in his lung. That's what caused the most damage,' said Surjan Singh to ThePrint over the phone. Pakistan launched intense shelling early Wednesday morning in Poonch following India's Operation Sindoor. According to a statement issued by Press Information Bureau (PIB) at 1.44 am, Op Sindoor consisted of precision strikes against nine terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) between 1.05 am and 1.30 am (IST) Wednesday, according to PIB. New Delhi: It was 8 am. Surjan Singh was lying in bed when the house shook. The next thing he knew, the ceiling of his home in Jammu's Poonch district had collapsed and he, along with his son, were trapped under the debris. Meanwhile, splinters from the shell had hit his nephew, Amarjeet Singh, as he was running down the stairs. Amarjeet was rushed to the district hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries. 'The doctors couldn't save him,' he added, weeping. Amarjeet, a 52-year-old retired Army official, is survived by his wife and two children, aged 13 and 8. He lived in Poonch town, just metres away from the district hospital. A few kilometres away, a local shopkeeper, Amreek Singh, was killed when a shell exploded near his shop at Syndicate Chowk. According to police officials, a gurdwara and a mosque were also damaged in the shelling. Amreek terms the attack as being the 'worst' he has seen. 'Even during the Kargil war, we had witnessed shelling, but that didn't last long. This time civilian areas were attacked and the shelling continued throughout the night,' he said. At least 15 civilians, including a woman and three children, were killed, while more than 45 others have been injured, according to official sources in the Indian Army. All the victims have been identified as residents of Poonch district in Jammu. Police report that all victims were hit by direct shelling from the Pakistan army. 'The children killed were teenagers between 11 and 13 years old. We at the District Hospital in Poonch are doing our best to save lives,' said Dr Pravez Ahmed Khan, Chief Medical Officer, Poonch, to ThePrint. The district administration and police are relocating residents to safer areas identified in the Surankote and Mandi blocks. Some families are also moving to Rajouri and Jammu districts to take shelter with relatives. Meanwhile, police are patrolling in bulletproof vehicles and helping transport the injured to hospitals. 'We have no option but to evacuate the injured from areas within the firing range and move them to safer locations. These sites have been identified, and both police and army personnel are on the ground conducting rescue operations,' said Mohammad Rashid, Station House Officer, Poonch City. Also read: Among India's targets in Pakistan, terror camps that hatched multiple attacks—26/11, Pulwama to Pahalgam Oppn unity in face of attack Shobit Kumar Tandon, 28, was on the second floor of his house in Ward Number 2 of Poonch city when he heard the sound of the shelling. He immediately told his family to move to the lower floors of the house. But before they could all make it, a shell tore through the ceiling and landed in the kitchen, where his mother was cooking. She tried to run but was hit in the thigh. Shobit, who had managed to reach the first floor, was struck by splinters from the shell that hit his house. He sustained injuries to his thighs, back, and hand. He and his mother were rushed to the district hospital by family members. Due to the severity of his injuries, Tandon was later referred to Jammu for further treatment. 'It was 7 in the morning. The shelling was intense, so I asked everyone to run to the ground floor. But the gola fell in the kitchen where my mother was cooking. Thank God we're alive,' said Tandon, speaking to ThePrint from the district hospital in Poonch. Tandon, who works in the revenue department of Poonch district, is being shifted to Jammu for further medical care. BJP MLC Pradeep Kumar, who has been involved in rescue efforts said that since the intense shelling began around 2 am, he has been helping transport the injured to the district hospital. 'It started with two Forest Department officials who were injured. I rescued them and took them to the hospital. The Pakistanis spared nothing—they've targeted mosques, gurdwaras, and civilian homes. This is massive,' said Kumar. The incident has brought together members of opposition parties, who are now collectively planning ways to offer assistance to the affected residents. National Conference leader and Poonch MLA Ajaz Ahmed Jan has called for calm and unity in the face of the crisis. 'I am on the ground, along with the police department, to ensure everything remains peaceful. We need to stay united in this situation,' Jan said to ThePrint. Meanwhile, Surjan Singh, who also has relatives scattered in different districts of Jammu, says that he will not leave his house and relocate, even if it's temporary. 'My nephew Amarjeet was an army officer. When he joined the forces, he knew he would have to give his life. Unfortunately, he gave his life after retirement but he did it for the nation,' said 61-year-old Surjan. (Edited by Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri) Also read: 'Some screamed with every thud, others prayed'—J&K residents recall night of Operation Sindoor
