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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Car from which shot was fired at Fazilpuria rented by a 19-yr-old boy
Gurgaon: A day after a bullet was allegedly fired at the car of singer and rapper Rahul Yadav, better known as Fazilpuria, in Sector 71 on Southern Peripheral Road (SPR), police said on Tuesday they had identified the car from which the gunshot came – a Punch registered in the name of Sushil Kumar, a Sonipat resident who runs a car rental business. Kumar had rented the car – HR10 AS 1259 – to 19-year-old Gautam, also a Sonipat resident (Dipalpur village), from 10.40am on July 11 for Rs 2,200 per day. The car was tracked down using GPS installed in it by its owner and was found abandoned near Bilaspur on Monday night. Police said they had identified the suspect but did not specify if it was Gautam. Gautam was issued his driving licence on Jan 23 this year. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon According to police, a shot was fired at Fazilpuria's Thar around 7.30pm on Monday near CHD Apartments. The bullet did not hit the Thar but struck an iron grille by the roadside. No one was injured. Fazilpuria was in the Thar. "We have identified the accused and recovered the car used in the crime. We found one bullet at the spot and will arrest the suspects soon," police spokesperson ASI Sandeep Kumar said. The singer filed a formal complaint at SPR police post after the incident, following which a forensics team examined his vehicle and the scene of the shooting. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Police are yet to name anyone as accused in the FIR or ascertain the motive behind the firing. A team led by DCP South Hitesh Yadav recovered CCTV footage of the singer's car being chased within 40 minutes of the incident, police said. The information was shared with the crime branch, which began tracking the accused and questioned the car owner. Sources indicated two suspects were detained but there was no official confirmation of this. Fazilpuria was unavailable for comment. Sources said his police security cover, granted during the Lok Sabha election campaign when he contested from Gurgaon, had been withdrawn. But following the firing incident, it has been reinstated. Investigators are examining multiple theories, including old enmity, as motives for the shooting. The FIR has been filed at Badshapur police station under section 109 (attempt to murder) of BNS and sections of the Arms Act. In 2024, Fazilpuria contested the Lok Sabha elections as a JJP candidate. The poll, eventually, became a two-horse race between BJP's Rao Inderjit Singh and Raj Babbar of Congress that Singh won, going on to become a three-time Union minister.
The Hindu
4 hours ago
- Science
- The Hindu
Shubhanshu has lifted India's aspirations to new heights, says Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday (July 15, 2025) said Shubhanshu Shukla has not just touched space, he has lifted India's aspirations to new heights. Axiom-4 crew return highlights Group Captain Shukla, along with his three crew members of the Axiom-4 mission, returned from the International Space Station (ISS) after their 20-day space odyssey. 'Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's successful return from the historic Axiom-4 mission is a proud moment for every Indian. He has not just touched space, he has lifted India's aspirations to new heights,' Mr. Singh wrote on X. 'His journey to the International Space Station and back is not just a personal milestone, it is a proud stride for India's growing space ambitions. Wishing him great success in his future endeavours,' he said. Mr. Singh, a Lok Sabha member from Lucknow, spoke to Mr. Shukla's father on the phone to convey his greetings and told him that the country was proud of his son's achievements.
Hindustan Times
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
TN CM launches outreach scheme 'Ungaludan Stalin'
Chidambaram , Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin launched here on Tuesday, the outreach programme 'Ungaludan Stalin,' to take government services to the people and redress grievances by organising special camps in their neighbourhoods. TN CM launches outreach scheme 'Ungaludan Stalin' Stalin, in a camp here, gave away a hearing device to a differently-abled man who requested it, medical insurance under the CM's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme to a woman beneficiary, and an order effecting electricity connection 'name change' to a resident. The beneficiaries received the services they sought within an hour of the launch of the outreach initiative, the government said in an official release. The chief minister received petitions from the public who participated in the camp, inspected registration of petitions and the exhibition hall as well. The expo featured the schemes of various government departments including agriculture and farmers welfare. Starting from July 15 and till November, 10,000 camps would be organised to redress grievances, Stalin had already announced. In the first phase, between July 15 and August 15, in all the districts, 3,563 camps would be held. Volunteers are creating awareness among the public in all the districts on the scope of the outreach programme, and the eligibility and documents required to avail specific services offered by the state. Eligible women may apply for the "Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam" that offers ₹1,000 monthly assistance. In urban areas, as many as 43 types of government services under 13 departments and in rural areas, 46 services under 15 departments would be extended to the people. Issues raised would be resolved immediately wherever possible and in other cases it would be done within a maximum of 45 days. In a social media post, Stalin said: "In order to fulfill the basic requirements of the people, I am sending the government administration to their areas!" Further, the chief minister said that for as many as 46 government services, including those related to family card , Kalaignar Urimai Thogai and patta change, the issues would be resolved within 45 days. "With you in your town, in your ward; we are always with you," the chief minister, who described the initiative as "revolutionary," said. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin expressed happiness over the huge turnout in the camps organised under the "Ungaludan Stalin" outreach programme. After Stalin launched the programme, ministers, MPs and MLAs launched the initiative in their respective areas and received petitions from the public. In Tirunelveli, Speaker M Appavu inspected the "Ungaludan Stalin" camp held at a marriage hall and one of the beneficiaries said his petition to effect name change in ration card was done within 5 minutes. Ministers including K N Nehru , EV Velu , MRK Panneerselvam , elected representatives including Lok Sabha MP Thol Thirumavalavan and top government officials took part in the launch event held here. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Indian Express
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Former SAD leader Harmeet Singh Sandhu to join AAP today ahead of Tarn Taran bypoll
Former three-time MLA from Tarn Taran, Harmeet Singh Sandhu, 56, is likely to join Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday. His induction in the party is being linked to an upcoming Assembly byelection necessitated after the demise of sitting AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal on June 27. The constituency was subsequently declared vacant by Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Sandhwan. AAP may field him from Taran Tarn in the byelection. The Assembly bypoll in Taran Tarn, which has to be conducted within six months after the announcement of the constituency falling vacant, has not been announced yet. Sandhu was considered close to SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia, who is in Nabha jail currently after being arrested by the Vigilance Bureau in a disproportionate assets case. He had quit SAD in November last year, handing his resignation to then acting president Balwinder Singh Bhunder. He had cited personal reasons for the resignation. Ever since, conjectures were being made about his plans. AAP has been looking for a befitting candidate from Tarn Taran, especially after all political parties have been keenly watching the support for radicals in the area. During the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh was elected from Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha seat while he was in the Dibrugarh jail in Assam after being named an accused under the National Security Act. Sandhu was elected MLA from Tarn Taran thrice—in 2002, 2007 and then again in 2012—but he lost in 2017 and 2022. He joined AAP when Congress was ruling the state. He became a part of active politics in Tarn Taran by joining the family of former MP Surinder Singh Kairon and contested the elections as an Independent candidate in 2002. At the time, the Shiromani Akali Dal had given a ticket to Alwinder Pal Singh Pakhoke from Tarn Taran, while Sandhu kept claiming the ticket. After not getting the ticket, Sandhu took political support from Kairon and contested the elections as an Independent candidate from Tarn Taran and won.
India Today
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Who is Rahul Fazilpuria, the Haryanvi rapper who escaped a gun attack in Gurugram?
Haryanvi singer and rapper Rahul Fazilpuria narrowly escaped a potentially fatal incident after unidentified individuals opened fire at his vehicle near SPR Road in Gurugram. While no injuries were reported, authorities are yet to confirm whether the shooting occurred exactly as Yadav, widely known by his stage name Rahul Fazilpuria, hails from Fazilpura village near Gurugram. He rose to fame with his breakout track 'Larki Beautiful Kar Gayi Chul', which was later featured in the Bollywood film 'Kapoor and Sons'.advertisementFazilpuria has since established himself in the Haryanvi music industry with popular tracks such as '32 Bore', 'Jimmy Choo', 'Party', and 'Millionaire'. Known for blending traditional 'desi' sounds with urban beats, he has carved a distinct niche in the regional music scene. His collaborations include projects with several Bollywood celebrities and prominent YouTubers. A close friend of YouTuber and 'Bigg Boss OTT Season 2' winner Elvish Yadav, Fazilpuria made headlines last year after being questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering investigation. He faced charges relating to the alleged use of a rare snake species and a .32 bore pistol in one of his music the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Fazilpuria contested from the Gurugram constituency on a Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) ticket. He was defeated by BJP candidate Mukesh Sharma, who secured victory by a margin of 1.22 lakh same year, Fazilpuria was linked to a high-profile snake venom case. The ED seized assets worth over Rs 58 lakh from him and Elvish Yadav under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The seized assets included three acres of land in Bijnor registered in Fazilpuria's name, as well as several bank accounts connected to both artists and a media case involved allegations of snake venom being used at rave parties, raising serious concerns regarding both illegal wildlife trade and financial misconduct. Fazilpuria was interrogated on multiple occasions in Lucknow, particularly in connection with a music video allegedly featuring a March 17, 2024, he was arrested and placed in judicial custody for 14 days, later being granted bail five days after his for the recent gunfire incident, the investigation remains ongoing. As per reports by News18, it is suggested that one of the bullets struck a pole installed in the centre of the road divider. Bullet marks were discovered on the pole, which has since been uprooted and taken by police as part of the investigation.- Ends
