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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Time of India
Court sends 3 to custody for assault on policemen
New Delhi: A Delhi court, while remanding three men to 14 days of judicial custody, observed that the prosecution's account presented a disturbing picture of lawlessness and a brazen assault on police personnel in uniform. Judicial magistrate Nidhi Singh, on May 25, noted that the accused even assaulted police officers while being escorted to a police booth, reflecting sustained and repeated defiance of authority and use of violence against law enforcement. "The prosecution's narrative, as encapsulated in the FIR and reiterated by the IO, paints a disturbing picture of lawlessness and brazen assault on uniformed police personnel in the line of duty," the court said. Delhi Police had sought custody of Manish Nagar, Shashikant Sharma, and Tushar, who were arrested for allegedly assaulting four police officers. According to prosecution, on May 23 at Green Park Market, a Mahindra Thar carrying the accused obstructed a Skoda driven by a lone woman, wrongfully restraining her and triggering a traffic jam. When police personnel, including head constable Anuj Tomar and constable Mohan Lal, intervened and asked the accused to clear the road, they allegedly refused. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Roar into Style! Leopard Print Slim Fitting Dress! Undo Unleash Your Wild Side: Leopard Print Slim Dress! Undo Level Up Your Look: Men Tracksuit with Hoodie! Undo Get the Look: Rhinestone Juicy Sweatsuit - Shop Modefash! Undo Complete Your Look: Women's 3-Piece Sweatsuit - Undo Chic Comfort! Women's 3-Piece Sweatsuit. Undo Shop Exclusive Deals & Save Big! Undo Modefash: Ultimate Comfort - Men's Tracksuit with Hoodie! Undo Sparkle & Shine: Trending Rhinestone Juicy Sweatsuit! Undo Don't Miss Out! Exclusive Deals at Undo "The situation allegedly escalated dramatically when the accused persons, along with their absconded accomplices, launched a physical assault upon assistant sub inspector Umesh and head constable Parveen, who were attempting to discharge their official duties. In a contemptuous act, the police uniform of ASI Umesh was torn," the court noted. The prosecution sought custody citing potential witness influence, absconding co-accused, and the gravity of the offence as an attack on the state's law enforcement. The court noted that CCTV footage presented by the investigating officer (IO) prima facie supported the prosecution's claims. It also reviewed medico-legal case (MLC) reports. Head constable Tomar, present in court, had a visible fresh black eye and orbital injury, providing immediate and observable corroboration of the alleged assault.
Auto Express
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Skoda Favorit reimagined for 21st Century with electric power
Before Skoda came under Volkswagen ownership, it created the Favorit – a people's car developed behind the Iron Curtain that could compete with the best from the west. The Skoda Favorit holds a special place in the history of of the Czech brand, so much so that the firm has asked its designers to create a modern interpretation of the eighties supermini. Reimagined with electric power, this design study purely shows us what a Favorit could look like in 2025; although there are no plans to put it into production. The original Favorit was penned by legendary design studio Bertone, and current designer Ljudmil Slavov approached the new car 'with reverence', according to Skoda. While Slavov introduced some of the company's current 'Modern Solid' design language on this creation, he purposefully left out the 'Tech-Deck Face' that's become an identifiable feature of current Skodas. 'I didn't want to use current design elements like the Tech-Deck Face' said Slavov. 'This is a tribute to the Favorit, so I studied its original details and tried to evolve and elevate them. Honestly, simplifying the already minimalistic shapes into Modern Solid form was very challenging.' Advertisement - Article continues below With everything digitally 3D-sketched on a tablet, the new Favorit has some interesting touches such as an asymmetrical badge (a 'Skoda' script, unlike the original's), a single door handle embedded into the body for both the front and rear, ultra-simplistic four-spoke wheels, illuminated 'Skoda' badging at the rear, and slim LED lights all round. The lack of a grille betrays the Favorit's electric powertrain. Slavov didn't stop at what Skoda calls the 'civilian' version of the Favorit. In a tribute to the car's competitive rallying history, Slavov also created a 'racing concept' with a more aggressive rear spoiler and diffuser with an integrated rain light, new decals inspired by the 1994 rally car, and even a roll cage. Would you like to see the Skoda Favorit return? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section... Find a car with the experts It's only a matter of time before Jaguar Land Rover builds a factory in the USA It's only a matter of time before Jaguar Land Rover builds a factory in the USA Mike Rutherford thinks Jaguar's 'Reimagine' strategy will result in the company exploring further opportunities in the USA Car Deal of the Day: Seal the deal on this BYD electric saloon for just £289 a month Car Deal of the Day: Seal the deal on this BYD electric saloon for just £289 a month The BYD Seal is a seriously tempting Tesla Model 3 rival, especially at this price. It's our Deal of the Day for 26 May Car Deal of the Day: Nissan's X-Trail is a do-it-all seven-seat hybrid SUV for only £235 a month Car Deal of the Day: Nissan's X-Trail is a do-it-all seven-seat hybrid SUV for only £235 a month If the Qashqai is too small for you, then the larger X-Trail is a fine alternative. It's our Deal of the Day for 25 May
Daily Mail
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Astonishing moment drunk driver flips his car on its side before driving away - as he is jailed for 14 months
This is the shocking moment a drunk driver flies into the air after trying to cut in between two cars while crossing a 'sleeping policeman' speed bump. Danail Angelov, 20, sent a black Fiat 500 flying when he raced over the speed bump on a quiet residential street in the Blaenymaes area of Swansea, south Wales. Dramatic footage shows the car become airborne on April 22, as he collided with a silver Ford Puma which narrowly missed a pedestrian amidst the carnage. The Puma - with a mother and son onboard - was forced off the road and instead slammed into a garden wall. After ricocheting into a passing white Skoda driven by a taxi driver, the black motor plummeted onto its side before sliding across the road. When the vehicle landed back on its wheels, the 20-year-old drove away from the dramatic scene. Angelov was found by police a short time later in an 'agitated' state in a charity shop where he was being shouted at by members of the public. The 20-year-old who was at the wheel of his uncle's car - which he had taken without consent - was over the drink-drive limit at the time of the crash. A taxi driver, who was travelling in a white Skoda towards the Fiat 500, later attended hospital for the injuries he sustained during the crash. Angelov was jailed to 14 months at Swansea Crown Court after police said it was 'miraculous' that no-one was seriously hurt during the incident. Emily Bennett, prosecuting, told the court that at lunchtime on April 22 this year Angelov was driving a Fiat 500 car on Broughton Avenue, Swansea. She said he overtook the Ford Puma car in front of him just as a white Skoda taxi was coming in the opposite direction. She said Angelov drove between the two vehicle and clipped the Puma and was flipped onto two wheels and into the side of the taxi. Angelov of Swansea pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle-taking, failing to stop after a road accident, drink driving and driving without a license. He was jailed for 14 months at the city's Crown Court. Sgt Robert Richards of South Wales Police lambasted the young man for his 'dangerous actions'. 'Danail Angelov could have injured a number of people with his reckless and dangerous actions,' he said. 'The taxi driver, who was just going about his daily business, had to attend hospital to be inspected for whiplash and concussion. 'There was also a child pedestrian walking on the pavement at the time of the collision, and it is a miracle that one of the three vehicles didn't end up striking them and causing them serious injury. 'The fact that he then drove off from the scene is a sad indictment of his character. 'It is only right that he goes to prison.'
Top Gear
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
This is Skoda's reimagined, electrified Favorit concept
This is Skoda's reimagined, electrified Favorit concept Retro Skoda gets a 21st century makeover. And yep, there's a standard passenger version too Skip 8 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 8 Skoda's creative team has had a bit of extra time over the weekend, it seems, because they've just come up with this reimagination of its retro supermini, the Favorit. Unlike the - let's call it 'humble' original from the Eighties that marked a turning point for modern Skoda - this concept is a full-EV cloaked in the carmaker's 'Modern Solid' design language, and even gets a fast version. Advertisement - Page continues below It apparently took lead designer Ljudmil Slavov around 120 hours to create, and evolves the boxy original into a compact crossover that's not much bigger than its predecessor. There's no 'Tech Deck' face like in most modern Skodas; the headlights have curved signatures which sit within a translucent case. They'll even project customisable patterns if you so wish. Neat. Also neat: rear-hinged doors, just like in a Rolls-Royce Phantom! Neat wheels too. Slavov's also drafted up a spicier racing Favorit that gets lairier alloys, a rear wing, a more aggressive front splitter/rear diffuser setup, and some decals. The original Favorit was of course the first Skoda to have a transversely-mounted front engine and front-wheel-drive. It also featured styling from Bertone and, eventually, branched into a hatchback, estate and pick-up - the latter being replaced by the Felicia Fun. Yep, that bright yellow one. Advertisement - Page continues below Want to see its return? Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email*
Scottish Sun
16 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Shock moment drunk Fiat 500 driver smashes into car and flips over during dangerous overtake on quiet residential street
WATCH the moment a Fiat 500 goes airborne after a drunk driver attempts a "reckless" overtake on a quiet street. The black car dramatically flips on its side after colliding with two vehicles on either side of the road in Port Talbot, south Wales. Advertisement 7 The Fiat was attempting a dangerous overtake on the Ford Credit: South Wales Police 7 It made contact with the silver car before smashing into the white Skoda Credit: South Wales Police 7 It ended up on its side before flipping back upright and zooming off Credit: South Wales Police The driver was left sandwiched between the cars after attempting to overtake near speed bumps. It stops momentarily before flipping back upright and zooming off down the road. The impact forces a silver Ford heading in the same direction onto the pavement, where it "miraculously" avoids hitting a child. It also caused the vehicle to smash head-on into a garden wall. Advertisement A taxi driver, who was travelling in a white Skoda towards the Fiat 500, later attended hospital for the injuries he sustained during the crash. Local residents can be seen filming the drunk driver before he speeds off from the scene. Driver Danail Angelov was jailed for 14 months after the horror smash. The 20-year-old, from Swansea, pleaded guilty to a number of driving offences including drink driving. Advertisement 7 Danail Angelov pleaded guilty to multiple driving offences Credit: South Wales Police 7 Residents filmed the drink driver as he sped off down the road Credit: South Wales Police 7 A trail of broken glass could be seen after the smash Credit: South Wales Police 7 Angelov was jailed for 14 months Credit: South Wales Police Advertisement He pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle-taking, failing to stop after a road accident, drink driving and driving without a license. Sgt Robert Richards of South Wales Police blasted the youngster for his "dangerous actions". He fumed: 'Danail Angelov could have injured a number of people with his reckless and dangerous actions. "The taxi driver, who was just going about his daily business, had to attend hospital to be inspected for whiplash and concussion. Advertisement 'There was also a child pedestrian walking on the pavement at the time of the collision, and it is a miracle that one of the three vehicles didn't end up striking them and causing them serious injury. 'The fact that he then drove off from the scene is a sad indictment of his character. 'It is only right that he goes to prison.'
