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Maharashtra Rains: At Least 12 Deaths Reported In Marathwada; Hingoli, Parbhani, Jalgaon, Nanded, Latur Most Affected

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The drought-prone Marathwada region of Maharashtra has been lashed with heavy rainfall since the last two days. The cities of Hingoli, Parbhani, Jalgaon, Nanded, Beed, Latur and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar are among the worst-hit affected.

As per the latest reports, the intense rainfall has taken 12 lives and lakhs of farmers are affected. The intense downpour has caused severe damage to crops and rivers including the Godavari are overflowing.

Thousands of villages in Marathwada affected

Around 1,454 villages in the Marathwada region are severely affected due to incessant rainfall from 48 hours and around 169 animals have died, reports say. The rains have also damaged lakhs of hectars of crops.

In the worst affected Hingoli district, the Army has been called to rescue stranded people. Local MLA Santosh Bangar has reached to flood-affected areas to rescue stranded people. Around 200 people gave been relocated on safer locations till now and the state authorities are rescuing villagers and animals from rainfall-affected areas in Marathwada.

Heavy rains in Parbhani district have caused the Godavari River and its tributaries, the Purna and Dudhna rivers, to flood, resulting in significant damage to agricultural lands, properties, and vehicles.

Red Alert Issued

The State Disaster Management has issued a red alert for intense rainfall in Dhule and Nandurbar till 3 pm on Tuesday. While, Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada are expected to continue receiving extremely heavy rainfall on Tuesday, the IMD has predicted.

This monsoon, Maharashtra has witnessed above normal rainfall, with the state receiving 126% of average rainfall since June 1. Region-wise, Konkan has seen 30% above average rainfall, Madhya Maharashtra 51%, Marathwada 15%, and Vidarbha 16%.

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Mumbai Police Reach Kapil Sharma’s House After Kap’s Cafe Firing In Canada

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Hours after shots were fired at comedian Kapil Sharma’s eatery, Kap’s Cafe, in Canada, the Mumbai Police on Friday reached his house in Mumbai to question him about the incident. Around 1 am on July 9 (Canada time), several rounds were fired at the cafe, located in Surrey.

Khalistani terrorist Harjeet Singh Laddi claimed the responsibility for the attack, and demanded an apology from Kapil for his alleged objectionable remarks.

the attackers felt that Nihang Sikhs were insulted on Kapil’s show. The report also mentioned that the attackers said the comedian ignored their calls seeking an apology, and that shots were fired at his eatery to warn him.

Kap’s Cafe team issues statement

Kapil is yet to issue an official statement on the incident.

The management of the eatery, however, took to their social media handles and wrote, “We opened Kap’s Cafe with hopes of bringing warmth, community, and joy through delicious coffee and friendly conversation. To have violence intersect with that dream is heartbreaking. We are processing this shock but we are not giving up (sic).”

It further stated, “Your kind words, prayers, and memories shared via DM mean more than you know. This cafe exists because of your belief in what we’re building together. Let’s stand firm against violence and ensure Kap’s Cafe remains a place of warmth and community. From all of us at Kap’s Cafe, thank you and see you soon, under better skies (sic).”

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Torres Investment Scam: Key Accused Lurchenko Igor Traced In Ukraine

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Mumbai: In the Torres Investment scam, one of the Ukrainian Gang accused, Ukrainian national Lurchenko Igor, has been located in Ukraine. Igor is among nine foreign nationals alleged to have orchestrated the multi-crore investment fraud before fleeing India, evading law enforcement.

Ukraine Authorities Monitoring Igor’s Movements

A senior officer from the Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) confirmed that Ukrainian authorities recently informed Indian agencies that Igor, who was under a Blue Corner Notice issued by Interpol at EOW’s request, was traced in May. Authorities in Ukraine are reportedly monitoring his movements closely. The extradition process for the foreigner accused was started, according to sources. He is likely to be brought to India soon.

Ukranian Actor Booked

Meanwhile, in another development in the multi-crore Torres scam, the Bhoiwada Police have registered a case against accused Armen Ataine (48) for illegally obtaining a fake birth certificate from the BMC’s F-South Ward. Along with Armen, two unidentified individuals who assisted him in acquiring the fraudulent document have also been booked under sections 120B, 34, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471, and 474 of the Indian Penal Code.

During the investigation, the Bhoiwada Police discovered that Armen’s father, Garun Ataine, had lived in Lalbaug’s Jam Building between 1975 and 1978. Armen allegedly used this information to fraudulently secure an Indian birth certificate.

The Torres Investment scam involved duping many investors with promises of high returns. The fraud came to light after the accused had already left the country, making it challenging for local agencies to initiate immediate legal action. Indian authorities are now working with their Ukrainian counterparts to pursue further legal proceedings.

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Maharashtra News: ‘Decisive Steps Taken For Widening Of Hatlot Ghat Road Connecting Ratnagiri And Satara,’ Says Minister Yogesh Kadam

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Mumbai: In a crucial move to improve road connectivity between the tourism-rich districts of Ratnagiri and Satara, a high-level meeting regarding the widening of the Hatlot Ghat road in Khed Taluka was held today in the legislature office of Public Works Minister Shivrendra Raje Bhosale. The meeting was chaired by Minister Bhosale and attended by Minister of State for Home Affairs, Yogesh Kadam.

During the meeting, Minister Yogesh Kadam expressed serious concern over the delay in the project and instructed officials to immediately acquire the required forest land to expedite the remaining work. He emphasized the importance of completing the road as soon as possible to enhance transportation and boost tourism between the two districts.

Public Works Minister Shivrendra Raje Bhosale also directed the appointment of a technical consultant to oversee the completion process and assured that the project would be prioritized and completed at the earliest.

Once completed, the Hatlot Ghat road will significantly improve travel between Ratnagiri and Satara and serve as a major boost to local tourism.

The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Public Works Department, including the Department Secretary, Chief Engineer, Superintending Engineer, and representatives from the Forest Department.

With the active intervention of Minister Yogesh Kadam, hopes have risen that the long-pending issue will finally be resolved.

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