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- Sangay estimated that at least over 100 Tibetans have died in the tragedy.
- Disha Salian's father, Satish Salian, and his legal counsel, advocate Nilesh Oza, discussed the development and expressed hope for clarity once the CBI submits its findings.
- Counsel Nilesh Oza raised questions over the initial Mumbai Police investigation, citing issues regarding CCTV timings, post-mortem assessments, and the Accidental Death Report.
u003cdiv class="text-formatted field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden field__item"u003eu003cpu003eIn an interview, Lobsang Sangay, the former Prime Minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile, raised serious concerns over the fallout from recent Himalayan flash floods affecting Tibet. He stated, "The Chinese government is definitely hiding something," highlighting that Beijing shut down internet communications in the region after the initial 24 hours and barred foreign journalists, United Nations inspectors, and hydro experts from inspecting the disaster-struck zones. Sangay estimated that at least over 100 Tibetans have died in the tragedy. He blamed extensive Chinese state infrastructure projects, including large-scale road drilling, railway construction, and dry ports, for destabilizing the fragile Himalayan ecosystem and triggering glacier breaks. Pointing out that Tibet serves as the water tower of Asia, Sangay noted Beijing's refusal to sign the UN Convention on water sharing and urged downstream countries like India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh to demand accountability for environmental exploitation.u003c/pu003e
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A debate on the Disha Salian death case follows a court decision ordering a Central Bureau of Investigation probe. Disha Salian's father, Satish Salian, and his legal counsel, advocate Nilesh Oza, discussed the development and expressed hope for clarity once the CBI submits its findings. Counsel Nilesh Oza raised questions over the initial Mumbai Police investigation, citing issues regarding CCTV timings, post-mortem assessments, and the Accidental Death Report. The news anchor maintained that the court order transfers the inquiry to the CBI to examine the evidence without naming individuals as accused at this stage, adhering to the principle of innocent until proven guilty. The discussion also addressed legal procedures regarding First Information Reports, closure reports, and protest petitions during pending investigations.
Former Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Air Command, Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Selected from over 5,800 candidates through an artificial intelligence-assisted screening process, the veteran of Operation Safed Sagar and Operation Sindoor will oversee temple administration, pilgrim infrastructure, security coordination, and statutory compliances. The broadcast also covers escalating military tensions in the Middle East following United States strikes in southern Iran and retaliatory Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting American bases across Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Iraq, impacting maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and global crude oil prices. Additionally, heavy rainfall in Pakistan has flooded infrastructure across Islamabad and Rawalpindi, while flash floods along the Trishuli River in Nepal have washed away bridges and cut off villages in Nuwakot and Rasuwa, triggering ropeway rescue operations.
The Bombay High Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian, citing gaps and suspicious circumstances in the earlier Mumbai Police investigation. The court highlighted loopholes including a delayed spot panchnama, unexplained police presence, and the nature of injuries. Disha Salian's father Satish Salian welcomed the decision, maintaining that the initial inquiry was flawed. The court order has also triggered political reactions, with Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ram Kadam questioning the previous Maharashtra government's handling of the case, while Nationalist Congress Party Sharadchandra Pawar leader Supriya Sule reacted to the renewed development.
The Ram Mandir Trust has appointed its first Chief Executive Officer following the controversy over donation irregularities. The newly appointed official, a decorated veteran from Operation Sindoor and former chief of the Indian Air Force Western Command, takes charge to oversee administrative operations. According to the trust, the Chief Executive Officer will hold the responsibility to develop systems, procedures, and operational practices aligned with the nature and scale of the organization. The official termed the appointment a blessing after forty-three years of national service, stating a commitment to focus on future administration and temple management with the support of the trust and team.