HT Evening Brief Sept 6: ‘Influencer’ Swatantra Bhardwaj sent to jail; 'Hanuman Ansh' crosses ₹100 cr at box office
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One person lost their life on Sunday afternoon when a multi-story building housing boys at a PG hostel in South-West Delhi crumbled, leaving others potentially trapped under the debris. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed her worry about the unfortunate incident, confirming that various rescue agencies were actively working to save trapped individuals.
In a separate matter, a Delhi court ordered right-wing 'influencer' Swatantra Bhardwaj to one-day judicial custody over an assault case. Bhardwaj allegedly caused severe injury to a 38-year-old man during a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar in June. Further details about the case can be found here.
Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, warned the United States of a shift in the strategic approach towards Tehran. Ghalibaf stated that any attack against Iran's interests and security would now face a more formidable, faster, and painful response. For additional insight, refer to the source.
Former India bowling coach, Bharat Arun, expressed his dissatisfaction with how Mohammed Shami is being handled by the current selection committee. Shami, who has been absent from the national team since March, is currently enjoying a successful run in domestic cricket. He is set to play his 100th first-class match in the Duleep Trophy final for the East Zone, beginning on Sunday. For more information, visit the source.
The devotional film 'Hanuman Ansh,' based on the life of Neem Karoli Baba, has surpassed the ₹100 crore mark in domestic net box office collections. It is noteworthy as the smallest Hindi film (by scale) to achieve this milestone. As of 1 pm on Sunday, the film's domestic collection had reached just over ₹105 crore. More details available here.
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