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<p>The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan today.</p>

<p>Lawyer Satish Maneshinde, who will reportedly be representing Aryan Khan, has arrived at the NCB office in Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a report by Times Now, Aryan has been arrested under section 27 of the NDPS (Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act). Soon after his arrest, the superstar's son was taken to JJ Hospital in Mumbai for medical evaluation.</p>

<p>On October 2, it was reported that the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) had conducted a raid at a party that was happening on a cruise ship off Mumbai coast.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-bollywood-actor-shah-rukh-khans-son-aryan-khan-questioned-by-ncb-over-drug-raid-417847">Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan questioned by NCB over drug raid</a></p>

<p>At the time, it was revealed that a big Bollywood actor's son was detained and being questioned by the NCB. Soon, ANI reported that the actor's son in question was Aryan Khan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A tweet by ANI said that eight people--including Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan--are being questioned in connection to the raid at an alleged rave party at a cruise off Mumbai coast. The news was confirmed to the agency by NCB Mumbai Director, Sameer Wankhede.</p>

<p>"We are acting in an impartial manner. In the process, if some connections to Bollywood or rich people emerge, so be it. We have to act within the purview of the law... We have to keep on working in Mumbai. If you look at the data, there must have been more than 300 raids in the last one year. This will continue whether foreign nationals are involved, film industry or rich people are involved," NCB Chief SN Pradhan reportedly told ANI on the seizure of drugs.</p>

<p>On the basis of specific information, the officials of NCB Mumbai conducted a raid on a cruise ship which was bound from Mumbai to Goa on 02.10.2021. During the operation, all suspects, as per the information, were searched for various drugs. Items like MDMA/ Ecstasy, Cocaine, MD (Mephedrone) and charas has been recovered. A total of eight persons, including two women, have been apprehended and their roles are being investigated in relation to the said recovery. NCB Mumbai has registered Crime no. Cr 94/21 in this matter. Further investigation is underway.</p>

<p>On the night of October 2, ANI confirmed the news on Twitter with a post that went as this, "Maharashtra: Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) detained at least 10 persons during a raid conducted at a party being held on a cruise in Mumbai. Details awaited, says the agency."</p>

<p>Reportedly, a source has revealed that the NCB officials had gone through the contents of Aryan's phone to find any direct involvement in the possession or consumption of drugs.</p>


The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan today. Lawyer Satish Maneshinde, who will reportedly be representing Aryan Khan, has arrived at the NCB office in Mumbai.

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan today. Lawyer Satish Maneshinde, who will reportedly be representing Aryan Khan, has arrived at the NCB office in Mumbai. According to a report by Times Now, Aryan has been arrested under section 27 of the NDPS (Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act). Soon after his arrest, the superstar's son was taken to JJ Hospital in Mumbai for medical evaluation. On October 2, it was reported that the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) had conducted a raid at a party that was happening on a cruise ship off Mumbai coast. Also read: Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan questioned by NCB over drug raid At the time, it was revealed that a big Bollywood actor's son was detained and being questioned by the NCB. Soon, ANI reported that the actor's son in question was Aryan Khan. A tweet by ANI said that eight people--including Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan--are being questioned in connection to the raid at an alleged rave party at a cruise off Mumbai coast. The news was confirmed to the agency by NCB Mumbai Director, Sameer Wankhede. "We are acting in an impartial manner. In the process, if some connections to Bollywood or rich people emerge, so be it. We have to act within the purview of the law... We have to keep on working in Mumbai. If you look at the data, there must have been more than 300 raids in the last one year. This will continue whether foreign nationals are involved, film industry or rich people are involved," NCB Chief SN Pradhan reportedly told ANI on the seizure of drugs. On the basis of specific information, the officials of NCB Mumbai conducted a raid on a cruise ship which was bound from Mumbai to Goa on 02.10.2021. During the operation, all suspects, as per the information, were searched for various drugs. Items like MDMA/ Ecstasy, Cocaine, MD (Mephedrone) and charas has been recovered. A total of eight persons, including two women, have been apprehended and their roles are being investigated in relation to the said recovery. NCB Mumbai has registered Crime no. Cr 94/21 in this matter. Further investigation is underway. On the night of October 2, ANI confirmed the news on Twitter with a post that went as this, "Maharashtra: Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) detained at least 10 persons during a raid conducted at a party being held on a cruise in Mumbai. Details awaited, says the agency." Reportedly, a source has revealed that the NCB officials had gone through the contents of Aryan's phone to find any direct involvement in the possession or consumption of drugs.

Drug raid: Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan arrested by NCB

<p>On October 2, it was reported that the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) had conducted a&nbsp;raid at a party that was happening on a cruise ship off Mumbai coast.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
At the time, it was revealed that a big Bollywood actor's son was detained and being questioned by the NCB. Now, Aryan Khan and seven other names have been revealed by NCB Mumbai Director Sameer Wankhede.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Now, according to a report by Indian news agency ANI, eight people are being questioned in connection with the rave party raid.</p>

<p>A tweet by the agency said that eight people--including Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan--are being questioned in connection to the raid at an alleged rave party at a cruise off Mumbai coast. The news was confirmed to the agency by NCB Mumbai Director, Sameer Wankhede.</p>

<p>"We are acting in an impartial manner. In the process, if some connections to Bollywood or rich people emerge, so be it. We have to act within the purview of the law... We have to keep on working in Mumbai. If you look at the data, there must have been more than 300 raids in the last one year. This will continue whether foreign nationals are involved, film industry or rich people are involved," NCB Chief SN Pradhan reportedly said on the seizure of drugs to ANI.</p>

<p>On the basis of specific information, the officials of NCB Mumbai conducted a raid on a cruise ship which was bound from Mumbai to Goa on 02.10.2021. During the operation, all suspects, as per the information, were searched for various drugs. Items&nbsp;like MDMA/ Ecstasy, Cocaine, MD (Mephedrone) and <em>charas</em> has been recovered. A total of eight&nbsp;persons, including two women,&nbsp;have been apprehended and their roles are being investigated in relation to the said recovery. NCB Mumbai has registered Crime no. Cr 94/21 in this matter. Further investigation is underway.</p>

<p>On the night of October 2, ANI confirmed the news on Twitter with a post that went as this, "Maharashtra: Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) detained at least 10 persons during a raid conducted at a party being held on a cruise in Mumbai. Details awaited, says the agency."</p>

<p>Reportedly, a source has revealed that the NCB officials had gone through the contents of Aryan's phone to find any direct involvement in the possession or consumption of drugs.</p>


On October 2, it was reported that the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) had conducted a raid at a party that was happening on a cruise ship off Mumbai coast. At the time, it was revealed that a big Bollywood actor's son was detained and being questioned by the NCB.

On October 2, it was reported that the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) had conducted a raid at a party that was happening on a cruise ship off Mumbai coast. At the time, it was revealed that a big Bollywood actor's son was detained and being questioned by the NCB. Now, Aryan Khan and seven other names have been revealed by NCB Mumbai Director Sameer Wankhede. Also read: Emily Ratajkowski claims she was touched inappropriately by Robin Thicke Now, according to a report by Indian news agency ANI, eight people are being questioned in connection with the rave party raid. A tweet by the agency said that eight people--including Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan--are being questioned in connection to the raid at an alleged rave party at a cruise off Mumbai coast. The news was confirmed to the agency by NCB Mumbai Director, Sameer Wankhede. "We are acting in an impartial manner. In the process, if some connections to Bollywood or rich people emerge, so be it. We have to act within the purview of the law... We have to keep on working in Mumbai. If you look at the data, there must have been more than 300 raids in the last one year. This will continue whether foreign nationals are involved, film industry or rich people are involved," NCB Chief SN Pradhan reportedly said on the seizure of drugs to ANI. On the basis of specific information, the officials of NCB Mumbai conducted a raid on a cruise ship which was bound from Mumbai to Goa on 02.10.2021. During the operation, all suspects, as per the information, were searched for various drugs. Items like MDMA/ Ecstasy, Cocaine, MD (Mephedrone) and charas has been recovered. A total of eight persons, including two women, have been apprehended and their roles are being investigated in relation to the said recovery. NCB Mumbai has registered Crime no. Cr 94/21 in this matter. Further investigation is underway. On the night of October 2, ANI confirmed the news on Twitter with a post that went as this, "Maharashtra: Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) detained at least 10 persons during a raid conducted at a party being held on a cruise in Mumbai. Details awaited, says the agency." Reportedly, a source has revealed that the NCB officials had gone through the contents of Aryan's phone to find any direct involvement in the possession or consumption of drugs.

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan questioned by NCB over drug raid

<p>Celebrity couple from the South Indian film industry--Samantha (Ruth Prabhu) and Naga Chaitanya--have confirmed after much speculations in the media that they are parting ways as husband and wife.&nbsp;</p>

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On Saturday, both of them announced the news through their respective social media handles, saying, "To all our well wishers. After much deliberation and thought Sam and I have decided to part ways as husband and wife to pursue our own paths. We are fortunate to have a friendship of over a decade that was the very core of our relationship which we believe will always hold a special bond between us. We request our fans, well wishers and the media to support us during this difficult time and give us the privacy we need to move on. Thank you for your support."</p>

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<p>For the uninitiated, Naga Chaitanya and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-%E2%80%98the-family-man-2%E2%80%99-star-samantha-akkineni-looks-fresh-in-her-photo-sans-make-up-and-filters-397222">Samantha</a>’s divorce rumours started when the 'Family Man 2' actress dropped her husband's surname ‘Akkineni’ from all her social media handles.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>There were reports of her shifting to Mumbai, too. However, during an Instagram Live session, Samantha cleared the air. "I don’t know where this rumour started but just like a hundred other rumours, not true. Hyderabad is my home, will always be my home. Hyderabad is giving me everything and I will continue to live here very (happily)."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-mahatma-gandhi-turns-152-when-half-a-million-indians-crowded-ben-kingsleys-gandhi-417598">Mahatma Gandhi turns 152: When half a million Indians crowded Ben Kingsley's 'Gandhi'</a></p>

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Earlier this month, a reporter had asked Samantha during her visit to a temple about the status of her marriage, a video of her sharp response had gone viral.</p>

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Samantha and Naga Chaitanya got married in 2017.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jake-gyllenhaal-jeanne-cadieu-make-their-red-carpet-debut-as-a-couple-417547">Jake Gyllenhaal, Jeanne Cadieu make their red carpet debut as a couple</a></p>


Celebrity couple from the South Indian film industry--Samantha (Ruth Prabhu) and Naga Chaitanya--have confirmed after much speculations in the media that they are parting ways as husband and wife.

Celebrity couple from the South Indian film industry--Samantha (Ruth Prabhu) and Naga Chaitanya--have confirmed after much speculations in the media that they are parting ways as husband and wife. On Saturday, both of them announced the news through their respective social media handles, saying, "To all our well wishers. After much deliberation and thought Sam and I have decided to part ways as husband and wife to pursue our own paths. We are fortunate to have a friendship of over a decade that was the very core of our relationship which we believe will always hold a special bond between us. We request our fans, well wishers and the media to support us during this difficult time and give us the privacy we need to move on. Thank you for your support." View this post on Instagram A post shared by S (@samantharuthprabhuoffl) × Also read: Watch: 'Justin Bieber: Our World' documentary trailer out, and it's insightful For the uninitiated, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha’s divorce rumours started when the 'Family Man 2' actress dropped her husband's surname ‘Akkineni’ from all her social media handles. pic.twitter.com/o2nFKDIE26 — chaitanya akkineni (@chay_akkineni) October 2, 2021 × There were reports of her shifting to Mumbai, too. However, during an Instagram Live session, Samantha cleared the air. "I don’t know where this rumour started but just like a hundred other rumours, not true. Hyderabad is my home, will always be my home. Hyderabad is giving me everything and I will continue to live here very (happily)." Also read: Mahatma Gandhi turns 152: When half a million Indians crowded Ben Kingsley's 'Gandhi' Earlier this month, a reporter had asked Samantha during her visit to a temple about the status of her marriage, a video of her sharp response had gone viral. Samantha and Naga Chaitanya got married in 2017. Also read: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jeanne Cadieu make their red carpet debut as a couple

Celebrity couple Samantha, Naga Chaitanya confirm divorce: We need to move on

<p>Shipwrecks are certainly not a pleasant thing. Such incidents may have been given a cinematic touch in popular media but these are horrific tragedies. Fortunately, with modern technology and machinery, we are able to save lives in a much better manner but these events remain dramatic nonetheless.</p>

<p>Three ships sank in past one year. In Mauritius, near Sri Lanka and Iran. These events resulted in the spillage of pollutants into sea and beaches, while another blocked the most crucial trade waterway, the Suez Canal. And now, there are fears of an impending ship disaster in Yemen.</p>

<p><strong>Yemen</strong></p>

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<p>Greenpeace, the environmental organisation warned on Thursday that a long-abandoned fuel tanker ship off the coast of Yemen may explode any time. Such a disaster will cause an oil slick in the Red Sea that can be disastrous.</p>

<p>As per media reports FSO Safer, the ship, has 1.1 million barrels of crude oil on board.</p>

<p><strong>Sri Lanka</strong></p>

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<p>Sri Lanka is bracing for an oil slick in seas off capital Colombo as container ship MV Express Pearl remains partially sunk as of June 4. The ship contains 350 tonnes of oil and other material. Sri Lankan navy and Indian coastguard battled flames on the ship for more than 10 days</p>

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<strong>Mauritius</strong></p>

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<p>Last year, on July 25 Japanese-owned bulk carrier MV Wakashio crashed off Mauritius with 4,000 tonnes of fuel. It began leaking oil for more than a week. Later the oil slick reached the shore and coated corals, mangroves and other ecosystems that are very fragile. The ship split in two, and was forcibly sunken.</p>

<p><strong>Iran</strong></p>

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<p>Iran navy ship Kharg 431 sank on June 2, 2021 after it caught fire while on a "training mission". It was one of Iran's largest naval ships. The circumstances leading its sinking are not yet clear.</p>

<p><strong>Suez Canal blockage</strong></p>

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<p>This is perhaps the most famous ship mishaps in recent times. In this case, the ship did not sink, but caused one of the biggest of global disruptions. MV Ever Given got stuck in the Suez Canal in an awkward position, stalling the traffic completely and affecting global trade.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Shipwrecks are certainly not a pleasant thing. Such incidents may have been given a cinematic touch in popular media but these are horrific tragedies. Fortunately, with modern technology and machinery, we are able to save lives in a much better manner but these events remain dramatic nonetheless.

Shipwrecks are certainly not a pleasant thing. Such incidents may have been given a cinematic touch in popular media but these are horrific tragedies. Fortunately, with modern technology and machinery, we are able to save lives in a much better manner but these events remain dramatic nonetheless. Three ships sank in past one year. In Mauritius, near Sri Lanka and Iran. These events resulted in the spillage of pollutants into sea and beaches, while another blocked the most crucial trade waterway, the Suez Canal. And now, there are fears of an impending ship disaster in Yemen. Yemen Greenpeace, the environmental organisation warned on Thursday that a long-abandoned fuel tanker ship off the coast of Yemen may explode any time. Such a disaster will cause an oil slick in the Red Sea that can be disastrous. As per media reports FSO Safer, the ship, has 1.1 million barrels of crude oil on board. Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is bracing for an oil slick in seas off capital Colombo as container ship MV Express Pearl remains partially sunk as of June 4. The ship contains 350 tonnes of oil and other material. Sri Lankan navy and Indian coastguard battled flames on the ship for more than 10 days Mauritius Last year, on July 25 Japanese-owned bulk carrier MV Wakashio crashed off Mauritius with 4,000 tonnes of fuel. It began leaking oil for more than a week. Later the oil slick reached the shore and coated corals, mangroves and other ecosystems that are very fragile. The ship split in two, and was forcibly sunken. Iran Iran navy ship Kharg 431 sank on June 2, 2021 after it caught fire while on a "training mission". It was one of Iran's largest naval ships. The circumstances leading its sinking are not yet clear. Suez Canal blockage This is perhaps the most famous ship mishaps in recent times. In this case, the ship did not sink, but caused one of the biggest of global disruptions. MV Ever Given got stuck in the Suez Canal in an awkward position, stalling the traffic completely and affecting global trade. (With inputs from agencies)

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