Three boys, aged 11, 12, and 16, were caught for robbing a bank in Houston. Dubbed, "Little Rascals,” the three minors are currently in police custody.&nbsp;

<h2>In custody and charged</h2>

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed that the youngsters are in custody and have been charged with robbery by threat, a second-degree felony. Due to their ages, no further details were disclosed.

<h2>FBI&nbsp;hunts for the trio, arrests them</h2>

The FBI’s Houston office had been on the lookout for them after they robbed a Wells Fargo bank in the Greenspoint area of north Houston on March 14. The FBI shared a picture of the trio, all wearing hoodies, taken inside the bank. "Recognize these "little rascals"? Believe it or not they just robbed the Wells Fargo at 10261 North Freeway. If you know who and where they are contact police immediately," FBI wrote on social media platform X on March 15.&nbsp;

Announcing their arrest, the FBI wrote, "All three bank robbery suspects known as the 'little rascals' are in custody. They are 11, 12, and 16 year-old boys charged locally with robbery by threat. Because they are juveniles, their names, and no additional details will be released."

<h2>How did the 'little rascals' pull off this heist?</h2>

According to reports by Houston’s ABC 13, the boys handed a threatening note to a teller and then fled on foot with an unspecified amount of cash. Although they did not show any specific weapon, the boys were believed to be armed.

<h2>Identification by parents and law enforcement</h2>

The parents of two boys recognised their children after their photos were released, while a third boy was identified by a law enforcement officer following an altercation. If they are found guilty, the boys may be placed on probation until they turn 18 or sent to juvenile prison until they turn 19.

&nbsp;

Three boys, aged 11, 12, and 16, were caught for robbing a bank in Houston. Dubbed, "Little Rascals,” the three minors are currently in police custody. In custody and charged Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed that the youngsters are in custody and have been charged with robbery by threat, a second-degree felony.

Three boys, aged 11, 12, and 16, were caught for robbing a bank in Houston. Dubbed, "Little Rascals,” the three minors are currently in police custody. In custody and charged Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed that the youngsters are in custody and have been charged with robbery by threat, a second-degree felony. Due to their ages, no further details were disclosed. FBI hunts for the trio, arrests them The FBI’s Houston office had been on the lookout for them after they robbed a Wells Fargo bank in the Greenspoint area of north Houston on March 14. The FBI shared a picture of the trio, all wearing hoodies, taken inside the bank. "Recognize these "little rascals"? Believe it or not they just robbed the Wells Fargo at 10261 North Freeway. If you know who and where they are contact police immediately," FBI wrote on social media platform X on March 15. Announcing their arrest, the FBI wrote, "All three bank robbery suspects known as the 'little rascals' are in custody. They are 11, 12, and 16 year-old boys charged locally with robbery by threat. Because they are juveniles, their names, and no additional details will be released." How did the 'little rascals' pull off this heist? According to reports by Houston’s ABC 13, the boys handed a threatening note to a teller and then fled on foot with an unspecified amount of cash. Although they did not show any specific weapon, the boys were believed to be armed. Identification by parents and law enforcement The parents of two boys recognised their children after their photos were released, while a third boy was identified by a law enforcement officer following an altercation. If they are found guilty, the boys may be placed on probation until they turn 18 or sent to juvenile prison until they turn 19.

'Little rascals,' aged 11, 12, and 16 pull off bank heist in United States, arrested by police

Russia has intensified its attack on Ukraine and this continues as Moscow continues to push with its plan to invade Kyiv...Russia evacuates border villages in Belgorod region due to attacks from Ukraine. Russian president Vladimir Putin vows to ensure security. Belgorod governor orders evacuation of over 9000 kids from the region. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia's Belgorod comes under new Ukrainian shelling

A man from Texas boarded a Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Austin, Texas, using a child's boarding card. The man was found hiding in a toilet prior to takeoff and was later arrested.

The 26-year-old Wicliff Fleurizard, a native of George, Texas, was taken off Flight 1683 on Sunday (Mar 17) by Salt Lake City Police officers when it was discovered that he was not a passenger.

He boarded the plane from Salt Lake City International Airport and stayed in the front lavatory for an extended period of time, according to a report by USA Today.

Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/trending/alaska-incident-which-indian-airlines-are-operating-the-boeing-737-max-677755" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/trending/alaska-incident-which-indian-airlines-are-operating-the-boeing-737-max-677755&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwih-v6tlIWFAxXFlFYBHRByACcQFnoECAQQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw1HueeOMpsk8fT8dGu7W-LF&amp;arm=e" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/alaska-incident-which-indian-airlines-are-operating-the-boeing-737-max-677755" target="_blank">Alaska Incident: Which Indian&nbsp;airlines&nbsp;fly the Boeing 737 MAX?</a>

As the plane was ready for the departure, Wicliff exited the lavatory located in front of the plane and entered another one located at the rear of the plane.

One of the flight attendants noticed that there were no remaining seats available when Wicliff went to the lavatory.

The flight attendant approached Wicliff to verify which seat he had on the plane.

It was then verified that Wicliff was not a passenger on the aircraft after giving the flight attendant his name and seat number.&nbsp;

As per the records, flight attendants attempted to look up Wicliff's name to check if he was on that particular Delta Air Lines aircraft or any others, but they were unable to find him. As a result, the jet was forced to do a U-turn and return to the boarding bridge, where Salt Lake City police officers were notified.

As the plane reached back to the airport, the police officers arrived, they questioned the Delta Air Lines staff and discovered that a passenger, who was travelling alone, was having trouble boarding the flight.

Security showed Wicliff taking pictures of many travellers' boarding passes without their awareness, according to court records.

When the minor went to scan their boarding pass, a message alerted the Delta agent that this particular passenger was already on board.

Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-orders-airlines-to-deliver-baggage-within-30-mins-of-arrival-or-face-action-691728" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-orders-airlines-to-deliver-baggage-within-30-mins-of-arrival-or-face-action-691728&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjL3fK8lIWFAxW2i2MGHUEwDpM4ChAWegQICRAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2LrOCvhQqMOpwAfA9srqzX&amp;arm=e" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-orders-airlines-to-deliver-baggage-within-30-mins-of-arrival-or-face-action-691728" target="_blank">Indian regulator orders&nbsp;airlines&nbsp;to deliver baggage within 30 mins</a>

When questioned by police, Wicliff said that he had booked a flight on another airline and was attempting to get home to meet his family.

Wicliff further claimed he ran into the some problem when he attempted to schedule a second flight the same day.

The court documents showed that while Fleurizard admitted his wrong doing, he claimed to be on a skiing trip in Utah and was on his way home.

SLCPD arrested Wicliff and brought him to the Salt Lake County Metro Jail.

(With inputs from agencies)

A man from Texas boarded a Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Austin, Texas, using a child's boarding card. The man was found hiding in a toilet prior to takeoff and was later arrested.

A man from Texas boarded a Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Austin, Texas, using a child's boarding card. The man was found hiding in a toilet prior to takeoff and was later arrested. The 26-year-old Wicliff Fleurizard, a native of George, Texas, was taken off Flight 1683 on Sunday (Mar 17) by Salt Lake City Police officers when it was discovered that he was not a passenger. He boarded the plane from Salt Lake City International Airport and stayed in the front lavatory for an extended period of time, according to a report by USA Today. Also read: Alaska Incident: Which Indian airlines fly the Boeing 737 MAX? As the plane was ready for the departure, Wicliff exited the lavatory located in front of the plane and entered another one located at the rear of the plane. One of the flight attendants noticed that there were no remaining seats available when Wicliff went to the lavatory. The flight attendant approached Wicliff to verify which seat he had on the plane. It was then verified that Wicliff was not a passenger on the aircraft after giving the flight attendant his name and seat number. As per the records, flight attendants attempted to look up Wicliff's name to check if he was on that particular Delta Air Lines aircraft or any others, but they were unable to find him. As a result, the jet was forced to do a U-turn and return to the boarding bridge, where Salt Lake City police officers were notified. As the plane reached back to the airport, the police officers arrived, they questioned the Delta Air Lines staff and discovered that a passenger, who was travelling alone, was having trouble boarding the flight. Security showed Wicliff taking pictures of many travellers' boarding passes without their awareness, according to court records. When the minor went to scan their boarding pass, a message alerted the Delta agent that this particular passenger was already on board. Also read: Indian regulator orders airlines to deliver baggage within 30 mins When questioned by police, Wicliff said that he had booked a flight on another airline and was attempting to get home to meet his family. Wicliff further claimed he ran into the some problem when he attempted to schedule a second flight the same day. The court documents showed that while Fleurizard admitted his wrong doing, he claimed to be on a skiing trip in Utah and was on his way home. SLCPD arrested Wicliff and brought him to the Salt Lake County Metro Jail. (With inputs from agencies)

Ticketless passenger found in Texas flight's lavatory, arrested

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian missile damages kindergarten building in Belgorod

The US state Department's top official for South and Central Asia urged Pakistan to probe reported irregularities in last month's election in the country. Donald Lu stated that Pakistan should rerun the vote in affected constituencies if it found credible evidence of interference. Watch to know more details!

US Diplomat denies pushing former Pakistani PM Imran Khan out of office

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Israel-Hamas war: IDF air strike in West Bank kills 4 militants. Netanyahu tells Republicans Gaza offensive will continue. US Secretary of State meets Saudi Crown Prince in Jeddah. Centre government leader Luis Montenegro to form minority government in Portugal. Watch to know more!

Israel strikes West Bank | Luis Montenegro appointed as Portugal's new PM

The UK PM Rishi Sunak plan to deport assylum seekers to Rwanda has faced further delay. The people in the House of Lords voted against a number of changes to the legislation.

UK: Lawmakers reject all seven Rwanda bill amendments, sent back to House of Commons

Chile is facing a dire situation as reservoirs across the country are running dangerously low. This comes after the nation has faced 15 years of devastating drought. In the Coquimbo region of northern Chile, the Cogoti reservoir, with a capacity of 150 million cubic meters, has completely depleted, leaving local residents desperate for water. Watch to know more!

Chile Water Crisis: Devastating drought is drying out Chile's drinking water

Donors who supported Nikki Haley in her Republican primary campaign are set to switch their allegiance to Joe Biden. Haley the former South Carolina governor dropped out of the primary race early this month in the wake of super Tuesday. Watch to know more!

US Elections 2024: Nikki Haley backer Harry Sloan to donate to Biden

French President Emmanuel Macron, on a rare occurrence, shared his intimate images of boxing, which were described by the French media as the ultimate show of “virility”. Watch to know more!

Macron flexes political muscle with boxing photos, French media hails him 'real warrior'

A criminal group targeted the Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH) on Monday (Mar&nbsp;18), according to an employee who informed AFP.

The incident resulted in up to four fatalities and left a guard injured. BRH expressed gratitude to security forces for safeguarding the community. Haiti has been engulfed in turmoil for&nbsp; weeks following prison raids by gangs, leading to the release of numerous inmates and the resignation of the prime minister.

In a statement on X, BRH stated, "Following an incident yesterday near [our] site on Rue Pavee, security forces and the bank's security team acted with professionalism and efficiency." The bank, situated in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince, remains one of the few vital institutions still operational.

Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/world/haiti-violence-us-announces-charter-flight-to-evacuate-americans-guatemala-honorary-consul-office-ransacked-701019" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/world/haiti-violence-us-announces-charter-flight-to-evacuate-americans-guatemala-honorary-consul-office-ransacked-701019&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjPrpiD_oKFAxWC7TgGHfFeAh0QFnoECAgQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw3R_S80-IBnutD7im8gGgPD&amp;arm=e" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/haiti-violence-us-announces-charter-flight-to-evacuate-americans-guatemala-honorary-consul-office-ransacked-701019" target="_blank">Haiti&nbsp;violence: US announces charter flight to evacuate Americans</a>

BRH also extended appreciation to its officers and state police for their vigilance. An anonymous employee speaking to AFP mentioned that three or four members of the criminal gang were killed in the attack. The employee also reported that the injured guard had sustained gunshot wounds. However, news agencies could not independently verify these accounts.

Police efforts to reclaim areas of Port-au-Prince controlled by notorious gang leader Jimmy Chérizier, alias "Barbecue," have intensified. The power struggle has led to a surge in violence, including gun battles, exacerbating Haiti's longstanding issue with gang violence.

Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/world/haiti-gang-violence-claims-dozen-lives-as-caribbean-nation-edges-on-brink-of-collapse-701662" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/world/haiti-gang-violence-claims-dozen-lives-as-caribbean-nation-edges-on-brink-of-collapse-701662&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjPrpiD_oKFAxWC7TgGHfFeAh0QFnoECAMQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw2nMWcUutLq4U89mySX4SuS&amp;arm=e" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/haiti-gang-violence-claims-dozen-lives-as-caribbean-nation-edges-on-brink-of-collapse-701662" target="_blank">Haiti&nbsp;violence claims dozen lives in affluent neighbourhoods</a>

Haitians expressed despair over the ongoing crisis, with Port-au-Prince and surrounding regions under a state of emergency for a month. Last week, under mounting pressure, Ariel Henry agreed to step down as prime minister to facilitate the establishment of an interim government.

Leslie Voltaire, a former government minister under ex-President Jean Bertrand Aristide, emphasised Haiti's grave crisis but rejected the notion of bandits governing the country. He underscored the urgent need for action to address the chaos and blockades affecting ports and airports, as well as rampant kidnappings and violence.

Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/world/haiti-violence-escalating-unrest-leading-to-shortages-of-food-and-water-698323" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/world/haiti-violence-escalating-unrest-leading-to-shortages-of-food-and-water-698323&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjPrpiD_oKFAxWC7TgGHfFeAh0QFnoECAUQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw1XNmy0_vZ5eu1Oi-4jJ5HR&amp;arm=e" dir="ltr" href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/world/haiti-violence-escalating-unrest-leading-to-shortages-of-food-and-water-698323&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjPrpiD_oKFAxWC7TgGHfFeAh0QFnoECAUQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw1XNmy0_vZ5eu1Oi-4jJ5HR&amp;arm=e" target="_blank">Haiti&nbsp;violence: Ongoing unrest cripples economy</a>

Countries such as the United States and Germany evacuated embassy staff from Port-au-Prince last week, with the violence showing no signs of abating. The US State Department announced plans to charter a flight to rescue its remaining citizens stranded in Haiti.

(With inputs from agencies)

A criminal group targeted the Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH) on Monday (Mar 18), according to an employee who informed AFP. The incident resulted in up to four fatalities and left a guard injured.

A criminal group targeted the Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH) on Monday (Mar 18), according to an employee who informed AFP. The incident resulted in up to four fatalities and left a guard injured. BRH expressed gratitude to security forces for safeguarding the community. Haiti has been engulfed in turmoil for weeks following prison raids by gangs, leading to the release of numerous inmates and the resignation of the prime minister. In a statement on X, BRH stated, "Following an incident yesterday near [our] site on Rue Pavee, security forces and the bank's security team acted with professionalism and efficiency." The bank, situated in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince, remains one of the few vital institutions still operational. Also read: Haiti violence: US announces charter flight to evacuate Americans BRH also extended appreciation to its officers and state police for their vigilance. An anonymous employee speaking to AFP mentioned that three or four members of the criminal gang were killed in the attack. The employee also reported that the injured guard had sustained gunshot wounds. However, news agencies could not independently verify these accounts. Police efforts to reclaim areas of Port-au-Prince controlled by notorious gang leader Jimmy Chérizier, alias "Barbecue," have intensified. The power struggle has led to a surge in violence, including gun battles, exacerbating Haiti's longstanding issue with gang violence. Also read: Haiti violence claims dozen lives in affluent neighbourhoods Haitians expressed despair over the ongoing crisis, with Port-au-Prince and surrounding regions under a state of emergency for a month. Last week, under mounting pressure, Ariel Henry agreed to step down as prime minister to facilitate the establishment of an interim government. Leslie Voltaire, a former government minister under ex-President Jean Bertrand Aristide, emphasised Haiti's grave crisis but rejected the notion of bandits governing the country. He underscored the urgent need for action to address the chaos and blockades affecting ports and airports, as well as rampant kidnappings and violence. Also read: Haiti violence: Ongoing unrest cripples economy Countries such as the United States and Germany evacuated embassy staff from Port-au-Prince last week, with the violence showing no signs of abating. The US State Department announced plans to charter a flight to rescue its remaining citizens stranded in Haiti. (With inputs from agencies)

At least three killed in raid at Haiti’s Central Bank

The US state Department's top official for South and Central Asia urged Pakistan to probe reported irregularities in last month's election in the country. Donald L stated that Pakistan should rerun the vote in affected constituencies if it found credible evidence of interference. Watch to know more details!

US Diplomat Donald Lu urges Pakistan to probe polls

Pakistani security forces say they repulsed an attack by Baloch militants on a complex outside the Chinese-operated deep sea port of Gwadar, killing all eight of them. China has invested heavily in the mineral-rich province of Balochistan, including developing Gwadar, despite separatist insurgency.

Pakistan Gwadar Port attack: BLA's Majeed brigade claims responsibility for attack

The Royal Mint has unveiled its latest collectible Star Wars coins. Watch in for more details!

Star Wars: Royal mint launches new 'Star Wars' coins

Studies of the 4.5 billion year old asteroid Bennu sample collected in space and brought to Earth by NASA reveals never seen before minerals. Watch in for more details!

NASA OSIRIS-Rex Mission: Asteroid Bennu harbors building blocks of life & minerals

The International Monetary Fund is seeing a dramatic rise in borrowing from its member countries. This surge is being driven by a combination of factors creating economic instability around the world. The report explains what it means for the global economy.

IMF support hits $151 billion, aiding struggling economies

3-D printed subsea habitat could let scientists live and work underwater by 2026. The aim is to enable scientists to study the world's oceans in a more efficient manner. Designed by Deep an ocean technology and exploration Company. The company hopes to revolutionize the way scientists observe, monitor and understand the oceans. Watch the video for more details!

'DEEP' unveils ambitious vision for underwater living

Food delivery app Zomato rolled back&nbsp;'pure-veg' mode of food delivery&nbsp;that was supposed to cater to customers with a 100 per cent vegetarian dietary preference. The mode of delivery, in which the delivery persons were supposed to wear green dresses,&nbsp;exclusively ensured the delivery of vegetarian food&nbsp;by the "pure veg fleet", and was identifiable by its green delivery boxes.

It distinguished them from Zomato's signature red attire and bags.

"While we are going to continue to have a fleet for vegetarians, we have decided to remove the on-ground segregation of this fleet on the ground using the colour green. All our riders - both our regular fleet, and our fleet for vegetarians, will wear the colour red," Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal wrote on X on Wednesday (Mar 20).

CEO Deepinder Goyal had earlier said that&nbsp;India, having the world's largest population of vegetarians, has provided valuable feedback emphasising their meticulousness regarding food preparation and handling.

The launch of pure veg mode&nbsp;aimed to accommodate these dietary preferences, he had added.

Goyal himself was photographed delivering pure veg orders,&nbsp;illustrating his personal involvement in the initiative.

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
This feature will see a phased roll out across the country in the next few weeks. We remain committed to listening to our customers, and serving our community in the best possible way.
— Deepinder Goyal (@deepigoyal) <a href="https://twitter.com/deepigoyal/status/1770039383254618211?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

Goyal had clarified that non-vegetarian meals or vegetarian meals from non-vegetarian establishments will not be dispatched using the green delivery boxes allocated for the Pure Veg Fleet.

Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/why-the-rush-the-unrealistic-side-of-food-delivery-617454" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/why-the-rush-the-unrealistic-side-of-food-delivery-617454&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjBwbv68ICFAxX21zgGHWyfBhkQFnoECAMQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw2EGWJ_4kQevQSUgwaXWAy9&amp;arm=e" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/why-the-rush-the-unrealistic-side-of-food-delivery-617454" target="_blank">Why the crazy rush? The unrealistic side of&nbsp;food delivery</a>

The announcement sparked varied responses on social media. While some lauded Zomato's innovative marketing strategy, others criticised it as discriminatory, fearing potential bans on red-shirted delivery personnel in residential communities.

Despite the mixed reactions, Goyal had maintained that the initiative neither caters to nor alienates any religious or political preferences.

Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/couple-offers-free-food-delivery-in-china" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/couple-offers-free-food-delivery-in-china&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjBwbv68ICFAxX21zgGHWyfBhkQFnoECAYQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw1__29LbFXPh3C_o3BS5wTq&amp;arm=e" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/couple-offers-free-food-delivery-in-china" target="_blank">Couple offers free&nbsp;food delivery&nbsp;in China</a>

Zomato also plans to introduce more specialised fleets to meet diverse customer needs.

For instance, it is developing a dedicated cake delivery fleet equipped with hydraulic balancers to safeguard cakes from damage during transit, demonstrating their commitment to enhancing customer experience.

(With inputs from agencies)

Food delivery app Zomato rolled back 'pure-veg' mode of food delivery that was supposed to cater to customers with a 100 per cent vegetarian dietary preference. The mode of delivery, in which the delivery persons were supposed to wear green dresses, exclusively ensured the delivery of vegetarian food by the "pure veg fleet", and was identifiable by its green delivery boxes.

Food delivery app Zomato rolled back 'pure-veg' mode of food delivery that was supposed to cater to customers with a 100 per cent vegetarian dietary preference. The mode of delivery, in which the delivery persons were supposed to wear green dresses, exclusively ensured the delivery of vegetarian food by the "pure veg fleet", and was identifiable by its green delivery boxes. It distinguished them from Zomato's signature red attire and bags. "While we are going to continue to have a fleet for vegetarians, we have decided to remove the on-ground segregation of this fleet on the ground using the colour green. All our riders - both our regular fleet, and our fleet for vegetarians, will wear the colour red," Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal wrote on X on Wednesday (Mar 20). CEO Deepinder Goyal had earlier said that India, having the world's largest population of vegetarians, has provided valuable feedback emphasising their meticulousness regarding food preparation and handling. The launch of pure veg mode aimed to accommodate these dietary preferences, he had added. Goyal himself was photographed delivering pure veg orders, illustrating his personal involvement in the initiative. This feature will see a phased roll out across the country in the next few weeks. We remain committed to listening to our customers, and serving our community in the best possible way. — Deepinder Goyal (@deepigoyal) March 19, 2024 × Goyal had clarified that non-vegetarian meals or vegetarian meals from non-vegetarian establishments will not be dispatched using the green delivery boxes allocated for the Pure Veg Fleet. Also read: Why the crazy rush? The unrealistic side of food delivery The announcement sparked varied responses on social media. While some lauded Zomato's innovative marketing strategy, others criticised it as discriminatory, fearing potential bans on red-shirted delivery personnel in residential communities. Despite the mixed reactions, Goyal had maintained that the initiative neither caters to nor alienates any religious or political preferences. Also read: Couple offers free food delivery in China Zomato also plans to introduce more specialised fleets to meet diverse customer needs. For instance, it is developing a dedicated cake delivery fleet equipped with hydraulic balancers to safeguard cakes from damage during transit, demonstrating their commitment to enhancing customer experience. (With inputs from agencies)

Zomato rolls back green-dressed ‘pure veg mode’ after massive backlash

The global aviation industry continues to grapple with the fallout of Boeing's never-ending list of technical troubles. Now, its European rival airbus says that Boeing's troubles are damaging the image of the entire industry. Watch in for more details!

Airbus: Take no pleasure in Boeing's technical problems

Russian and Belarusian athletes have been barred from participating in the parade of nations at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the International Olympics Committee (IOC) announced on Tuesday (Mar 19).

Paris Olympics 2024: IOC bars Belarusian, Russian from Paris Olympics opening ceremony

A 25-year-old student hailing from Hyderabad, currently pursuing studies in the United States, has been reported missing since March 7th,&nbsp;and his family in India says they received a ransom demand.

Mohammed Abdul, originally from Nacharam, embarked on his educational journey to the US in May 2023 to pursue a Master's degree in IT from Cleveland University.

While residing in Cleveland, he maintained contact with his family until abruptly ceasing communication on March 7th, with his phone subsequently being switched off.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-more-girls-abandoned-than-boys-leading-to-rise-in-their-adoptions-child-rights-activists-tell-sc-702392">India: More girls abandoned than boys, leading to rise in their adoptions, child rights activists tell SC</a>

According to Mohammed Saleem, Abdul's father, the last interaction he had with his son was on the aforementioned date. Concerns escalated when Abdul's roommates in the US disclosed that they had lodged a missing person report with the Cleveland Police.&nbsp;

However, the situation took a distressing turn on March 19th, when Abdul's family received a ransom call from an unidentified individual. The caller alleged that Abdul had been abducted by a group involved in drug trafficking and demanded a ransom of USD 1,200 for his release.&nbsp;

Shockingly, the caller went further, threatening to sell Abdul's organs if the ransom wasn't paid.

Expressing his anguish, Saleem recounted his conversation with the anonymous caller, who refused any communication with Abdul and merely insisted on the payment.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/badaun-double-murder-case-key-updates-and-what-we-know-so-far-702345">Badaun double murder case: Key updates and what we know so far</a>

Amidst their distress, Abdul's parents implored the Central government to take prompt action to locate and ensure the safe return of their son.

Saleem also penned a letter to the External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, seeking assistance in resolving this harrowing ordeal.

(With inputs from agencies)

A 25-year-old student hailing from Hyderabad, currently pursuing studies in the United States, has been reported missing since March 7th, and his family in India says they received a ransom demand.

A 25-year-old student hailing from Hyderabad, currently pursuing studies in the United States, has been reported missing since March 7th, and his family in India says they received a ransom demand. Mohammed Abdul, originally from Nacharam, embarked on his educational journey to the US in May 2023 to pursue a Master's degree in IT from Cleveland University. While residing in Cleveland, he maintained contact with his family until abruptly ceasing communication on March 7th, with his phone subsequently being switched off. Also read: India: More girls abandoned than boys, leading to rise in their adoptions, child rights activists tell SC According to Mohammed Saleem, Abdul's father, the last interaction he had with his son was on the aforementioned date. Concerns escalated when Abdul's roommates in the US disclosed that they had lodged a missing person report with the Cleveland Police. However, the situation took a distressing turn on March 19th, when Abdul's family received a ransom call from an unidentified individual. The caller alleged that Abdul had been abducted by a group involved in drug trafficking and demanded a ransom of USD 1,200 for his release. Shockingly, the caller went further, threatening to sell Abdul's organs if the ransom wasn't paid. Expressing his anguish, Saleem recounted his conversation with the anonymous caller, who refused any communication with Abdul and merely insisted on the payment. Also read: Badaun double murder case: Key updates and what we know so far Amidst their distress, Abdul's parents implored the Central government to take prompt action to locate and ensure the safe return of their son. Saleem also penned a letter to the External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, seeking assistance in resolving this harrowing ordeal. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian student missing in US for two weeks, family gets ransom call

The Supreme Court has allowed the state of Texas to enforce a law (Senate Bill 4) that gives the police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally crossing the border. Watch in for more details!

US elections: Biden, Obama & Pelosi to share a stage, ramps up re-election campaign

The Israeli army launched on Monday (local time) an operation around Gaza's largest hospital, Al-Shifa, with witnesses reporting air strikes on the devastated neighbourhood where it is located.

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli military troops raid Gaza's Al Shifa hospital

The Supreme Court has allowed the state of Texas to enforce a law that gives the police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally crossing the border. Watch in for more details!

US: Supreme Court allows Texas to enforce immigration law

world-news

World News, News on World News, stories on World News, articles on World News, World News stories at Wion, World News news, World News latest news

world news