The Centre has challenged a Calcutta High Court order to repatriate six individuals, including a pregnant woman and her child, pushed into Bangladesh as illegal immigrants. The court had ordered their return within four weeks, a deadline that has now passed. The families are reportedly planning further legal action to ensure the implementation of the repatriation order.
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Former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo and San Francisco Forty-Niners star Christian McCaffrey have welcomed their first child. Daughter Colette Annalise was born in July 2025. Their journey began with social media interactions in 2019. They married in Rhode Island in June 2024. This new parenthood marks a significant milestone for the couple.
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