A Bengaluru court convicted three Bhatkal youths for plotting nationwide blasts during President Obama's 2015 India visit. The plot, involving explosives and links to Pakistan, was uncovered during the Church Street blast investigation. Two other suspects were acquitted.
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In Singapore, a 28-year-old Indian-origin man, Visnu Suriamurthi, received a six-week jail sentence and a SGD 2,000 fine for assaulting a rival gang member and illegal gambling. This incident is connected to a fatal brawl outside Concorde hotel. Over ten men have been charged in connection with the brawl. Visnu’s sentencing took into account his history of violent offences.
AC Patel from Gujarat was caught with a Pakistani passport at Delhi airport after being deported from the US. He had used fraudulent documents provided by human traffickers in Dubai. Patel now faces serious charges, including impersonation and misuse of a passport.
Four Indian citizens safely returned to Delhi after being evacuated from violence-stricken Syria. They expressed gratitude to the Indian Embassy for facilitating their journey through Lebanon and Goa. The evacuees recounted harrowing experiences, highlighting the embassy's crucial role in providing transport, accommodation, and support amidst rocket fire and escalating conflict.
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YouTuber Gaurav Taneja criticizes the backlash faced by Ranveer Allahbadia for his comments on a show, questioning why Sundar Pichai isn’t held accountable for similar content on YouTube. Taneja highlights the excessive legal actions against Allahbadia and associates, suggesting it's unfair and disproportionate, and emphasizes the need for a balanced justice system.
Police in Bareilly have arrested a convicted paedophile, Amit Singh, for kidnapping and repeatedly raping a nine-year-old girl who went missing from a wedding. Singh has a history of sexual crimes against children and had been out on bail. He has been booked for kidnapping and rape under the Pocso Act. The victim has been rescued.
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Ananthu Krishnan’s elaborate Ponzi scheme disguised as a CSR initiative duped 30,000-40,000 people in Kerala, amassing Rs 500 crore. Marketed as support for women, the fraudulent scheme promised scooters, laptops, and other goods at steep discounts. Police intervention uncovered the extent of the scam, implicating influential figures.
A septuagenarian couple was brutally murdered in their Kohat Enclave home in northwest Delhi. Their new caretaker, who was hired just four days prior and is now missing, is the prime suspect. The incident, which appears to be a robbery, has left the community in shock.