A mechanical engineer from Tamil Nadu was arrested in Delhi for allegedly duping a Japanese professor, after becoming involved with a Chinese cybercrime syndicate in Cambodia. Promised easy money, he had managed bank accounts used in the cyber operations before striking out on his own.
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The Chhattisgarh government canceled the police recruitment exam in Rajnandgaon district following allegations of irregularities. This decision came after constable Anil Ratnakar, one of the suspects, died by suicide, alleging that lower-ranked officers were blamed while seniors were protected. Six people were arrested for manipulating exam scores.
India ranked as the fifth most polluted country in the world in 2024, with Byrnihat, Meghalaya, recognized as the most polluted metropolitan area globally. Despite a 7% decline in PM2.5 levels, New Delhi remained the most polluted capital. Major pollution sources include industrial emissions, vehicular pollution, and crop residue burning.
State Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha urged 394 newly inducted sub inspectors, including 97 women, to work towards a crime-free Andhra Pradesh during a passing out parade in Anantapur. She emphasized prompt case resolution, women's and children's safety, and strict action against narcotics. The event saw participation from State DGP Harish Kumar Gupta and other officials.
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The Vishwa Hindu Parishad and other Hindu groups condemned the vandalism of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in California, urging US authorities to take strict action. The incident, labeled a hate crime, involved anti-India graffiti and is part of a rising trend of Hinduphobia.
Under PM Manmohan Singh’s tenure, landmark social sector initiatives were introduced by the UPA, including RTI, NREGA, RTE, and the Right to Food. These initiatives originated from Sonia Gandhi-led National Advisory Council and were crucial in policy reforms, including OBC quotas and a significant farm loan package.
Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced the opening of a Passport Seva Kendra in each of the 543 parliamentary constituencies in India. While inaugurating a center in Guna, MP, he mentioned that six new passport centers will also be opened in the state this year, with the aim of expanding services and easing access for residents.
The decomposed bodies of two Kashmiri brothers were found in a river in Kulgam, J&K, after being missing since February 13. Police suspect suicide based on forensic evidence, but locals demand a judicial probe, questioning the low water level. Mukhtar Ahmad Awan, who went missing with the brothers, is still untraceable.
India can expect hotter-than-usual temperatures this summer with more heatwave days taking a toll on lives and livelihoods, the weather office warned. "Up to 10 heatwave days or even more can be expected, especially over east India", leading to heat stress, weather bureau boss Mrutyunjay Mohapatra told reporters.