Railway Protection Force in Chhattisgarh detained Akash Kanojia, suspected assailant of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, at Durg railway station. Police identified him from inputs and photographs provided by Mumbai Police. Saif Ali Khan sustained six stab wounds during an assault at his Mumbai residence, but his condition is stable.
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The Indian government is developing a national framework to decentralize Global Capability Centres (GCCs) to tier-2 cities, boosting employment in these regions. This initiative aims to enhance talent access, infrastructure, and regulatory reforms, with GCC units in smaller cities increasing from 5% in 2018-19 to 7% in 2023-24.
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An Indian Army havildar, Yaali Ansari, has allegedly deserted his unit in Chandimandir, Panchkula, leaving a note that he has obtained a visa and is pursuing his dream job abroad. He left behind his military ID, a provident fund amount, and salary totaling Rs 10 lakh.