A 60-year-old techie from Whitefield fell victim to cybercrime when miscreants posing as bank officials sent him a phone with a cloning app. He unknowingly inserted his sim card and began using it, resulting in the theft of Rs 2.8 crore from his fixed deposits. Police are investigating the case and closing in on the suspects.
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Authorities found a Shiva temple in a locked house in Sambhal. The house was abandoned after the 1978 riots. Officials launched an investigation into the property's ownership. The temple contains statues of Lord Shiva and Hanuman. An ancient well was also discovered outside the temple. ASI will determine the temple's age. The temple will be given to its rightful owners.
Grzegorz Gajewski, D Gukesh's coach, compared the new world chess champion to Magnus Carlsen, highlighting Gukesh's analytical approach over Carlsen's intuition. Gajewski also likened Gukesh to a young Fabiano Caruana, praising his patience and precision. Gukesh was recently felicitated by the Tamil Nadu government for becoming the youngest World Chess Champion.
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South Korea’s Industry and Labour Ministers advocated revising the 52-hour workweek to permit semiconductor researchers to work longer hours, emphasizing the necessity due to intense global competition. Despite ongoing debates, no consensus has been reached on the special bill for the semiconductor industry exemption.
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The Uttarakhand cabinet has approved rules for implementing the Uniform Civil Code within the next 10 days. The UCC addresses issues like marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships. Key aspects include registering marriages, divorces, and live-in relationships to ensure equal property rights and protect children's rights, with penalties for non-compliance.
Suvendu Adhikari's anti-Muslim rhetoric has stirred West Bengal politics, drawing criticism from Mamata Banerjee and opposition leaders. This strategy aims to consolidate Hindu votes and counter internal BJP defections ahead of the 2026 state elections, shifting focus from BJP’s declining influence.