Mumbai police apprehended Kulsum Shaikh, a Bangladeshi woman living illegally since 2016, during operations targeting illegal immigrants. She deleted the banned IMO app used by such migrants before her arrest. Following political instability in Bangladesh, the drive has intensified, with 42 arrests across Mumbai since January 1, and Bandra police capturing 14 individuals within two weeks.
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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon shared his love for cricket by playing with children in Delhi during his India visit. Luxon and Indian Prime Minister Modi discussed deepening cooperation in various fields, including defence and trade. They also signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Sports to promote collaboration.
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A video of Pastor Bajinder Singh, who faces a sexual harassment case, slapping a woman and a man in an office, went viral. The police are verifying the video's time and location. The pastor is seen in a heated argument and physically assaulting them. Authorities await a complaint to proceed with the investigation.
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