Ahmedabad police arrested three men for running 22 Telegram channels selling indecent videos of women, earning Rs 8 lakh annually. They operated under 'Megha Demos Group,' sharing covert recordings from hospitals, public places, and sacred sites. The accused, including NEET aspirants Prajwal Taili and Praj Patil, were caught following a cybercrime investigation.
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PM Modi launched an attack on AAP, dubbing it a 'disaster' and accusing it of stalling Delhi's development and engaging in corruption. Modi emphasized his government's achievements and criticized AAP's handling of projects and policies. He urged voters to bring change, setting a combative tone for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes the CBI for removing the rape and murder case of an on-duty doctor from Kolkata Police. A Kolkata court sentenced the convict, Sanjay Roy, to life imprisonment instead of the death penalty, causing dissatisfaction among Banerjee and others who demanded capital punishment.
US President Trump declared that India and other US allies would soon substantially decrease their tariffs. This announcement follows his decision to implement a uniform global tariff. The move is expected to benefit US trade, correcting the current high tariffs imposed on American goods, with countries like India and the EU already showing signs of compliance.
An unidentified man, approximately 25 years old, approached an 80-year-old beggar woman near Hosur bus stand, offered her a ride and took her to a forest where he raped her.
A clash erupted at Old Galla Mandi in Bhopal's Jahangirabad, resulting in stone-pelting. This followed a dispute over motorcycle speeding leading to arrests and two suspects still at large. When sighted, a group of 25-30 armed individuals caused the disturbance but police intervention quickly restored order, preventing injuries.
Former Indian men's hockey captain PR Sreejesh has been selected for the Padma Bhushan, while recently-retired cricket legend Ravichandran Ashwin will receive the Padma Shri. The civilian awards list also honours footballer IM Vijayan, Paralympic archer Harvinder Singh, and para-athletics coach Satyapal Singh. Sreejesh retired after winning bronze in Paris Olympics.
President Donald Trump announced his intention to sign an executive order reversing the Biden administration's phased ban on plastic straws, which aimed to reduce single-use plastic dependency. Although touted as environmentally friendly, studies reveal that paper straws may pose health risks due to PFAS contamination.
Parliamentary proceedings remain stalled as Congress demands action against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for linking the Gandhis to George Soros. Congress Deputy Leader Gaurav Gogoi urged Speaker Om Birla to expunge Dubey's "defamatory remarks," promising Congress's participation in legislative business thereafter. BJP doubled down on the allegations, citing connections between Soros and Nehru's family.
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