Pilibhit police booked six members of a Ghaziabad-based family for allegedly torturing a 27-year-old woman over dowry. The woman claimed her husband and in-laws demanded Rs 10 lakh and a luxury car despite receiving a large dowry initially. After her daughter's birth, the situation worsened, leading her to return to her parents.
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A 50-year-old school teacher from Alibaug committed suicide by jumping off Atal Setu near Ulwe after facing harassment from recovery agents of an instant loan app. The agents allegedly circulated morphed nude images to his contacts due to his inability to repay an outstanding loan of Rs 12,000.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that American consumers will face higher prices if President Donald Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on Canadian products, including autos, lumber, and oil. Trudeau stated that Canada is ready to respond with retaliatory tariffs, which could affect key goods and increase gas prices for Americans.
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