A 63-year-old Salt Lake resident was swindled out of Rs 66.6 lakh in an online investment scam after connecting with a woman on a dating app. The woman persuaded him to invest, promising high returns, and added him to a Telegram group.
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In Meerut, a judo coach, Manish alias Max, was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a 10-year-old national judo player. Similarly, in Moradabad, Mohd Qasim Ali received a 15-year sentence for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy under the guise of judo training in 2017. Both cases involved betrayal of trust and resulted in severe penalties for the perpetrators.
Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil has firmly stated that India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is in the nation's best interest, dismissing warnings from Pakistan. Patil emphasised that any decision regarding the treaty will prioritize India's benefit, brushing aside remarks made by former Pakistani foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari as empty threats.
With their own means and ways, the two drove India into a position of control. KL Rahul continued to be patient, calm and left the ball as well as anyone has in this part of the world. Rishabh Pant, meanwhile, entered a period of self-talking where he calmed himself to weather the early storm and then returned to maverick ways before making timely returns to sensibility.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has temporarily shielded YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, former Chief Minister and YSRCP chief, from coercive police action in connection with a case involving the death of a party worker. This occurred during a political tour when a vehicle from Reddy's convoy fatally struck a man.
Satellite imagery reveals substantial damage to Iran's Fordow and Natanz nuclear facilities following reported US strikes. Fordow shows impact sites and potential tunnel collapses, while Natanz has a crater above its underground enrichment area. Despite the damage, the IAEA reports no radiation releases. Isfahan nuclear research facility also targeted, but no radiation leakage reported.
In a stunning upset, Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist of Indian origin, defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary. Mamdani, leading with 43% of the vote, awaits final ranked-choice tabulations. Cuomo conceded, congratulating Mamdani. If confirmed, Mamdani would be the city’s first Muslim and Indian American mayor.
Nitin Gadkari hinted at a larger role in 2029, framing his past contributions as a mere "news reel" compared to the "real film" yet to come. He emphasized party loyalty and his commitment to assigned duties, while prioritizing initiatives to prevent farmer suicides in Vidarbha. Gadkari also cited population growth as a barrier to India's economic progress.
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Former NFL star Antonio Brown is making headlines again, this time for filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy despite earning over $100 million during his career. Reports claim Brown has less than $50,000 in assets and owes nearly $3 million. In response, Brown posted a screenshot of a $24 million account, seemingly disputing the claims.