A 25-year-old man from Agra has been arrested for defrauding a Nainital professor of Rs 47 lakh using a digital house arrest scam. The longest known digital arrest in Uttarakhand, the victim was manipulated over 18 days, transferring funds under the scammer's threats.
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Arjun Sen, diagnosed with cancer at 32 and given 100 days to live, drew strength from his daughter's words and underwent rigorous treatment. Overcoming the disease, he became an inspiration, with his story depicted in the film 'I want to talk.' Now, 25 years later, he shares his journey to help others.
Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava', directed by Laxman Utekar, became 2025's highest opener with a collection of Rs. 31 crores on day 1. Currently, the film is nearing the ₹400 crore mark at the Indian box office, having grossed ₹385 crores in 13 days. Aiming for further success, 'Chhaava' is set for a Telugu release on March 7.
BJP leader RP Singh accused AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal of installing gold-plated toilets worth Rs 1.44 crore at his official residence while neglecting the city's infrastructure. Singh criticized the alleged misuse of public funds and promised better amenities for Delhi residents if BJP comes to power.
Arvind Kejriwal denied BJP claims that he would contest from multiple constituencies in the Delhi assembly elections, stating he will contest from only one. BJP leader Parvesh Verma accused Kejriwal of seeking alliances due to diminishing support. Kejriwal announced TMC's support for AAP as Verma dismissed the INDIA alliance, labeling its members corrupt.
India won the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand in the final. The victory led to several Indian and New Zealand players climbing up the ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings. Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma made notable gains among batters, while Mitchell Santner and Kuldeep Yadav rose in the bowling rankings.
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Four Israeli women soldiers were freed by Hamas after 15 months of captivity in Gaza and had an emotional reunion with their families. The women were taken to Rabin Medical Centre for evaluations and are in stable condition. Simultaneously, Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners as part of a truce deal, marking significant exchanges amid ongoing conflict.
Indian businessman Vijay Mallya's bankruptcy appeal in the UK concluded, with a judge’s decision pending. Mallya argues that the banks’ realized assets exceed his debt. However, banks claim potential recoveries are contingent on legal outcomes in India, where Mallya owes £1.05 billion.