Arshad Khan, a businessman from Govandi, has been arrested for allegedly receiving ₹46 lakh from Ego Media Private Limited, linked to a hoarding collapse that killed 17 people. The crime branch discovered financial transfers totaling one crore from Ego Media's directors. Police have arrested four individuals, including Ego Media's directors.
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Two French cyclists lost their way traveling from Delhi to Kathmandu, after Google Maps allegedly provided incorrect directions. They ended up in Bareilly, where local police, despite a language barrier, eventually guided them correctly. In a related incident last year, three people lost their lives in Bareilly using the app to navigate.
In Swaroop Nagar, Delhi, a man was arrested for allegedly killing his friend's seven-year-old daughter. The intoxicated suspect assaulted the girl when she repeatedly asked for the TV remote. He then strangled her to prevent her from revealing the incident. Parents are advised to avoid leaving young children unattended and to install security measures.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is open to meeting President-elect Donald Trump at his resort but hasn't received an invitation yet. Other notable tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, and Sundar Pichai have already met with Trump. Elon Musk has become a key intermediary for securing a meeting with Trump, complicating matters for some, including OpenAI's Sam Altman.
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Locals of Gangaloor village in Chhattisgarh are protesting against the reintegration of surrendered Maoist commander Dinesh Modiyam, calling for his death sentence. Villagers demand justice as Dinesh, responsible for numerous murders and extortions, turns himself in, citing fear for his life as the reason for his surrender.
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