A 25-year-old man from Nadia was arrested for harassing his ex-girlfriend, a young bank executive, by sending 300 cash-on-delivery parcels over four months. The woman, who works in Lake Town, filed a complaint after facing distress and e-commerce account blocks. The accused, Suman Sikdar, admitted he did it out of revenge following their breakup.
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Shannon Sharpe is facing a shocking lawsuit alleging abuse, sexual assault, and emotional manipulation. Filed by a woman under the pseudonym "Jane Doe," the complaint claims Sharpe secretly recorded their encounters, coerced her with his celebrity status, and ignored boundaries. The lawsuit seeks $50 million in damages, raising serious questions about power and accountability in celebrity culture.
Interpol red corner notice led to the arrest of Lithuanian national Aleksej Besciokov at Varkala, Kerala, for financial fraud in the US. Besciokov, a co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, is accused of laundering billions through criminal organizations and faces an indictment unsealed by the US justice department.
Pakistani security forces captured Mohammad Sharifullah, a top IS-K commander linked to the deadly Kabul airport bombing in 2021. This operation, announced by President Trump, could improve US-Pakistan ties as IS-K intensifies its attacks. The arrest highlights Pakistan’s commitment to counterterrorism and may aid in restoring US security assistance programs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a campaign to rehabilitate two Uttarkashi villages evacuated during the 1962 India-China war, aiming to transform them into tourist attractions. He emphasized the importance of border villages and mentioned ongoing infrastructure projects in Uttarakhand to boost tourism and development.
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Seven senior students from Kariavattom government college were suspended for attacking a first-year biotechnology student. Based on the college principal's report, the police invoked Section 4 of the Kerala Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1998. The accused students were booked under various sections by Kazhakkoottam police.
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