Cybercrime officials rescued 60 Indian nationals from Myanmar, victims of forced cyber slavery under false job promises. Maharashtra Police arrested five agents, including a foreign national, involved in trafficking victims from Thailand to Myanmar. The victims were coerced into carrying out digital arrest and investment scams in guarded compounds controlled by armed groups.
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The White House has launched a national strategy to combat Islamophobia, outlining over 100 measures to address hate and discrimination against Muslims and Arab Americans. This initiative, modeled after a similar plan to combat antisemitism, comes amid rising concerns about such bigotry, exemplified by the tragic murder of a 6-year-old Muslim boy.
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Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi asserted that the CAG report reiterates AAP's claims about losses under the old excise policy, highlighting illegal liquor procurement from Haryana and UP. BJP countered, alleging corruption and revenue losses amounting to Rs 890 crore due to policy violations and lack of re-tendering, criticizing both Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia.
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A devotee in Tamil Nadu accidentally dropped his iPhone into a temple's offering box. The temple authorities and the HR&CE minister refused to return it, stating that anything offered belongs to the deity. While the minister acknowledged the accidental nature, he cited temple rules and traditions. A similar incident involving a gold chain was resolved with a personal donation from a temple official.
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According to a report, the PCB has described the incident as a blatant disregard for Pakistan’s role as host and demanded an explanation and assurance against biased treatment.