Roshan Saldanha, 43, was arrested in Mangaluru for allegedly running a nationwide fraud. He operated from a luxurious mansion with secret chambers. Saldanha is accused of cheating businessmen out of crores. He promised large loans and property investments. Victims paid advances but never received the promised funds. Police seized valuables and liquor from his residence.
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A preliminary report by AAIB reveals alarming details about the Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260. Just after takeoff, both engines lost fuel supply, triggering a failed relight attempt on one engine. Pilots expressed confusion over the fuel cutoff. The Dreamliner crashed nose-up near a medical hostel, with debris scattered widely.
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