Authorities in California and the FBI investigated eight Indian-origin suspects. The suspects were arrested in connection with a kidnapping and torture case. The case involved an international Punjabi street gang. The gang is accused of running a brutal extortion racket. The racket stretches from California to murder plots in India.
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Badminton stars Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap have announced their separation. The couple married in 2018. They met at Pullela Gopichand Academy. Saina shared a message on Instagram. She mentioned choosing peace and growth. Both athletes have achieved significant milestones in their careers. They request privacy during this time. Fans are wishing them well for the future.
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