In Odisha's Jajpur district, police have detained four hockey coaches following allegations of gang rape by a 15-year-old trainee. The survivor's FIR states the assault occurred on July 3 after a coaching session, where the accused allegedly took her to a lodge.
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The EU's upcoming ban on Russian-derived fuels, effective January 21, presents a temporary reprieve but poses challenges for Indian exporters due to its narrow classification. The EU requires proof of crude oil origin, potentially impacting fuel exports from India, a major importer of Russian oil.
Rajasthan is grappling with severe flooding after heavy downpours, prompting red alerts in several districts. Ajmer's Khwaja Garib Nawaz Dargah witnessed intense flooding, while a school van was stranded in Rajsamand, with children rescued by locals. Ajmer's hospital was also flooded, and residents are urged to stay indoors.
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Azealia Banks ignited a social media storm by claiming Conor McGregor, celebrating his birthday in Italy, sent her nude photos. Instead of directly addressing the allegations, McGregor responded to a fan's joke with a political comment about Irish politics. Banks further alleged a long history of nude exchanges and harassment, while McGregor continued posting from his yacht, seemingly unfazed.
At a recent Coldplay concert in Boston, Chris Martin invited an Indian couple onstage after spotting their sign requesting to sing 'Magic' with him, creating a heartwarming moment.
Uttar Pradesh Police arrested three men for circulating a fake video, falsely claiming the killing of Muslims and aiming to incite communal tensions during Kanwar Yatra. The accused, Nadeem, Mansher, and Rahees, confessed their motive. Police suspect possible involvement of Pakistan-based ISI handlers. The video, originating from Pakistan, was shared on WhatsApp groups with false audio claiming Bajrang Dal involvement.
The UK government has confirmed lowering the voting age to 16 for all UK elections, aligning with Scotland and Wales, potentially adding 1.5 million young voters. Alongside this, British voters can now use UK-issued bank cards as voter ID, and stricter measures will be implemented to combat foreign donations and protect candidates from harassment.
A preliminary report by the AAIB reveals that a helicopter crash near Gangnani, Uttarakhand, on May 8, 2025, resulted in six fatalities. The BELL 407 helicopter, operated by Aerotrans Services, crashed while attempting an emergency landing after descending from its assigned altitude. The main rotor struck a fiber cable, leading to the accident that killed five pilgrims and the pilot.