The children of Christian Michel, accused in the AgustaWestland scam, have appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his unconditional release. Michel has been in Tihar jail for seven years without a trial. His son highlights this as a human rights violation. His children also wrote to UK PM Keir Starmer, claiming illegal detention and double jeopardy.
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The US Embassy in India has cautioned Indian travelers about potential visa revocations for crimes like theft and assault, following a viral video of an Indian woman attempting to shoplift $1,300 worth of goods in the US. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized the importance of abiding by foreign laws to maintain a positive image abroad.
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Jammu and Kashmir police have made a second arrest using their Facial Recognition System (FRS) in Anantnag, nabbing a terror suspect identified as Muneeb Mushtaq Sheikh. Sheikh, booked under UAPA and Explosive Substances Act, was detected in Ganishbal. This follows the arrest of an alleged overground worker last month, also through FRS.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey emphasized PM Modi's crucial role in the party's electoral triumphs, asserting that without PM Modi's leadership, the BJP might struggle to secure even 150 seats. He highlighted how PM Modi's popularity has drawn in previously unsupportive voter segments, particularly among the poor.
In Mankhurd, Mumbai, a 43-year-old man named Sohail Hasan Khan was arrested after his pit bull attacked and injured an 11-year-old boy. Khan allegedly released the dog on the child, who was playing in an auto-rickshaw, resulting in injuries to the boy's chin. He was released after being given notice.
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