Guwahati police swiftly arrested eight out of nine suspects involved in a gang rape incident that occurred on November 17. The incident, filmed during the Raas festival, came to light after a video circulated online. The victim's identity remains unknown, and investigations are ongoing. Police urge the public to refrain from sharing the video.
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Mumbai man Manish alias ‘Maddy’ Gopi was arrested for trafficking around 60 youths to Myanmar and Thailand with fake job offers. Once there, they were sold to a Chinese cybercrime racket for $1,000 each and forced into online scams. Police are probing the wider international network and working to repatriate more victims still trapped abroad.
India's November 2024 CPI inflation eased to 5.48%, falling within the RBI's target range. Food inflation also decreased to 9.04%.
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Air India has advised passengers to use lavatories appropriately after a Chicago-Delhi flight on March 5, 2025, was forced to return due to clogged toilets. The airline found inappropriate items like polythene bags, rags, and clothes had been flushed, causing significant discomfort and disruption to the passengers.
Delhi will have its assembly elections on February 5, with the results announced on February 8. The election will see a three-way contest between AAP, BJP, and Congress. BJP revealed its initial list of 29 candidates on January 4, 2025.
A 25-year-old man allegedly killed his 17-year-old cousin by pushing her off a 200ft cliff in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, due to her romantic relationship. The murder, suspected to be an honor killing, occurred after the girl sought refuge at her uncle's home following family tensions. Police have arrested the accused.
MI Cape Town clinched their maiden SA20 title, toppling Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the final. Without immediate plans for expansion, commissioner Graeme Smith emphasised the importance of maintaining competitiveness and talent development within the six current franchises. SA20 has seen significant commercial growth, with substantial ticket sales and increased viewership, especially in India.
A special CBI court in Chandigarh sentenced IPS officer Zahur Haider Zaidi and seven other policemen to life imprisonment for their roles in the Kotkhai custodial death case. They were convicted under multiple charges, including murder and conspiracy. Zaidi, previously suspended for pressuring another officer, had been serving as IG communications and technology services before the ruling.
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