A major cybercrime syndicate, responsible for defrauding US nationals of nearly $40 million through tech-support scams, has been dismantled. The joint operation by India’s CBI and the US FBI led to the arrest of key figures involved in the fraud. This coordinated action highlights the commitment to international cooperation in combating cybercrime.
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A kite-flying accident on August 19 left 12-year-old Rishabh Singh Parihar fighting for his life after falling from his house. His family is struggling to find a ventilator bed in Delhi's government hospitals. Rishabh's father, a daily-wage laborer, faces mounting medical bills and a lack of support.
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