Gurgaon police have uncovered a disturbing trend of bank employees colluding with cybercriminals, leading to significant financial fraud. Arrests of 42 bank staffers revealed their involvement in leaking customer data, facilitating suspicious transactions, and tipping off fraudsters about police investigations.
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Following a tragic mass shooting at a Minneapolis church on August 27, which claimed the lives of two students and injured 17 others, President Trump has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff. The FBI is investigating the incident, led by Director Kash Patel, as both an act of domestic terrorism and a hate crime targeting the Catholic community.
German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul is in India to discuss the Ukraine conflict and strengthen trade ties. Talks with S Jaishankar will likely address potential secondary sanctions against Russia, which could impact India's energy relations. Jaishankar is expected to reiterate India's support for dialogue and a peaceful resolution, a message previously conveyed to Vladimir Putin.
Arun Gawli, the notorious Mumbai don, was released from Nagpur Central Prison after the Supreme Court granted him bail in a 2007 murder case. After 17 years behind bars, Gawli expressed a desire to reconnect with his family and grandchildren. His release was marked by tight security due to threats from Dawood Ibrahim's D-Company.
The India Meteorological Department issued red alerts for multiple districts across northern India due to continuing heavy rainfall, forecasting flash floods and landslides. Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and other states experienced significant downpours, with Reasi recording extremely heavy rainfall. Consequently, schools in the Jammu Division will remain closed on September 3rd for safety reasons.
The government hailed the latest GST rate cuts as a historic step, reducing consumer burden and boosting demand, while sharply criticizing the Congress party for a high-taxation past and failure to build consensus on reforms. Union Minister Piyush Goyal contrasted the current government's actions with the UPA era, highlighting economic growth and dismissing allegations of politically motivated reforms.
UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigned on Friday after an inquiry found she failed to meet ethical standards related to a property purchase. Rayner admitted to underpaying tax on an apartment and expressed deep regret for not seeking specialist tax advice. Prime Minister Keir Starmer accepted her resignation, acknowledging her decision to refer herself to the independent adviser.
Los Angeles Lakers' Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka visited Luka Doncic in Poland. They showed support before EuroBasket. Doncic signed a big extension with the Lakers. The Lakers see him as the future leader. Doncic is in great shape after losing weight. He is ready to lead Slovenia in the tournament. Other NBA stars will also compete.
Mohammad Kaif advocates for Sanju Samson to bat at No.3 in the Asia Cup 2025, ahead of Tilak Varma. Citing Samson's experience and form, Kaif believes he's ideal against Afghanistan, especially facing Rashid Khan. He highlighted Samson's IPL record, South African centuries, and Kerala Cricket League performance.
President Trump declared the imminent imposition of a "fairly substantial tariff" on imported computer chips during a White House dinner with tech executives. This announcement follows previous threats, including a potential 100% tariff on semiconductors from companies not investing in the US. The move comes amid a US-China trade war and competition in high-end semiconductor development, while Trump seeks a Supreme Court ruling on broader tariff legality.