Donald Trump's renewed interest in mediating between India and Pakistan coincides with a recent deal between Pakistan's Crypto Council and World Liberty Financial (WLF), a cryptocurrency venture with Trump family ties. This partnership, involving figures like Zachary Witkoff, raises questions about potential connections between the crypto deal and Trump's shift in stance on the Indo-Pak conflict.
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A red carpet laid out for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar's visit to Bengaluru's flood-hit areas was swiftly removed following public outcry. The zonal commissioner emphasized that the focus should be on relief efforts, not ceremonial welcomes. Amidst heavy rainfall warnings and work-from-home advisories, some areas like RR Nagar, with improved infrastructure, reported minimal flooding.
Gujarat ATS arrested Jasim Shahnawaz Ansari, an 18-year-old, for alleged cyber terrorism, including DDoS attacks on over 50 Indian government websites. Ansari, along with other juveniles, used tools learned online to target defense, finance, and aviation sites. The attacks intensified following India's Operation Sindoor, with anti-India messages posted after successful breaches.
Kapil Sibal advocates for designating Pakistan as a terrorist state at the UN, emphasizing that it is a factory of terrorism. He highlighted the reduction in terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir during Manmohan Singh's tenure. Sibal welcomed the all-party delegation's international visits to address cross-border terrorism following Operation Sindoor and the subsequent ceasefire.
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Cash rained down at Jaiswal Dhaba on the Prayagraj-Kanpur highway. A thief tried to steal businessman Bhavesh Kumar Barot's bag. The bag burst open, scattering Rs 5.65 lakh. People initially grabbed the cash. Police and dhaba staff appealed for its return. Everyone returned the money. Police filed a case against the thief. Barot thanked everyone for their honesty.
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