US forces destroyed a large drug-carrying submarine en route to the United States, preventing an estimated 25,000 potential overdose deaths. Two suspected traffickers were returned to Ecuador and Colombia for prosecution, while two others were killed in the strike. This action is part of a broader campaign against drug trafficking from Latin America.
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Two accused in the Durgapur gang-rape case, Sk Riyazuddin and Sk Safiq, have sought court permission to confess their involvement. The 23-year-old MBBS student was allegedly attacked after leaving campus. The court sent the accused to jail custody for two days to reconsider their plea. The survivor identified her classmate as one of the assailants.
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Punjabi singer Teji Kahlon was shot in Canada by associates of gangster Rohit Godara, who claimed Kahlon supplied weapons and money to rival gangs and acted as an informant. This incident highlights an ongoing transnational gang feud, following the recent murder of businessman Ramesh Rulania in Rajasthan, also suspected to be linked to Godara's gang.
A Bengaluru sorcerer, Srinivas Swami, faces police action for disturbing neighbours with midnight rituals and loud music. After a complaint, he allegedly cursed a neighbour, threatening her with death. The court has ordered a case registered under the Black Magic Act, with police investigating the threats and alleged assault. Authorities warn against late-night noise and encourage cooperation in such investigations.
Afghanistan has withdrawn from a tri-nation series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka after three local cricketers were killed in an attack. The Afghanistan Cricket Board identified the victims and stated the attack was carried out by the Pakistani regime. The decision to withdraw is a gesture of respect to the victims.
Democratic mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani emphasized affordability as key to attracting tech companies, stating it enables workers to live and work in NYC. Meanwhile, independent candidate Andrew Cuomo assured business leaders that anti-business policies are over, vowing to work with companies. Mamdani, however, pointed to corporate greed as pushing out small businesses and workers.
US President Donald Trump claimed India is significantly reducing Russian oil imports, even suggesting a complete cutback. This comes as Trump prepares to meet China's Xi Jinping amid trade tensions. However, India has consistently denied these assertions, prioritizing its national interests and stating no such commitment has been made.
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US Vice President JD Vance affirmed that American troops will not be deployed to Gaza, reinforcing President Trump's pledge. Vance's visit to Israel aims to bolster the Gaza ceasefire, amid concerns that Prime Minister Netanyahu might abandon the truce. Trump urged Middle Eastern allies to intervene against Hamas if the peace deal collapses, warning of severe consequences.