FBI agents arrested Shreyas Chaudhary, from Gandhinagar, in Georgia for scamming elderly US citizens out of $4.8 million using fake IDs and targeting senior citizens via pop-up ads. His partner, Trusha Chaudhary, also from Gandhinagar, was found with stolen funds and multiple fake IDs.
Read MoreSanjeev Sanyal has been offered the post of chancellor of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics following Bibek Debroy’s resignation citing moral grounds. The Servants of India Society, which manages the institute, awaits Sanyal’s acceptance. Debroy’s resignation stemmed from a legal dispute over the dismissal of Vice-Chancellor Ajit Ranade.
Read MoreSix Pakistani soldiers, including Lt. Col. Muhammad Ali Shoukat, were killed in a terror attack on a military convoy in North Waziristan. Six terrorists also died in the gunfight. Search operations continue in the region, known for frequent TTP-led attacks.
Read MoreThe 28th Malabar naval exercise, hosted by India, starts on October 8 in the Bay of Bengal. Involving India, the US, Japan, and Australia, the exercise aims to enhance interoperability and address shared maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific regions amid China’s assertiveness.
Read MoreHome Minister Amit Shah will review the security situation and development schemes in eight left-wing extremism-affected states. This comes after security personnel eliminated 31 Naxals in Chhattisgarh, raising the total this year to 238. The government aims to eradicate left-wing extremism by March 2026.
Read MoreJunior doctors in Kolkata initiated an indefinite hunger strike after a 24-hour deadline passed without their 10-point demands being met by the Bengal government. Six doctors, including three women, from multiple medical institutions are participating. The protest follows the 9th August incident involving a PGT’s rape and murder, which triggered statewide demands for justice...
Read MoreSupporters of Imran Khan’s PTI clashed with police in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore, demanding his release. The government deployed the army in Islamabad for security ahead of an SCO summit. Significant arrests and violent clashes were reported amidst the ongoing protests.
Read MoreA nine-year-old girl’s body, showing signs of severe abuse, was discovered in a ditch in Joynagar, South 24 Parganas, leading to furious protests against the police. Villagers alleged that the police ignored their initial complaint. A 19-year-old local, Mostakin Sardar, has been arrested for the murder, though he denies rape allegations.
Read MoreIndia’s defeat to New Zealand by 58 runs in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has jeopardized their knockout hopes. Former captain Anjum Chopra emphasizes the need for a strong comeback against Pakistan. With India’s current net run rate at a crisis point, they must win all remaining matches by significant margins to advance.
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