Minor who came to Surat to study raped by her host
The Alipore Met office in Kolkata expects a break from rain for the next week, following showers on Sunday. However, a cyclonic circulation in the Bay of Bengal on Friday could lead to moderate to intense rainfall by the following weekend. International weather agencies have predicted the possible approach of a cyclonic storm named...
Venezuela has completed the first phase of regaining control of its prison system, Interior Minister Remigio Ceballos said on Saturday, speaking at the Aragua jail near Tocoron, just days after security forces seized the prison that was infamously run by prisoners. The jail had restaurants, bars and even outdoor swimming pools, among other luxuries,...
In an effort to promote a healthier and fitter police force, the Assam Police in India conducted a Body Mass Index (BMI) test on all its personnel. The test revealed that over 2% of the 70,000-strong force is obese, with BMI readings over 30. These individuals will now undergo medical care, including testing for...
The Supreme Court has acquitted two death row convicts and one lifer in a murder case due to a poorly conducted investigation. The court expressed concern over the inefficiency and lack of professionalism in police investigations and called for the development of a code of investigation to ensure better standards.
Canadian authorities added Hardeep Singh Nijjar to the ‘no-fly list’ after receiving information from India about his criminal activities. Nijjar, who had a red corner notice issued against him by Interpol, entered Canadian politics and obtained Canadian citizenship to avoid extradition. He took control of a gurdwara in Canada and used it as a...
The Manipur government on Friday asked the people in possession of “illegal weapons” to surrender them within 15 days or face “comprehensive search operations by security forces”. The chief minister’s office issued a statement in this regard, which added that the government “is willing to take a considerate view of the persons submitting such...