Two residents of Navi Mumbai were defrauded of Rs 2.62 crores by cyber criminals employing different schemes. A senior citizen lost Rs 1.34 crores in a stock market scam, while a couple was deceived into transferring Rs 1.28 crores by scammers pretending to be officials from the Enforcement Directorate and TRAI.
Read MoreIn Iceland, authorities shot dead a polar bear near a remote village after it was considered a threat. The bear had approached dangerously close to a house, alarming an elderly woman inside. This action has faced criticism as the bear was rare and last seen in Iceland eight years ago.
Read MoreNavi Mumbai crime branch unit-2 has cracked a murder case involving an unidentified man’s decomposed body found near Panvel railway station. Dhiraj Verma was arrested for strangulating the victim following an argument during a drinking session. Despite the arrest, the victim’s identity remains unknown.
Read MoreA report from Climate Analytics and NewClimate Institute stresses the urgent need for expanding wind and solar power in key nations to limit warming to 1.5°C. India must more than triple its capacity by 2030, needing international climate finance support for this transition, while also moving away from coal dependence.
Read MoreGovind Nat, a school principal from Dahod district, was remanded in police custody for four days after being arrested for attempting to rape and murder a six-year-old girl. The Gujarat Congress alleges his links with the Sangh Parivar. Investigations will also determine if Nat has assaulted other girls previously.
Read MoreMohammad Zahid, a 25-year-old suspected liquor smuggler from Patna, died after an encounter with Uttar Pradesh police in Ghazipur. Zahid was wanted for the murder of two Railway Protection Force constables and had several criminal charges against him. He was injured in a gunfight and succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
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