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Engineering Students Arrested in Major Rs 90-Crore Cyber Fraud Operation in Puducherry
Nov 27, 2025 02:40 am CST
Puducherry's Cyber Crime Police have uncovered a sophisticated cyber-fraud network operated from an engineering college, involving students selling bank accounts to criminals who laundered Rs 90-crore through India before converting it to cryptocurrency via Dubai and China networks. Seven individuals have been arrested in this international money laundering operation that highlights the growing sophistication of cyber financial crimes.
Mathura Man Murders Brother's Widow Over Insurance Money Dispute
Nov 27, 2025 02:39 am CST
A tragic incident in Mathura's Syarah village resulted in the murder of a 25-year-old widow when her brother-in-law allegedly killed her during a dispute over insurance money following her husband's death. The accused, Rajveer, repeatedly demanded the insurance settlement while the victim, Arti, refused as she needed the funds to raise her children. Police are currently searching for the suspect who fled after the violent attack.
Court Orders CBI to Return Seized Cash After 10-Year Delay with Additional Compensation
Nov 27, 2025 02:38 am CST
A Mumbai court has reprimanded the CBI for failing to comply with a 2015 order to return Rs 50,000 seized during a corruption investigation. The court directed the agency to return the full amount plus Rs 5,000 compensation, potentially recoverable from the investigating officer's salary. The case highlights significant procedural delays in India's investigative system, particularly problematic given the 2016 demonetization that invalidated the original currency notes.
Bloodstained Bodies Discovered in Car: Double Shooting Tragedy Shocks Tripura's Quiet Town
Nov 27, 2025 02:06 am CST
Two young individuals, Suhel Mia and Jannat Akhter, were found dead with gunshot wounds inside a Hyundai car near Holokhet Rail Bridge in Tripura's Gomati district. Police recovered a firearm from the scene and are investigating all possible scenarios, including murder and suicide. The incident has shocked the normally peaceful town of Udaipur as authorities work to determine the exact circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
Mamata Banerjee Defends National Slogans: "Jai Hind and Vande Mataram Are Our Heritage"
Nov 27, 2025 02:05 am CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized Rajya Sabha's new guidelines prohibiting national slogans like "Jai Hind" and "Vande Mataram" in Parliament. She defended these expressions as integral to India's independence movement and cultural identity while raising concerns about threats to democracy, citizenship rights, and Bengal's historical contributions to the nation's freedom struggle.
Judge Warns Former West Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee of Bail Cancellation After Court Absence
Nov 27, 2025 02:04 am CST
A special CBI judge warned former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee that his bail in the primary teachers recruitment corruption case would be revoked after failing to appear in court. Despite his lawyer citing health reasons, the judge emphasized that court appearance was a mandatory bail condition. Chatterjee was previously arrested in connection with a multi-crore SSC teacher recruitment scam.
JP Morgan Forecasts Nifty 50 to Reach 30,000 by 2026: Impact of Rate Cuts and Tax Breaks on Indian Markets
Nov 27, 2025 02:03 am CST
JP Morgan predicts India's Nifty 50 index could rise to 30,000 by end-2026, representing a 15% upside driven by favorable monetary policy and tax cuts. Despite current underperformance against emerging markets, analysts expect domestic demand growth as inflation drops and interest rates decrease, with potential additional support from a US-India trade resolution.
Kolkata Law College Rape Case: Survivor's Father Threatened to Withdraw Complaint
Nov 27, 2025 02:02 am CST
The father of a gang rape survivor from Kasba Law College in Kolkata has filed a police complaint after being threatened by unidentified men on a motorcycle to withdraw the case. The sexual assault, allegedly committed by an alumnus and two senior students on June 25, was reported two months later. All four accused individuals named in the chargesheet are currently out on bail, with the trial set to begin soon.
Delhi Congress Leaders Protest Air Pollution Crisis With Oxygen Masks and Cylinders: Demands Immediate Action
Nov 27, 2025 02:02 am CST
Delhi Congress leaders staged a dramatic protest against the capital's dangerous air pollution levels by conducting a press conference wearing masks and carrying oxygen cylinders. With AQI levels at 335, leaders highlighted the impact on construction workers and demanded immediate action from the BJP government to address this growing health emergency that has persisted for 12 days.
IMF Projects Robust 6.6% Growth for India in FY26 Despite Global Challenges and US Tariffs
Nov 27, 2025 02:02 am CST
The International Monetary Fund forecasts India's economy to grow at 6.6% in FY2025-26 despite US tariffs, citing strong domestic conditions and GST reforms as mitigating factors. While highlighting India's resilient financial sector and controlled inflation, the IMF recommends continued structural reforms and fiscal discipline to support India's advanced economy ambitions amid global economic uncertainties.