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Teenage Victim Leads Police to Uncover Major Sex Trafficking Network in Bhubaneswar
Oct 19, 2025 01:37 am CST
A 16-year-old sexual assault victim's hospital admission in Bhubaneswar led police to uncover a significant human trafficking operation. The investigation resulted in four arrests, including the property owner and the alleged perpetrator, while multiple women were rescued from forced sexual exploitation. Authorities believe the network was trafficking young women from outside Odisha state.
Congress Releases Second List for Bihar Assembly Elections: Five Candidates Named Amid Alliance Tensions
Oct 19, 2025 01:23 am CST
Congress has announced its second list of candidates for the Bihar assembly elections, naming five contenders for key constituencies while the Mahagathbandhan alliance faces internal challenges. With RJD and Congress engaged in "friendly fights" on several seats and JMM deciding to contest independently, opposition unity appears fragmented as Bihar prepares for polls on November 6 and 11, with results scheduled for November 14.
JMM to Contest Bihar Elections Independently: Reviewing Alliance with Congress and RJD After Polls
Oct 19, 2025 01:18 am CST
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) announced its decision to independently contest six seats in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections after failing to secure its demanded allocation from the INDIA bloc. Party general secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya stated that JMM will review its alliance with Congress and RJD in Jharkhand following the Bihar polls, with Chief Minister Hemant Soren leading the campaign team of 20 star campaigners.
Mumbai Police Bust Massive Deepfake Investment Scam with China Connections: How Criminals Used Fake Videos of Market Experts to Steal Crores
Oct 19, 2025 01:12 am CST
Mumbai Police have dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime operation that used deepfake videos of prominent market analysts to defraud investors. The scam, linked to Chinese cybercriminals, involved a digital marketing company illegally selling Facebook Ad IDs, resulting in victims losing crores through fake investment schemes on WhatsApp and Telegram groups. Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the fraud that came to light after a SEBI-registered analyst reported counterfeit videos of himself circulating online.
Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray Form Alliance for Thane Civic Polls: Targeting 75+ Seats Against Shinde's Stronghold
Oct 19, 2025 12:54 am CST
Sanjay Raut has announced that Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) will contest the Thane civic polls together, aiming to win over 75 of the 131 seats. This alliance between Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray comes after four months of growing proximity, challenging Eknath Shinde's traditional stronghold in Thane.
BJP MP Raju Bista's Convoy Attacked in Flood-Hit Darjeeling, Claims Political Conspiracy
Oct 19, 2025 12:48 am CST
BJP's Darjeeling MP Raju Bista's convoy was attacked with stones near Jorebunglow while returning from flood survey work. Bista claims the attack, which follows an Interlocutor announcement, was politically motivated to disturb regional peace. This incident occurs days after similar attacks on other BJP leaders distributing flood relief in North Bengal.
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Highlights Strong India-UK Partnership at NDTV World Summit 2025
Oct 19, 2025 12:07 am CST
Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised India's energy and ambition at the NDTV World Summit 2025, emphasizing the potential for deeper UK-India partnerships in business, technology, and education. Speaking on changing global dynamics, Sunak discussed multipolarity, the importance of domestic capabilities, and how the pandemic has reshaped international relations and trade strategies.
SIT Discovers Burnt Voter Records Near Ex-BJP MLA's Home During Karnataka Electoral Fraud Investigation
Oct 18, 2025 11:46 pm CST
Investigators found burnt voter documents near former BJP MLA Subhash Guttedar's home as the Special Investigation Team intensifies its probe into alleged voter suppression in Karnataka's 2023 elections. The case follows Rahul Gandhi's claims of 'vote theft' through fraudulent removal of Congress voters from electoral rolls.
AIIMS Delhi Clarifies: Surgeon Accused of Harassment Not Suspended But Removed from Department Leadership
Oct 18, 2025 11:19 pm CST
AIIMS Delhi has clarified that Dr. AK Bisoi, head of Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, has not been suspended despite harassment allegations from a female nursing officer. While retaining his position at the institution, his departmental leadership responsibilities have been reassigned to Dr. V Devagourou to ensure an impartial investigation into serious claims of workplace intimidation and derogatory language toward female staff.
JMM Exits Opposition Alliance to Contest Bihar Elections Independently
Oct 18, 2025 10:52 pm CST
Hemant Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has announced its decision to contest Bihar assembly elections independently, further fragmenting the Opposition Grand Alliance. The party will field candidates in six constituencies during the November elections, citing a decade-long struggle by party workers in Bihar as motivation for the move.