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Indian Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Rape and Fraud of European Woman in Marriage Scam
Oct 01, 2025 03:02 am CST
A court in Mathura has sentenced a man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting and defrauding a European woman of €100,000 through a marriage scam. His mother received 5 years for aiding the crime, which involved a fake wedding ceremony and falsified investment documents. The victim had traveled to India for spiritual purposes before being targeted by the perpetrator, who was already married.
Swami Chaitanyananda Arrest: WhatsApp Chats Reveal Exploitation of Female Students by Delhi Godman
Oct 01, 2025 03:00 am CST
Self-proclaimed godman Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati has been arrested in Agra following allegations of sexually harassing at least 17 female students. Disturbing WhatsApp conversations reveal his attempts to arrange inappropriate meetings, infantilizing language toward victims, and fraudulent activities. Police have seized multiple devices, fake credentials, and frozen assets worth Rs 8 crore as the investigation continues into his exploitation at a Delhi management institute.
India's External Debt Reaches $747.2 Billion in June 2025: RBI Report Shows Improved Debt-to-GDP Ratio
Oct 01, 2025 02:55 am CST
According to the latest Reserve Bank of India data, India's external debt rose to $747.2 billion at the end of June 2025, an $11.2 billion increase from March 2025. Despite this growth, the external debt to GDP ratio improved to 18.9% from 19.1%. Long-term debt increased by $10.3 billion, while short-term debt's share in total external debt declined to 18.1%. US dollar-denominated debt continues to dominate at 53.8% of the total composition.
Former Samajwadi Party MLA Irfan Solanki Released After 34 Months in Jail Following Allahabad High Court Bail
Oct 01, 2025 02:54 am CST
Former Samajwadi Party MLA Irfan Solanki has been released from Maharajganj jail after spending nearly three years in prison. The Allahabad High Court granted him bail in his final pending Gangsters Act case. His wife Nasim Solanki, who won his seat in a bye-election, was present with family members to welcome him upon release.
India's Blue and Grey-Collar Salaries Surge 23% Over Two Years: Comprehensive Analysis of Workforce Trends
Oct 01, 2025 02:47 am CST
According to the WorkIndia Salary Report 2025, India's blue and grey-collar workforce has experienced a 23% salary increase over the past two years, with notable variations across gender, geography, and industries. The report reveals faster salary growth for men compared to women, stronger growth in non-metro cities than metros, and significant sector-specific trends, with IT showing 31% growth while sectors like Labour and Healthcare faced declines.
Trump Claims He Settled India-Pakistan Conflict Despite India's Consistent Denial
Oct 01, 2025 02:44 am CST
Former US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed he intervened to end a brewing conflict between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, asserting he used trade leverage to prevent war. Despite Trump's insistence that he "saved millions of lives," India has consistently denied these claims, maintaining that any ceasefire arrangements were reached through direct military channels between the two nations' armed forces, without foreign intervention.
Former UP Minister Gayatri Prajapati Hospitalized After Prison Attack: Samajwadi Party Demands Investigation
Oct 01, 2025 02:38 am CST
Former Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister Gayatri Prajapati was hospitalized after being attacked by a fellow inmate in Lucknow prison. The Samajwadi Party leader suffered injuries when struck with a cupboard piece during an altercation, prompting party chief Akhilesh Yadav to demand a thorough investigation into prison security concerns.
Alarming 9.2% Rise in Crimes Against Children: NCRB Data Reveals 177,335 Cases in 2023
Oct 01, 2025 02:37 am CST
The National Crime Records Bureau reports a disturbing 9.2% increase in crimes against children in India for 2023, with 177,335 cases registered nationwide. Kidnapping (45%) and POCSO offenses (38.2%) dominate the statistics, while most perpetrators were known to victims. Significant regional variations exist in both crime rates and justice system efficiency, with Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh reporting the highest case numbers.
India Railway Accident Data 2023: Over 21,000 Deaths Reported with Maharashtra and UP Leading in Fatalities
Oct 01, 2025 02:37 am CST
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), India recorded 24,678 railway accidents resulting in 21,803 deaths in 2023, marking a 6.7% increase from the previous year. Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh reported the highest fatalities, with 'fall from trains or collision with people at tracks' accounting for nearly 75% of all incidents. The report highlights various causes including driver error, mechanical defects, and crossing accidents, with specific time periods showing increased risk.
TVK Leaders Seek Pre-Arrest Bail Following Fatal Stampede in Tamil Nadu's Karur
Oct 01, 2025 02:32 am CST
Two senior TVK leaders have approached the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court seeking pre-arrest bail following the tragic stampede in Karur that killed 41 people. The leaders deny responsibility, claiming police negligence while authorities accuse the party of multiple violations that led to the disaster. The court will hear their bail petitions on Friday.