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ED Seizes Rs 2.25 Crore Cash and Foreign Currency in Major Crackdown on Goa Casino Operations
Sep 30, 2025 06:16 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has conducted multi-state raids against a Goa-based casino network, seizing over Rs 2.25 crore in cash and Rs 8.5 lakh in foreign currency. The investigation uncovered illegal financial operations including cryptocurrency transactions, foreign currency exchanges, and the use of mule accounts to transfer gambling winnings abroad, all under FEMA violations.
Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms Disrupt Delhi: Airlines Issue Travel Advisories as IMD Declares Orange Alert
Sep 30, 2025 05:59 pm CST
Delhi was hit by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Tuesday, bringing relief from scorching temperatures but causing widespread waterlogging and travel disruptions. Major airlines including IndiGo and Air India have issued advisories warning passengers about potential flight delays, while the IMD has declared an orange alert for continued heavy precipitation across the National Capital Region.
Unexpected Delhi Rainfall Explained: IMD Scientist Reveals Causes and Upcoming Weather Patterns
Sep 30, 2025 05:56 pm CST
Delhi experienced sudden rainfall providing relief from heat, but it's not monsoon-related according to IMD scientist Dr. Naresh Kumar. Low pressure systems in Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea are causing the precipitation, with continued light rain expected until Thursday. Weather patterns will shift across India in early October, affecting festive celebrations and bringing temperature changes to the northwestern region.
DMK's Kanimozhi Urges Restraint After Deadly Stampede at Actor Vijay's Political Rally Claims 41 Lives
Sep 30, 2025 05:46 pm CST
DMK leader Kanimozhi calls for patience following the tragic Karur stampede that killed 41 people at actor Vijay's political rally. As tensions rise between Tamil Nadu's ruling party and Vijay's TVK ahead of the 2025 elections, Kanimozhi defends the government inquiry while criticizing Vijay's handling of the event, highlighting the emerging three-way political battle in Tamil Nadu.
Delhi Airport Launches Digital E-Arrival Card System for International Travelers from October 2025
Sep 30, 2025 05:45 pm CST
Starting October 1, Delhi International Airport will implement a new E-Arrival Card system for foreign travelers, replacing paper-based immigration forms with a digital solution. This Bureau of Immigration initiative allows travelers to complete arrival information online up to three days before landing, reducing queues and supporting sustainability goals through paperless processing.
NHRC Investigates Alleged Religious Conversion of 556 Hindu Children in Unauthorized Madhya Pradesh Madrasas
Sep 30, 2025 05:43 pm CST
The National Human Rights Commission has demanded an action-taken report regarding allegations that 556 Hindu children are being targeted for religious conversion in 27 unauthorized madrasas across Madhya Pradesh's Morena district. The complaint suggests these institutions are teaching religious texts without parental consent or government approval, potentially violating multiple laws including the Juvenile Justice Act and constitutional provisions.
Indian Fugitive Extradited to US After 20 Years: First Extradition Case in 17 Years
Sep 30, 2025 05:42 pm CST
After a 17-year pause in extraditions between India and the US, Ganesh Shenoy has been returned to face justice for a fatal 2005 car crash that killed Philip Mastropolo. Shenoy, who fled to India two weeks after the accident, faces second-degree manslaughter charges with a potential 15-year sentence under the resumed extradition agreement between the two nations.
Bengaluru Woman Extorted of Rs 17 Lakh Through Private Video Blackmail and Assault
Sep 30, 2025 05:36 pm CST
A 32-year-old woman in Bengaluru was assaulted and extorted of over Rs 17 lakh by a man she met on Facebook who threatened to leak her private videos online. The accused, Smaroop Gowda, initially gained her trust before demanding money through blackmail and physical intimidation. Police have registered a case following her complaint detailing the fraud, threats, and assault she experienced.
16-Year-Old Bajrang Dal Activist Shot Dead Following Instagram Dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad
Sep 30, 2025 05:29 pm CST
In a troubling incident in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, a 16-year-old Bajrang Dal worker was fatally shot following a dispute over an Instagram post. The shooting occurred in Dehri village on Monday night, prompting protests by Bajrang Dal members demanding immediate arrests. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for the suspect who fled the scene, while maintaining security for the victim's funeral proceedings.
Why India Should Avoid the Russian Su-57: Strategic Risks and Indigenous Alternatives
Sep 30, 2025 05:20 pm CST
The Indian Air Force's consideration of the Russian Su-57 as a stopgap fifth-generation fighter presents significant strategic concerns. This analysis examines why such procurement would undermine India's aerospace sovereignty, compromise security with Chinese-dependent components, fail to address immediate capability gaps, and potentially sabotage indigenous fighter development programs like the AMCA. Rather than pursuing this problematic Russian platform, India should prioritize accelerating domestic production and selectively bridging gaps with proven alternatives.