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Antwerp's Shadow Diamond Trade: How Stolen Treasures Like the Louvre Jewels Disappear in Europe's Jewelry Underworld
Nov 13, 2025 08:55 am CST
Explore how Antwerp, Belgium's historic diamond capital, harbors a sophisticated underground market where stolen luxury jewels can vanish without a trace. As French authorities search for the missing $102 million Louvre treasures, this investigation reveals the intricate network of Georgian jewelry dealers, police surveillance challenges, and money laundering operations that make Antwerp a critical hub in Europe's illicit jewelry trade.
Bihar Assembly Election 2023: EVMs Under Maximum Security As Vote Counting Approaches
Nov 13, 2025 02:43 am CST
Electronic voting machines for Bihar's assembly elections are being kept under strict two-tier security with 24/7 CCTV surveillance ahead of Friday's vote counting. The state recorded its highest-ever voter turnout of 66.91% across two polling phases, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressing gratitude for the peaceful electoral process.
India-Nepal Border Closure: 72-Hour Security Measure Implemented for Bihar Phase 2 Elections
Nov 09, 2025 08:44 pm CST
Nepal has closed multiple border points with India for 72 hours as a security measure ahead of Bihar's second phase elections. The closure affects several districts including Mahottari, which sealed eleven border crossings. The second phase will see 122 constituencies voting across 20 districts with 1,302 candidates competing for seats. The temporary border closure is a standard security protocol during elections in either country.
Enhanced Security Measures in Bareilly Following Religious Tensions: A Comprehensive Update
Oct 03, 2025 03:19 pm CST
Following violent clashes after Friday prayers last week, Bareilly authorities have implemented strict security measures across the city, with internet restrictions remaining in place. Religious leaders from Ala Hazrat Dargah are actively calling for peace as markets operate under cautious conditions and over 70 arrests have been made in connection with the previous week's disturbances.
Enhanced Security Measures Across Bareilly Division: Drones and Forces Deployed Ahead of Dussehra
Oct 02, 2025 02:05 pm CST
Security forces have implemented comprehensive measures across Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Pilibhit, and Budaun districts, deploying police, PAC, and RAF personnel alongside drone surveillance for Dussehra celebrations following recent unrest. Authorities have arrested 81 individuals connected to the September 26 violence triggered by protests over the 'I Love Muhammad' poster controversy.
Tragic Stampede at Actor Vijay's Political Rally in Karur Claims 40 Lives: Security Tightened Amid Rising Tensions
Sep 28, 2025 04:09 pm CST
A deadly stampede at actor-politician Vijay's TVK rally in Karur has resulted in 40 deaths and over 100 injuries, prompting increased security measures at his Chennai residence. Government sources claim violations of guidelines, including inadequate arrangements and the actor's 7-hour delay, contributed to the tragedy. Officials have filed charges against TVK leaders and ordered a judicial inquiry while Chief Minister MK Stalin has visited victims' families.
Ladakh Under Curfew for Fourth Day Following Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk's NSA Detention
Sep 27, 2025 05:21 pm CST
Tensions remain high in Ladakh as curfew continues for the fourth day following climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention under the National Security Act. Security forces have intensified patrols after violence that claimed four lives, with authorities citing Wangchuk's "provocative speeches" referencing the Nepal agitation and Arab Spring as catalysts for the unrest. Over 50 individuals have been detained as officials work to restore order in the region.
Strict Hindu-Only Policy at Nagpur Garba Events: Aadhaar Checks, Religious Verification, and Political Backlash
Sep 25, 2025 03:02 pm CST
During the ongoing Navratri celebrations in Nagpur, Garba organizers have implemented stringent entry requirements following Vishwa Hindu Parishad directives. Participants must now provide Aadhaar verification, bow before Lord Vishnu's Varaha avatar, and apply tilak, sparking political controversy between BJP supporters and opposition critics who claim these measures foster communal divisions.
2 Detained, Van Seized After Attack On Assam Rifles Convoy In Manipur That Killed 2 Soldiers
Sep 21, 2025 10:08 am CST
Two people were detained from Manipur on Saturday in connection with the ambush on an Assam Rifles convoy earlier this week that killed two soldiers and injured five others.
Al Qaeda May Leverage Global Wars Involving US Support: Counter-Terrorism Unit
Sep 20, 2025 02:22 pm CST
The US National Counterterrorism Center said on Friday that recent calls by al Qaeda for attacks against the United States showed the group's enduring threat to the country.