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Three Congress Leaders Arrested for Circulating AI Deepfake Video of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Nov 28, 2025 11:31 pm CST
Assam Police's CID has arrested three Congress leaders for sharing an AI-generated deepfake video of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma styled after the quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati. The accused face multiple charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act for digital impersonation and spreading misinformation, highlighting the growing concern of AI-manipulated political content in India.
Actor Prakash Raj Testifies in Telangana's Betting Apps Investigation: Claims Unintentional Promotion
Nov 13, 2025 12:23 am CST
Actor Prakash Raj appeared before Telangana's Special Investigation Team regarding online betting app promotions, claiming he unknowingly promoted what he thought was a gaming app in 2016. The investigation has summoned 29 celebrities including Vijay Deverakonda under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, following arrests of illegal betting organizers across multiple states.
Assam Police Return From Singapore With Critical Updates on Zubeen Garg Death Investigation
Oct 24, 2025 07:26 pm CST
Assam authorities report progress in the investigation of singer Zubeen Garg's mysterious death in Singapore, with police officials confirming receipt of the postmortem report and expecting additional evidence from Singapore authorities soon. The case involves financial irregularities with multiple arrests, as investigators work to conclude their findings within the 90-day timeframe.
5 Suspects in Zubeen Garg Death Case Remanded to 14-Day Judicial Custody in Assam
Oct 15, 2025 06:04 pm CST
Five individuals accused in the death case of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg have been sent to 14-day judicial custody in Baksa district jail. The suspects, including Northeast Festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta, were previously in CID custody as part of an ongoing investigation into Garg's drowning during a Singapore yacht party on September 19.
CID Launches Fresh Investigation into Tirupati Temple Embezzlement Case Following High Court Orders
Oct 14, 2025 08:35 pm CST
Andhra Pradesh CID chief Dr. Ravi Shankar Ayyanar has personally led a team to Tirumala to investigate the controversial 2023 Tirupati temple funds embezzlement case. Following the High Court's suspension of a disputed Lok Adalat settlement, investigators are seizing all documentation related to the scandal, which allegedly involves a much larger corruption scheme than initially reported during the previous government's tenure.
Assam Police Awaits Singapore's Response in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation: Latest Updates
Oct 12, 2025 03:05 am CST
Assam Police's CID has invoked the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with Singapore seeking critical information regarding famous singer-composer Zubeen Garg's death. Despite ongoing investigations, authorities have not received a response from Singapore officials. Meanwhile, the Special Investigation Team has issued second summonses to Singapore-based Assamese witnesses and awaits the final post-mortem report. Seven individuals connected to the case have been arrested as investigations continue into the 52-year-old musical icon's death during the North East India Festival.
Assam CM Confirms Zubeen Garg's Poisoning Investigation Results Expected by October 10
Oct 05, 2025 01:47 am CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the forensic report on singer Zubeen Garg's death will arrive by October 10, addressing poisoning allegations. A judicial commission headed by Justice Soumitra Saikia will oversee the investigation, while co-singer Sekhar Jyoti Goswami's claims about a Singapore murder plot are being examined carefully.
ED and Income Tax Department Join Assam Police Investigation into Zubeen Garg Death Case and Financial Crimes
Oct 04, 2025 02:14 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax Department are joining Assam Police in investigating alleged financial crimes by event manager Shyamkanu Mahanta, who is implicated in the death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg. Authorities have uncovered multiple PAN cards, unauthorized stamp seals, and documents suggesting extensive benami property acquisition. The investigation also revealed a 20-year-old financial irregularity involving a Rs 14-crore loan for non-existent call centers during Mahanta's tenure at NEDFi.
Judicial Commission Headed by Justice Soumitra Saikia to Investigate Zubeen Garg's Death: Assam CM Announces
Oct 03, 2025 10:56 pm CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the Gauhati High Court has approved the formation of a judicial commission led by Justice Soumitra Saikia to investigate the death of renowned singer Zubeen Garg. The CID has taken two band members into custody while investigating the case. The government has received the first autopsy report from Singapore and is making efforts to involve NRIs who were on the same yacht as Garg in the investigation.
Media Baron Sanjive Narain Denies Involvement In Singer Zubeen Garg's Death
Sep 25, 2025 12:23 am CST
Assam entrepreneur Sanjive Narain on Wednesday strongly refuted allegations linking him to the death of singer Zubeen Garg, terming the claims a "conspiracy" by "a section of portal journalists."