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19-Year-Old Woman Gang-Raped, Videographed In Odisha, 6 Arrested: Cops

Six people, including a minor, were arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old college student several times and videographing the act in Odisha’s Cuttack district, police said on Friday. The woman lodged a complaint with the Badambadi police station in Cuttack, alleging that the accused people, including her boyfriend, raped her. The college student claimed that she had gone to a cafe within Purighat Police Station limits in Cuttack during the Dussehra festival to celebrate her birthday, and her boyfriend, allegedly with help of the cafe owner, captured in his phone some of their intimate moments there. They blackmailed the woman by showing her those intimate videos and raped her several times, Cuttack DCP Jagmohan Meena… Read More »19-Year-Old Woman Gang-Raped, Videographed In Odisha, 6 Arrested: Cops

US Charges Iranian Man In Plot To Assassinate Donald Trump

The United States has charged an Iranian man in connection with an alleged plot ordered by Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards Corps to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, the Justice Department said on Friday. In a statement, the department said that Farhad Shakeri had informed law enforcement “that he was tasked on October 7, 2024, with providing a plan to kill” Trump, the department said. Shakeri allegedly told law enforcement he had no plans to formulate a plan to kill Trump within the IRGC’s timeline. The department described Shakeri, 51, as an IRGC asset residing in Tehran. It said he immigrated to the US as a child and was deported in or about 2008 following a robbery… Read More »US Charges Iranian Man In Plot To Assassinate Donald Trump

Sanju Scripts History As India Register Big Win Over South Africa In 1st T20I

Sanju Samson’s breathtaking second century was beautifully complemented by spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi as India outclassed South Africa by a whopping 61 runs in the first T20 International to go 1-0 up in the four-match series on Friday. Often panned for not realizing the minefield of talent that he is, Samson became the first Indian batter to hit back-to-back centuries in T20 Internationals as his 50-ball-107 with as many as 10 monstrous sixes took India to 202 for 8 in 20 overs. This despite India managing a mere 35 runs in the last five overs. In reply, it was Varun (3/25 in 4 overs), who literally killed the contest by getting Heinrich Klaasen… Read More »Sanju Scripts History As India Register Big Win Over South Africa In 1st T20I

China Launches “Exile Route” Experience For Tourists, Sparking Social Media Debate

A unique tourism experience is being introduced in Heilongjiang province, China, where tourists can walk the back-breaking difficult routes of former exiles while wearing handcuffs and prisoner uniforms, according to South China Morning Post. In an effort to increase tourism and revenue, the project, which is scheduled to begin in December, has generated a lot of discussion on Chinese social media.It is hoped that this creative package will significantly boost tourism numbers and revenues. According to SCMP, Mudanjiang city, located in the southeast of Heilongjiang, was home to Ningguta, an ancient military town and one of the most renowned locations for exile.Historical records indicate that over 1.5 million people were banished to Ningguta for serious… Read More »China Launches “Exile Route” Experience For Tourists, Sparking Social Media Debate

Viral Video Shows Sterilization In UP Labour Room, Strict Action Ordered

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak ordered immediate action after a video showing women’s sterilization procedures being conducted in the labour room at Sitapur’s Hargoan Community Health Center went viral on social media. Taking serious note of the incident, Pathak, also the health minister, instructed the chief medical officer (CMO) of Sitapur to investigate and implement disciplinary measures. Following these instructions, the CMO removed the Community Health Center’s superintendent, withholding one month’s salary and demanding an explanation within three days. “Additionally, a specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology had their salary withheld for a month, with a request for clarification on their involvement. Both a staff nurse and a ward attendant were transferred from the… Read More »Viral Video Shows Sterilization In UP Labour Room, Strict Action Ordered