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Cybercriminals have devised a new method to defraud people, using water bills as bait. In Ranchi, a man lost ₹8.6 lakhs after falling prey to this scheme. The victim received a WhatsApp message impersonating the Ranchi Municipal Corporation, threatening to cut off his water supply if the bill wasn’t paid. He contacted the number provided and was asked to download an app and make a ₹19 payment. Shortly after, large sums of money were withdrawn from his account. The victim reported the incident to the cybercrime police, who are now working to track down the culprits. The incident highlights the…

Tejashwi Yadav, a key leader from the RJD and former Deputy CM of Bihar, has criticized the central government’s Special Intensive Review (SIR) exercise. He stated that the INDIA bloc will meet at the residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to strategize on the issue. Letters are being dispatched to the alliance’s senior leadership to coordinate the meeting. During his interaction with media representatives, Tejashwi Yadav expressed that the manner in which the SIR exercise is being implemented poses a risk to democracy. The alliance plans to confront this on every front, with a meeting scheduled at Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence…

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with a delegation of special envoys from the Republic of Korea (RoK), led by former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum, focusing on reinforcing the strategic partnership between India and South Korea. Key areas of discussion included economy, technology, defense, maritime security, and initiatives to promote greater people-to-people exchanges. Jaishankar provided updates on the meeting via his official X account, highlighting the range of collaborative opportunities discussed, including economic, technological, defense, and maritime cooperation. The discussions also covered ways to expand cultural and social exchanges between the two nations. This meeting took place amidst ongoing…

A Karnataka government report has pointed the finger at Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the tragic stampede that occurred following the team’s IPL victory parade. The parade, held outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, resulted in 11 deaths and numerous injuries. The report, submitted to the High Court, stated that RCB unilaterally organized the parade without police approval. A video appeal by Virat Kohli inviting fans was highlighted as a key factor in attracting a massive crowd, even though permission for the event had been denied. The event organizers, DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt Ltd, had only informed the…

In a shocking incident, a petrol pump employee was murdered at an HP petrol pump in Umaria village, Arang, Raipur. The employee was found with his throat slit. The incident took place on National Highway 53 early this morning. The victim, identified as 25-year-old Yogesh Miri, a resident of Gujra village, was discovered at the scene. Police and forensic teams have begun investigating the crime and searching for the individuals responsible. The incident has intensified worries about increasing crime rates, including murder, theft, and robbery, in the Raipur region.

As the Bihar elections draw near, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has revealed a plan to provide free electricity to domestic users. Under the new policy, households will receive up to 125 units of electricity without charge, starting from the July 2025 billing period. The scheme is expected to impact approximately 16.7 million families across the state. The Chief Minister shared the details via a social media post, underscoring the government’s dedication to affordable energy. Further, the initiative includes plans to promote the installation of solar power plants over the next three years, with financial aid provided by the government. This…

Pakistani military convoys faced a series of attacks by Baloch insurgents, leading to significant casualties. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) claimed responsibility for the attacks. A suicide attack on a military transport bus in Kalat, carried out by the BLA’s Fateh Squad, resulted in the deaths of 27 military personnel. The BLF reported separate attacks, including an IED explosion in the Khazina area of Kalat that killed four soldiers and an ambush in the Gujro Kor area of Awaran where six soldiers died, among them Major Syed Rab Nawaz Tariq. The BLF has denied…

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has expressed “serious” concerns regarding the preliminary findings and public discourse surrounding the crash of Air India flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad. FIP, in an official statement, expressed their dissatisfaction with the exclusion of pilot representatives from the investigation process, and with how the preliminary report has been presented publicly. The FIP contends that the initial report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is deficient in data and seems to selectively utilize paraphrased cockpit voice recordings to suggest pilot error, thereby questioning the professionalism of the flight crew. The FIP has called on all…

Tragedy struck Al-Kut, Iraq, when a massive fire broke out in a hypermarket, leading to the deaths of approximately 50 people. The Wasit province governor, Mohammed al-Miyahi, is among the officials confirming the grim toll. Online footage shows a significant portion of the building consumed by flames and smoke, illustrating the severity of the incident.

In a shocking case, a son has been arrested for raping his 70-year-old mother in the Arang police station area. The accused, previously convicted for a similar offense, is now behind bars. Simultaneously, in Kondagaon’s Dhanora police station area, a young man stands accused of raping his cousin and attempting to murder his aunt due to a longstanding family feud. Police have acted swiftly, arresting three individuals in connection with this incident, including one minor.