Woman drugged, raped on pretext of job in Delhi’s Mandawali, accused threatened to leak video
A 41-year-old woman was allegedly drugged and raped on the pretext of offering her a job in east Delhi’s Mandawali area and later blackmailed with a purported video of the act, police said on Wednesday. A case has been registered in connection with the incident, and raids are being conducted to apprehend the accused, who is currently absconding.
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IIT Bombay student seen checking pocket during exam, asked to leave by professor in CCTV footage
CCTV footage has emerged as a key piece of evidence in the investigation into the death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode. The Crime Branch is examining footage from the examination hall, campus and hostel to piece together the sequence of events leading up to his death.
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‘Do not let Putin drag you into this war’: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urges India, 46 other nations at UN
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged India and 46 other countries to prevent their citizens from being drawn into the Russia-Ukraine war, alleging that Russia was recruiting foreign nationals for the conflict. He said Russia was recruiting citizens from several countries and sending them to the battlefield.
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Xi Jinping lands in Washington as Trump breaks protocol with rare airport welcome for China leader | WATCH
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, setting the stage for high-level talks with US President Donald Trump on trade, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, Taiwan and other sensitive issues. The visit, which runs from September 23 to 25, has drawn particular attention even before the formal White House meeting because Trump personally travelled to Joint Base Andrews to receive Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were present at the Maryland military base when Xi’s aircraft arrived. The US President greeted the Chinese leader and Peng Liyuan on the tarmac, marking an uncommon protocol gesture for a visiting foreign leader. The White House had announced ahead of the visit that Trump would personally welcome Xi at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, followed by a formal state arrival ceremony at the White House on Thursday.
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Cyclone Arnab crosses Andhra-Odisha coast, 1,500 residents evacuated from Gajapati | What we know so far
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that Cyclone Arnab over the Bay of Bengal crossed the north Andhra Pradesh–south Odisha coast. The cyclone is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as it moved inland. Ahead of Cyclone Arnab’s landfall, six districts in Odisha have been placed under the red zone: Gajapati, Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi and Ganjam.
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EC-SIR row: BJP rejects ‘vote theft’ allegations, says polls have been conducted smoothly since 2014
BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra on Wednesday rejected the Opposition’s “vote theft” allegations against the Election Commission and said elections in the country had been conducted smoothly since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister in 2014. Speaking at a press conference, Patra targeted Opposition parties, particularly the Congress, accusing them of questioning constitutional institutions after failing to win public support.
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Udta Teer trailer is out; Ayushmann Khurrana-Sara Ali Khan’s spy-comedy promises action, chaos and patriotism
The trailer of Udta Teer is finally out, giving a glimpse into a high-energy spy-comedy starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan. Packed with humour, action, chaos and patriotic moments, the film promises an entertaining ride.
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Swami Ramdev rejects Patanjali ghee adulteration claims, says no medicine has been banned
Swami Ramdev on Wednesday rejected claims and discussions surrounding alleged adulteration in Patanjali ghee and reports that some of the company’s medicines had been banned. Speaking at a press conference in Delhi, Ramdev said people spreading what he described as misinformation against Patanjali were behind such claims.
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Mutual funds vs direct stocks: Expert explains which one is actually for you, check details
When investors plan to invest, the core trade-off is convenience vs control. Mutual funds offer built-in diversification managed by professionals, protecting investors from single-company collapses, while direct stock investing offers full control and potentially higher upside but also carries the risk of high volatility. Both mutual funds and direct stocks offer a path to build wealth through the financial markets, but experts say the best choice depends on which strategy an investor can stick with without panicking during market downturns.
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OPINION | Talks or war: Why is Trump so confused on Iran?
US President Donald Trump, in his speech at the UN General Assembly openly threatened Iran with “peace or annihilation”. Soon afterwards, the Iranian army responded, saying “this threat is a sign of strategic desperation”.
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