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Mercedes, crypto and Bangladeshi passports: ED raids in Bengal unearth empire built by fraud call centres

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Mercedes, crypto and Bangladeshi passports: ED raids in Bengal unearth empire built by fraud call centres

Investigators identified immovable assets including land, hotels and resorts valued at over Rs 20 crore, all allegedly acquired through criminal proceeds.

Japanese PM's reaction goes viral as Donald Trump cracks Pearl Harbor 'joke' - VIDEO

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Japanese PM's reaction goes viral as Donald Trump cracks Pearl Harbor 'joke' - VIDEO

As Trump cracked a joke about Pearl Harbor, Japanese PM Takaichi's eyes widened. She shifted in her seat. The room groaned. And within hours, the moment had gone viral across social media on both sides of the Pacific.

ED freezes 90 bank accounts in Rs 597 crore IDFC First Bank scam 

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ED freezes 90 bank accounts in Rs 597 crore IDFC First Bank scam 

The funds — belonging to the Haryana government, Chandigarh Municipal Corporation and other government accounts — were meant to be parked as fixed deposits but were diverted without authorisation.

Iran war: How long does it take ships to cross Strait of Hormuz?

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Iran war: How long does it take ships to cross Strait of Hormuz?

At the narrowest point of Strait of Hormuz, its shipping lanes fall entirely within Iranian and Omani territorial waters — giving Iran a legal basis to assert control.

AI agents' social network: What is Moltbook? Artificial intelligence gets its own chatroom

TECHNOLOGY

AI agents' social network: What is Moltbook? Artificial intelligence gets its own chatroom

A new platform called Moltbook which enables AI assistants to interact independently, has exploded to nearly 147,000 agents in just 72 hours, raising questions about autonomous AI behavior

IndiGo fined Rs 22 crore by DGCA for December cancellation mess that left over 3 lakh passengers stranded

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IndiGo fined Rs 22 crore by DGCA for December cancellation mess that left over 3 lakh passengers stranded

The DGCA investigation found that the airline's management failed to properly assess the impact of implementing revised Flight Duty Time Limitation rules during the winter schedule.

Faridabad's Al Falah University hired doctors linked to Delhi's Red Fort blast without police verification: Enforcement Directorate in chargesheet

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Faridabad's Al Falah University hired doctors linked to Delhi's Red Fort blast without police verification: Enforcement Directorate in chargesheet

The 260-page chargesheet names 61-year-old Al Falah Group chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui and the Al Falah Charitable Trust -- that oversees all educational arms of the university -- as accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Why was Nikitha Godishala murdered? Columbia Police share crucial details; deceased's father says, "Arjun Sharma was her.."

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Why was Nikitha Godishala murdered? Columbia Police share crucial details; deceased's father says, "Arjun Sharma was her.."

Nikitha Godishala murder: Howard County police identified 26-year-old Arjun Sharma as the prime suspect, wanted on first- and second-degree murder charges.

Land Rover Defender, BMW Z4 luxury cars seized by ED in raids targeting popular YouTuber in betting racket

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Land Rover Defender, BMW Z4 luxury cars seized by ED in raids targeting popular YouTuber in betting racket

Other raids had resulted in the seizure of four high-end vehicles -- a Lamborghini Urus, Mercedes, Ford Endeavour and Thar -- along with approximately Rs 20 lakh in cash, documents and digital devices.

Police question cricketer for wearing Palestine flag on helmet in Jammu and Kashmir Champions League match

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Police question cricketer for wearing Palestine flag on helmet in Jammu and Kashmir Champions League match

The cricketer has been identified as Furqan Bhat, who has been called in for questioning by authorities.

PFRDA allows scheduled commercial banks to set up pension funds for managing NPS

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PFRDA allows scheduled commercial banks to set up pension funds for managing NPS

PFRDA has named three new trustees to the NPS Trust Board through a formal selection procedure.

Govt announces latest small savings schemes interest rates for next quarter: Check details

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Govt announces latest small savings schemes interest rates for next quarter: Check details

Finance Ministry announced latest interest rates for PPF, SCSS, NSC and other small savings rates for the January–March 2026 quarter

PM Modi, President Putin chart path for deeper economic partnership: Full list of MoUs and Agreements signed at India-Russia Summit

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PM Modi, President Putin chart path for deeper economic partnership: Full list of MoUs and Agreements signed at India-Russia Summit

The 23rd India-Russia annual summit drew considerable international attention, with both leaders signaling their determination to inject new energy into a relationship that dates back more than 80 years.

Bihar results 2025: 5 reasons why NDA surpassed its 2020 performance by huge margin

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Bihar results 2025: 5 reasons why NDA surpassed its 2020 performance by huge margin

Bihar result 2025: Women's record turnout, Chirag Paswan's stellar show, and Nitish Kumar's enduring appeal propel alliance to sweeping win

Delhi blast case: Police track red EcoSport car linked to prime suspect Umar Nabi from Haryana

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Delhi blast case: Police track red EcoSport car linked to prime suspect Umar Nabi from Haryana

.National Investigation Agency is likely to visit Al-Falah Medical College in Faridabad's Dhouj as part of its extensive probe into the Delhi car blast case

ITR Audit due date extension: Deadline for filing audit reports, income tax returns for AY 2025-26 extended — Check last date

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ITR Audit due date extension: Deadline for filing audit reports, income tax returns for AY 2025-26 extended — Check last date

CBDT announced new deadline for submitting audit reports and for submitting ITR

UP CM Yogi Adityanath calls on president, vice president, PM Modi in Delhi

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath calls on president, vice president, PM Modi in Delhi

Uttar Pradesh CM inspected the site of the Jewar international airport in Noida earlier in the day

Aircraft crashes on take-off at Venezuelan airport, killing two crew members | Watch video

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Aircraft crashes on take-off at Venezuelan airport, killing two crew members | Watch video

Witnesses reported the plane stalled shortly after liftoff before crashing back onto the runway and erupting in flames.

Air India, Air India Express add 166 flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru to Patna for Diwali and Chhath Puja: Check full list

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Air India, Air India Express add 166 flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru to Patna for Diwali and Chhath Puja: Check full list

Air India currently operates 42 weekly services to Patna from Delhi and Mumbai combined, while Air India Express runs 14 weekly flights linking Patna with Delhi and Bengaluru.

IndiGo announces daily Delhi-Guangzhou flights from November 10 and direct Delhi-Hanoi flights from December 20

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IndiGo announces daily Delhi-Guangzhou flights from November 10 and direct Delhi-Hanoi flights from December 20

IndiGo already operates 14 weekly flights between Kolkata and Hanoi as well as Ho Chi Minh City.

Uber takes intercity motorhomes to Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune after successful run in Delhi

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Uber takes intercity motorhomes to Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune after successful run in Delhi

Uber has stated that travelers must book Motorhome trips at least 48 hours before their planned departure date.

Air India and STARLUX Airlines launch interline partnership to boost Asia connectivity

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Air India and STARLUX Airlines launch interline partnership to boost Asia connectivity

Air India said that passengers will benefit from coordinated baggage services and more straightforward travel arrangements when flying with either carrier.

Karnataka caste census: CM Siddaramaiah announces holiday from October 8 to 18 for govt and aided schools

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Karnataka caste census: CM Siddaramaiah announces holiday from October 8 to 18 for govt and aided schools

BRO builds world's highest motorable road at 19,400 feet at Mig La Pass in Ladakh

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BRO builds world's highest motorable road at 19,400 feet at Mig La Pass in Ladakh

Mig La Pass now stands taller than Mount Everest's South Base Camp in Nepal, which sits at 17,598 feet, and the North Base Camp in Tibet at 16,900 feet. The previous record-holder, Umling La, reaches 19,024 feet.

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