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Indian national sentenced to 35 years in US for sexual exploitation of minors
A 31-year-old Indian national in the US, Sai Kumar Kurremula, has been sentenced to 35 years for child exploitation and distributing child pornography. He manipulated children via social media and blackmailed them with inappropriate content when they did not comply with his demands. Kurremula admitted to exploiting three minors and was arrested following an FBI investigation.
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'Great friend, but ...': What Trump said about PM Modi and India in tariff speech
US President Trump labeled Prime Minister Modi as his 'great friend' while announcing a 26% retaliatory tariff on India, addressing the trade imbalance and high Indian tariffs on US goods. Trump emphasized the need for negotiations to create a level playing field and highlighted the substantial US trade deficit with India.
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Siraj gets emotional on Chinnaswamy return: 'I was here for seven years'
Mohammed Siraj reflects on his emotional return to M Chinnaswamy Stadium, now playing for Gujarat Titans against his former team, RCB. Siraj's impressive performance, claiming three wickets, earned him Player of the Match. He credits his success to the guidance of Ashish Nehra and Ishant Sharma, and fans, with his Ronaldo-inspired celebration.
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Beheaded body of young woman found in a suitcase in Haryana’s Faridabad
The body was packed inside a sack before being stuffed in a suitcase and dumped on the roadside in Faridabad’s Kheri Pul police station area
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KKR vs SRH: Focus on opening acts in replay of 2024 final
Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad are desperate to regain momentum with two losses each in their three respective matches so far in IPL 2025. Both teams need strong opening partnerships for success, considering their past performances as top Powerplay scorers in the last edition of the IPL.
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Developmental restrictions imposed around Musi and Esa rivers
No development activity will be allowed in the 50-metre buffer zone of the Musi and Esa rivers, the orders said.
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Bengaluru CEO hospitalised as blood pressure hits 230, shares 'important learnings'
Amit Mishra, a Bengaluru-based entrepreneur, shared a frightening health scare on LinkedIn, with his blood pressure soaring to 230 and landing him in the ICU. His experience highlights the hidden dangers of modern work culture and underscores the importance of balancing work and health, emphasizing regular checkups and emergency preparedness.
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Who is Zach Yadegari, the 18-year-old millionaire rejected by top universities?
Zach Yadegari, an 18-year-old entrepreneur earning $30 million annually from his AI startup, Cal AI, was rejected by elite universities like Harvard and MIT despite a 4.0 GPA. His admissions essay questioning the necessity of college education might have played a role. However, he was accepted into top schools like Georgia Institute of Technology and University of Miami.
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PM Modi arrives in Thailand to attend BIMSTEC summit
Apart from holding talks with his Thai counterpart, the BIMSTEC summit will bring Mr. Modi face-to-face with Nepal PM K.P. Sharma Oli, Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, and Myanmar military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, among others
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Meerut murder: Muskan breaks down on seeing lover in video call
A Meerut court extended the judicial custody of Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla for another 14 days in connection with the murder of Muskan's husband, Saurabh Rajput. They appeared via video conferencing and were kept in separate barracks. Muskan and Sahil have admitted to the gruesome crime.
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'Going to fight': How world leaders reacted to Trump's tariff move
President Donald Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff on all US imports, excluding Canada and Mexico, intensifying a trade war. World leaders, including those from Canada, Australia, Spain, Ireland, and Italy, expressed concerns and vowed countermeasures to protect their economies and workers while condemning the potential negative impacts of these tariffs.
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All parties should abide by Constitution, Trinamool is fighting for Waqf properties, says Mamata Banerjee
The remarks by Trinamool Congress came on the day when Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju tabled The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025
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In Nepal's classrooms, youngsters wonder if republic has delivered
The 2001 Nepalese royal massacre resulted in the monarchy's end and a republic with frequent leadership changes. Rising disillusionment among the youth has led to a resurgence of pro-monarchy sentiments, driven by political instability and a lack of direction. Many students are calling for reliable governance.
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‘Sikandar’ day 4 box office: Salman-Rashmika film stays under Rs 10 crore
Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna's 'Sikandar' was released on March 30, 2025, and has accumulated ₹84.45 crore in four days. Despite its high initial expectations, the film received mixed reviews and witnessed a substantial post-Eid drop in earnings, recording a 50% decline on day 4.
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Average adoption waiting period climbs to 3.5 years
The adoption process in India remains lengthy, with an average wait time of three and a half years for infants. Despite the number of adoptions reaching over 4,500 in 2024-25, thousands of prospective parents continue to wait anxiously, with the demand for younger children far exceeding available orphans for adoption.
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India’s vital efforts to tackle air pollution could worsen warming
Aerosols in the atmosphere scatter sunlight and have a cooling effect — yet they also exact a heavy toll on human well-being
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SC: State can't decide on rural stints for doctors from outside
The Supreme Court criticized the Uttarakhand government's 2009 policy requiring non-state students in MBBS courses to serve in remote areas or pay Rs 30 lakh. The court emphasized that this policy should be a uniform decision by the Union government, citing challenges faced by students from other states in serving in inaccessible regions.
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Rally in Manipur against Myanmar border fence
Thousands protested in Ukhrul, Manipur against the Union government's decision to end the free movement regime (FMR) and build a barbed-wire fence along the India-Myanmar border. Tribal communities, like the Tangkhul Naga, voiced strong opposition, stressing that the move would sever familial ties and heighten tensions.
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