FRRO tip leads to bust of international sex racket in Lucknow; Uzbek Kingpin on the run
Acting on intelligence provided by the FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) Lucknow, the Sushant Golf City police have uncovered an international sex racket allegedly run by an Uzbek national, Loyala, who is currently absconding. A red corner notice has been issued against her.<\/p>\n
Two Uzbek women linked to the racket are in police custody. Investigations have revealed that Loyala\u2019s live-in partner, Thrjin Raj, a Malayali man, played a key role in the operation. He allegedly posed as a journalist and arranged fake Indian identification documents for foreign women involved in the racket.<\/p>\n
R Praggnanandhaa surpasses D Gukesh in live FIDE rankings
In a major milestone for Indian chess, 19-year-old Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has overtaken reigning world champion D Gukesh in the live FIDE rankings, marking a significant personal and national achievement.<\/p>\n
As of Saturday, Praggnanandhaa\u2019s live rating rose to 2777.2, narrowly edging past Gukesh\u2019s 2776.6. The leap places him ahead in the global rankings and reflects his consistent rise in elite-level competition.<\/p>\n
The Chennai-born prodigy is currently participating in the UzChess Cup Masters in Tashkent, Uzbekistan \u2014 a prestigious tournament hosted by the Uzbekistan Chess Federation that is rapidly gaining international recognition.<\/p>\n
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290 Indian students evacuated from Iran, land in Delhi, as part of Operation Sindhu
As part of Operation Sindhu, a flight carrying 290 Indian students, mostly from Jammu and Kashmir, arrived at Delhi Airport late Friday from Mashhad, Iran. The evacuation mission was launched by the Indian government in response to rising tensions between Iran and Israel.<\/p>\n
Two additional flights are expected to land later in the night, including one from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, around 3 am, carrying nearly 1,000 more Indian nationals.<\/p>\n
Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil released from immigration jail after 104 days in custody<\/p>\n
UK celebrates 10th International Yoga Day with message from King Charles
Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts gathered at a prominent square on London\u2019s Strand to celebrate the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY). The event, hosted by the High Commission of India in London, featured guided yoga and breathing sessions.<\/p>\n
Indian high commissioner Vikram Doraiswami inaugurated the celebration by reading a special message from King Charles III. The 76-year-old monarch, known for his personal interest in yoga, praised the annual event for promoting \u201cthe global principles of unity, compassion, and wellbeing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Goa: Fire breaks out at a factory that manufactures bullets for small caliber weapons
A fire broke out at a factory that manufactures bullets for small caliber weapons. The fire began around 4am. Firefighters called in for reinforcements at 6am.
Neeraj Chopra wins Paris Diamond League javelin throw title
Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra wins the Paris Diamond League with a throw of 88.16m in Round 1 of men’s Javelin.<\/p>\n
Germany’s Julian Weber came second with a throw of 87.88m, and Brazil’s Da Silva came third with a throw of 86.62m.<\/p>\n
Car fell into the Ganga River after breaking railing of the Veer Kunwar Singh Setu Bridge
A car fell into the Ganga River after breaking the railing of the Veer Kunwar Singh Setu Bridge. Police and rescue teams reached at the spot. SHO Manoj Kumar Singh says, “We received information that a Scorpio broke the railing and has fallen into the water. The rescue operation has started. The locals have said that the speed of the car was high. The no. of passengers is not clear…”
Air India flight from Hyderabad to Mumbai cancelled due to technical snag
A Mumbai-bound Air India flight from Hyderabad with 92 passengers on board was grounded and subsequently cancelled on Friday due to a technical glitch, airport sources said.<\/p>\n
After boarding, a technical snag was noticed following which the passengers were deplaned and accommodated in another Air India flight, they said.<\/p>\n
“AI 2534 to Mumbai was cancelled due to technical reasons,” the sources said.<\/p>\n
PM Modi lays foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 5,900 cr in Siwan, Bihar
On Friday, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated 28 development projects worth over Rs 5,900 crore in Siwan district, Bihar. Among these, he launched the Vaishali\u2013Deoria railway line project, with an overlay of Rs 400 crore, and started a new train service on this route. In north Bihar, he flagged off the Vande Bharat Express between Patliputra (Patna) and Gorakhpur, passing through Muzaffarpur and Bettiah. Furthermore, he inaugurated six Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) under the Namami Gange project, worth over Rs 1,800 crore.
9 killed in car-truck collision on National Highway in Purulia, West Bengal
9 people have died in a collision between a car and a trailer truck on the National Highway in Balarampur, Purulia district, according to Additional SP (Operations) Jodhawar Avinash Bhimrao.
Earthquake Alert; magnitude 4.6 jolts Afghanistan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 on the Richter Scale has jolted Afghanistan on Friday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 50 kilometres at 6:11 am (IST). No immediate reports of casualties or damage have been reported.<\/p>\n