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Death toll from floods in Greece rises to 15; four

September 12, 2023

The number of confirmed deaths from flooding in central Greece has risen to 15 after the bodies of four people previously considered missing were found, authorities said. Three bodies were located in villages near the city of Karditsa in western Thessaly. An 88-year-old woman and her 65-year-old son were found...

Denied permission to talk to his sons, Imran Khan pushes for legal action

September 12, 2023

Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday filed a petition in a special court seeking contempt of court proceedings against the Attock jail superintendent for allegedly denying him permission to speak to his sons over the phone, according to a media report. Khan, 70, is in judicial custody...

President Biden’s Vietnam visit highlights trade and diplomacy efforts

September 12, 2023

President Joe Biden was wrapping up a visit to Vietnam on Monday, meeting with Vietnamese government officials and business leaders and spotlighting new deals and partnerships between the two countries. He’ll also visit a Hanoi memorial honouring his late friend and colleague Sen. John McCain, who was held for more...

Kim Jong Un confirms Russia visit at Putin’s invite

September 12, 2023

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is poised to visit Russia, responding to an official invitation from President Vladimir Putin, as reported by Reuters on Monday (September 11). This visit comes on the heels of South Korean media reports citing unnamed government sources, which suggested that Kim was en route...

Trader swindled of Rs 38 lakh by fake ‘millionaire’

September 12, 2023

MUMBAI: A 36-year-old trader in Kamothe, Navi Mumbai, fell victim to a con artist posing as a millionaire, losing Rs 38 lakh in the process. The fraudster, who gained the victim’s trust through a mutual acquaintance, offered a Korean-made videography camera worth Rs 65 lakh at a discounted price. Following...

DRI nabs 6 in Rs 4.51 crore gold smuggling bust

September 12, 2023

MUMBAI: The DRI’s Mumbai unit seized 7.4 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at Rs 4.51 crore at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, leading to the arrest of six individuals in a gold smuggling syndicate. The arrested included two couriers, a private airline security employee, and a father-son duo operating a gold...

Man charged with sexual abuse following online friend’s complaint

September 12, 2023

MUMBAI: A 40-year-old resident of Borivli in Mumbai is facing charges following allegations of sexual abuse made by a 35-year-old woman he befriended online. The complainant, originally from Karnataka, reported that the accused had lured her with the promise of a tutoring job and a 50% partnership in his coaching...

National Lok Adalat awards Rs 722 cr to over 12,000 cases

September 12, 2023

MUMBAI: During an extraordinary National Lok Adalat held in Mumbai, more than 12,000 cases were resolved, resulting in a remarkable Rs 722 crore being awarded. These cases encompassed a variety of issues, including compoundable criminal offenses, check bouncing, and matters falling under the Payment and Settlement Act. A grand total...

26-year-old cyber fraud arrested, mastermind at large

September 12, 2023

In a significant breakthrough, the Oshiwara police’s cyber cell has apprehended a 26-year-old suspect, Riyazuddin Abdul Subhan, in connection with a large-scale cyber fraud operation that spanned the nation. This elaborate scam involved deceiving individuals through online sharing and investment schemes. The investigation was initiated following a complaint by a...

Dismissed constable, informer conspire to extort Rs 22 lakh

September 12, 2023

A police informer and a dismissed police constable are facing charges of conspiring to extort Rs 22 lakh from a businessman under the pretense of helping secure his brother’s exoneration in a narcotics case, according to a recently filed 300-page chargesheet by the city crime branch. The accused, identified as...

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