Author: Akshat Mittal

In a shocking revelation, the Goa police have cracked down on an elaborate interstate racket involving false rape cases, blackmail, and extortion. The perpetrators, two women hailing from Gujarat, alongside their male accomplice, operated by luring men through online platforms under the guise of escort services. They would later threaten their victims with trumped-up rape charges if they refused to comply with their monetary demands. The modus operandi of the racket was cunningly simple. The accused women would initiate contact with potential clients online, enticing them with the promise of companionship and escort services. However, what followed was a nefarious…

The southern states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, typically blessed with the first monsoon rains, are grappling with an unprecedented challenge this year. Despite the usual heavy rainfall in July and August, these states have faced extended dry spells during the southwest monsoon season, putting their economies and agriculture at the brink of intense stress. As crops wither and water sources deplete, the agricultural output is at risk, potentially affecting industries and leading to water shortages and power cuts due to poor hydel generation. Monsoon’s Unpredictable Behavior Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, which usually experience bountiful rains during the…

In the labyrinthine world of legal battles, an intriguing case has emerged at the crossroads of medical grounds and allegations of financial impropriety. The central figure in this unfolding drama is Satyendar Jain, a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The case exemplifies the intricate relationship between health concerns and legal proceedings, shedding light on the delicate balance that courts must strike between individual well-being and the pursuit of justice. The Money Laundering Allegations on Satyendar Jain The legal saga commenced with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) launching a money laundering case against Jain, stemming from a 2017 corruption…

Source: Lifestyle Asia Hong Kong By: Akshat Mittal In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has granted bail to former Mumbai Police officer Pradeep Sharma, who was arrested in connection with the Antilia bomb planting case and the subsequent killing of businessman Mansukh Hiran. The decision came on Wednesday, following a bench comprising Justice AS Bopanna and Justice PS Narasimha’s deliberations. Pradeep Sharma’s bail was challenged after a Bombay High Court order denied him bail in the case. The Antilia bomb planting case revolves around the discovery of a bomb-laden SUV near the residence of industrialist Mukesh Ambani…

By: Akshat Mittal Credits: ISRO The third lunar mission of India’s space agency, which is looking for a safe landing location on the little-known south pole, has published photographs of the far side of the Moon. The images were captured by Vikram, the lander for Chandrayaan-3, which started its last phase of the mission on Thursday. On August 23, the rover-carrying Vikram spacecraft is scheduled to touch down. The images were taken one day after the Russian Luna-25 spacecraft crashed onto the Moon after losing control.The craft—Russia’s first lunar mission in almost 50 years—was supposed to be the first to…