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17 yrs after arrest, court sentences 60-yr-old to 6 months in jail for posing as lawyer
In a shocking revelation, a 60-year-old man has been sentenced to six months of imprisonment by a Silchar court for practicing law under a falsified degree. Altaf Hussain Barbhuiya, who was arrested 17 years ago for submitting a counterfeit certificate to the Advocates’ Bar Association, will also pay a fine of Rs 10,000.
Kash Patel gets a ‘brutal’ new nickname from fellow FBI agents, netizens can’t stop reacting
FBI chief Kash Patel faces criticism for personal use of agency resources. A former agent revealed agents nicknamed him the ‘Make-a-Wish director’ due to his extensive personal travel on FBI jets for events like UFC matches and hunting trips. This practice, along with providing SWAT protection for his girlfriend, has drawn taxpayer ire and online…
Aasaa protests against child marriage, liquor menace in tea gardens
In a passionate display of unity, Adivasi students took to the streets of Tinsukia, calling for an urgent crackdown on child marriages and the rampant illegal liquor trade that threaten their tea garden communities. Activists pointed to distressing school dropout figures, urging local authorities to improve educational incentives and infrastructure.
‘Immortal love’: Teen marries boyfriend’s corpse; father, brothers booked for caste killing
A teenage girl in Nanded performed symbolic wedding rituals with her murdered boyfriend’s body after her father and brothers were arrested for his killing over their inter-caste relationship. The girl, Aanchal, stated her family opposed their union due to caste differences and vowed to live with her deceased lover’s mother.
‘I use the plane less than my predecessors’: Kash Patel defends himself over claims he used an FBI jet to see girlfriend
FBI Director Kash Patel is refuting claims of misusing government jets for personal trips to see country singer Alexis Wilkins. He asserts flight logs were leaked for political reasons, stating all records are public and his travel is minimal. Patel also defends security details for Wilkins, attributing them to credible threats and standard protocols.
Whimsical figurines, bold ceramics at annual fest
At Delhi Blue Pottery’s Ceramics Fest, a kaleidoscope of creativity unfolded, showcasing expertly crafted pottery adorned with whimsical animal themes
IND vs SA: Fan breaches security and falls at Virat Kohli’s feet – Watch
Virat Kohli’s record-breaking 52nd ODI century powered India to 349/8 against South Africa. The star batsman’s 135, supported by Rohit Sharma’s 57 and KL Rahul’s 60, formed the backbone of the innings. However, the standout moment after the veteran’s ton came when a pitch invader briefly interrupted the celebrations but was quickly removed by officials.
Government tells WhatsApp, Telegram and others to link services to SIM cards: What it means for users
India’s Union government mandates SIM card verification and six-hour session timeouts for messaging apps to combat cyber fraud. Platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram must ensure continuous SIM linkage, blocking access if the original SIM is absent. This directive aims to enhance telecom cybersecurity by preventing misuse from outside the country.
