In a first, 9 sentenced to life by court in Bengal for ‘digital arrest’ fraud

In a landmark verdict, a Kalyani court sentenced nine scammers to life imprisonment for extorting ₹1 crore from a Ranaghat resident through ‘digital arrest’. The convicts, arrested across multiple states, were part of a gang that allegedly amassed ₹100 crore from 108 victims nationwide. The court agreed with the prosecution’s argument, labeling such cybercrimes as…

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How to get a personal loan in UAE: Limits, rates and everything you need to know

UAE Central Bank regulations govern personal loans, capping them at 20 times monthly income with a 48-month repayment period. Eligibility requires applicants to be 21-65 years old, residents or citizens, earning AED 3,000-7,000 minimum. Comparing bank offers, understanding terms, and responsible borrowing are crucial for expats and Emiratis to leverage loans effectively for various financial…

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UGC declares 3 Bihar-based private universities as ‘defaulters’ for non-compliance

The University Grants Commission has declared three private universities in Bihar—Amity, CV Raman, and Sandip—as defaulters for failing to comply with mandatory public disclosure guidelines. These institutions, among 54 nationwide, did not publish key information on their websites despite multiple reminders. The UGC emphasizes transparency for informed decisions and urges immediate compliance from all defaulting…

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Bigg Boss Malayalam 6 runner-up Arjun Gopan set to make his Mollywood debut in Jeethu Joseph’s Mirage

Arjun Gopan, Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 6 runner-up, is set to debut in Malayalam cinema with Jeethu Joseph’s thriller, Mirage. He secured the role of Ananthu after impressing Joseph and Antony Perumbavoor during a Bigg Boss audition. The film, starring Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali, is a psychological thriller slated for release on September 19.

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Kenya’s sacred Mrima Hill turns into a real-world ‘Avatar’: The hidden $62 billion mineral war drawing in the US and China

Kenya’s Mrima Hill is a global hotspot for rare earth minerals. Nations like the US, China, and Australia are vying for access to these vital resources. Local communities, deeply connected to the sacred forest, face uncertainty. Hopes for development clash with fears of land loss and environmental damage. Kenya is reforming its mining sector amid…

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Trump-Epstein link: Was Maxwell family leak meant to warn US President of ‘damaging material’? DOJ rushed to find out what she knows

Michael Wolff, Trump’s biographer, suggests the White House suspects Ghislaine Maxwell’s family leaked Jeffrey Epstein’s “birthday book” as a warning, implying she possesses damaging information on Trump. This prompted DOJ action and consideration of a pardon. Wolff also claims Epstein played a role in introducing Melania to Trump, a claim she denies, despite a photo…

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