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Nigerian held with drugs worth 40k

Filmmaker Kiran Rao celebrated her film ‘Laapataa Ladies’ success, highlighting brave decisions like casting newcomers and shooting on location during COVID-19. Despite market pressures favoring star power and tentpole films, Rao remained committed to her offbeat narrative. The film’s theatrical release, a significant challenge for a star-less, non-action movie, ultimately proved successful, later amplified by…

Unidentified cybercriminals have created a fake account impersonating Gaya District Magistrate Shashank Shubhankar on an instant messaging platform. The account, using a Vietnamese phone number and the DM’s photograph, sent messages to officials, raising concerns ahead of crucial assembly elections. An inquiry has been launched to identify the perpetrators.

Patliputra police rescued an elderly couple from a five-day digital house arrest by cybercriminals posing as narcotics officers. The fraudsters attempted to extort Rs 27 lakh by falsely accusing the couple of involvement in a drug parcel. Police intervened, preventing the financial fraud and initiating an investigation into the perpetrators.

3 arrested from Raj for murder attempt at Nagoa

Odisha government has expanded its internal audit system by establishing wings in 10 additional departments, bringing the total to 38. This move aims to strengthen financial oversight, identify irregularities, and ensure better utilization of public funds. The expansion involves reallocating 85 audit personnel to enhance transparency and fiscal prudence across state departments.

A local businessman, Raja Kumar, was shot dead at his shop in Madhepura district ahead of Diwali. The alleged assailant, a neighboring potter named Shiwam Kumar, reportedly shot the victim at point-blank range. Police are investigating the motive and have assured the swift apprehension of the accused.

Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s brief stint with the Baltimore Ravens has concluded after just one week, marking his second release of the 2025 season. Following his departure from the Houston Texans, the Ravens and Gardner-Johnson mutually agreed to part ways. Despite his reputation for fiery play, the stacked Ravens secondary offered little opportunity for the 26-year-old…

Police intensify nakabandis at night to curb rising crime

Bigg Boss 19’s Tanya Mittal, facing criticism for extravagant claims, recently revealed her lavish lifestyle. She shared details of a Rs 5 lakh Cartier gift card and numerous other luxury brand vouchers. Mittal also spoke about her market and music academy in Gwalior, boasting musical gear worth lakhs.