Epstein files out: Trump referenced in some newly released docs; DOJ calls claims ‘untrue’

The US Justice Department released nearly 30,000 additional pages of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein, marking the largest disclosure yet in the long-running investigation into the late financier and convicted sex offender. The files also contained many of mentions of US President Donald Trump, although it includes an email from a prosecutor pointing out the…

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‘Discuss atrocities against Muslim minorities in India’: Jamia Millia Islamia question paper triggers row; professor suspended | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) University has suspended a faculty member from its Department of Social Work following complaints about the content of an end-semester examination paper.The order, dated 23 December, said the university received several complaints regarding the paper titled “Social Problems in India” for the B.A. (Hons) Social Work programme, Semester I,…

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Indian woman murdered in Toronto: Suspect identified, image released; what we know about Himanshi Khurana case

The Toronto police have launched a manhunt for Abdul Ghafoor, main suspect in the murder of 30-year-old Indian woman Himanshi Khurana.Khurana’s body was found by police inside a residence near Strachan Avenue and Wellington Street West. Authorities have said the incident appears to be an act of intimate partner violence, reported CBC.Police said they responded…

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‘Groped, slapped, stalked’: Bengaluru man assaults woman after she rejects his proposal; CCTV captures attack | Bengaluru News

BENGALURU: A 21-year-old woman residing at a paying guest (PG) accommodation in Jnanajyothinagar on Ullal Main Road was allegedly stalked and assaulted by a man she befriended on Instagram on Monday afternoon (December 22). Following a complaint filed by the victim, the Jnanabharathi police swung into action and arrested the accused, identified as Naveen Kumar…

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Uninvited guest: Bengaluru lecturer quits job, turns full-time thief; how she robbed wedding guests | Bengaluru News

BENGALURU: Basavanagudi police have arrested a 46-year-old woman for allegedly stealing gold ornaments, cash and other valuables from wedding functions by posing as a relative of the bride or groom. The accused, Revathi, has been remanded in police custody for 12 days.Revathi, a former guest lecturer and a resident of Udayanagar in K R Puram…

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Tracked her, shot 4 bullets: How Bengaluru techie gunned down his wife | Bengaluru News

Picture: Victim Bhuvaneshwari (Credits: TOI) BENGALURU: In a shocking incident that had its roots in prolonged marital discord, a 40-year-old software professional allegedly shot his estranged wife dead on a busy road in West Bengaluru during the evening rush hour on Tuesday, before walking into a police station with the pistol and surrendering.The victim was…

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‘Cycle of retaliation’: US lawmakers write to Yunus, express concern over banning Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League

Five US lawmakers expressed concern amid the crisis in Bangladesh and wrote to Mohammed Yunus to reconsider the decision to fully suspend the activity of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League. “It is vital that the interim government work with parties across the political spectrum to create the conditions for free and fair elections that allow the…

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China’s ‘rejuvenation’ plan: US Pentagon flags claim on Arunachal; highlights growing bonhomie with Pakistan

A recent Pentagon report submitted to the US Congress has flagged China’s claim over Arunachal Pradesh as part of Beijing’s stated “core interests”, placing the Indian state alongside Taiwan and major maritime disputes in China’s long-term national strategy. It also highlights the extent of increasing collaboration and partnership between Beijing and Islamabad. The report notes…

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