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‘Pit bulls guarded us, we were beaten like dogs’: Rescued bonded labourers recall months of horror
AGRA: Days after 12 bonded labourers were rescued from an alleged captivity racket inside a disposable bowls factory in Muzaffarnagar’s Mandi village, survivors told police and doctors that they were confined for months, beaten with iron rods and spear-like tools as ferocious pit bull dogs guarded them lest they try to escape.
Maharashtra daycare centre: Toddler bites another 25 times
A shocking incident at a Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar daycare has led to a criminal case against its management. A 23-month-old child was allegedly bitten 25 times by another toddler after a staff member locked three children in a room unsupervised for 15 minutes. CCTV footage revealed the prolonged assault. The daycare has been ordered to shut down, with authorities investigating severe negligence.
DHS watchdog announces new ICE reviews
WASHINGTON — The watchdog for the Department of Homeland Security announced on Thursday that its office is launching two new reviews related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s handling of detained migrants, according to a new announcement on the inspector general’s website
‘Concrete breaking off walls’: Survivors describe Venezuela’s earthquakes
The Venezuelan government has loosened restrictions on social media as residents search for missing loved ones.
'Grave mistake': Kuki-Zo Council apologises for killing 6 abducted Nagas in Manipur
In a significant development, the Kuki Zo Council has publicly apologized for the killing of six abducted Naga civilians, calling it a "grave mistake" driven by emotion. This remorse comes amidst ongoing ethnic tensions in Manipur, which have also flared between Kuki and Naga communities. The council chairman sought forgiveness, highlighting past retaliations and appealing for fair security operations and unimpeded access to essential supplies for affected Kuki-Zo villagers.
South Dakota mayoral candidates separated by just two votes in shockingly close race, recount expected
Out of more than 36,000 votes cast in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota, mayoral runoff contest, the candidates are shockingly separated by just two votes.Christine Erickson, a former South Dakota state representative and former Sioux Falls city council member, is leading state Sen. Jamie Smith, who is also a former state House member, by that razor-thin two-vote margin.The candidates have 18,280 and 18,278 votes respectively.WHAT'S NEXT FOR KRISTI NOEM? 2026 SENATE CHATTER GROWS AFTER DHS EXITSmith...
Nihangs clash with Uttarakhand Police at state border during march to Dehradun
A jatha of Nihang organisations was stopped by Uttarakhand Police at the Himachal-Uttarakhand border on Thursday while it was en route to Dehradun from Gurdwara Singh Shaheedan in Mohali, amid the ongoing dispute related to Karnaprayag.
Bank holiday today: Will banks be closed on Muharram? Check city-wise list of closures
Several Indian cities will see bank closures on Friday, June 26, due to Muharram observances. However, branches in key locations like Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, and Jaipur will operate normally. While physical branches may be shut in places like Mumbai and New Delhi, digital banking services remain accessible. Customers are urged to verify local holiday schedules before visiting branches.
'They just vanish!' Ex-detective despairs at staggering number of 'missing' illegal migrants in Britain
A former Scotland Yard Detective has expressed his outrage at the Home Office after eye-watering data revealed the number of migrants who are "missing" in Britain.Speaking to GB News, Mike Neville criticised the Home Office for having "no system", allowing illegal migrants to "vanish".New data has revealed more than 50,000 illegal immigrants, including 1,200 foreign criminals, have slipped under the Home Office's radar in the United Kingdom.Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is preparing to introduc...
'Is Rs 100 worth of our dead’: Mathura villagers ask after JCB damages 9 graves
In Mathura, the Kabristan Ahle Muslimeen committee is livid about the government's decision to provide only Rs 100 as compensation for each of the nine graves reportedly wrecked by a JCB. This minimal relief has been deemed disrespectful by grieving families who directly witnessed the vandalism. Locals claim that despite official assurances of compliance with protocols, there is a striking lack of empathy related to waqf land issues.
London electric bus bursts into flames as heatwave lights vehicle on fire
A double-decker electric bus burst into flames at a west London depot on Wednesday evening.It coincides with the hottest June day ever recorded in the capital.The blaze broke out at Westbourne Park Garage on Great Western Road, completely destroying the No 23 bus that operates between Westbourne Park and Aldwych.Two electric vehicle charging points were also reduced to wreckage by the fire. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Depot workers looked on in disbelief as the flames consumed the vehi...
Ukrainian attack on Crimea kills five, Russian officials say
Attacks continue on the ground as Moscow expels Romania’s consul general in a tit-for-tat move.
Indian man in Boston pleads guilty to visa fraud; took part in a fake robbery to get U visa
40-year-old Mitul Patel pleaded guilty in Boston, Massachusetts, to visa fraud, where an organized gang staged a robbery so that the 'victims' could apply for a U visa. Mitul Patel was one of the so-called victims.
Rescue teams race to Venezuela amid fears thousands killed in earthquakes
US among nations sending help to search for survivors on country’s north coast where dozen of buildings flattenedVenezuela earthquake – latest updatesRescue teams are racing to Venezuela’s shattered northern coast after a sucker punch of almost simultaneous earthquakes reduced dozens of buildings to rubble, with thousands feared to have been killed.The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said the Department of Defense would help search and rescue teams deploy to the affected region after Venezue...
Videos show people trapped under debris, including children, pulled to safety after twin earthquakes hit Venezuela
Emergency workers have been desperately racing to rescue people trapped under collapsed buildings after a pair of powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela Wednesday night, leaving at least 164 people dead and nearly 1,000 injured.
Venezuela struggles to respond to devastating twin earthquakes
Noris Soto says authorities appear to lack a clear response plan in the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes.
‘Paralysed by fear’: Venezuelans tell of escape and loss after huge earthquakes
People in Caracas and coastal towns describe powerful quakes that collapsed buildings and killed at least 164As a double whammy of powerful earthquakes rattled Venezuela’s northern coast on Wednesday, residents of the capital, Caracas, scrambled out on to the streets from shuddering, fractured buildings.“It was horrible. I felt like the house was moving to a different rhythm to the earth. I had to carry my mum out. She was paralysed by fear,” said 18-year-old Sebastian Rodríguez, whose family ru...
Escaping Darfur: Mothers face starvation under trees in Chad
Fleeing scorched earth, Darfur’s mothers share harrowing tales of starvation and survival in Chad.
Meet Shankh Mitra, Indian-origin CEO ranked second-highest paid in the world after Elon Musk
Shankh Mitra, an engineer originally from Kolkata, is making headlines as he takes the helm at Welltower, earning the title of the world's second-highest paid CEO. His remarkable compensation of $821 million in 2025, primarily through stock awards linked to the company's long-term success, exemplifies the rising trend in executive remuneration. Mitra's inspiring path from Jadavpur University to corporate stardom serves as a motivating story for many aspiring leaders.
US, Cuba and Iran join global rescue effort after Venezuela earthquakes
Latin American and European counties also among those offering solidarity and help for country already facing a humanitarian crisisVenezuela earthquake – latest updatesCountries around the world, including Iran, the US and Cuba, have committed to help with rescue efforts in Venezuela after deadly twin earthquakes hit the country.On the evening of 24 June, Venezuela was rocked by two back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale that killed at least 164 people, injured close...