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Oct 18 2024CRIME

A Mystery Unfolds: Delphi Murders Trial Begins

In the small Indiana town of Delphi, a murder trial kicked off recently, focusing on the 2017 deaths of two teenage girls: 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German. Richard Allen, a local pharmacy worker, is accused of murdering them. Allen was arrested in late 2022, years after t

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Oct 18 2024FINANCE

India's Central Bank Pauses Navi's Lending

India's Reserve Bank has temporarily halted new loans from several non-bank lenders, including Sachin Bansal's startup Navi Finserv. The decision, effective from October 21, was driven by high interest rates and regulatory violations. These breaches involved incorrect loan pricing, inaccurate income

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Oct 16 2024CRIME

India's Bishnoi Gang Linked to Murder in Canada: A Diplomatic Row

The notorious Bishnoi crime gang from India is in the spotlight due to a controversial murder case in Canada. This gang, led by a 31-year-old law graduate named Lawrence Bishnoi, is well-known for its assassinations and extortion activities in India. Recently, Canadian police suggested that the Bish

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

Canada and India Kick Out Diplomats: What's the Story?

Things between Canada and India are pretty tense. Both countries have kicked out each other's top diplomats. This is all about the killing of a Sikh activist named Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada last year. Canada thinks India might be involved, but India says no way. This isn't the first time they'v

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

Canada and India Expell Diplomats: A Deepening Dispute

A tense situation unfolded between Canada and India after both countries decided to expel six diplomats each. The reason? A growing dispute over the assassination of a Sikh activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in Canada. The Canadian government claims it has evidence linking Indian diplomats to the crime

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Oct 14 2024BUSINESS

Securing Trade Deals: UK Minister's New Priorities

Let's talk about the UK's trade ambitions. The business minister, Jonathan Reynolds, recently shared some updates. He's really keen on sealing trade deals with India and some Gulf countries. In fact, he mentioned that talks with a group of six Gulf nations might restart as early as next week. This i

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Oct 12 2024EDUCATION

Indiana's High School Diploma Makeover: Weigh In by Nov. 8!

Indiana residents have a chance to share their thoughts on the state's revised high school diploma plan by November 8. The second draft, released by the Department of Education, is simpler and more streamlined based on public feedback. This draft is now available for review in the Indiana Register,

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Oct 11 2024EDUCATION

San Ramon Teen Takes the Stage at UN

Imagine this: a teenager from San Ramon, California, steps up to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly Science Summit 2024. That teenager was Adya Gupta, and she wasn't just any speaker—she was one of the youngest there! Adya was picked to talk about her nonprofit, Impactt Kids, which he

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Oct 09 2024CRIME

Brutal Attack on Doctor Sparks Widespread Protests

A man has been accused of the gruesome murder and rape of a female doctor in Kolkata, sparking massive nationwide protests over the persistent issue of gender violence in India. The incident took place at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where the doctor was found dead with multiple injuries, in

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Oct 07 2024ENVIRONMENT

Tough Seeds for Tough Times: India's Climate Battle

In India, a warming climate is making life difficult for farmers like P. Ravinder Reddy. Unpredictable rains and extreme heat are ruining crops in his village, Rayanpet. Fortunately, scientists have been working to create tougher rice seeds that can handle these climate changes. These new seeds need

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