FBI warns pro sports leagues after string of burglaries at athletes’ homes
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries​ targeting professional athletes.
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Dallas Stars’ Tyler Seguin joins list of high-profile home burglaries
The FBI believes their homes were targeted as part of the larger trend involving organized crime groups.
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Jeju Air plane crash raises questions about concrete wall at the end of the runway
Some aviation experts say the damage could have been minimized had the plane not collided with the concrete wall.
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Viral audio clip shows ‘Goldy Brar’ warning DSP over use of ‘informers’
An eight-minute audio clip featuring a heated conversation between Goldy Brar, a Lawrence Bishnoi gang member, and DSP Bikram Singh Brar of Punjab’s AGTF has surfaced. Goldy, wanted for the murder of Sidhu Moose Wala, threatened the DSP for employing informers. Bikram, known for his gallantry, dismissed Goldy’s threats, asserting adherence to the law.
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Didi corrects a historical wrong, renames theatre after 19th century actor
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced the renaming of Kolkata’s Star Theatre to Binodini Theatre to honor actress Binodini Dasi, who was marginalized due to her origins. The current Star Theatre, built in 1887, will reflect this change. This move addresses a historical injustice and celebrates Binodini’s significant contributions to Bengali theatre.
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JMB’s India head gets 7-yr RI for training gullible youths
An anti-terrorism court in Bengaluru convicted Jahidul Islam, the JMB India head, for training youths in Bengal and Assam for jehad. He was sentenced to seven years in prison and fined Rs 57,000. Jahidul, involved in blasts in Burdwan and Bodhgaya, committed dacoities to fund terrorist activities, and NIA seized explosive materials during raids.
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3 Maha girls stage own abduction in bid to meet K-Pop band BTS
Three minor girls from Maharashtra faked their abduction to travel to South Korea and meet K-pop band BTS. They were intercepted by police en route to Pune and counselled about the ill effects of excessive social media exposure. Their families were also advised to limit their screen time. No offence was registered.
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Auto owner who helped save lives in Jaipur tanker blaze fights for survival
Shatrughan Shah, a vegetable vendor, lost his auto rickshaw and suffered burn injuries in a fire on Jaipur-Ajmer highway due to an LPG tanker collision. Despite his injuries, his name was left off the official injured list, leaving him without compensation. Shah hopes the authorities will still help him.
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‘Lies don’t stick for long’: Mamata in Sandeshkhali
During her Sandeshkhali rally, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee warned women against trusting miscreants and reiterated that they need not depend on anyone to access governmental schemes. She emphasized self-respect over money, announced 63 projects worth Rs 123 crore for Sandeshkhali, and assured efficient delivery of state benefits.
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Chinese hackers breach US Treasury; Third-party alert triggers probe
Chinese hackers breached the US Treasury by exploiting a third-party software service, accessing unclassified documents and workstations. The investigation, led by the FBI and other agencies, links the attack to state-sponsored activities by China. The Treasury is enhancing its cybersecurity measures and collaborating with partners to safeguard their systems.
