Tren de Aragua: Trump puts baby-faced gangbangers in cross hairs
Donald Trump has criticised Kamala Harris for permitting millions of illegal immigrants into the US. He introduced Operation Aurora, pledging to use an 18th-century law to deport immigrant gang members if re-elected. The plan focuses on removing the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua. The Biden administration's measures against the gang are seen as insufficient by Trump. Key Points
Economic TimesKey shooter in Lawrence Bishnoi's gang shot dead, Bambiha group's role suspected
One of the key shooters of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's group, Rajan, has been shot dead in Haryana's Yamunanagar. His body was burnt after he was killed. Key Points
India TodayWhat we know about 'Fito,' Ecuador's notorious drug lord and his gang that stormed TV station during live
After a gang of armed criminals stormed a TV station in the Latin American country of Ecuador, they ordered the employees to lie down on the ground. A panic-stricken woman could be heard pleading, Don't shoot, please don't shoot. Know the high-octane drama blow by blow. Key Points
Economic TimesChajju vs Chippi gang. That's how Haryana's Godfather crime drama rolls
A dreaded Jat gang, minted in the crucible of Haryana's prohibition, panchayat capture, and land grabbing nearly 30 years ago, has resurfaced this month. It’s third-generation warfare. Key Points
ThePrintFake sites, lengthy interviews, shifting offices: How fraudsters duped over 5,000 Dubai job seekers
Police have apprehended a gang involved in a widespread job racket that targeted jobseekers interested in Gulf countries. The gang carried out fraudulent job interviews, promising positions with reputed Dubai-based companies. After victims paid the demanded amount, the criminals would sever all communication, leaving them deceived and helpless. Key Points
Economic Times
Woman held in Gurgaon for taking over gangster husband's extortion racket after his arrest
Twinkle, possessed an agent's license at the mandi, allegedly manipulated wholesale vegetable prices, forcing other agents to sell them at inflated costs. The difference was siphoned off by the gang. The gang made an estimated Rs35 lakhs per month Key Points
Firstpost2 sentenced to life imprisonment for Dalit minors’ gang rape & murder in UP’s Lakhimpur Kheri
Two others have been sentenced to six years of imprisonment in the crime. All four — Junaid, Sunil alias Chhotu (who was known to the family), Karimuddin and Arif — were convicted last week. Key Points
ThePrintTamil Nadu couple held for hijacking truck carrying 2.5 tonnes of tomato in Karnataka
A couple from neighbouring Tamil Nadu has been arrested for hijacking a truck laden with 2.5 tonnes of tomato here after faking an accident to extort money. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaEncounter with 'Thak Thak' gang members breaks out in Noida; 2 arrested
Interstate 'Thak Thak' gang members fire at police at checkpoint in Noida. One criminal injured in retaliation. Key Points
Hindustan Times10 accused in fake financial firms’ case arrested; Rs. 1 crore, 40 phones recovered
The gang was busted after the Mohali Police received a complaint from a Telangana resident who alleged that he was duped to the tune of Rs. 4.5 lakh by some people on the pretext of low-interest loan. Key Points
The Indian Express
Lalru: Women snatchers’ gang busted; 3 held
The women allegedly used to honeytrap passersby before snatching them of their valuables; the modus operandi of this gang entailed enticing men into the wild vegetation in Bir area and snatching their valuables. The trio also used to target men stopping to answer the nature’s call. Key Points
Hindustan Timesgang waylays car on national higway in Kerala, flees with Rs 4.5 crore from occupants
A brazen heist unfolded when a gang blocked a highway at Puthussery near here, waylaid a car going towards Malappuram and attacked the passengers before decamping with Rs 4.5 crore cash in their possession, police said. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaLAC impasse with China, bilateral ties with Russia: What Jaishankar discussed with Qin gang and Sergey Lavrov
On the sidelines of the SCO meeting being held in Goa, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with his Chinese and Russian counterparts on Thursday. EAM Jaishankar discussed the LAC border row with Qin gang and his talks with Sergey Lavrov focussed on enhancing bilateral ties. Key Points
India TodayGangster Sharad Mohol shot dead by own gang members in Pune, 8 suspects caught
Gangster Sharad Mohol was shot dead by his own gang members over an alleged financial dispute in Pune. The police have arrested eight people in connection with the incident that took place on Friday afternoon. Key Points
India TodayShots fired outside singer AP Dhillon’s home in Canada, gangster Rohit Godara claims responsibility
Firing done because Dhillon featured Salman Khan in music video, claims Godara of Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Bollywood actor is a target ever since blackbuck hunting case in late 90s. Key Points
ThePrint
Indian chef jailed for molestation in Singapore
Singapore: A 44-year-old chef from India has been sentenced to three months and four weeks in jail for molesting two teenage girls in Singapore. Sushil Kumar pleaded guilty to two charges of molesting the victims, reported Today newspaper. Just about three months after he first molested a teenage gi Key Points
The Tribune IndiaSCO meeting in Goa: Jaishankar’s ‘Namaste’ reciprocates with Qin Gang’s ‘fist and palm’ salute
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed Chinese Foreign Minister Qin gang at the venue for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Foreign Ministers' meeting in Goa on Friday. Qin gang dwelled on "drawing experience and lessons from history" while pointing out that the current situation on the border is "generally stable". Key Points
FinancialexpressUnnao teen watched her rapist celebrate bail. Then he burnt her home, threw her son in flames
A 13-year-old in Unnao was gang raped and her parents attacked by her rapists. Now she is fighting angry villagers who have turned against the family. Key Points
ThePrintRapper Young Thug's long-delayed racketeering trial begins: Everything you need to know
The trial of esteemed rapper Young Thug, also known as Jeffery Lamar Williams, has kicked off in Atlanta, where he faces accusations of co-founding a violent criminal street gang and leveraging his music to endorse it. Prosecutors are making a controversial move by presenting Young Thug's rap lyrics as evidence in the trial, where he maintains his plea of not guilty. Originally indicted alongside over two dozen individuals, five co-defendants are now set to stand trial with him. Key Points
Economic TimesU.P. Police collect dossiers of Atiq gang, plan major crackdown on aides
This plan for a major action against Atiq’s gang members and aides comes after police failed to trace all shooters involved in the murder of Umesh Pal, lawyer and prime witness in BSP MLA Raju Pal murder case. Umesh and his two police gunners were shot dead in Prayagraj on February 24. Key Points
Hindustan Times
Restore status quo along LAC for normal ties: India to China
A detailed discussion with state councillor and FM Qin gang of China on our bilateral relationship. Focus remains on resolving outstanding issues and ensuring peace and tranquillity in the border areas. Also discussed SCO, G20 and Brics, Jaishankar tweeted following his meeting in Goa on the eve of SCO foreign ministers' meet. Key Points
Economic TimesMumbai airport's AIU arrests Nigerian woman with heroin worth ₹2 cr. Details here
Mumbai news: Air Intelligence Unit at Mumbai Airport arrested a Nigerian woman with 350 grams of heroin drugs worth ₹2 crores. The arrested has been sent to 14 days of Judicial Custody. Key Points
mintWorld's largest bank hit by ransomware gang linked to Boeing, Ion attacks
The prolific gang known as Lockbit is suspected to have orchestrated a ransomware attack against the US unit of ICBC, the worlds largest lender by assets, according to people familiar with the situation, who asked not to be identified because the information isnt public. The attack has resulted in disruptions across the US Treasury market, with some transactions failing to clear and traders being asked to reroute their deals. Key Points
Economic TimesA tale of two dogs, five criminals and a shooting gone wrong in Delhi
Two criminals were allegedly slapped by a jailer. They planned to threaten him, and asked an associate to fire near his house. However, the ‘revenge’ went awry | Latest News Delhi Key Points
Hindustan TimesRakesh Gangwal sells 5.8% stake in InterGlobe Aviation for Rs 6,786 crore
Gangwal, the co-founder of Indias largest carrier, had said that he would gradually reduce the holdings in the company after stepping down from the board in February 2022. Shobha Gangwal has completely exited the airline. Key Points
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