Maui fire victims being identified slowly, President Joe Biden yet to visit
More than 106 people have died, but only two Maui fire victims have been identified so far. Why the process is so slow, why the president has not visited them? Know in detail. Key Points
Economic TimesSonu Sood on Balasore accident: Social media pe dukh dikhane se kuch nhi hoga
Sonu Sood has shared a message in which he has asked politicians not to play blame game. He wants government to make a policy for victims of such accidents. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesIf it is too good to be true, it probably is
Online job frauds in Bengaluru predominantly target IT professionals seeking remote work options. Fraudsters pose as legitimate employers or recruitment agencies, offering attractive job opportunities with promises of high salaries, flexible working hours, and the convenience of working from home. The other tactic is using social media groups to solve problems and make money. These scams exploit the aspirations and vulnerabilities of individuals looking for better career prospects. These scams predominantly target 20 to 40-year-olds. Key Points
The HinduCybercriminal are making fake Facebook profiles to phish high-profile users: Report
Scammers tricked victims by impersonating Meta’s technical team and requesting users to voluntarily share data on a phishing website or by sending their browser cookies to avoid their profiles being blocked. To learn more, read the full story on The Hindu. Key Points
The HinduIndian national gets 33-month jail term for defrauding elderly people in America
Ashish Bajaj and his conspirators preyed on elderly victims across the U.S. by impersonating fraud prevention specialists. Key Points
The Hindu
Thrashed, clothes ripped: Ghaziabad pub bouncers booked for assaulting 3 women
One of the victims also alleged that when they were trying to save themselves from the attack and when they tried to run away, their clothes were torn. We were beaten with sticks and rods, she said in the complaint. Key Points
India TodaySecurity guard and Indian engineer among Texas dead
Eight people, including children, were killed while shopping at a mall. Here's what we know about them. Key Points
BBC NewsManipur violence: 3 killed in shoot-out with armed miscreants in Ukhrul
As many as three people were killed in fresh violence in Manipur’s Ukhrul district early this morning. The victims were killed in an exchange of fire with armed miscreants. Key Points
India Today3 of family die, 1 injured as car rolls down hill in J&K’s Doda
The victims were on their way from Kishtwar to Gandoh when the accident occurred at Bamoo at 8.30pm on Tuesday. They had gone to Kishtwar to meet relatives, who had returned after the Haj pilgrimage recently Key Points
Hindustan TimesCanada forms task force to look into the fake admission letter scam, to not deport students for now
Canadian authorities have formed a task force to investigate the cases of Indian students who were victims of an alleged immigration scam and have announced that only those who are found genuine or victims of fraud will be allowed to stay in Canada. The immigration minister stated that those found guilty will be prosecuted under Canadian law, adding that officials have been working closely with organizations representing Canada's colleges and universities to better detect and combat fraud. Key Points
Economic TimesRajasthan BJP meets 2008 Jaipur blast victims in the wake of acquittal of all accused
Leader of Opposition in Rajasthan Assembly Rajendra Rathore on April 8 met 2008 Jaipur serial bomb blast victims at their residence to express solidarity with them following the acquittal of all accused in the case. The blasts had claimed 71 lives and injured 185 others. Key Points
The HinduTexas man used involved in online romance scams gets 3 years
A Texas man was sentenced on Tuesday to more than three years in prison for his role in an online romance scam in which the identities and images of real US military generals were used to cheat victims from across the nation out of a total of USD 1.5 million, federal prosecutors said. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaTaliban execute 2 convicts in public
The Taliban carried out a double public execution at a stadium in south-eastern Afghanistan on Thursday. Thousands watched the killing of two convicted... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaiPhone users beware! THIS Trojan can empty your bank accounts: How to stay safe
GoldPickaxe, a new banking Trojan for iOS, targets iPhone users by stealing sensitive data and draining bank accounts. The malware uses biometric data for AI deepfakes to impersonate victims effectively. Key Points
mintRishi Sunak plans bill to exonerate post office scandal victims
Ministers are trying to draw a line under a long-running saga that left thousands of people out of pocket, with many wrongfully imprisoned, and which even led to the suicides of some victims. The scandal was triggered by faults in a Fujitsu computer system called Horizon that was used by UK post offices and inaccurately reported shortfalls in their accounts, resulting in private prosecutions of innocent branch managers for theft. Key Points
Economic Times
Shooter wounds 4 in Ohio Walmart store, kills self
A shooter opened fire on Monday night at a Walmart in Ohio and wounded four people before killing himself. The attack was reported at around 8:30 pm at the Walmart in Beavercreek, a town of about 50,000 in the Dayton metropolitan area. “The conditions of the victims right now is unknown” Key Points
The Tribune India2 dead, 28 injured in shootout at US party
Gunfire erupted at a block party in Baltimore on Sunday — killing two persons, wounding 28 and leaving an extensive crime scene that marred the US holiday weekend, police said. Three of the wounded were in critical condition. Key Points
The Tribune India5 people killed in fiery single-vehicle crash on Californian freeway in US
The crash was reported on Interstate 710 in north Long Beach shortly after 4 a.m., said California Highway Patrol spokesperson Angelia Gonzalez. Key Points
India TodayIndian-origin teen among 3 killed in UK's Nottingham attacks
Grace O'Malley Kumar, a 19-year-old Indian-origin student, was among three victims attacked in Nottingham, central England. Along with her, fellow student and a cricketer, Barnaby Webber, was also killed. The attacker, who is in custody, stabbed the duo to death and then went on to stab a man in his 50s to death. Key Points
Economic TimesTexas car crash accused charged with manslaughter, death toll rises to 8
The driver, George Alvarez, lost control of his vehicle and struck 18 people as the car flipped on its side. Alvarez attempted to flee but was held down by several bystanders. Meanwhile, the police have not ruled out the possibility that the crash was intentional. Key Points
India Today
Muslim family says after death to 4, acquittals for 6 in Nuh gangrape, murders — ‘only 4 didn't do this’
A CBI court sentenced 4 men to death in double murder & gangrape case based on forensic evidence like DNA & fingerprint analysis. But 6 others have been acquitted due to lack of evidence. 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 TimesNCRB Report 2022: 76% rape cases in Goa were against minors
As per the data, Goa's rate of rape on minors stood at 7.1 (per lakh population), the highest in the country. The coastal state recorded 75 rape cases in 2022 of which 57 victims (76 per cent) were minor girls below 18 years of age Key Points
FirstpostU2 alters 'Pride' lyrics to pay tribute to Israeli Festival massacre victims. Details here
U2 honored Israeli festival massacre victims in their Las Vegas show, modifying Pride (In the Name of Love) lyrics. Bono paid tribute to music-loving stars of David and prayed for peace, acknowledging the tragic events in Israel and Gaza. Key Points
Economic TimesFBI with ‘zero leads’ continues manhunt for Texas gunman who killed 5 neighbours
The search for the suspect has grown in scale since the Friday shooting. The attack was the latest act of gun violence in what has been a record pace of mass shootings in the U.S. so far this year. Key Points
India Today
Victim of Pompeii's ancient volcanic eruption found lying on bed with gold
The woman was lying on a bed with gold, silver and bronze coins around her, along with jewelry including gold and pearl earrings. The man lay at the foot of the bed. Key Points
India TodayWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee plays drums, dances with tribals in Jalpaiguri | Watch
West Bengal CM interacts with cyclone victims in Jalpaiguri, promises aid for damaged houses and crops. She was also seen dancing with tribals and playing drums. Key Points
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