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  • Naked-Chat Blackmail: 55 Men, 4 Women Fell Prey To Video Chat Scam, Made To Pay Rs 2 Cr As Sextortion; Caution For Indians |

    New Delhi: Around 59 people in Hong Kong, four of whom were women, were deceived into paying over HK$1.9 million (about Rs 2 crore) in just one week after they were forced to go nude during video conversations.

    The South China Morning Post (SCMP) said that the police released the numbers on its Facebook page on Friday, cautioning locals to exercise caution when meeting persons online.

    To trick women on social media, the scammers have also been masquerading as “highly educated, high-income and physically attractive” men. The Hong Kong police claimed that the perpetrators “use sweet talk to learn about the victims’ personal lives and interests to manipulate them.” It was further said, “In the past week, police received 59 cases of naked-chat blackmail, with scammers extorting more than HK$1.9 million. Four cases involved female victims.”

    Additionally, the police disclosed that a 5th of the 1,102 victims of “naked-chat blackmail” were students. The scammers coerced the victims into paying over HK$31 million(about Rs 34 crore). According to SCMP, several of the students were around 11 years old.

    Cases of naked-chat blackmail or sextortion in India Several instances of sextortion or naked chat blackmail have also been documented in India. People were cautioned by the Kerala police earlier this year about honey traps and not to answer video calls from strangers or unknown numbers. In 2022, a Bengaluru man had to pay Rs 5 lakh to fraudsters after he was tricked into becoming nude on a video chat. In 2023, two men were detained in Rajasthan for tricking a person from Vadodara into making a naked WhatsApp chat and demanding Rs 3.33 lakh from him.

    What is Sextortion? Sextortion is a type of cyber abuse in which a cybercriminal uses social media platforms, instant messaging apps, SMS, online dating apps, porn sites, and other channels to entice victims into private video/audio chats where they are forced to pose nude or provide explicit pictures. These materials are eventually used by the fraudsters to blackmail the victims. Both male and female victims may fall prey to these kinds of frauds.

    Tips to protect against online sextortion * Never accept video calls or open attachments from strangers. * Keeping your personal photos, videos, and posts private is advisable. * It is always advisable to decline friendship requests from strangers on social media. * Do not click on intimate, nude, or semi-nude pictures and videos. * Enable privacy and security settings on social media accounts. * File a sextortion complaint with the cybercrime cell.

  • President Murmu will come to Chhattisgarh on a two-day visit: Raipur and Durg on high alert, IG Amresh will take command of security, more than one thousand soldiers will be deployed.

    Shivam Mishra, Raipur. President of India Draupadi Murmu is coming on a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh. During this period, the President will participate in more than half a dozen programs. Raipur and Durg have been put on high alert regarding President Murmu’s visit. More than one thousand soldiers have been deployed in Raipur for security purposes. Besides, more than 100 officers including IG, DIG, Additional SP will be deployed on duty. Rashtrapati Bhavan has sent the minute to minute two-day program of President Draupadi Murmu to the state government.

    Preparations for the President’s visit have intensified. Special care is being taken about security arrangements in this tour. The DGP has issued important guidelines to senior officials regarding the security of the President. The entire command of Presidential security will be in the hands of Raipur Range IG Amresh Mishra. IG Amresh Mishra, along with being a senior officer, also has a good understanding of VVIP security, that is why he has been entrusted with the responsibility of security.

    According to the minute to minute program of President Murmu, she is going to participate in many programs in Raipur. From Raipur Airport, she will participate in more than half a dozen programs including AIIMS, NIT, Nava Raipur, Raj Bhavan, Jagannath Temple. During this period, more than a thousand police personnel and more than a hundred senior police officers will handle security in different areas of the city. For this, additional forces have also been called from other districts.

    These officers were deployed for the security of the President

    IG Amresh Mishra, Senior Superintendent of Police Raipur Santosh Kumar Singh, Prashant Kumar Aggarwal, Abhishek Meena, Sujit Kumar, Abhishek Pallav, Prashant Thakur, Dharmendra Singh, Amit Tukaram Kamble and other officers will be deployed for the security of the President.

    Minute-to-minute program of President Draupadi Murmu

    25 October 2024 (First Day) 11 am: President’s arrival at Raipur Airport. 11:30 am: Will attend the second convocation of Raipur AIIMS. 1 pm: Will leave from AIIMS and reach Raj Bhawan. 3 pm: NIT Will participate in the 14th convocation ceremony of Raipur. 4:30 pm: Meeting with local tribals at Purkhauti Muktangan in Nava Raipur. 6 pm: Will return to Raj Bhavan and rest for the night.

    26 October 2024 (Day 2) 9 am: Visit to Vivekananda Sarovar, Raipur. 10 am: Departure for Bhilai from Raipur Airport. 11 am: Will attend the fourth convocation of IIT Bhilai. 1:30 pm: Will return from Bhilai to Raj Bhavan in Raipur. 3:30 pm: Will take part in the third convocation of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Smriti Medical and AYUSH University. 5 pm: After the convocation, she will depart from Raipur airport for Delhi.

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  • ‘Rs 1,11,11,111 To Whoever Kills Lawrence Bishnoi’: Karni Sena Declares Reward On Gangster’s Head |

    The Kshatriya Karni Sena has offered a reward for the death of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, according to Zee News TV. The organization’s national president, Raj Shekhawat, publicly declared a reward of Rs 1,11,11,111 for any police officer who eliminates Bishnoi. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang had recently claimed responsibility for the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai. 

    Raj Shekhawat slammed the Centre and Gujarat government over the menace created by Bishnoi while he is locked up in Sabarmati jail. Bishnoi is incarcerated in connection with a cross-border drug smuggling case. He was also implicated in the April firing outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s Mumbai residence, but the Mumbai Police were unable to secure his custody. 

    In a video posted on social media, the chief of the Kshatriya Karni Sena stated that Lawrence Bishnoi is also responsible for the death of “our precious gem and heritage, Amar Shaheed Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi Ji.” 

    Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, the chief of the Karni Sena, was fatally shot by unidentified attackers on December 5, 2023, in Jaipur. Just hours after the incident, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the killing. 

  • How cities like Portland and Chicago are breathing new life into their urban rivers

    For decades, the Willamette River that runs through Portland, Oregon, was a look-but-don’t-touch situation.

    “When we first moved here, there was no way in hell you’d get in the water,” resident Matthew Mangus said.

    The river was contaminated by raw sewage and had been closed for swimming since 1924, but now things are very different. Willie Levenson, founder of the Human Access Project, helped turn the Willamette into a vibrant recreational space that officially became swimmable again in 2012. 

    “Step number one — find a way to clean up the river. Step number two — there’s the cultural change around getting people to see there’s value in this river,” Levenson said.

    A $1.4 billion pipe project that kept sewage from spilling into the river took care of the first step. Then came step two — an annual inner tube parade called “The Big Float” brought thousands to the water, making the river party central.

    “I talk to people who tell me, ‘I feel differently about our city now.’ They feel more connected to the city,” Levenson said.

    That’s exactly what Nick Wesley is hoping to achieve in Chicago. His non-profit, Urban Rivers, is leading the charge to transform the Chicago River. He believes that within 10 years, it’ll be a lot more commonplace to see people swimming in the river.

    “I think a lot of people see their waterways as a lot of unrealized potential,” Wesley said.

    While the idea of an urban river renaissance is providing hope for cities like Chicago and Portland, there’s still plenty of work to be done. Of the 3.5 million miles of rivers in the U.S., 50% are too polluted for fishing, boating or swimming, according to American Rivers, a group focused on protecting and restoring rivers.

    Efforts to revitalize the rivers began with the 1972 Clean Water Act and now include river renaissance projects in Los Angeles, Boston, Atlanta and New York among other cities, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

    There’s still more that can be done, including a cultural shift in how people perceive urban rivers.

    “The most powerful thing is a community of people on a river that love that river,” said American Rivers spokesperson Amy Souers Kober.

    Chicago had hoped to host its first swim in the Chicago River last month. When organizers hit roadblocks getting the proper permits fast enough, they moved it to Lake Michigan. But organizers and Levenson, who flew in from Portland, are determined to swim in the river next year.

    “Once the Chicago River becomes a part of culture, Chicago has a hidden level of joy that it’s going to discover,” Levenson said.

    It’s high praise from a man who’s already helped his own city discover theirs.

    Jim Axelrod

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    Jim Axelrod is the chief correspondent and executive editor for CBS News’ “Eye on America” franchise, part of the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” He also reports for “CBS Mornings,” “CBS News Sunday Morning,” and CBS News 24/7.

  • BRICS Summit: PM Modi leaves for Russia for BRICS Summit, will meet Putin today, may also meet Chinese President Xi Jinping

    PM Modi In BRICS Summit: PM Narendra Modi has left for Kazan city of Russia to attend the BRICS Summit. Prime Minister Modi left for Russia in his special plane at 7 am. His visit will last for 2 days. PM Modi will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin today. There may also be a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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    India’s Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar has said that PM Modi will hold bilateral meetings with counterparts of BRICS member countries in Kazan. In a special conversation with Aaj Tak, Vinay Kumar said, ‘In this conference, the emphasis will be on dealing with global challenges like economic cooperation, climate change and international security.

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    #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi leaves from Delhi for Russia to attend the 16th BRICS Summit, being held in Kazan, under the Chairmanship of Russia, themed “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security,”

    The Prime Minister is also expected to hold bilateral… pic.twitter.com/D0If0sYKc2

    — ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2024

    PM Modi is visiting Russia for the second time in 4 months

    PM Modi is visiting Russia for the second time in the last 4 months. Earlier, he had come to participate in the India-Russia summit in July. PM will attend dinner with BRICS leaders this evening. Will meet Russian President Putin. He may also have informal talks with many leaders.

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    According to the Ministry of External Affairs, PM Modi will participate in the BRICS meeting on Wednesday. It will be held in two sessions. First of all in the morning there will be a closed plenary i.e. a closed room discussion. After this there will be an open plenary in the evening. During this period, PM Modi will also hold bilateral talks with many leaders.

    Big news: Madrassas will continue to get government funding, Supreme Court refused to ban, Yogi government also got a shock on this decision.

    Talks possible with Chinese President after 2 years

    There is a possibility of talks between PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit. The Ministry of External Affairs informed yesterday that an agreement has been reached between India and China regarding patrolling in Ladakh. According to media reports, in such a situation, talks between PM Modi and Jinping can take place. If this happens then both the leaders will talk to each other after 2 years. The two last met in 2022 during the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia.

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    They got invitation along with BRICS member countries

    Russia (hosts), Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Iran, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, UAE, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Bolivia, Congo, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia , Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Nicaragua, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Serbia, Palestine.

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    How many times and where was the BRICS conference held?

    The first BRICS summit was held in Russia in 2009. This was followed by Brazil in 2010, China in 2011, India in 2012, South Africa in 2013, Brazil in 2014, Russia in 2015, India in 2016, China in 2017, South Africa in 2018, Brazil in 2019, Russia in 2020, in 2021 It is being organized in India, China in 2022, South Africa in 2023 and this year again in Russia in 2024.

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    BRICS was formed in 2006

    BRICS was established in September 2006 and originally consisted of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC). It was renamed ‘BRICS’ after South Africa was admitted as a full member in September 2010. With Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, BRICS represents a quarter of the global economy and It has been a major driver of global economic growth for years.

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  • The partner himself kidnapped the vegetable businessman.

    It was the partner who kidnapped and assaulted the vegetable trader. symbolic picture

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    Vegetable trader kidnapped near Laxmiganj vegetable market. There was a dispute over Rs 45,000 for buying and selling tomatoes. Police reached the spot when the accused were beating them after the kidnapping.

    Naiduniya Representative, Gwalior. Vegetable trader Ram Avtar Gurjar was kidnapped on Sunday night from near Laxmiganj vegetable market. The kidnapper was also his partner. Over a dispute of just Rs 45 thousand, he came in a car with three of his associates, beat up the vegetable businessman and took him away in the car. He was taken from Gwalior to Shivpuri and kept hostage on the ridge of the well. These people kept beating the businessman and by the time the police arrived, they ran away from there.

    They reached Sirsaud police station in Shivpuri with Ram Avtaar and themselves said that they had caught him over a money dispute. Sirsaud police handed them over to Janakganj police station. Three accused have been caught, but one is absconding.

    Ramavatar Gurjar, resident of Sikrawali village in Bhanwarpura, Gwalior, is a vegetable businessman. Rambharat Sharma, resident of Pahargarh, Morena, is his partner. Both of them bring vegetables together and sell them in Laxmiganj vegetable market. At night, Ramavatar along with his son had brought a truck full of cabbage from Sagar. Rambharat Sharma came near Laxmiganj vegetable market with his companions Surjeet Rawat, Aparwal Rawat and one other. They beat up Ramavatar, put him in the car and ran away from there.

    Ramavatar’s son informed the police. As soon as the information was received, Janakganj police station was immediately alerted. These people ran towards Shivpuri Highway. Gwalior police also joined in. After reaching Sirsaud in Shivpuri, he was tied to the well’s well and then they were beating him. Then we saw the police car coming and then we ran away from here. When the accused felt that they were surrounded, they themselves reached Sirsaud police station to save themselves. After reaching here they said that they had brought him here by car due to a dispute over money. The police caught the accused. One accused had fled from the field itself. His search is on.

    There was a dispute of Rs 45 thousand in the purchase and sale of tomatoes.

    During interrogation, the accused told that they had purchased tomatoes worth Rs 1.5 lakh in collaboration with Ram Avtaar. Rambharat spent around Rs 45 thousand including the vehicle fare. Ramavatar was being dishonest in the accounts of these rupees. There was a dispute on this only. There was a dispute over money for many days. Money was needed, so Rambharat came with his associates and kidnapped him.

  • Hyundai Motor India Stock Market Listing Today; Will Investors Make Big Money? Check GMP | Economy News

    New Delhi/Seoul: Hyundai Motor India is all set to make its stock market debut on Tuesday. This is Hyundai Motor’s first listing outside South Korea and the largest IPO in the history of the Indian stock market. The Indian subsidiary of South Korean automotive giant has surpassed the previous record set by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) in 2022, which then raised $2.5 billion.

    The IPO price band has been fixed at Rs 1,865-Rs 1,960 per share. The IPO is a pure offer for sale (OFS) and the entire proceeds will go to the promoter.

    Hyundai Motor India Stock Market Listing: Will Investors Make Big Money? Latest GMP 

    As per reports, the Hyundai Motor India latest GMP has declined suggesting a 2% premium of Rs 45-50 w.r.t its issue price of Rs Rs 1,865-Rs 1,960 per share apiece. Experts suggest that the scrip will have a tepid debut in stock market.  It must however be noted that since grey market premium is the parameter driven from unlisted market, the real time value on stock market can vary.

    Hyundai Motor India is the second-biggest carmaker in India, following Japan’s Maruti Suzuki. Industry observers are keen on whether the company can enhance its local competitiveness through the listing on the Indian stock market.

    The South Korean automotive giant has made aggressive investments in India in recent years.

    Last year, Hyundai acquired General Motors’ manufacturing plant in India’s western city of Pune. The company is currently upgrading the facility with a smart manufacturing system, aiming to achieve a production capacity of over 200,000 units annually.

  • Neha Dhupia Launches ‘GoFloRun’ To Empower Women And Girls In Fitness Journey | People News

    Following a series of viral running videos, Neha Dhupia took to Instagram to share a heartfelt post about her passion for running and its profound role in her life. In her post, she wrote, “The one thing I have always loved to do is run… whether I am happy, sad, free, or busy. Running has always been my way of setting myself free, regardless of how fast or It’s about listening to my body and finding my strength on any given day.

    As Dhupia delved deeper into the running world, she found herself inspired by the physical and mental strength of the running community. “As I ran more, I met so many incredible people from the running community, and I realized how strong and disciplined they were, both physically and mentally. This community continues to grow, and that inspired me to take a baby step toward making women and little girls healthier,” she shared.

    Have a look at the video:




    Together with her running partner and national-level athlete, Anita Lobo, Dhupia launched GoFloRun, a unique race encouraging women and girls, 12 years and above, to join in and make their health a priority. “So, along with my running partner @anita_lobo13, we’ve started @goflorun, a wonderful race that encourages women and girls from all over the city and nation, 12 years and above, to join us,” Dhupia added. The initiative aims to foster a supportive environment for women to embark on their fitness journeys, promoting health and wellness.

    Her post has garnered attention and support from several celebrities, including Sonu Sood, Soha Ali Khan, and Nikhil Chinapa, who have all shared the news, adding to the excitement around GoFloRun.

  • IND vs NZ: Big blow to New Zealand before Pune Test, know when will Kane Williamson return…

    Kane Williamson News: Team India is behind 1-0 in the ongoing Test series between India vs New Zealand. They were defeated by the Kiwis by 8 wickets in the Bengaluru Test.

    Kane Williamson News: These days a three-Test series is going on between India and New Zealand. The first match is over. The second match will be held in Pune. Just before this match, the New Zealand cricket team has suffered a big blow, because the team’s star batsman Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the second Test match starting from October 24. New Zealand Cricket Board has confirmed this. Due to Williamson’s injury, he could not even participate in the Test played in Bengaluru. It is expected that he will be available for the third test of the series.

    What did coach Gary Stead say?

    Giving information about Williamson’s injury, New Zealand coach Gary Stead said, “We are keeping an eye on Kane’s condition and he is slowly moving in the right direction. However, he is not 100% fit yet. We hope that he will improve further in the next few days and will be available for the third Test, we will give him as much time as possible, but with utmost caution.

    What happened to Kane Williamson?

    Williamson suffered a groin injury during the Sri Lanka tour, from which he has not been able to fully recover till now. Because of this, he is going through the rehabilitation process and was out of the first test also due to this injury.

    Kane Williamson is a star player

    Williamson’s exclusion from the second test is a big blow for New Zealand. He is one of the most experienced and brilliant batsmen of the team. So far, he has scored 8881 runs in 102 Test matches at an average of 54.48, which includes 32 centuries and 6 double centuries.

    Even in T20 and ODI

    Apart from Test, Kane Williamson has also performed brilliantly in ODI and T20. 6811 runs, 13 centuries, 45 half-centuries in 165 ODI matches. He has scored 2575 runs in 93 T20 matches. His record shows how important a player he is for New Zealand cricket in all three formats.

  • Suzie Bates Dance Celebrations On Dhol Beats Steal The Show After New Zealand’s First T20 World Cup Win- WATCH | cricket news

    Women’s T20 WC 2024: New Zealand cricket had a historic day on Sunday, with both the men’s and women’s teams achieving significant victories. In the morning, the men’s team claimed their first Test win in India in 36 years, defeating India by eight wickets in the first Test of a three-match series at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Later in the evening, the White Ferns made history by clinching their first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup title with a thrilling 32-run victory over South Africa.

    The New Zealand women’s team celebrated their maiden T20 World Cup triumph, and the joy was evident across the squad. Star batter Suzie Bates was seen dancing to dhol beats outside the stadium, much to the delight of fans who cheered her on. The team’s jubilation was a fitting end to a monumental achievement for New Zealand cricket.

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    A perfect way to sign off from Dubai Cricket Stadium #CricketTwitter #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/oljVCJayBn — Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) October 20, 2024

    South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and elected to field, but New Zealand’s batsmen delivered crucial contributions. Amelia Kerr’s 43 and Suzie Bates’ 32 helped the White Ferns post 158/5 in their 20 overs, with Brooke Halliday adding a vital 38. In reply, South Africa struggled against a strong bowling attack led by Kerr, who took three wickets, restricting the Proteas to 126/9.

    Captain Sophie Devine reflected on the emotional victory, expressing how much it meant to her and the team. “I let myself dream last night about what it would be like to hold the trophy,” Devine said. “It’s hard to put into words what it means, not just to me but to this group of players. For New Zealand Cricket, it’s been a long time between drinks.”

    Despite this win, Devine confirmed that she will step down as captain, stating, “No chance. I am done.” She also praised Kerr, calling her a “once-in-a-generation player” who was integral to their victory.

    This marked South Africa’s second consecutive loss in a Women’s T20 World Cup final, after losing to Australia in 2022. Earlier this year, the South African men’s team also fell short in the T20 World Cup final, losing to India.

    New Zealand’s victory is a testament to their resilience and hard work over the past 18 months, finally culminating in their historic World Cup triumph.