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New Zealand police on Thursday (March 13, 2025) arrested two people and charged one of them in the case involving two schools which had received threat emails. Police launched an investigation to trace the threat email and zeroed in on an address in Māngere East. The officers then arrested a 20-year-old man and a woman. The man was later charged with the possession of a firearm. According to a New Zealand news portal, acting Counties Manukau District Commander Inspector Alison Brand informed that the duo taken into custody did not offer any resistance when they were confronted by the officers. «Investigation staff have been speaking with both of these individuals throughout the day. This is still very much an active investigation and we are limited in further comment at this stage,» said Brand. “Police have now charged a 20-year-old man with a firearms offence. This relates to a firearm located at a different property," she added. Police will produce the man before the Manukau District Court on Friday and may press more charges against him. The entire operation was carried out after a search warrant issued at the address on Thursday morning.

Lilavati Hospital, one of the country’s most reputed healthcare institutions, is at the centre of an explosive controversy. The Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust (LKMMT), which runs the hospital, has accused its former trustees of siphoning off over Rs 1,500 crore through fraudulent transactions, kickbacks, and illegal offshore deals. But it doesn’t end there. The trust has also alleged that black magic rituals were conducted within the hospital premises, with human remains discovered beneath the floor of the current trustees' office. The accusations, bizarre yet serious, have resulted in multiple FIRs and a growing legal battle.

Sarie Morton, a student at Matamata College (New Zealand), died Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a train near the intersection of Firth St and College St in Waikato. Her school mourned her tragic death in a Facebook post on Thursday by Matamata College board presiding member Craig Alexander and principal Dr Angela Sharples. «It is with deep sadness that we inform our school community of the sudden passing of one of our beloved students, Sarie Morton, following an incident after school yesterday. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Sarie’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time,» the post read. KiwiRail is providing support to the train driver involved. Emergency services responded to the incident around 3:15 pm local time on Wednesday, but Sarie died at the scene of the accident. The school will remain open Thursday and Friday to provide support for those affected by the tragedy. Professional support services are available to anyone who needs them.

The pair had both consulted in parallel with industry on proposed rules and expectations that sought to improve D&I at firms that fall under their remits.  The FCA said: «In light of the broad range of feedback received, expected legislative developments and to avoid additional burdens on firms at this time, the FCA and PRA have no plans to take the work further.» FCA drops plan to name and shame firms under investigation Imogen Makin, counsel at the international law firm WilmerHale, said the regulator's recognition that the existing rules cause a burden on firms is «welcome».  ...

The regulator is expected to announce today (12 March) that it will no longer move forward with its proposal to introduce a public interest test for naming companies. House of Lords committee slams FCA over 'unacceptable' name and shame plans Instead, the FCA will maintain its current approach, which only allows for disclosure in exceptional circumstances. The FCA held a call with industry bodies on Tuesday (11 March) to brief them on the decision. The watchdog had already softened its initial stance on the «name and shame» policy. In November, it revised its proposals, allowing...

Manipur while impersonating Jay Shah, the son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, were sent to six days of police custody by the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court, Imphal West on March 12. Ashem Tarunakumari Devi, CJM Imphal West, stated that one pen drive containing videos of the search, seizure, and arrest was presented. This Court is of the opinion that there is prima facie material to remand the accused persons for investigation, as it has been revealed that the mobile number which contacted the complainant's cousin brother belongs to accused Uvaish Ahmed. In the interest of a proper and effective investigation, this Court is inclined to allow the prayer for remanding them into police custody.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: Shares of IndusInd Bank plunged 27.2% on the bourses on Tuesday, a day after the private sector lender flagged discrepancies in its derivatives portfolio, sending panicked investors scrambling to the sell counters.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu told the House in reply to a question of BJP's Bikram Thakur that out of 1,86,434 regular employees and officers, 1,17,521 have opted for the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), which is applicable in all government departments. He said that all the public undertakings are independent units and rules and directions of the government do not apply to these units. He said that 12806 employees have retired after opting for the OPS and no dues are pending. The chief minister informed the House that 13 cases of crypto currency frauds were registered during the past two years and 80 accused were arrested. Out of these, 76 accused were from the state, he told the House in a written reply to Kewal Singh Pathania (Congress). Seven cases are under investigation and property cases are pending in courts and moveable and immovable properties worth Rs 37 crore have been confiscated in these cases.

Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022: CAMPAIGN VOWS TO 'KILL' As longtime mayor of the southern Philippine city of Davao, Rodrigo Duterte was known as «the punisher» for his harsh policies. His profanity-packed speeches and death threats to drug gangs were a feature of his successful campaign for the presidency in 2016. Among his statements during the campaign were: «Forget the laws on human rights. If I make it to the presidential palace, I will do just what I did as mayor. You drug pushers, hold-up men and do-nothings, you better go out. Because I'd kill you.» He said his campaign in Davao kept citizens safe from crime. He also reiterated his intentions for a violent crackdown to Reuters reporters during the campaign.

Prataprao Jadhav told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. The investigation indicated that the most likely precursor of GBS in the population group is prior infections caused by campylobacter, Jadhav said in a written reply to a question. The Central technical team was deployed on January 2 comprising experts from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) and National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune on site to study the pathogens and outbreak. Majority of cases have been reported from specific clusters in Pune, with additional cases in Nanded, Jadhav said. These areas have been mapped for epidemiological investigation. The study was focused on identifying the exact source of the outbreak, with a thorough examination of water supply systems, sources of water, and other relevant factors, he said. «The investigation indicated that the most likely precursor of GBS in this population group is prior infections caused by Campylobacter,» he stated.

Anil Thomas Gabriel, who was shot dead in Jordan on February 10, has demanded justice, insisting his son was not a terrorist but an Indian citizen. Anil's father, Gabriel Thomas, spoke to ANI, stating, «Anil Thomas called me after he landed in Jordan on February 7. When he left from here, he carried all the necessary documents, including his visa. He was not alone--his brother-in-law also travelled with him. Later, we were told that someone had been shot, but they couldn't find Anil Thomas. It was only later that we learned he had been killed.» Thomas continued, «We sent an email to the Indian Embassy, and when we received a response, we found out about his death. He was shot in the forehead. We demand justice. Why was my son shot? The government must investigate. As a father, it is my duty to fight for the truth. We have already submitted a petition to the MP. This incident happened in Jordan, not Israel. The embassy may say many things, but they were not there. There are eyewitnesses who saw what really happened--Thomas was shot while walking. The bullet hit the leg of the person accompanying him, but my son was shot in the forehead, which is unacceptable. My son was not a terrorist--he was an Indian citizen. If needed, they could have shot him in the leg, but they aimed to kill. This is an injustice, and the government must take action to ensure we get justice.»

Emergency crews were trying to lift the bus back onto its wheels to see if any more victims were trapped underneath it, said William Nthladi, a spokesperson for the city's Ekurhuleni Emergency Management. The crash happened on a highway near Johannesburg's main O.R. Tambo International Airport. The bus was lying on its side near the edge of the highway. It had been transporting people from the township or Katlehong, east of Johannesburg, officials said. Nine men and three women died at the scene of the crash, with two bodies still trapped in the wreckage. Officials didn't immediately give the victims' ages. Nthladi said he also couldn't give details on the extent of the injuries sustained by the people who were hospitalized. The driver was among those taken to the hospital.

Bibhas Nayak, a 29-year-old HR manager at St Stephen’s Hospital in New Delhi, died while defending two women from sexual assault in Karnataka’s Koppal district. The incident took place on 6 March near Sanapur village, close to the popular tourist site of Hampi. Bibhas was overpowered by three attackers and thrown into a canal. His body was recovered on Saturday, and Karnataka police have since arrested the suspects. His grieving family has called for a thorough and fair investigation.

Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday granted bail to Tej Pratap Yadav, Hema Yadav and other accused persons in the Land for Job scam case. They appeared before the court pursuant to summons issued to them. Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi and Misa Bharti moved exemption application. Special judge Vishal Gogne granted bail to accused persons on furnishing a personal bond of Rs. 50000 and surety bond in like amount by each accused. The court has listed the matter for hearing on March 20. The court took cognizance of all three chargesheet including conclusive charge filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation. The conclusive charge sheet was filed against former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and 77 other accused persons. There are 30 public servants in the accused persons and 38 candidates. In first chargesheet, three additional accused have also been added and summoned. In second chargesheet accused Bhola Yadav, Prem Chand Gupta have also been summoned. In third chargesheet Hema Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav have also been summoned.

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Ranya Rao. State's Additional Chief Secretary, Gaurav Gupta will lead the investigation. Further, an investigation was also ordered into the role of senior IPS officer Ramachandra Rao. The report is to be submitted within a week. Meanwhile, Rao's friend, Tarun Konduraju, who was accompanying her in Dubai, has also been taken into custody by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). On Monday, Rao was sent to judicial custody for six days. The actress was in the custody of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence for three days for interrogation. The DRI has said it seized gold bars worth Rs 12.56 crore from Rao at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.

Christo Grozev was in New York, sitting in a café, planning to go back to his home in Vienna. But that changed suddenly when the US law enforcement came to him and told him not to go back home. It was believed that a “red team” was waiting for him—something more than just hacking or surveillance. He stays back in the US, and this may have been a lifesaving decision for Grozev.

Fitch Ratings has removed energy infrastructure company Adani Energy Solutions (AESL) from its 'Ratings Watch Negative' list and assigned a Negative Outlook, it said in a statement on Monday. The agency cited concerns over ongoing US investigations that could reveal governance weaknesses and affect financial stability. The agency warned that the outcome of the probe could impact the company's credit profile. It had affirmed the long-term foreign- and local-currency issuer default ratings at 'BBB-'. «The risks associated with the group's liquidity and funding requirements have moderated,» Fitch said in a statement, adding that the proceedings and outcome of the US investigations could reveal that the group's corporate governance practices are weaker than it expected, potentially leading to negative rating action in the near to medium term.

executive orders from former US President Joe Biden contained identical autopen signatures, which has led to doubts about his understanding of the policies he approved. Many critics believe that these unauthentic signature practices create multiple legal and constitutional problems because of the ongoing debate about Biden’s mental state during his presidential years.

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Rodrigo Duterte said in Hong Kong that he was ready for possible arrest amid reports the International Criminal Court (ICC) was poised to issue a warrant over his years-long «war on drugs» that killed thousands. The «war on drugs» was the signature campaign policy that swept Duterte to power in 2016 as a maverick, crime-busting mayor, who delivered on promises he made during vitriolic speeches to kill thousands of narcotics dealers. The office of the current President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Monday no official communication had been received from Interpol yet, but indicated Duterte could be handed over.