Grab Holdings, the leading ride-hailing app in the Philippines, is facing potential suspension after a Vietnamese woman reported being robbed and sexually assaulted by a driver. The incident has sparked concerns about passenger safety and raised questions about Grab’s security measures.
A policeman in Quetta, Pakistan, shot and killed a man accused of blasphemy while the suspect was in police custody. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the country’s controversial blasphemy laws and the growing mob violence associated with them.
A bipartisan group of over 75 House lawmakers is urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to take decisive action against organized retail crime (ORC), citing its increasing impact on businesses, communities, and public safety. The lawmakers are specifically calling for the establishment of an organized retail crime coordination center within DHS to enhance law enforcement efforts and mitigate the threats posed by these criminal networks.
A picnic outing for two Indian Army officers and their female companions turned into a horrifying ordeal in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore district. The officers were assaulted, and one of the women was raped by unidentified men. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects, and six have been identified.
Tension escalated in Nagamangala, Karnataka, after two groups clashed during a Ganpati Visarjan procession. Stones were reportedly thrown at the procession, leading to the violence. Authorities imposed Section 144 in the area to prevent further unrest.
Seattle City Council is considering reinstating a law that makes prostitution loitering a misdemeanor, sparking debate. A video presented during a Public Safety Committee meeting showcased prostitution and gun violence on Aurora Avenue, prompting calls for action. While some residents support the law’s reinstatement to address the ‘war zone’ conditions, others argue it unfairly targets sex workers and fails to address the root causes of violence.
Five students at Bahra University in Himachal Pradesh were expelled for brutally ragging a fellow student, highlighting the ongoing problem of ragging in Indian colleges despite a Supreme Court ban. The incident, caught on camera, involved physical assault, threats, and attempts to force the victim to consume alcohol.
A disgruntled mechanic in Karnataka set fire to an Ola Electric showroom after he was allegedly dissatisfied with the service of his recently purchased e-scooter. The incident occurred in Kalaburagi, with the accused, 26-year-old Mohammad Nadeem, being arrested after a case was filed against him. The fire caused damages estimated at over ₹ 8 lakh.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached ₹29.75 crore worth of assets belonging to Nirav Modi and his companies in connection with the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case. These assets, including land, buildings, and bank balances, were identified as proceeds of crime. The attachment comes as Nirav Modi, currently in a UK jail, faces extradition proceedings.
French authorities have successfully prevented three separate terror plots targeting the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, including a planned attack on Israeli institutions during the Games. Five individuals, including a minor, have been arrested in connection with these plots and are facing terrorism-related charges.
