Riya Arvinda Barde, a Bangladeshi adult film actress known by the pseudonym Arohi Barde, was apprehended in Thane, Maharashtra for residing illegally in India using forged documents. The arrest came after a tip-off regarding her involvement in a cheating and forgery case.
The US Justice Department has charged three Iranian hackers with disrupting Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. The accused, members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps, allegedly targeted the election with phishing attacks and data theft. The charges highlight growing concerns about foreign interference in US elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the birth anniversary of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, fondly known as the ‘Nightingale of India’, expressing his deep respect and recalling their close bond. He highlighted the enduring impact of her soulful melodies on generations and shared anecdotes of their personal connection.
Independent journalist Ken Klippenstein has been indefinitely banned from X (formerly Twitter) after publishing leaked documents allegedly linked to Republican candidate J.D. Vance. Klippenstein argues the ban is politically motivated and points to inconsistencies in X’s enforcement of its policies, particularly in relation to the Hunter Biden laptop story. The ban raises questions about X’s commitment to free speech, a principle Elon Musk has repeatedly emphasized since acquiring the platform.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has survived an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, according to a source close to the leader. The strike targeted the central headquarters of Hezbollah, raising concerns about Nasrallah’s safety. Despite Israeli officials stating it was unlikely he survived, Nasrallah’s continued presence is a blow to Israeli claims.
The Odisha government imposed a 48-hour internet shutdown in Bhadrak district following incidents of communal violence triggered by social media posts. The decision was made to curb the spread of misinformation and prevent further unrest.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jammu on September 28th to address a rally during the ongoing Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. The visit comes as voting enters its final phase, and follows BJP National President JP Nadda’s address hailing the peaceful and high voter turnout in the first two phases.
Anna Leigh Waters, a young pickleball prodigy, is poised to become the highest-paid player in the sport in 2024, surpassing even top-ranked Ben Johns. Her exceptional talent and impressive endorsement deals have made her a dominant force in the world of pickleball.
Cisco has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Chennai, India, marking a significant investment in the country’s technology sector. The facility, built in collaboration with Flex, will produce Cisco’s Network Convergence System (NCS) 540 Series routers, create 1,200 jobs, and generate USD 1.3 billion in export revenue. This move signifies Cisco’s commitment to India’s growth and strengthens the country’s position as a global manufacturing hub.
US Vice President Kamala Harris has acknowledged the need for immigration reform, proposing stricter border security measures including fentanyl detection and more Border Patrol agents. Her plan also includes pressuring China to crack down on fentanyl precursor chemical manufacturers. Harris’s proposed actions go further than President Biden’s current asylum restrictions, aiming for a lower average daily border encounter number before asylum applications are restricted. This comes as illegal border crossings reach record levels, exceeding 10 million since Biden’s presidency began. The ongoing debate on immigration is intensifying, with Harris criticizing Donald Trump for his efforts to block a bipartisan border funding deal and Trump questioning Harris’s inaction on border issues during her time as Vice President.
