Fitness centres or conversion trap? UP police reveal ‘gym jihad’ modus operandi; gangsters act invoked against 10 owners

Fitness centres or conversion trap? UP police reveal ‘gym jihad’ modus operandi; gangsters act invoked against 10 owners

UP police book 10 gym owners under Gangsters Act for conversion, exploitation (File Photo) VARANASI: Police have invoked the stringent Gangsters Act against 10 gym owners in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur on charges of running a racket in which women were allegedly forced to convert to Islam and sexually exploited as part of an operation dubbed…

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Crude ease as Trump says Iran war could end 'very quickly,' supply risks persist

Crude ease as Trump says Iran war could end ‘very quickly,’ supply risks persist

Oil prices on Wednesday eased after US President Donald Trump asserted that the war with Iran would end ‘very quickly’. Despite this, investors remained cautious amid uncertainty over peace talks and continued disruption to Middle East oil supplies.Brent crude futures fell 45 cents (0.4%) to $110.83 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude slipped…

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Karnataka woman dies by suicide over 'harassment, torture' by husband and in-laws

Karnataka woman dies by suicide over ‘harassment, torture’ by husband and in-laws

BENGALURU: A 24-year-old woman died by suicide by hanging herself following alleged mental harassment and dowry-related torture by her husband and in-laws in Karnataka’s Ballari district, police said on Tuesday. The deceased, identified as Aishwarya, was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her parents’ residence in Kampli town on May 17, officials said, according…

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Suriya’s film earns Rs 12.75 crore net; Worldwide gross reaches Rs 161.04 crore

Suriya’s film earns Rs 12.75 crore net; Worldwide gross reaches Rs 161.04 crore

Karuppu, featuring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, continued its impressive performance in theatres on its fifth day. The film collected an estimated Rs 12.75 crore net in India on Tuesday, according to trade tracker Sacnilk.This represents a 10.8 percent decline from Monday’s Rs 14.30 crore net. India Net nears Rs 100 crore mark for ‘Karuppu’ With…

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