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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
UP Muslim girl murdered after eloping with Dalit youth; father among 3 held
Meerut: Three members of a family were arrested on Sunday for allegedly murdering and secretly burying a 17-year-old Muslim girl in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district after she eloped with a 19-year-old Dalit boy, police said. Police exhumed the girl's body for postmortem on Saturday. (Sourced) The Baraut police said the girl's father, Waris, uncle Matlubh, and cousin Sadik—all residents of Palda village—were taken into custody after villagers noticed injury marks on the girl's neck during her burial and informed the boy's family and local police. According to the primary investigation, the girl was in a relationship with Sagar Kashyap, a scheduled caste youth from the same village under Baraut police station limits. 'The two had been in love for over 18 months but faced strong opposition from the girl's family due to caste and religious differences. The minor girl's grandfather is a known Samajwadi Party worker with political influence in the area,' an officer said. The couple reportedly fled to Una district in Himachal Pradesh on July 15, where Sagar worked at a brick kiln. 'A day later, the girl's family tracked them down, brought them back to the village in a car, allegedly beating them throughout the journey. They then tied them near a tubewell in the village, where the couple was publicly thrashed. Sagar was handed over to his family with death threats, and the girl was taken back home,' he added. Also read: Faridabad family kills daughter-in-law, buries her in soak pit outside home Police said the family allegedly strangled the girl on July 23 and passed off her death as a result of tuberculosis. Her body was buried quietly; however, villagers noticed bruises and strangulation marks on the girl's neck and body during the burial. Sagar and his family submitted a written complaint at the Baraut police station on July 24, alleging the girl was murdered. They approached superintendent of police (SP) Suraj Kumar Rai the next day. Police exhumed the girl's body for postmortem on Saturday. 'Further action would be based on the autopsy report. The role of Doghat police officers, accused of dereliction of duty, is being investigated too,' SP Rai said. Also Read: Delhi: 22-year-old tea seller stabbed to death by neighbours over money; 5 held Sagar's father, Rampal, said their family lived 500 metres from the girl's house but remained silent initially due to fear. 'They are influential people. The girl's family often threatens villagers by flashing guns. They warned us not to go to the police, or they would kill my son too,' he said. The case is being jointly investigated by circle officer Baraut Vijay Tomar and sub-divisional magistrate Manoj Yadav. 'The girl's father and uncle have confessed to the crime. Police are moving ahead with legal proceedings. A police team has been deployed in Palda village to avoid any escalation of tension,' Tomar said.
Scroll.in
06-07-2025
- Business
- Scroll.in
Data breach of 16 billion login credentials could risk Indian users
This article was originally published in Rest of World, which covers technology's impact outside the West. A recent data breach of about 16 billion login credentials is said to have put users of Facebook, Instagram, Google, and Apple at risk of fraud and identity theft. The stolen records, scattered across 30 databases, are a 'blueprint for mass exploitation' that threatens users in developing nations, according to a June 18 report by CyberNews, whose researchers found the breach. Unlike traditional database hacks, this leak originated from malware that infiltrates devices only when users download corrupted files, then targets people with poor password habits. Developing countries face the greatest risk from this breach due to rapid digital adoption coupled with inadequate cybersecurity infrastructure, experts said. The vulnerability is particularly acute in Asia and Latin America, which represent the largest user bases for many affected platforms. 'Breaches like this can cause serious damage in Africa and Asia, especially emerging economies like India, Brazil, Nigeria, and Indonesia,' Salman Waris, founder of UAE-based cybersecurity consultancy TechLegis, told Rest of World. 'Since digital growth is rapid but security is lagging, the risk of fraud and cybercrime spikes for millions.' Meta, Google, and Apple have yet to react to the breach. The geographic concentration of users amplifies the potential impact significantly. India represents Facebook and Instagram's biggest market, accounting for 20% and 26% of the platforms' app downloads, respectively, according to San Francisco-based research firm Sensor Tower. Countries across Asia and Latin America similarly house substantial portions of Gmail's global user base. Government institutions and critical infrastructure operators face elevated risks from the breach, Waris said. Individuals and organisations lacking two-factor authentication become easy targets for infostealer malware campaigns, he added. Historical precedents show the devastating potential of such breaches in developing regions. A 2015 leak exposed 184 million Pakistani users' credentials for banks, social media, and government services, triggering widespread fraud warnings. The same year, Operation Secure in Asia led to more than 216,000 victim notifications after attacks targeted credentials and payment information across Vietnam and Sri Lanka. African nations have suffered similar breaches targeting critical infrastructure. Almost 500,000 pieces of personal and financial data were stolen in 2024 from Telecom Namibia, affecting ministries and senior government officials. In the first quarter of 2025, over 119,000 leaked data breaches were recorded in Nigeria, according to a report from cybersecurity firm Surfshark. Many other African countries, like South Africa and Morocco, have had their fair share of data breaches. The economic impact can be severe for emerging markets with limited resources. Costa Rica's 2022 ransomware attack crippled government services and cost the country 2.4% of its GDP. Such incidents highlight how cyberattacks can devastate economies already struggling with infrastructure challenges. Weak law enforcement compounds the problem in many developing nations. Inadequate policing infrastructure often fails to identify thefts, let alone lead to prosecution, Ankur Bisen, a senior partner at consulting firm Technopak, told Rest of World. 'In India, digital frauds are now recognised as the single biggest financial risk by the central bank,' Bisen said, emphasising the growing threat to emerging economies where millions lack basic cybersecurity awareness. The leaked data sets flagged by CyberNews varied dramatically in size and scope. The smallest collection contained about 16 million records, while the largest – reportedly targeting Portuguese-speaking users – held more than 3.5 billion credentials. Each batch averaged approximately 550 million records. While the scale appears unprecedented, security experts caution that much of the data may be outdated or recycled. Infostealer malware typically captures a broad range of credentials from infected devices, Waris said. 'The data covers everything from Google and Facebook to VPNs and developer portals, but a lot of it is recycled, outdated, or even fake,' he said.
News18
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
'Housefull 5' Remake Of 1989 Malayalam Movie 'Lal Americayil'?
Last Updated: The trailer for Housefull 5, releasing June 2025, draws comparisons to Malayalam film 'Lal Americayil' and 1969 Hindi film 'Waris', stirring social media discussions The upcoming Bollywood comedy Housefull 5, featuring Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh, is scheduled for release on June 6, 2025. The trailer for this fifth instalment in the popular franchise was unveiled on Tuesday, marking the series' 15th anniversary. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the film boasts an impressive cast and centres around a murder mystery set aboard a cruise ship with 14 suspects. The trailer of Housefull 5 also teases a subplot involving three young men who each claim to be the rightful heir to Papa Ranjith's $69 billion fortune. Social Media Buzz Social media users have noted striking similarities between the trailer and the 1989 Malayalam film Lal Americayil. Additionally, some have pointed out resemblances to scenes from the 1969 Hindi film W aris. Lal Americayil, directed by Sathyan Anthikad and starring Mohanlal and Prem Nazir, tells the story of a wealthy man, Ravi Varma (Prem Nazir), who fakes his death after moving to America. He places an advertisement to find his missing son, Babu, who vanished at age five. Three men subsequently emerge, each claiming to be Babu, leading to various attempts by Ravi's friends to discover the true heir. The Story Of 'Waris' Another film drawing comparisons to Housefull 5 is Waris, a 1969 Hindi film directed by Ramanna and featuring Jeetendra, Hema Malini, Mehmood, and Prem Chopra. A remake of the 1967 Tamil film Naan, Waris centres on royal succession and mistaken identity. In the film, it is shown that due to internal conflicts in the royal household, the Queen and her young son leave the kingdom. Years later, after the King's death, the palace sets out to find the missing Prince so he can take his rightful place on the throne. Three young men come forward, each claiming to be the lost heir. Palace officials subject them to a series of tests, and all three succeed, leaving the court in a state of confusion as to who the true Prince really is. First Published:
India Today
15-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
No stay after 60 days: India issue stricter rules for foreign lawyers' entry
Foreign lawyers who fly into India to handle client matters will now have to inform the country's bar council before they come and will also have to disclose some client details, according to new rules published this rules are part of detailed regulations that follow India's 2023 decision to permit foreign law firms to open Indian offices and advise in non-litigious, foreign or international law in areas such as M&A and corporate to that, India only allowed a fly-in and fly-out system for foreign lawyers. But foreign lawyers who don't open offices and want to continue flying in now face stricter requirements - namely, filling in a declaration disclosing the client's name and contact information. The rules reiterated that lawyers can't stay in India for more than 60 days in a 12-month period."Any foreign lawyer or law firm shall be required to inform the Bar Council of India before its arrival in India and shall also intimate about the details of the work and its duration of its stay in India," said the most transactions, even big-ticket ones, can be wrapped up in 60 days, the time limit on stays and other compliance measures are contrary to the intent of liberalising the industry, lawyers garb of relaxing barriers, this is actually like taking several steps backwards," said Akash Karmakar, a partner at Indian law firm Panag & Babu, which works with foreign lawyers who regularly visit India for transactions."Indian clients want foreign lawyers to come in and advise on subjects like foreign stock listings. That work will slow down due to added compliance for foreign lawyers."The Bar Council did not respond to a request for comment. In its press statement on Wednesday, it described the requirements as "strict guidelines" aimed at protecting the interests of Indian entry of foreign law firms into India has been a contentious issue, and the Bar Council opposed the move for years, fearing the impact on local Waris, managing partner at Indian law firm TechLegis, added the new rules would "frustrate international lawyers and force them to setup formal offices and cause concerns about client confidentiality due to information sharing with the Bar Council."The new rules also stipulate that law firms intending to set up India offices will also need to submit a no-objection certificate from the Indian government "stating that an effective legal system" exists in foreign countries whose laws the applicant wishes to practice in first set of rules in 2023 have not yet led to a flurry of major foreign law firms setting up India offices, but lawyers said Wednesday's rules are likely to offer more clarity and speed up market entries.
Express Tribune
26-03-2025
- Express Tribune
Traumatising ordeal of woman impregnated by father
Some crimes are too disturbing, too sickening, and too sinister to be believable. One such crime involving interfamilial sex abuse came to light last week when a man was convicted of raping and impregnating his biological daughter by a local court in Karachi. The additional district and sessions judge for District Central sentenced the evil father, Shahid, to 32 years in jail and imposed a fine of Rs200,00 on him for raping, impregnating his daughter and then threatening her to hush up his dark crime. In the verdict, the judge ruled that the victim had unequivocally identified her father, Shahid, as the perpetrator during her testimony. Moreover, the DNA test conclusively proved Shahid is the biological father of a baby born to his daughter. According to Prosecutor Hina Naz, the abuse began in 2020 when Shahid sexually assaulted his daughter who lived with her six siblings at the family home. The victim informed her mother about the incident, but she didn't do anything. Emboldened by inaction, Shahid sexually assaulted his daughter multiple times until she became pregnant. A few months later, the victim gave birth to a child. When she revealed to her mother that the baby's father was Shahid, her mother broke a glass and attacker him - and that was it. Four months after delivering the baby, the victim befriended a man named Waris on Facebook and told him her traumatising ordeal. Waris married the victim in May 2021 and then the couple filed lawsuit against Shahid. Subsequently, an FIR was registered against Shahid at New Karachi police station. The prosecution informed the court that in May 2020, when the victim's mother was ill and had been hospitalised, her father had threatened to kill her late at night and repeatedly raped her. "Shahid raped her multiple times, which resulted in her pregnancy," the prosecution stated. Judicial documents state that the victim's mother "asked her to undergo an abortion, but she refused." In January 2021, the victims, then seven months pregnant, gave birth to a child. At the time of delivery, "when the doctors asked her mother for the father's name, she provided the name of a boy with whom marriage talks were ongoing." The prosecution told the court that the victim's father had threatened Waris Junaid, warning that he would kill him if he revealed anything about the matter. Junaid told BBC Urdu that when he went to the victim's house to propose marriage, her parents refused. After this, he moved the victim to the home of a friend's sister. He said that upon this, the victim's parents agreed to the marriage within two days. "There were difficulties in performing the court marriage because my wife did not have any documents - Form B, ID card, or anything else made yet," he recalled. "My parents stepped forward and firmly stated that the boy and girl were ready. If they created obstacles now, they would take legal action and contact police. After that, they were forced to arrange the marriage, and I brought my wife home," Waris Junaid further recalled. He said that his wife deeply hates her father. "During the case, her mother repeatedly asked her to withdraw the complaint, but she refused to compromise. And since she didn't back down, I fully supported her," he added. Inspector Aziz Memon, the investigation officer (IO) of the case, said it was an extremely painful matter. "All evidence and testimonies were gathered right at the beginning of the case to ensure the criminal could not escape punishment," IO Memon stated. "However, arresting the accused was challenging. He didn't use mobile phones or other means of communication. We had to conduct raids for several nights to finally apprehend him." Prosecutor Hina Naz said that no lawyer was initially willing to defend the accused, forcing the court to appoint one. "But once the lawyer learned the facts, he too withdrew from the case." She added that the case lasted three years, during which the accused was provided with another lawyer. The couple have entrusted the child to a trust to secure a better future for him. "After much deliberation, we handed over my wife's son - whose biological father I am not, as proven in court - to a trust. We both visit him occasionally, but my wife only watches him from a distance," Junaid told BBC.
