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Mumbai: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police has uncovered that a woman, Olena Stoin, alongside her partner Artem Stoin, both Ukrainian nationals, are behind the massive Ponzi scam that has left hundreds of investors duped. The scam, linked to the Torres jewellery chain, promised high returns on investments in gemstones, gold, and silver but led to huge losses when the company shut its stores.

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking National Youth Day in honor of Swami Vivekananda's 163rd birth anniversary. The event, which gathered 3,000 Indian youth between the ages of 15 and 29, focused on the vital role of young people in shaping the country’s future over the next 25 years.

vIn a world where opportunities often seem out of reach, some stories inspire us to believe that anything is possible with determination and the right platform. Asfiya Naveedshariff, a 23-year-old woman from Karnataka, is one such inspiring figure. Despite facing societal challenges, she has carved her path to success through hard work and commitment.

Balasore, Odisha: In a move to ensure the smooth execution of an eviction drive, the district administration imposed a curfew in several areas of Balasore on Saturday. The action was taken ahead of the eviction of illegal occupants from railway land, which has hindered the construction of a crucial third railway line connecting Narayangarh in Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal to Bhadrak, Odisha.

In a tragic turn of events in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, the bodies of three workers were recovered from a flooded coal mine on Friday, taking the total number of bodies retrieved to four. These workers were part of a group of nine who became trapped on Monday after a sudden gush of water flooded the 310-foot-deep quarry in Umrangsu.

A devastating incident occurred at Kannauj railway station in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, when an under-construction two-storey building collapsed, trapping dozens of workers beneath the debris. The building, part of a station beautification project, was being constructed when the roof's shuttering gave way, causing the structure to crumble.

The Bombay High Court has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating air quality in Mumbai, proposing measures to combat the pollution crisis in the city. In its latest hearing on Thursday, the bench, comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice GS Kulkarni, suggested phasing out diesel vehicles and wood or coal-fired kilns used by bakeries. The court also questioned whether the city would continue to suffer from poor air quality each year, particularly after Diwali, or if there was a way forward.

Chandra Arya, an Indian-origin Member of Parliament (MP) from Nepean, has declared his intention to run for the position of Prime Minister of Canada following Justin Trudeau's resignation. Arya, a member of the Liberal Party, made the announcement just four days after Trudeau's surprise decision to step down amid internal discord within the party.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Thursday due to a sharp deterioration in air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). This action was prompted by a significant rise in the Air Quality Index (AQI), which had already surged to 357 at 4 PM on January 9, following calm winds and dense fog.

Three Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Sukma district on Thursday, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma announced. The operation marked another significant achievement in the ongoing fight against Maoist insurgency in the region.

Rescue operations are underway after a tragic incident at a smelting plant in Saragaon, Mungeli district.

Bhubaneswar: Guests from abroad attending the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) convention in Odisha's capital, Bhubaneswar, were treated to a culinary delight as they savored traditional Odia dishes, showcasing the rich and unique flavors of the state.

In a world where opportunities often seem out of reach, some stories inspire us to believe that anything is possible with determination and the right platform. Asfiya Naveedshariff, a 23-year-old woman from Karnataka, is one such inspiring figure. Despite facing societal challenges, she has carved her path to success through hard work and commitment.

Prashanth Lakshme Gowda, Principal Software Engineer at Dell, alongside Dr. Amarnath, Dr. Anuradha Tavarekere, and Rohith Annigeri, Director of Product Management and Strategy at Dell Technologies, have spearheaded the Texas Kannada Short Film Festival (TKSFF). Despite being based in the USA, they remain deeply rooted in their Kannada heritage and are committed to promoting its cinematic brilliance.