US court sentences Indian national for visa fraud scheme and orders deportation

US court sentences Indian national for visa fraud scheme and orders deportation

A federal court in the United States has sentenced an Indian national for his role in a visa fraud scheme that involved staging fake armed robberies to support fraudulent immigration applications. Mitul Patel, 40, of Worcester, Massachusetts, received a sentence of one day in prison, was ordered to pay a fine of USD 1,000, and […]

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Myanmar approves death penalty for online scam operators in major crackdown on cybercrime

Myanmar approves death penalty for online scam operators in major crackdown on cybercrime

Myanmar has officially approved a new law that introduces the death penalty for individuals who force people to work in online scam operations through violence, threats, or unlawful detention. The decision marks one of the country’s toughest legal measures yet against the growing problem of organized cybercrime. The legislation, known as the Anti-Online Scam Bill, […]

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Iran tightens Strait of Hormuz blockade after intercepting six more vessels

Iran tightens Strait of Hormuz blockade after intercepting six more vessels

Iran has continued to reinforce its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by intercepting six vessels that reportedly attempted to travel through routes not authorized by Iranian authorities. According to Iranian state television on Monday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy stopped the vessels after they allegedly ignored designated transit channels. Warning shots were […]

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After forcing education minister's resignation, India's youth-led 'Cockroach' movement demands freedom for detained protesters

After forcing education minister’s resignation, India’s youth-led ‘Cockroach’ movement demands freedom for detained protesters

India’s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has entered a new phase of its growing campaign for accountability, urging authorities to immediately release all protesters detained during nationwide demonstrations and to withdraw criminal cases filed against them. The movement, which gained national attention after demanding reforms in India’s examination system, says students and young activists should […]

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UK PM Andy Burnham Launches ‘No 10 North’ to Push Power Beyond London and Drive Regional Growth

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has officially launched No 10 North in Manchester, marking one of the first major steps in his government’s plan to move decision-making closer to local communities across England. The new office, which Burnham intends to use at least once a week, represents his commitment to reducing London’s long-standing dominance over […]

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