CBI busts human trafficking network sending Indians to Russia-Ukraine war zone

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has uncovered a significant human trafficking network that deceived Indians into traveling to the war zone between Russia and Ukraine under the guise of providing lucrative jobs abroad. The agency is conducting searches at over 10 locations across seven cities as part of its investigation. This comes after the tragic death of Mohammed Afsan, a 30-year-old man from Hyderabad, who was misled into joining the Russian army and was killed in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

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Victoria's Secret plunges 27% as shrinking demand hits sales forecasts

Fiscal 2024 sales predicted at $6bn, below estimates. First-quarter sales expected to decline. 35 stores to close, 15 new stores to open, despite slow demand, competition from Amazon and Lululemon.

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Lakshadweep gets ‘INS Jatayu’ as its second strategic Naval Base in Minicoy

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Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 Leaked Weapons: Here’s what we know so far

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 is set to introduce a range of new weapons and gun attachments, including the Tactical Shotgun, DMR Rifle, and Sniper Rifle. These additions promise to shake up the game's meta and offer players new strategies to explore.

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Promoter sells 5.2% stake in Aavas Financiers via open market for Rs 570 crore

Partners Group sold 5.2% stake in Aavas Financiers for Rs 570 crore through Partners Group ESCL and Partners Group Private Equity (Master Fund) LLC. SBI Mutual Fund and Amansa Holdings also acquired shares in the underperforming company.

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Oxford High School shooting: James Crumbley is up next as the second parent to face trial

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SpiceJet says sovereign wealth fund ADIA buys its shares from open market

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund ADIA has acquired shares of SpiceJet from the open market. The no-frills carrier is facing multiple headwinds and is in the process of raising funds through preferential issuance of securities, raising a total of Rs 1,060 crore and planning to raise Rs 2,250 crore in fresh capital. SpiceJet's stock declined 1.

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