Author: Sharad Natani
Myanmar has intensified its largest-ever crackdown on transnational cybercrime hubs, demolishing hundreds of illegal structures in the notorious KK Park and Shwe Kokko regions—areas long associated with online fraud, human trafficking, forced labour and gambling syndicates operating along the Myawady border. 321 Illegal Buildings Razed in KK Park In a sweeping operation led by security forces and local administrative bodies, authorities have already torn down 321 out of 635 illegal buildings in KK Park by December 6. These structures allegedly housed online scam centres, call rooms, and criminal networks using trafficked workers forced into cybercrime. Officials reported that seized electronic…
Lucknow is witnessing rising anger among IndiGo passengers as repeated flight cancellations and steep refund deductions have sparked widespread complaints across social media. Many travellers claim that despite cancellations being initiated by the airline, they received only a small portion of the fare they originally paid—leaving them frustrated, confused, and financially burdened. Frequent Cancellations Fuel Passenger Outrage Over the past few weeks, several IndiGo flights operating from Lucknow have been cancelled abruptly, forcing passengers to wait long hours before eventually learning that their flights would not operate. Many travellers say that the airline failed to offer proper communication, timely updates,…
Myanmar’s civil war is reshaping Asia’s narcotics landscape — and the impact is being felt across the world. A new UNODC report reveals that opium cultivation in Myanmar has surged 17% in a single year, reaching 53,000 hectares, the largest area under poppy farming since 2013. Combined with record-breaking methamphetamine production, Myanmar has now emerged as the global centre of illicit drugs, overtaking Afghanistan after its 2023 Taliban crackdown. What’s happening in Myanmar is not just a drug problem — it is a full-blown geopolitical crisis. Myanmar Becomes the World’s No. 1 Opium Producer With Afghanistan’s poppy fields wiped out,…
In a proud moment for Uttar Pradesh, UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024 topper Shakti Dubey, who secured All India Rank 1, has officially been allotted the Uttar Pradesh cadre for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). The Department of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions released the cadre allocation list, confirming that the topper will now serve in her home state. Shakti Dubey’s achievement is being celebrated nationwide—not just for topping the toughest exam in the country, but also for her inspiring journey as the daughter of a police sub-inspector (daroga). Her success has become a symbol of hope for thousands of…
India’s aggressive push to regulate cryptocurrency transactions is paying off. The Finance Ministry revealed in Parliament that Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) collections from Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) trades have crossed a massive Rs 1,000 crore within just three years — a clear sign that the government’s stringent 1% TDS rule is reshaping crypto activity in the country. Introduced in July 2022 under Section 194S of the Income Tax Act, the TDS mandate was designed to deter tax evasion, track crypto movements, and bring transparency to a largely unregulated market. Since then, collections have grown steadily year after year. Crypto…
Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu on Monday delivered one of the strongest warnings yet to India’s aviation industry, declaring that the government will take “very, very strict action” against IndiGo Airlines after a week-long operational meltdown that stranded thousands of passengers nationwide. Addressing the Rajya Sabha, Naidu made it clear that IndiGo’s cascading flight cancellations were not caused by any technical glitch, but by internal mismanagement in crew rostering — a failure he said cannot be excused in the world’s fastest-growing aviation market. “This situation is entirely due to anomalies in IndiGo’s crew roster planning,” the minister said. “We…