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Challenges of Extraditing Indian Criminals from Nepal

October 20, 2024

Many criminals from India seek refuge in Nepal after committing crimes. But why is this the case, and why is it so difficult to apprehend them? Despite an extradition treaty between India and Nepal, the process remains complex and ineffective. ..

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FTC Implements Click-to-Cancel Rule for Subscriptions

October 18, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States is introducing a new rule called the “click-to-cancel” rule, aimed at making it easier for people to cancel subscriptions and memberships. This rule was approved on October 16, 2024, with a ..

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What is Snooping Scandal?

October 15, 2024

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is caught up in a major scandal involving illegal access to private bank accounts. A bank clerk at Banca Intesa Sanpaolo is accused of unlawfully viewing the personal financial information of thousands of people, including ..

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What is THAAD?

October 15, 2024

The United States has decided to send the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) missile system to Israel. This is part of the U.S.’s promise to help strengthen Israel’s defence, especially with the rising tensions with Iran, which have included recent ..

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Deadly ‘Dragon Drones’ Emerge in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

October 14, 2024

Dragon drones are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that drop thermite, a substance that burns at extremely high temperatures. Thermite is made from aluminum and iron oxide, and when it ignites, it produces intense heat, over 2,400 degrees Celsius. This heat ..

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United Nations Interim Peacekeeping Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)

October 14, 2024

India has expressed concern about the worsening security situation in West Asia, especially after an incident where two United Nations peacekeepers were injured. These peacekeepers, part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), were hurt when an Israeli ..

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FBI Exposes Cryptocurrency Manipulation with Ethereum Token

October 14, 2024

The FBI has taken a step into the world of cryptocurrency by creating an Ethereum-based token called NexFundAI. This token is part of a sting operation designed to expose illegal activities in the cryptocurrency markets. Through this operation, the FBI ..

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China Conducts Military Drills Near Taiwan Amid Tensions

October 14, 2024

On October 14, 2024, China held large military exercises around Taiwan and nearby islands. These drills were a warning to Taiwan because its president, Lai Ching-te, refused to say that Taiwan is part of China. The exercises were meant to ..

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