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Two Indian-origin executives have been charged in Brooklyn for orchestrating an AI platform fraud scheme involving fake contracts and inflated revenues. The duo allegedly fabricated customer agreements and misrepresented financial performance to investors and partners. Federal prosecutors are treating this as a serious case of corporate deception in the booming artificial intelligence sector. Details about the specific AI platform and the total amount defrauded remain under investigation. The case highlights growing scrutiny of AI startups making extraordinary claims without proper verification. Both executives face multiple counts of fraud.

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Communist Party of India MP P Sandosh Kumar has written to the Chief Election Commissioner alleging that PM Modi's televised address to the nation violated the Model Code of Conduct. The MCC is currently in force across five regions holding elections. Kumar argues that the Prime Minister's national broadcast gave unfair advantage to the ruling party during the election period. The Election Commission has strict guidelines about government communication during active election periods. The complaint will likely trigger a formal review by the poll body. Similar complaints during election seasons often spark political slugfests between ruling and opposition parties.

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The United States has intercepted and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, according to President Trump. Tehran immediately condemned the action as armed piracy and vowed swift retaliation. The seizure comes at a particularly sensitive moment — just as Washington prepares for a second round of talks with Iran on nuclear and regional security issues. The timing suggests either a breakdown in diplomatic progress or a deliberate pressure tactic by the US administration. Iran has historically responded to such moves with reciprocal maritime actions in the Persian Gulf. India angle: Any escalation in the Gulf directly impacts India's oil imports and the safety of millions of Indian workers in the region.

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Punjab Kings demolished Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs after posting a season-high 254/7 — and captain Shreyas Iyer revealed the secret sauce. A dressing room six-hitting contest with Iyer's own bat as the prize has turned into serious batting fuel. Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly both smashed centuries in the run-fest, launching sixes with abandon. The lighthearted competition has clearly translated into fearless batting on the field. Punjab now sits at the top of the IPL table, proving that sometimes the best team bonding happens through friendly rivalry and a little bit of competitive chaos.

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