Gym trainer arrested for raping a woman repeatedly, recording initimate videos of 80 women, selling footages to sites

Economic Times - Oct 14, 2026

A 22-year-old Nalasopara gym trainer and social media influencer has been arrested after a 23-year-old woman accused him of rape on the pretext of marriage. The complainant also alleged that he recorded intimate videos of 70 to 80 women and sold them on pornographic websites. Police are investigating the claims. He is also facing a separate case over alleged remarks about Hindu women during Navratri.

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Feral horses and burros were removed from the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada to aid ecosystem recovery. Although some vegetation improved after their removal, the overall impact was slow and varied. Research indicated increased plant diversity and stabilization of riparian areas, contrasting with areas of continued grazing. Advocates for wild horses opposed the mass removals, citing welfare concerns and historical land use issues.

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Oct 14, 2026
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the expansion of the drought declaration to 305 talukas. A Diwali bonus of ₹5,000 will be deposited into farmers' accounts to alleviate financial distress. The government is also monitoring drinking water supply and combating severe water scarcity with GPS-tracked tankers. Fadnavis praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his contributions to infrastructure and welfare projects in Maharashtra.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expands drought-hit talukas to 305, announces ₹5,000 Diwali bonus for farmers
Oct 14, 2026
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the expansion of the drought declaration to 305 talukas. A Diwali bonus of ₹5,000 will be deposited into farmers' accounts to alleviate financial distress. The government is also monitoring drinking water supply and combating severe water scarcity with GPS-tracked tankers. Fadnavis praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his contributions to infrastructure and welfare projects in Maharashtra.

Chinese business visit to Kuril Islands will do nothing to ease tensions in Tokyo
Oct 14, 2026
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Oct 14, 2026
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Researchers removed invasive Japanese stiltgrass from 8 Indiana forest sites; native plant diversity rose 24%, while herbicide-treated plots had 123% greater tree seedling density than controls
Oct 14, 2026
Researchers removed invasive Japanese stiltgrass from 8 Indiana forest sites; native plant diversity rose 24%, while herbicide-treated plots had 123% greater tree seedling density than controls

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Oct 14, 2026
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Global Market: Lagarde says France must tackle debt woes through fiscal consolidation
Oct 14, 2026
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This Bengaluru man rejected Paris job offers to grow mushrooms in an old poultry shed, he now earns Rs 4 lakh a month
Oct 14, 2026
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Global Market | European companies better positioned to withstand energy price shock than in 2022: Analysts
Oct 14, 2026
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In 2017, Cindy Crawford and Casamigos co-founder Rande Gerber bought a Beverly Hills home for $11.6 million; four years later, they sold it for $13.5 million, a $1.9 million gross gain
Oct 14, 2026
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Oct 14, 2026
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