Influx of B’deshis on

Agartala: Tripura reported the arrest of at least 14 illegal Bangladeshis, three Rohingya, two Indian touts, and an Indian smuggler involved in facilitating cross-border movement and human trafficking in last one week, reports Biswendu Bhattacharjee.

Russia opens a criminal case against CNN reporter for 'illegally crossing border'

Russia's FSB security service announced it had opened a criminal case against CNN journalist Nick Paton Walsh for allegedly crossing the Russian border illegally to film a report in Kursk. Similar cases were opened against two Ukrainian journalists. This follows a Ukrainian military incursion into the region. CNN has yet to respond to requests for comments.

Court acquits woman for human trafficking

A 41-year-old woman was acquitted of all charges related to human trafficking and running a flesh trade operation by the Thane Sessions Court. Judge Amit M. Shete observed significant lapses in the prosecution's case, including unreliable witness testimonies and lack of direct evidence of coercion or prostitution.

NEC meet in Agartala postponed

The upcoming plenary session of the North Eastern Council, initially set to be held from Aug 30 to Sept 1 in Agartala, was postponed due to severe flooding in the region. The state government had made extensive preparations, instructing all departments to be ready for the deliberations according to the agenda. tnn