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Manipur: Police arrest 13 in “Operation Dignity” crackdown

Imphal, Oct 12 (UNI) Manipur Police today arrested 13 people, including one child, in conflict with law (CCL), in an investigation codenamed Operation Dignity into Telegram channels allegedly used to circulate, trade and monetise non-consensual explicit videos and photographs of local women, including child pornography.
Police said they launched the operation after receiving credible information that administrators and users across multiple channels were involved.
Police today said fourteen mobile phones and one laptop have been seized. Of the 12 adults arrested, aged between 18 and 34, five are from Bishnupur, four from Imphal West, two from Kakching and one from Thoubal. Police said the investigation is continuing into the wider network, financial trails and additional victims.
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Braj Mohan Ram Sworn in as 28th Governor of Odisha

18 Oct 2026 | 1:36 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 18(UNI) Braj Mohan Ram was sworn in as Odisha’s 28th Governor on Sunday, with Orissa High Court Chief Justice Harish Tandon administering the oath of office at Raj Bhavan in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other dignitaries.

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Braj Mohan Ram sworn in as 28th Governor of Odisha

18 Oct 2026 | 1:29 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 18 (UNI) Braj Mohan Ram was sworn in as Odisha’s 28th Governor on Sunday, with Orissa High Court Chief Justice Harish Tandon administering the oath at Raj Bhavan in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other dignitaries.

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Agartala ready to host 5th edition of Durga Puja carnival

18 Oct 2026 | 1:26 PM

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Odisha: Rs 65 90 lakh govt funds diverted to private accounts; three held

18 Oct 2026 | 1:12 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 18 (UNI) A senior clerk in the Dhenkanal Divisional Forest Officer’s (DFO) office allegedly siphoned off Rs 65.90 lakh in government funds by diverting money meant for salaries, pensions, retirement arrears and other official expenses into bank accounts of himself, family members and associates, Odisha Vigilance said on Sunday.

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