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President Marco Rubio in 2028? Calshe predicts Secretary of State ahead of J.D. Vance, Gavin Newsom | World News

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President Marco Rubio in 2028? Calshe predicts Secretary of State ahead of J.D. Vance, Gavin Newsom

There’s a joke going around the internet that goes like this: “Marco Rubio knows he has to be the new ____.”The whitespace varies based on the date. Sometimes the internet names him the next pope, sometimes it names him the manager of Manchester United, and sometimes it even names him the ayatollah of Iran. Like all good memes, it exaggerates a simple fact: Rubio keeps emerging as the guy expected to fill the next big role in Washington’s increasingly chaotic politics.Now, the meme may have received its biggest promotion yet.In the wonderful world of political prediction markets, Marco Rubio has quietly emerged as the early favorite to win the 2028 U.S. presidential election. Traders on the platform like Kalshi have recently pushed Rubio’s odds above several high-profile rivals, including Vice President J.D. Vance and California Governor Gavin Newsom.It’s ridiculously early in the election calendar. With the next presidential election still years away, the battle for Republican succession after Donald Trump is just beginning. Yet prediction markets, which allow people to bet on political outcomes, are already pricing in the future.Right now, the Internet’s favorite “next thing” appears to be inching closer to the most important job in American politics.

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Prediction markets operate like a stock exchange for political events. Traders purchase contracts based on outcomes such as election winners, policy decisions, or geopolitical developments. The price of a contract reflects the market’s estimate of the likelihood of an event occurring.Among markets predicting the winner of the 2028 US presidential election, Marco Rubio recently climbed to the top of the list on Kalshi. His contract briefly surpassed that of other major politicians, putting him ahead of contenders in both parties.Rubio’s rise is particularly notable because speculation in the space remains high. No major candidates have yet officially announced their intentions to win the White House in 2028, but traders are already betting on who might end up in the White House.Prediction markets are not polls. They don’t measure voter preferences. Rather, they reflect the collective judgment of people who are willing to risk money on what they think will happen.Still, these judgments can sometimes capture emerging political narratives before they manifest in traditional polls.

Why Rubio?

Rubio’s prominence in the market reflects a combination of political positioning and timing.As secretary of state in the Trump administration, Rubio currently has one of the most high-profile roles in the U.S. government. Foreign policy crises and diplomatic negotiations naturally put the office holder at the center of global attention, which tends to enhance perceptions of the president’s credibility.Rubio also holds an unusual position within the Republican Party.He began his career as a Tea Party conservative and established himself as part of the insurgent right in the early 2010s. After losing the 2016 presidential bid, Rubio gradually realigned his politics to align more closely with the populist direction of the Republican Party under Donald Trump.This evolution has given him a rare bridging position within the party. He retained his establishment credentials while also speaking with ease about the populist themes currently dominating Republican politics.In a party still reeling from the Trump political movement, traders believe this balancing act could be exactly what gives Rubio an advantage.

competitors

Rubio’s market leadership is far from decisive. Instead, the forecast board shows a crowded field of potential contenders.Vice President J.D. Vance frequently appears among the Republican hopefuls. Vance’s political identity is closely tied to the populist nationalism that emerged in the Trump era, making him a natural contender for the party’s post-Trump leadership.On the Democratic side, Gavin Newsom has been listed as one of the most likely candidates. As California governor, Newsom built a national profile by positioning himself as one of the most outspoken critics of Republican governance and conservative cultural politics.Other names pop up periodically. Governors, senators and political outsiders often appear in these markets as traders speculate on future possibilities.The result is less a clear-cut race than a shifting ranking of potential presidential candidates.

overall view

Prediction markets occupy an unusual place in political forecasting.Unlike opinion polls, they do not measure public opinion. Instead, they aggregate the expectations of thousands of traders who believe they have useful information about the future.Proponents argue that markets can be highly accurate because economic incentives encourage participants to absorb as much information as possible. Critics counter that hype, small trading volumes or sudden bursts of online enthusiasm can distort markets.They do, however, shed light on the stories shaping up around the next political cycle.For now, the story suggests Marco Rubio has quietly joined the conversation about America’s post-Trump future. A politician once dismissed as a failed presidential candidate is now being discussed, at least in speculative markets, as a legitimate occupant of the Oval Office.Whether such speculation can survive the harsh realities of American presidential politics is another question entirely.After all, if recent history has taught Washington anything, it’s that the path to the White House rarely follows the script anyone expected.

India wins 208 medals at World Para Athletics Grand Prix, Preeti Pal wins double

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India wins 208 medals at World Para Athletics Grand Prix, Preeti Pal wins double

India wins 208 medals at World Para Athletics Grand Prix, Preeti Pal wins double
Preeti Pal in India (PTI Photo/Salman Ali)

India put in a stellar performance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, finishing with a stunning medal tally, with Preeti Pal stealing the show with a dominant sprint performance on the final day.A two-time medalist at the 2024 Summer Paralympics, Preity had another impressive performance as she won gold in the women’s 200m (tied 35th-37th). The 25-year-old from Meerut finished comfortably ahead of the rest of the field with a time of 30.26 seconds, adding to the 100m gold medal she had won a day earlier.Karina Machulskaia of Russia won the silver medal with a time of 32.22 seconds and Bina Shambhubha of India completed the podium by winning the bronze medal with a time of 32.35 seconds.India finished the tournament with a remarkable 208 medals (75 gold, 69 silver and 64 bronze), underlining the country’s growing strength in para athletics, despite relatively limited international participation in the field. The Russian team ranked second with 35 medals (15 gold medals, 14 silver medals, 6 bronze medals), and Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked third with 3 medals (1 gold medal, 2 silver medals) among the eight participating teams.Looking back on her performance since winning her second gold medal, Preity admits that she came close to achieving the target she had set for herself.“I am one microsecond away from my target for the Grand Prix. Overall, everything is going well. In four days, I will go to the Nationals and since it is the off-season, I am happy with my performance,” Preeti said after winning her second gold medal.She also revealed that her training performance showed that she is capable of running faster.“My personal best is 30.03 seconds and I’ve actually run 29.6 seconds, which is encouraging. However, I’ve noticed that I get tired as I get closer to the finish line, which hasn’t happened before. I’m currently working on improving that,” she added.India also enjoyed success in the field events, bagging all three medals in the men’s shot put F57 category. Shubham Juyal won the gold with a throw of 14.45 meters, Bhagat Singh won the silver with a throw of 13.29 meters and Priyans Kumar won the bronze with a throw of 13.07 meters. Juyal’s performance was a significant improvement on his 13.72m throw at last year’s World Para Athletics Championships, highlighting the steady rise of the Indian Army’s para-athletes.In the men’s 200m T35 event, Vinay won the gold medal with a time of 28.18 seconds, ahead of Anubhav Choudhary who won the silver medal with a time of 29.49 seconds. Hong Kong player Cui Yiu-po won the bronze medal.The Indian team once again swept its opponents in the men’s 200m T37-T44 category. Rakeshbhai Bhatt won the gold with a time of 25.20 seconds, Siddharth Manju Bellary won the silver with a time of 28.23 seconds and Ravikiran Asarelli won the bronze with a time of 31.50 seconds.The host team also dominated the men’s 800m T53-T54 competition. Manojkumar Sabapathi won the gold medal with a time of 1:57.41, Manikandan Jothi won the silver with a time of 2:11.14 and Kamalakanta Nayak won the bronze with a time of 2:20.83.

Simran hopes she won’t be stripped of world medals

Meanwhile, visually impaired Indian sprinter Simran Sharma Despite her pacesetter’s suspension, she said she hopes to retain the medal she won at last year’s World Para Athletics Championships.Simran won gold in women’s 100m (T12) and silver in 200m at the championships. However, according to the list released by the National Anti-Doping Agency on October 9, 2025, her front-runner Umar Saifi was provisionally suspended for testing positive for trotasone, a banned anabolic steroid. According to reports, the test was conducted during the National Open in Delhi on September 7, 2025.According to the regulations of the International Paralympic Committee, the leader of the T12 event is classified as “athlete support personnel”, which means that the leader’s violation of doping regulations may cause the athlete’s performance to be cancelled.Simran, who is currently out injured and therefore will not compete in the ongoing Grand Prix, said she remains optimistic that her medal will not be taken away from her.“I am very hopeful that I will not lose my medal. I have worked hard for them. There have been instances where athletes were not stripped of their medals even if their guides tested positive for banned substances,” Simran said on the sidelines of the Grand Prix.She has since emerged from Saifee’s suspension and is now working with a new frontrunner in preparation for the Asian Para Games, scheduled to be held in Japan later this year.Asked when a final decision on her appeal would be made, Simran said the timeline remained unclear.“I don’t know yet, but I am continuing my preparations for the Asian Para Games. I did not participate in the first Grand Prix of the season in Dubai last month or the ongoing competition here because I want to keep my body injury-free at the Asian Para Games,” she said.

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‘I’m scared to go out in Manchester right now’: British woman fined £150 for feeding pigeons to eat McDonald’s burritos

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‘I’m scared to go out in Manchester right now’: British woman fined £150 for feeding pigeons to eat McDonald’s burritos

'I'm scared to go out in Manchester right now': British woman fined £150 for feeding pigeons to eat McDonald's burritos

A birthday outing in Manchester ended in disbelief for Sam Ekins, 23, from Huddersfield.On March 9, Sam and her partner were sitting outside a McDonald’s in Piccadilly Gardens enjoying a burrito when a pigeon approached their table. Without thinking twice, Sam tore off a small piece of tortilla and threw it on the ground for the bird to eat.Before long, however, the move became costly.An enforcement officer approached the couple and issued Sam a £150 fixed penalty notice for littering.

“The food is gone”

Sam said the piece of food had been eaten by the pigeon before police could reach it.“The food was gone before he even got to us,” she said. “I pointed to the ground and told him there was nothing left.”The situation left her visibly shaken. Sam said the encounter was frightening, particularly because her partner was a wheelchair user and the officer was of large stature.“It was horrific. I’m short, the officer was over six feet, and my partner was in a wheelchair. I felt very vulnerable in that moment,” Aikins was quoted as saying by BBC News.

‘I thought it was just a warning’

Sam insisted she had no idea feeding birds could be considered a crime. Growing up in Southport, she said feeding birds always seemed harmless.“I didn’t think much of it. I used to feed the birds all the time,” she said. She also claimed she thought the officer was merely issuing a warning when he asked for her identification.“As soon as he got my details, that’s it. Suddenly he was fined £150.”

Limited budget

The penalties hit the couple particularly hard.Sam said they had recently moved to Huddersfield and were currently working on a tight budget while decorating their new home. Her partner is disabled, unable to work and living on benefits.“We’re basically living on one income now,” she said. “It feels unbelievable to be fined like this for feeding birds.”The pair have since launched a GoFundMe page to help pay the fine while contesting the notice.

Afraid of returning to Manchester

The experience also made Sam anxious about visiting the city again.“I’m scared to go out in Manchester right now,” she was quoted as saying by the Manchester Evening News. “I felt like I might have broken a law that I’d never heard of.

Council’s response

Manchester City Council insists that throwing food on the ground – whether it’s birds or other food – is considered littering.A spokesman said if enforcement officers witnessed such an offense a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) could be issued.The council also said food waste attracts pests and damages public spaces.However, officials confirmed that Sam’s case has now been put on hold and her situation is under review.“Residents and visitors have a shared responsibility to help keep Manchester clean and green,” the spokesman said.The incident sparked a wider debate online about strict enforcement of littering rules and whether common behaviors such as bird feeding should be punished harshly.

Improving relations: Neighbors seek emergency fuel, India expresses goodwill

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Improving relations: Neighbors seek emergency fuel, India expresses goodwill

Several countries in the subcontinent have turned to India for additional fuel as ongoing conflicts in the Middle East limit energy supplies from the Persian Gulf.This comes after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed, leaving several countries in South Asia with limited stocks and few alternative supply routes.MEA spokesman Randhir Jaiswal told a news conference that New Delhi was reviewing requests from several countries.“We have received requests from some neighboring countries for energy exports, including diesel from Bangladesh. We will consider domestic supply and production before taking any decision,” Jaiswal said.He added that similar requests had also been received from Sri Lanka and the Maldives and were being reviewed. Jaiswal stressed that any decision on supply of petroleum products would take into account India’s internal energy needs.While India has yet to approve additional fuel requests, New Delhi’s status as the world’s fourth-largest oil refiner gives it room to respond to the crisis, deepening regional ties and cementing its position as a reliable partner in South Asia.Countries seeking help from IndiaNepalNepal has asked Indian Oil Corporation to increase monthly liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies amid the ongoing crisis.Kathmandu asked for an additional 3,000 tons of LPG but was told that only the amount stipulated in the contract could be delivered so far, the deputy director general of the state-run Nepal Petroleum Corporation told Bloomberg.Under existing agreements, Nepal currently receives about 48,000 tons of LPG per month from international oil companies.Nepal is completely dependent on India for its fuel supply. Panic buying in the country has led households to hoard cooking gas cylinders, prompting authorities to restrict distribution.“The weight of a normal LPG cylinder is 14.2 kg and we have decided to reduce it to 7.1 kg from today,” said Manoj Kumar Thakur.BangladeshDhaka also asked India to supply additional diesel fuel on top of the 180,000 tons per year stipulated in the existing contract. Just weeks after taking office, the Bangladeshi government faces the prospect of severe fuel shortages.Bangladesh, which imports more than 80% of its energy from the Middle East, imposed austerity measures last week, with the newly elected government closing fertilizer plants and restricting decorative lighting to save electricity.The push for extra supplies comes as New Delhi and Dhaka move to repair previously strained relations.“Considering the critical moment, we have asked them to slightly increase oil supply,” Bangladesh Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood said after meeting the Indian high commissioner in Dhaka on Wednesday.Sri LankaSri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijita Herat also held an “emergency meeting” with the Russian ambassador in Colombo on Friday to discuss oil purchases under temporary U.S. sanctions exemptions, a statement from Sri Lanka’s foreign ministry said.Sri Lanka spent $3.83 billion on fuel imports last year, with most of the cargo coming from India and Singapore, according to government data.“Sri Lanka does not have enough storage facilities to store fuel for the next few weeks, but there are enough confirmed shipments by the end of this month,” Rajakaruna, chairman of state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corp., told reporters.Ashok Malik, a partner at Asia Group in New Delhi, told Bloomberg that India has stepped in to help meet fuel needs in the past.“I believe this will win goodwill from India because all countries are struggling,” Malik said.“While India’s energy ties with its neighbors are strong, it may not be able to solve all supply challenges,” Malik added.India relies on imports for nearly 90% of its annual crude oil needs. During the crisis, the company has been looking for alternative supply routes to offset supply disruptions.New Delhi ordered some 30 million barrels of Russian oil earlier this week after receiving a U.S. waiver and has been negotiating with Iran over the safe passage of more than 20 tankers.Earlier on Thursday, a Liberian-flagged ship carrying crude oil from Tanura port in Saudi Arabia also arrived at Mumbai port via the Strait of Hormuz.The Shenlong Suezmax tanker, said to be carrying about 135,335 tons (about 1 million barrels) of crude oil, departed from a Saudi port and arrived in Mumbai on March 1, becoming the first India-bound ship to safely navigate the strategic waterway and reach the Indian coast amid fierce fighting in the Gulf.

£150 fine for feeding pigeons? Manchester Park woman stunned after fined

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£150 fine for feeding pigeons? Manchester Park woman stunned after fined

£150 fine for feeding pigeons? Manchester Park woman stunned after fined

A woman has spoken of the “shocking” moment she was fined £150 after feeding pigeons a tortilla wrap.According to the BBC, 23-year-old Sam Elkin from Southport was celebrating her birthday with her partner in Manchester on March 9 when she was fined for “littering” in the city’s Piccadilly Gardens.Sam told BBC Manchester she was sitting with her partner eating a McDonald’s burrito. She tore off a piece of an approaching pigeon and placed it on the floor, and was almost immediately fined £150 by council enforcement officers.“Before he actually got to us, the food was actually gone – the pigeons ate it and left,” Sam said. “It was so shocking; I was really upset.”Sam said she had no idea it was offensive when she was feeding pigeons in the city center on Monday. Sam said Monday’s incident left her feeling “very vulnerable”.“It was scary to be honest because I’m short and the person approaching me was only 6ft tall and my partner was in a wheelchair, so I did feel vulnerable in that moment,” she said.She said she had “no hesitation” in tearing the bird’s wrapping off because she didn’t know it was offensive.“I tried to explain to the officer that this was our first official visit to town and I didn’t know that feeding birds was illegal,” Sam said.“I didn’t think much of it because I was always feeding the birds in Southport.”Sam also said she did not think the fine was appropriate because the offending “trash” had been eaten by pigeons when police approached them.“The tortilla is actually missing,” she said. “I pointed out to him, ‘Look at the floor, this discarded food you were talking about is long gone’.”Sam said she was unaware she was being fined when she provided her ID to the officer.“I thought he said he would just give us a warning and then he asked for my ID, which I obviously handed over without giving it a second thought, but when he took my details that was that – and it was a £150 fine.”Sam said she and her disabled partner had recently moved to a new home in Huddersfield and were living on a “slim budget”.“We’ve only recently moved – like, we haven’t gotten our furniture yet – and to be fined like this, especially for something as simple as feeding the birds…” she said.“I mean, there are bigger things going on in the world.”

Cybercrime against women and children: Government urges law enforcement and child protection IT firms to demand stronger response

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Cybercrime against women and children: Government urges law enforcement and child protection IT firms to demand stronger response

New Delhi: Highlighting the growing challenge of cyber crimes against women and children, Home Minister Govind Mohan on Friday urged law enforcement agencies to ensure prompt and coordinated response to such cases while urging information technology (IT) intermediaries to comply with all legal provisions aimed at keeping women and children safe in the digital space. Mohan, who was speaking at the inaugural session of the National Dialogue on Cybercrimes against Women and Children (OCWC) organized by the India Cybercrime Coordination Center (I4C), asked states and union territories to strengthen their institutional capacity and establish strong professional units and dedicated response mechanisms to ensure timely investigation, support to victims and prompt action against perpetrators.The event aims to bring together key stakeholders to discuss strengthening coordination mechanisms to prevent and effectively respond to cybercrime against women and children. “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Home Minister Amit Shah, the government of India remains committed to strengthening institutional mechanisms and promoting collaboration among all stakeholders to ensure a safe, secure and dignified digital environment for women and children across the country,” the ministry said in a statement on Friday.Discussions during the dialogue focused on emerging trends and patterns of cybercrime against women and children; strengthening investigative frameworks and digital forensics capabilities; improving victim support and reporting mechanisms; strengthening coordination with digital platforms for timely removal of harmful content; and promoting multi-stakeholder cooperation on prevention, awareness and enforcement.Addressing the meeting, Mohan called on all stakeholders to work together to ensure that the digital ecosystem is safe and secure.The National Dialogue provides a platform for knowledge exchange, sharing of best practices and collective deliberation to develop a coordinated national strategy to address the evolving challenges posed by cybercrime in the digital environment.The inauguration also marks the launch of the Senior Trainer Induction Program on Cyber ​​Crime Against Women and Children in States/Union Territories with the aim of creating a national pool of trained officers to lead capacity building initiatives in their respective States and Union Territories. The program is designed to provide selected officers with the expertise, investigative techniques and best practices needed to address emerging cyber threats against women and children. The officers will further train law enforcement officers at the state and district levels, thereby strengthening the country’s response framework to such crimes.Friday’s national dialogue was attended by senior officials of state and UT law enforcement agencies, representatives of relevant ministries and departments of the Government of India, social media intermediaries, internet service providers, academia, civil society organizations, legal experts and student representatives.

Nancy Guthrie Update: Police release latest information on suspect’s motive; ‘Another strike likely’

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Nancy Guthrie Update: Police release latest information on suspect’s motive; ‘Another strike likely’

search Nancy Guthrie The disappearance is now entering its sixth week, and authorities are warning those behind her disappearance may strike again.

The Sheriff warns Nancy Guthrie that her kidnappers may strike again. (Handout from NBC/Today/Reuters)
The Sheriff warns Nancy Guthrie that her kidnappers may strike again. (Handout from NBC/Today/Reuters)

In an interview with NBC News, Chris Nanos shared new details about the ongoing search. Nancy Investigators are still trying to determine what happened to Savannah Guthrie’s mother after she disappeared from her Tucson home on Feb. 1.

Sheriff warns suspect of possible attack again

Nanos told NBC’s Liz Kreutz in an interview that investigators believe Nancy may have been targeted. However, he warned that authorities could not completely rule out the possibility that the suspect would “definitely” commit another crime.

“A criminal mind is a criminal mind,” the Arizona police chief told NBC’s Liz Kreutz.

“We believe we know why he did it, we believe it was targeted, but we’re not 100 percent sure,” Nanos continued. “So it’s silly to tell people, ‘Don’t worry. You’re not his target.’ You probably are.” “

However, the sheriff did not explain why investigators believe the suspect might strike again or provide more details about other theories surrounding Nancy’s disappearance.

Also read: Nancy Guthrie case: Nearly 30% of Americans feel unsafe after Savannah Guthrie’s mother’s kidnapping

DNA evidence may lead to suspect

Despite all the uncertainty, authorities hope forensic evidence will help move the case forward. Nanos said investigators are taking a closer look at the “mixed” DNA found in Nancy’s home. Officials believe the evidence may eventually lead them to the suspect.

Nanos earlier addressed the possibility of Nancy being specifically targeted in another interview that aired on the Today Show on February 18.

“I think this guy had a target for whatever reason and he made it difficult, but I also had some very tough investigators,” Nanos said.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and FBI have not publicly released the suspect’s name. Authorities have not confirmed whether Nancy is alive or dead.

Also read: Nancy Guthrie: Legal expert unravels all key evidence in kidnapping case; ‘They don’t add up’

So far, at least three people have been questioned and later released, and authorities say they are not suspected of any crime.

Meanwhile, Savannah Guthrie and her family are offering a $1 million reward to anyone with information that can help “bring her home.” Officials said the investigation remains ongoing as the search for Nancy continues.

Indian-born real estate developer Rishi Kapoor is accused of defrauding $85 million in the purchase of a 68-foot luxury yacht in Miami

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Indian-born real estate developer Rishi Kapoor is accused of defrauding $85 million in the purchase of a 68-foot luxury yacht in Miami

Indian-born real estate developer Rishi Kapoor is accused of defrauding $85 million in the purchase of a 68-foot luxury yacht in Miami

An Indian-American real estate developer in Miami has been charged in federal court with an $85 million fraud scheme that was used to finance a luxury yacht and a lavish lifestyle.Rishi Kapoor, 41, was indicted in Florida on multiple criminal charges, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering, bank fraud, tax evasion, failure to file a tax return and conspiracy to defraud the United States. Miami prosecutors unveiled the indictment earlier this month.Kapoor was arrested at a Fort Lauderdale hotel on March 6 and appeared before a magistrate. Prosecutors told the court he was a flight risk and the judge denied his request for bail.Federal prosecutors in Florida said Kapoor raised about $85 million from investors through his company, Location Ventures, promising to build luxury apartments in South Florida. Most projects in areas such as Coconut Grove, Miami Beach, Coral Gables and Fort Lauderdale were never built. Instead, Kapoor diverted investors’ funds for his own personal use as CEO. He reportedly used the money to buy a 68-foot luxury yacht and help pay for a home in Coral Gables’ Cocoplum neighborhood, one of the wealthiest areas. Kapoor is also accused of failing to pay millions of dollars in payroll taxes. He reportedly collected taxes from Location Ventures employees’ salaries but kept about $2 million for himself instead of turning the money over to the IRS.Court documents allege that Kapoor misled banks to obtain funds for a yacht and other personal expenses. Officials allege that he told investors he had invested about $13 million of his own money, but in fact he only invested about half that amount.He also “defrauded escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction apartment deposits and then misappropriated those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the development,” prosecutors said. “As a result, the Coconut Grove and Miami Beach condo projects were never built,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.If convicted, Kapoor now faces decades in federal prison. Bank fraud alone carries a potential prison sentence of up to 30 years. Prosecutors also said they planned to seize luxury assets linked to the alleged scheme, including yachts, Rolex Daytona watches and platinum rings, in an effort to compensate investors.The case follows a separate civil enforcement action by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2024, in which Kapoor agreed to pay damages but did not admit wrongdoing in connection with another alleged fraud scheme.

RSS plans to scale up Shakha, expand outreach to mark centenary

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RSS plans to scale up Shakha, expand outreach to mark centenary

RSS 计划扩大 Shakha 规模，扩大宣传范围以纪念一百周年

RSS plans to scale up Shakha, expand outreach to mark centenary anniversary (Image: PTI)

New Delhi: Kuomintang (RSS) will focus on expanding its ‘shakhas’ and strengthening public outreach programs during its centenary year, the group said as it is promoting organizational growth and wider social engagement as part of its centenary plans.Addressing a press conference in Panipat Samarkar on Friday, RSS joint general secretary CR Mukund said “special emphasis” is being placed on the expansion of saha and outreach to society as the organization celebrates its centenary, news agency PTI reported.The remarks came as RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale inaugurated the Sangh’s top decision-making body, the three-day Bharatiya Janata Party Sabha (ABPS), in Samalkha, Haryana.

Follow Shaka’s growth and social involvement

Mukund said the Sangh’s centenary plan had “two main aspects” – scaling up the organization through the growth of Shaka, and a simultaneous effort to engage society, build harmony and mobilize people for “social transformation and public awakening”.He said the RSS has reached over 100 million households through its ‘grihasampark’ (mass contact) scheme and reached over 300,000 villages across the country.As part of this outreach, Mukund said the organization has also seen a positive impact on what he termed “sabbhav gosti” and “pramukh nagrik gostis”, PTI reported.

Kerala Outreach Prominent

Highlighting the outreach work in Kerala, Mukund said RSS volunteers visited homes of all classes, including Muslim, Christian and even those with communist leanings.“In Kerala, more than 55,000 Muslim families and 54,000 Christian families are covered by public outreach programmes,” he said.“We received a warm welcome wherever we went. Our ‘swayamsevaks’ reached 55,000 Muslim families and 54,000 Christian families,” Mukund added, noting that the Sangh also extended the initiative to tribal areas.

Hindu Sammelans, youth gatherings and social harmony programs

This year marks the centenary of the RSS and the ABPS meeting is expected to discuss in detail the major activities planned for the celebrations. These include ‘grihasampark’, Hindu Sammelans, Youth Conference, Gathering of Eminent Citizens and Social Harmony Conference.Mukund said Hindu Sammelans events have been held at more than 36,000 locations across the country, with more events planned in urban centres, rural areas and remote areas.He also said the Sangh was working to engage prominent citizens from different areas as community leaders and work with local leaders, heads of spiritual organizations and heads of religious centers at the block level to promote harmony and social reform.

Panch Parivartan and wider issues

Mukund also spoke about the ‘panch parivartan’ initiative of the RSS, which focuses on social harmony, maintenance of family values, environmental protection, self-reliance and compliance with legal, civil and constitutional obligations.“Our goal is to review and implement positive initiatives together to achieve necessary social reforms. Specifically, the Sangh identified five changes. He said five key themes represent the changes needed in society today, PTI reported.On wider issues, Mukund said the situation in Naxal-affected areas was gradually returning to normalcy thanks to the government’s efforts, while “political stability is on the horizon” in Manipur and ongoing dialogue between communities was bearing fruit.He also said that the Sangh hoped that the Bangladesh government would take necessary measures to protect the rights and interests of local Hindus. Asked about the conflict in West Asia, Mukund said the crisis should end soon, adding that this is “what we and the Indian society believe in”.

Important meeting is taking place in Samalha

RSS Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar earlier said that the three-day ABPS meeting will review the activities of the RSS during 2025-26 and take stock of major initiatives taken across districts, PTI reported.A total of 1,487 karyakarta attended the meeting, including elected representatives and key officials from across the country, as well as presidents, general secretaries and organizational secretaries of 32 affiliated organizations. Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nitin Nabin and senior officials of the Sangh sisterhood are also expected to attend.

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