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odd-news1 year ago

"Spy Pigeon Cleared: Released After 8 Months Detention"

Indian police detained a suspected Chinese spy pigeon for eight months before discovering it was actually a racing bird from Taiwan that had escaped. The pigeon, initially captured near a port in Mumbai with Chinese-looking words tied to its legs, was released into the wild after being cleared of espionage suspicions. This isn't the first time a bird has been involved in such incidents in India, with previous cases including a pigeon from Pakistan and another found with a threatening note to the Indian Prime Minister.

odd-news1 year ago

"Indian Police Release Suspected Chinese Spy Pigeon After 8-Month Detention"

Indian police released a suspected Chinese spy pigeon, which was actually an open-water racing bird from Taiwan, after eight months' detention. The pigeon was captured near a port in Mumbai with rings carrying words that looked like Chinese, leading to suspicions of espionage. It was later transferred to an animal hospital and then set free by the Bombay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. This incident is not the first time a bird has come under police suspicion in India.

odd-news1 year ago

"Indian Police Release Suspected Chinese Spy Pigeon After 8 Months"

Indian police released a suspected Chinese spy pigeon, which had been detained for eight months, after discovering it was actually an open-water racing bird from Taiwan that had escaped and made its way to India. The pigeon was found near a port in Mumbai with what appeared to be Chinese words tied to its legs, leading to suspicions of espionage. This incident follows previous cases of birds coming under police suspicion in India, including a pigeon released in 2020 and another taken into custody in 2016.

world-news1 year ago

"Indian Police Release Suspected Chinese Spy Pigeon After 8 Months"

Indian police suspected a pigeon of being a Chinese spy due to its capture near a Mumbai port with what appeared to be Chinese words on its rings. After eight months' detention, it was determined that the pigeon was actually an open-water racing bird from Taiwan that had escaped and made its way to India. The bird was released into the wild after being transferred to an animal hospital and then to an animal welfare organization. This incident is not the first time a bird has come under police suspicion in India.

technology2 years ago

Chinese Telcos Accused of Funding Investigated Indian News Portal

Indian police have accused Chinese smartphone makers Xiaomi and Vivo Mobile of illegally transferring funds to a news portal under investigation for spreading Chinese propaganda. The police complaint alleges that large amounts of funds were received from China to push biased news criticizing Indian policies and projects while defending Chinese policies and programs. Xiaomi and Vivo Mobile have denied the allegations, while NewsClick, the news portal in question, has called the accusations baseless and absurd. Media rights and opposition groups in India view the investigation as a crackdown on the press, a charge dismissed by the government.

technology2 years ago

"Indian Police Uncover Chinese Telcos' Funding of Investigated News Portal"

Indian police have accused Chinese smartphone makers Xiaomi Corp and Vivo Mobile of illegally transferring funds to an investigated news portal, NewsClick, which is facing charges of spreading Chinese propaganda. The police complaint alleges that large amounts of funds were received from China to push biased news criticizing Indian policies and projects while defending Chinese policies and programs. Xiaomi and Vivo have denied the allegations, stating that they conduct their business operations in compliance with applicable laws. Media rights and opposition groups in India view the investigation as a crackdown on the press, a charge dismissed by the government.

politics2 years ago

"Indian Police Halt G20 Conference, Silencing Activists and Academics"

Indian police halted a conference of activists, academics, and politicians discussing global issues ahead of the G-20 summit in New Delhi, claiming the meeting lacked proper permission in a high-security zone. The conference, called "We20," focused on topics such as food security, climate change, labor rights, natural resources, and rising inequality. Critics argue that the government's actions are an attack on democracy and freedom of expression, while the Indian government has been promoting the G-20 summit to showcase the country's growing global influence.