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Delhi Police have summoned YouTuber Elvish Yadav, comedian Bharti Singh, and three others in connection with a ₹500 crore app-based scam involving the HIBOX mobile application. Over 500 complaints have been filed, alleging that various influencers promoted the app, luring individuals to invest under the promise of high returns. The main accused, Sivaram, has been arrested, and police have seized ₹18 crore from his bank accounts. The HIBOX app, launched in February 2024, initially attracted over 30,000 investors but began withholding payments from July, citing technical and legal issues. Authorities are investigating the roles of payment gateways EASEBUZZ and PhonePe, suspecting that the fraud was facilitated through improper account openings.

The Union government has cautioned the Supreme Court against the "far-reaching socio-legal implications" of criminalising marital rape, urging the court to consider a broader social context rather than a strictly legal framework. In an affidavit submitted in response to petitions challenging the constitutionality of the marital rape exception, the Centre emphasized that this issue transcends constitutional concerns and is deeply rooted in social dynamics. The government warned that criminalising marital rape could disrupt conjugal relationships and destabilise marriages, expressing concern about the potential misuse of amended provisions in today's rapidly evolving social landscape. The affidavit highlighted that Parliament had previously opted to retain the marital rape exception during the 2013 IPC amendments after careful consideration.

Today celebrates the birthdays of two great leaders: Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, who was born on October 2, 1904, in Mughalsarai, UP. Known for his significant decisions and lofty ideals, Shastri played a crucial role in India's freedom struggle and later served as the third Prime Minister of India. He is best remembered for his leadership during the Indo-Pak war of 1965 and for his iconic slogan, "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan." Shastri received the title "Shastri" from Kashi Vidyapeeth, a national institution established against British rule, which means scholar or teacher in Sanskrit.

Gandhi Jayanti, celebrated on October 2, marks Mahatma Gandhi's 155th birth anniversary. Today, leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute at Rajghat, honoring Bapu. PM Modi also congratulated Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, stating, "On behalf of all countrymen, we pay our respects to respected Bapu.On the birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri, prominent leaders gathered at Vijayghat to pay tribute. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Delhi's new Chief Minister Atishi were among those who offered floral tributes.

US President Joe Biden has ordered the military to assist Israel in countering Iranian missile attacks. The White House National Security Council announced that Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are closely monitoring the situation from the White House. In their statement, they affirmed the US commitment to Israel's defense, emphasizing the directive to shoot down missiles targeting the nation. This move follows previous US military support during an Iranian retaliatory attack in April, underscoring ongoing regional tensions.