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New Delhi: Bengaluru police busted an organised mobile theft racket that allegedly trained minors to steal phones from spectators during IPL 2026 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. In the opening match of IPL 2026, several spectators lost their mobile phones during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad match. Police received multiple complaints about the thefts. Later, officials filed the complaints and began the investigation. The findings revealed that the gang allegedly brought the minors from other states to Bengaluru by train and flights and ultimately trained them. They used to operate with full planning. Police arrested 13 people, including nine minors and four adults, in connection with the theft. The majority of the accused are from Jharkhand, while some are from Bihar. Investigation also revealed that the gang trained the minors in pickpocketing and evasion tactics systematically. The juveniles were trained on how to steal phones, how to react if caught, and what to state during questioning if police detained them. Investigators also believed that the gang deliberately used juveniles to reduce legal consequences. Some accused also stole the match tickets to gain entry into the stadium. Officials have recovered 75 mobile phones, including 70 stolen phones, and five phones were used by the accused to operate the operation. The four adult accused have been identified as Shubham Kumar, Eshal Kumar, Sanjeeth Kumar, and Sohan Kumar. They were in police remand before being produced in court The minors have been sent to the government observation homes. Officials still believe that the gang is a part of a larger network that operates in different states. Police have been investigating every aspect of the case.
Berhampur (Odisha), Jun 6 (PTI) Environmental activist Medha Patkar on Saturday appealed to the people of Odisha for protection of Rushikulya river. The government planned to construct a dam in the river Pipalapnaka under Sorada block in the district. While participating in the Save Rushikulya river movement in Ganjam district, she said, "Rivers may be small or big, but they are our mother. We have to protect the rivers from attacks." She attended a meeting were organised by the Rushikulya Banchao Kriyaanusthan Committee (RBKC) and the Centre for Climate Justice, spearheading the agitation a ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Woman brutally assaulted over alleged sari theft; shop owner Umed Ram and employee Mahendra Seervi arrested after viral video sparks outrage. Bengaluru: A shocking incident unfolded in Bengaluru when a 55-year-old woman was brutally assaulted by a textile shop owner and his employee for allegedly stealing saris. The public assault, which included slapping, kicking, and dragging the woman on the pavement, was recorded on mobile phones by onlookers and later went viral on social media. Add Asianet Newsable as a Preferred Source The viral video prompted swift police action, leading ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are riding high on confidence after kicking off their IPL 2026 campaign with a win over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Now, an exciting southern derby between RCB and Chennai Super Kings is on the cards - undoubtedly a marquee clash.While RCB head into the contest on the back of a victory, CSK arrive with two consecutive defeats, against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings.Are CSK missing Mahendra Singh Dhoni? Is his absence hurting the side after losses in their first two matches of the tournament?The wait for Dhoni w ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said the state govt was consistently working to provide better resources to the doctors and quality healthcare services to the citizens.He mentioned that medical colleges were being established in every district.While there were only six medical colleges in 2014, the number has now increased to 15, and nine new colleges are under construction. As a result, MBBS seats in the state increased from 700 in 2014 to 2,185, at present. The state govt aims to increase the MBBS seats to over 3,400 by 2029, said Saini.The CM was addressing a ...Read More >
Haridwar: A woman politician has been arrested for allegedly letting her boyfriend and others repeatedly rape her 13-year-old daughter in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The horrifying crime, which occurred between January and March, was exposed when the minor bravely confided in her father, prompting a police investigation that led to the arrest of the accused. The accused was arrested with her boyfriend and one more. According to police reports, the minor was gang-raped multiple times, often in the presence of her mother. The minor, who had been living with her father following her parents' separat ...Read More >
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the first fast bowler to take 200 wickets in the IPL. In the IPL, apart from RCB, Bhuvneshwar has played for Pune Warriors India and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has entered his name in the history books on Sunday, April 5, by becoming the first fast bowler to take 200 wickets in the IPL. Bhuvneshwar needed 1 wicket in match No. 11 of IPL 2026, taking place between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, to comple ...Read More >
Tim David smashed an unbeaten 70 off 25 balls to set up a comfortable win for Bengaluru over Chennai Tim David belted eight sixes in a blistering 70 not out to fire Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second win of the IPL season, hammering Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs on Sunday. David's 25-ball blitz steered defending champions Bengaluru to 250-3, the highest total in this season's tournament, after the hosts were put in to bat first at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Bengaluru bowled Chennai out ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 7 (PTI) Authorities on Saturday barred Eid prayers from taking place at the Eidgah ground and the Jama Masjid in the old city here, while Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq claimed that he was put under house arrest. "Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar deeply regrets to inform that the authorities have once again disallowed Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the Eidgah as well as at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar by closing the gates of the mosque and deploying police personnel outside," the management of the historic mosque said in a statement. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has achieved a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat crime in the city. A dangerous day burglar gang has been smashed, and two individuals, including a major burglar, have been apprehended. The Crime Branch of Delhi Police apprehended two accused, including a Child in Conflict with Law (CCL) and a 22-year-old identified as Aftab alias Sukha, from the Sector 10/11 area near Japanese Park in Rohini. 53 high-end phones were recovered from the possession of the accused, along with house-breaking tools were seized from ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 18 (ANI): Reacting to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announcement of free electricity up to 125 units, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that whatever schemes the Congress party is giving in Karnataka, the entire country is following it. Speaking to the media, Shivakumar emphasised that in the entire country, Congress Party has stood for the welfare of the people. After independence, till today, whenever the Congress Party is in power, either in the Central or state government, it has given various schemes, such as pension, woman and ch ...Read More >
It started with small, almost routine moments. A spectator stepped away from his seat near the P-3 stand water counter at M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28. Minutes later, he realised his iPhone 14 Pro Max was missing. "It happened around 9.30-10 pm. I stepped out to get a bottle of water, and when I came back, my phone was gone. Around me, several others were reporting the same," said the spectator. Among them was Ritu Tiwari, who shared a video online after her husband's phone was stolen. "My husband realised ...Read More >
Bengaluru [India], : For Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar who will be returning to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad for the second time after being picked in the Indian Premier League 2025 auction, feels, it is more than just a professional opportunity it is a heartfelt homecoming and a very special one. Interestingly, both the players have worn the RCB jersey before but never shouldered the bowling responsibilities at the 'Chinnaswamy' in any of the past seasons of IPL. Both are eager ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has achieved a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat crime in the city. A dangerous day burglar gang has been smashed, and two individuals, including a major burglar, have been apprehended. The Crime Branch of Delhi Police apprehended two accused, including a Child in Conflict with Law (CCL) and a 22-year-old identified as Aftab alias Sukha, from the Sector 10/11 area near Japanese Park in Rohini. Also Read | Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Approves To Install CCTV Cameras in All 74,000 Coaches To Enhance Passen ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan said the talismanic Virat Kohli will be 'hungrier than ever' to win back-to-back Indian Premier League (IPL) titles after Royal Challengers Bangalore won their first-ever trophy in 2025. Kohli played a pivotal role in RCB's IPL 2025 victory by hitting 43 in the final against Punjab Kings and ended the season as the side's leading run-getter with 657 runs in 15 matches. "The hunger in Virat Kohli will be there. In fact, he will be hungrier than ever, especially after lifting the IPL trophy last season. He will want ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The Cubbon Park police arrested a 26-year-old man from Jharkhand and his four juvenile accomplices for stealing several mobile phones during the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 28. They recovered 21 mobile phones estimated to cost around Rs 18 lakh from them. The 26-year-old has been identified as Shubham Kumar from Sahibganj in Jharkhand. The five accused, wearing team jerseys, entered the stadium with tickets and stole mobile phones near the P3 stand. They also stole phones on MG Road, opposi ...Read More >
All eyes were on the Chennai man at the centre of the RCB dressing room. Dinesh Karthik, straddling two worlds as broadcaster and late-career professional cricketer, broke into an evocative post-game speech. "We all know how proud our franchise is and how our fans are... and we gave them a treat to watch. Also, you've got to understand the gravity of this game..." Karthik was talking at the close of a match that sliced through the haze of fours and sixes that was IPL 2024. The clock had ticked w ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins has left his side in the middle of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 and flown back to Australia for a final medical scan on his persistent back injury. The Australian pacer has not played a single match since the Ashes series at home against England. He also missed the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup 2026, where Australia exited for the first time from the group stage. According to a report in ESPNCricinfo, Cummins flew back to Australia right after SRH's thrilling win over Kolkata Knight Rider ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni remains the missing piece as Chennai Super Kings take (CSK) on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their much-anticipated IPL 2026 clash in Bengaluru. The high-voltage southern derby at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is set to grab attention, but CSK are coping without their iconic leader yet again.While RCB have entered the contest brimming with confidence after a strong opening win, CSK are under pressure following two consecutive defeats against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings. On Sunday, CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad gave an update on Dhoni's return after winning the toss ...Read More >
Noida: Seven miscreants were arrested in two separate gunfights within 24 hours.According to Sudhir Kumar, ADC Greater Noida, officials were conducting checks on the roads. Upon signalling two men on a motorcycle to stop, they tried to flee. When cops chased them, the miscreants opened fire. Both were injured by bullets in the retaliatory action by the police team and were arrested.Cops recovered two illegal pistols with cartridges, a motorcycle and a stolen mobile phone from their possession. The injured suspects were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, said ADCP Kumar.The suspects, Pan ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League 2026 is set to begin on March 26 and conclude on May 31. This schedule will overlap with the Pakistan Super League for a second consecutive year. The IPL auction is scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi. Teams are preparing for the upcoming season. Royal Challengers Bengaluru were the winners of the previous IPL season. The Indian Premier League 2026 is expected to run from March 26 to May 31, keeping its usual window in the cricket calendar. The Board of Control for C ...Read More >
Anushka Sharma's no-makeup, easy-breezy look and Virat Kohli's viral flying kiss moment stole the spotlight during the RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 match in Bengaluru. Anushka Sharma brought effortless charm and understated style to the stands as she cheered for husband Virat Kohli during the high-energy clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. As the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) took on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League 2026, it wasn't just cricket fever gripping the c ...Read More >
The Central Bureau of Investigation has uncovered a massive cyber fraud operation. It involves 8.5 lakh mule accounts across India. These accounts are used to launder money from digital scams. The CBI conducted raids and arrested nine suspects. These include middlemen and bank officials. The investigation revealed lapses in KYC norms.The CBI has detected 8.50 lakh mule bank accounts in over 700 branches nationwide which are being used by cyber criminals to launder proceeds from scams involving di ...Read More >
At least 30 phones have been reported stolen so far, said DCP (Central Division) Akshay Hakay. Bengaluru: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) fans, who had come to watch the opening IPL match, were met with disappointment after their phones were stolen from amid massive crowds at and around the M Chinnaswamy stadium. According to police and multiple victim accounts, the thefts largely occurred inside the stadium stands during peak crowd movement, particularly in ...Read More >
MANDYA: Tension gripped Elechakanahalli village in Mandya taluk after Dalits were allegedly denied entry into Maramma temple by upper caste people. As the situation escalated, heavy police deployment was made to prevent any untoward incidents. The controversy began when upper caste villagers reportedly blocked Dalits from entering Maramma temple, leading to clashes between the two communities. Taluk authorities temporarily sealed the temple and enforced tight security in the area. Later, leaders from both communities placed separate locks on the temple doors, further deepening the standoff. ...Read More >
'India should look to add an extra bowler' IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane has a piece of advice for head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill- play an extra bowler in the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Photograph: BCCI/X As India gear up for the fourth Test at Old Trafford, former captain Ajinkya Rahane has raised a tactical alarm: the team's all-rounder-heavy approach might be hurting their chances. His solution? A fourth specialist bowler -- even if it comes at the cost of batting depth. Now in England, and having witnessed India's narrow defeat at Lord's, the veteran batter has a piece of ...Read More >
Pathanamthitta, September 14: A couple from Charalkunnu in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala has been arrested for assaulting young men after luring them into a honeytrap, police said on Sunday. Police added that they were shocked by the disturbing videos the duo had filmed on their mobile phones. According to investigators, the first case came to light when Reshmi, the wife, befriended a 19-year-old youth from Ranni over the phone and later invited him to her home. On September 1, her husband J ...Read More >
In a massive security breach in the heart of Bhopal's ultra-secure Char Imli zone, unidentified bike-borne men snatched two mobile phones from Madhya Pradesh's Inspector General (Intelligence and ATS) Ashish late Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 10 pm, when the 2005-batch IPS officer was taking a post-dinner stroll with his wife. Sources confirmed that one of the snatched phones contained sensitive and confidential data. Police recovered one device, dumped from the crime scene within ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): The Indian delegation of the Modern Pythian Games successfully concluded its participation in the 1st Youth Delphic Games for SCO Member Nations in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, bringing pride to the country with a bronze medal in the Folk Singing category. This achievement reflects India's growing presence on global cultural platforms and highlights the rising importance of arts, culture, and traditional heritage in international cooperation, according to a press release. Also Read | Rumoured Lovebirds Mohammed Siraj, Mahira Sharma Raise Eyebrows With Same Cafe Sig ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 30 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivkumar said that three tickets for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) matches in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) will be provided to the MLAs and MPs. Earlier, before the Indian Premier League (IPL) opener between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Congress MLA Vijayanand Kashappanavar suggested that every MLA should receive at least five IPL tickets, claiming that elected representatives are "VIPs" who shouldn't have to wait in line. Also Read | PSL 2 ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Mar 31 (PTI) Police on Tuesday said they have taken into custody a prime accused and several children in conflict with law, in connection with a series of mobile phone thefts during the IPL match in Bengaluru on March 28. Police said they seized 21 mobile phones of different brands, valued at Rs 18 lakhs. Reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening fixture of IPL 2026, held at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here on March 28. "Mobile phones of the public who had come to watch the tournament were stolen. A main accused and several mi ...Read More >