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Vijay Varma in Matka King ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Prime Video will premiere the series Matka King globally on April 17 * The show is set in 1960s Bombay and follows Brij Bhatti's gambling empire rise * Vijay Varma stars as Brij Bhatti, a cotton trader turned Matka kingpin Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Mumbai (Maharashtra): Prime Video on Tuesday unveiled the trailer of its upcoming Original drama Matka King, headlined by ...Read More >
From IPL bets to election seat projections to strip games -- the banned Mahadev app is back, and its menu has never been wider. Remember the Mahadev Betting App -- the illegal gambling platform that triggered a Rs 6,000 crore money laundering probe, got a former Chief Minister questioned, and was shut down after a massive crackdown? It's back. Just with a slightly different spelling. As The Times of India reported based on an investigation, the app has resurfaced as 'Mahaadev' -- just in time ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major crackdown aimed at curbing crime and illegal activities, the West District of Delhi Police conducted a 48-hour intensive enforcement drive under Operation Kavach 13.0. According to the release, the operation, carried out on the directions of the Police Headquarters (PHQ) from March 29 (6 PM) to March 31 (6 PM), resulted in over 200 arrests and widespread enforcement action across identified crime-prone areas. Also Read: West Delhi police arrests 586 under Operation Kavach ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major crackdown aimed at curbing crime and illegal activities, the West District of Delhi Police conducted a 48-hour intensive enforcement drive under Operation Kavach 13.0. According to the release, the operation, carried out on the directions of the Police Headquarters (PHQ) from March 29 (6 PM) to March 31 (6 PM), resulted in over 200 arrests and widespread enforcement action across identified crime-prone areas. Also Read: West Delhi police arrests 586 under Operation Kavach ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): In a major crackdown aimed at curbing crime and illegal activities, the West District of Delhi Police conducted a 48-hour intensive enforcement drive under Operation Kavach 13.0. According to the release, the operation, carried out on the directions of the Police Headquarters (PHQ) from March 29 (6 PM) to March 31 (6 PM), resulted in over 200 arrests and widespread enforcement action across identified crime-prone areas. Under Operation Kavach 13.0, leading to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) In a 48-hour crackdown under "Operation Kavach 13.0," the Delhi Police arrested 267 narco-offenders in 229 cases, detained people and seized significant quantities of contraband, an official said on Wednesday. The operation, conducted between March 29 and 31 across all 15 police districts, involved simultaneous raids at 3,211 locations by more than 1,000 police teams, including personnel from district units, the Crime Branch and the Special Cell. Police said drug traffic ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Director General of Police (DGP), Uttarakhand, Deepam Seth, chaired a high-level meeting at the Police Headquarters on Tuesday in view of the sensitivity of recent criminal incidents in Dehradun. The meeting was attended by Inspector General of Police (IG) Garhwal Rajiv Swaroop, IG Special Task Force (STF) Nilesh Anand Bharne, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dehradun Pramendra Dobhal, SSP STF Ajay Singh, and other officials. Also Read | ...Read More >
Champawat (Uttarakhand) [India], April 1 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 17 schemes worth Rs. 36.83 crore aimed at strengthening public welfare and infrastructure in Champawat district on Tuesday. This includes the inauguration of 4 schemes costing Rs. 7.12 crore and the foundation laying of 13 schemes worth Rs. 29.71 crore. The Chief Minister stated that these initiatives will ensure that the benefits of development reach the ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], April 1 (ANI): The district administration of Gurugram has intensified efforts to curb black marketing, hoarding, and illegal diversion of LPG, Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar said on Tuesday. To strengthen the grievance redressal mechanism, a dedicated 24x7 LPG control room has been set up at the Mini Secretariat. Located in the NIC room on the second floor, the facility allows residents to report issues such as non-availability of cylinders, delays in supply, black ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Rajasthan government is actively working to strengthen local development and promote district-specific products at a global level through the One District, One Product Policy (ODOP) 2024. The policy aims to empower local artisans, entrepreneurs, and small businesses while boosting employment and economic growth across the state. Each district has been assigned a specific product, ensuring better utilisation of local resources and skills, while pres ...Read More >
BETTING giant William Hill is closing 200 high street stores within weeks due to the "significant tax increases" unleashed by Labour. The bookmaker blamed the "cost pressures" of the last Budget for the decision that will trigger a round of staff layoffs. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is doubling taxes on online gaming from 21 to 40 per cent, while online sports betting will increase from 15 to 25 per cent. William Hill's parent company Evoke said in a statement: "Following a thorough review and f ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday addressed a gathering at the Purvanchal Mahotsav 'Maati 9', a festival celebrating the art, cuisine, tourism, and heritage of the Purvanchal region. He hailed Purvanchal for its immense contributions to India's cultural and spiritual identity, according to a release. Also Read | Jammu and Kashmir: Gunfight Starts in Ganderbal, 2 Terrorists Likely To Be Trapped. Centred on the theme "Maati" (Soil), the event honours the c ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], March 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a packed one-day visit to Gujarat on Tuesday, inaugurating projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore in Vav-Tharad, launching the Kaynes Semicon Plant in Sanand and inaugurating the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar. PM Modi began his one-day visit from Gandhinagar, where he inaugurated Samrat Samprati Museum at Korba Pith on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. Also Read | Hyderabad Shocker: Driver Kills 2 Women for Gol ...Read More >
Puttaparthi: District SP S Satish Kumar has issued a stern warning against cricket betting, stating that stringent legal action will be taken against those involved in such activities. With the commencement of the IPL season, the SP said special surveillance has been intensified across the district to monitor betting gangs. He cautioned that not only organisers but also those promoting or participating in betting activities will face criminal cases. Emphasising the social impact, the SP noted ...Read More >
Enforcement Directorate launched searches across Delhi-NCR and Jaipur Friday in a major money laundering probe linked to an over 80 kg cocaine seizure. The operation targets at least five locations as part of an investigation into a Rs 900 crore drug haul from last year. Hawala operators were previously arrested in connection with the party drug intended for Australia. The Enforcement Directorate on Friday conducted simultaneous searches in Delhi-NCR and Jaipur in a drug trafficking-linked mone ...Read More >
Hyderabad, November 7: Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar on Friday wondered how former Indian cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan can be role model players. The IPS officer, who is known for his tough stand against betting apps, came down heavily on the two former cricketers after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached their assets worth Rs 11.14 crore in connection with the investigation into betting platforms. Crickets at the Core: Why the Sports Betting Boom Is Centering ...Read More >
Lakhvinder Kumar, a key associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang In a major success for law enforcement agencies, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has secured the return of wanted fugitive Lakhvinder Kumar from the United States, the CBI said on Saturday. Kumar, a key associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, was deported and arrived in India on October 25, 2025, where he was immediately t ...Read More >
Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 22 (ANI): Former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa refuted allegations made against him following the death of his son, Aakil Akhtar. Speaking to the media in Saharanpur, Mustafa made several revelations, stating, "My son had been a drug addict for 18 years." "I will not say much more. Got him treated at several places. I used to lock him in the room for two to three days," he said. Also Read | Punjabi Singer Teji Kahlon Shot in Canada; Gangster Rohit Goda ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 22 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday offered prayers to Gau Mata (holy cow) at the cowshed situated at his official residence on the occasion of Govardhan Puja. Marking the festival, the Chief Minister prayed for the happiness, prosperity and well-being of the people of the state. Speaking on the significance of the occasion, the Chief Minister said Govardhan Puja symbolises harmony between humans, animals and nature. He n ...Read More >
The court dismissed a writ petition filed by the MLA's wife, challenging the arrest as illegal, arbitrary, and violative of fundamental rights In a significant development, the Karnataka High Court has upheld the arrest of Chitradurga district legislator KC Veerendra, also known as Puppy, by the Enforcement Directorate's Bengaluru zonal office, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The court dismissed a writ petition filed by the Congress MLA's wife, RD Chaitra, challenging ...Read More >
A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran took note of the submissions of lawyer Virag Gupta, appearing for the CASC, on Thursday and agreed to hear the PIL on October 17. The plea has sought a direction to union ministries of Electronics and Information Technology, Information and Broadcasting, Finance and Youth Affairs and Sports "to do a harmonious interpretation of provisions of Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 and laws made by State Legislat ...Read More >
Bollywood stars like Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Akshay Kumar are increasingly seeking court protection for their identity and personality rights. This trend arises from the unauthorized use of their names, voices, and likeness in AI-generated content, fake endorsements, and online promotions, highlighting growing concerns over digital misuse in the entertainment industry. A growing list of Bollywood celebrities -- including Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Akshay Kumar a ...Read More >
At a startup in India, developers are improving AI chatbots that communicate like humans. LimeChat aims to drastically reduce customer service jobs by automating responses, cutting staff by 80% for 10,000 monthly queries. Cofounder Nikhil Gupta says once clients hire their AI agents, they won't need to hire people again. At a startup office in this Indian city, developers are fine-tuning artificial-intelligence chatbots that talk and message like humans. The company, LimeChat, has an audacious ...Read More >
A day after a 16-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly gang-raped by five men in Lucknow's Banthra area, police have arrested two accused, while three others are still absconding. "Two accused have been arrested so far. Efforts are underway to trace the others involved in the incident," DCP (South Zone) Nipun Agarwal said on Sunday. According to police, one of the arrested men, Lalit Kashyap, sustained a leg injury during a brief encounter late Saturday night. Another accused, Miraj, was arrested ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant effort to regulate India's rapidly growing online gaming sector, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified the Draft Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2025 (PROG Rules) under the recently passed Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The draft rules clearly delineate a legal framework for e-sports, social games, and for-profit gaming sites utilising stakes, wagers, and prizes in cash and kind. E-sports an ...Read More >
The agency suspects that certain celebrities may have indirectly promoted or endorsed the app. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Actor Urvashi Rautela appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Delhi for questioning on 1xBet * The ED is investigating alleged money laundering linked to the banned betting app 1xBet * Former cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, and actor Sonu Sood were also summoned by the ED Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To B ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 30 (UNI) Actress Urvashi Rautela today joined the investigation in a money laundering case linked to the illegal banned betting app '1XBet'. Earlier, Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, former Indian Cricketer Yuvraj Singh and web series 'Gandi Baat' actress Anveshi Jain recorded their statements. According to ED sources, these celebrities were utilized in promotional campaigns for 1xBet, which significantly helped the illegal platform build a substantial user base in India despite its ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Actor Urvashi Rautela appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at its headquarters in Delhi on Tuesday for questioning related to the ongoing investigation into the illegal betting app 1xBet. The ED is probing alleged money laundering and celebrity endorsements linked to the platform, which has come under scrutiny for violating India's gaming and financial laws. As part of the investigation, the ED had summoned former Indian cricketers Yuvraj Sing ...Read More >
PANAJI: The Enforcement Directorate has seized Indian currency to the tune of ₹2.25 crore in cash apart from foreign currency during searches carried out on Sunday and Monday at 15 premises in Goa, Mumbai, Rajkot and the National Capital Region, including Delhi, the agency said in a statement. The searches were carried out at premises related to Big Daddy Casino, M/s. Golden Globe Hotels Pvt. Ltd., and M/s. Worldwide Resorts and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. and Golden Globe Hotels Pvt. Ltd. run two ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) Widening its probe into an alleged illegal online betting linked money laundering case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned cricketers Robin Uthappa and Yuvraj Singh, and actor Sonu Sood for questioning, officials said Tuesday. Uthappa (39), Singh (43) and Sood (52) have been asked to depose beginning next week at the agency's headquarter investigation unit in Delhi and get their statements recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in a case ...Read More >
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