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New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved its order on the bail pleas of actor Leena Maria Paulose in the Rs 200 crores extortion case under MCOCA and the connected Money laundering case under PMLA. Leena Maria Paul is seeking bail on the grounds of delay in trial, period undergone and parity with other accused persons. Also Read | IndiGo Flight 6E 6663 Grounded at Kolkata Airport After Unmanned Catering Vehicle Strikes Engine. Justice Prateek Jalan reserved the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved its order on the bail pleas of actor Leena Maria Paulose in the Rs 200 crores extortion case under MCOCA and the connected Money laundering case under PMLA. Leena Maria Paul is seeking bail on the grounds of delay in trial, period undergone and parity with other accused persons. Justice Prateek Jalan reserved the order after hearing submissions by counsel for Leena Maria Paulose and the investigation agencies. During arg ...Read More >
The Maharashtra cyber cell identified several Instagram accounts that were actively pushing counterfeit currency through misleading and fraudulent content The Maharashtra cyber cell has initiated a multi-pronged crackdown on social media accounts allegedly involved in promoting Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), registering multiple FIRs and arresting two accused as part of an ongoing investigation into a growing digital crime network. According to an official press note issued on April 7, the ...Read More >
Mumbai: Maharashtra Cyber has busted an Instagram-based fake currency network and arrested two accused for allegedly promoting and selling Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) through social media platforms. Accused Identified The arrested accused have been identified as Rahul Anil Pawar and Yogita Hitesh Bhosale. Officials said the action was part of Maharashtra Cyber's ongoing efforts to monitor digital platforms and curb illegal activities. According to investigators, several Instagram accoun ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), in coordination with the Rajasthan ATS, has arrested two men from Rajasthan and seized approximately five kilograms of methamphetamine in a crackdown on an international drug smuggling syndicate. According to officials, Inspector J.M. Patel of the Gujarat ATS received confidential information which indicated that two individuals, Shankarram Rameshram and Salman Lalakhan, were transporting a consignment of methamphetamin ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Tuesday granted bail to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar in the Rs 200 crore extortion-linked money laundering case, observing that continued incarceration beyond a reasonable period violates the fundamental right to personal liberty and speedy trial.In its order, the court directed that Chandrashekhar be released on bail upon furnishing a personal bond of Rs 5 lakh along with sureties of the like amount.The court also imposed several conditions, restraining him f ...Read More >
Balasore, Apr 7 (PTI) Odisha police on Tuesday launched a coordinated raid against cattle mafia in at least 35 locations in Mayurbhanj, Balasore, and Bhadrak districts, an officer said. "On the instruction of the DGP, we have launched searches at 32 locations in connection with illegal cattle transportation and smuggling. The places were identified earlier during an investigation as some people were indulging in the illegal practice like an organised crime," DIG (eastern range) Pinak Mishra tol ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Monday said they have arrested two key operatives of a transnational arms trafficking and terror module. The accused were arrested from the IGI Airport on Sunday and have been booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The accused, Imran, 37, and Mohammad Kamran, 27, were detained following the look-out circulars issued by the court, said police, adding that they are linked into an international arms smuggling racket. DCP (crime) Sanjeev Kumar ...Read More >
Nalanda (Bihar) [India], April 6 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday conducted searches at 10 locations in Bihar's Nalanda in a multi-state illegal arms and ammunition trafficking case, originating from the state and spread across various parts of Northern India. The raids are underway from early morning with multiple NIA teams, in close coordination with the state police force, carrying out the operations at the premises and hideouts of suspects linked to the case the agen ...Read More >
Nalanda (Bihar): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday carried out searches at 10 locations in Bihar's Nalanda district in connection with a multi-state illegal arms and ammunition trafficking case. The raids began early in the morning, with multiple NIA teams working in coordination with the state police to search premises and hideouts of suspects linked to the case, which was registered last year. In December last year, the NIA arrested the alleged kingpin, Kamalkant Verma alias ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Renowned Punjabi singer Satinder Sartaaj, who is currently basking in the success of his hit track "Jaiye Sajana" from the blockbuster "Dhurandhar: The Revenge", shared a string of glimpses with star Vicky Kaushal, tagging it as a "starry night of love, art and companionship." Sartaaj took to Instagram, where he shared a handful of images featuring him hugging Vicky, posing with the "Chhaava" star for a picture, smiling at the camera with actor Sunil Grover and ...Read More >
The Gujarat ATS has detained a suspect, Bikramjit Singh, allegedly involved in grenade smuggling and linked to a Pakistani gangster working for the ISI, raising concerns about cross-border terrorism. Photograph: ANI Video GrabKey PointsBikramjit Singh, linked to a grenade smuggling case and suspected of ISI ties, was detained in Gujarat.Singh allegedly conspired to attack police stations and security units under the direction of handlers.The suspect is allegedly connected to Pakistani gangster ...Read More >
Biswanath, Assam: Leader of Opposition Shri Rahul Gandhi addressed a large public gathering in Biswanath today, launching a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma while highlighting Congress's vision of unity and welfare ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections. Accompanied by senior Congress leaders including Gaurav Gogoi and alliance candidates, Gandhi greeted the crowd and praised Assam's rich heritage. He described the state as the land of Srimanta Sankardev, Gopinath Bordo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The Special Task Force (STF) of South-East District Delhi Police on Saturday injured a notorious criminal, Mohammed Salim alias "Ganja", during an encounter in the Badarpur area. The accused, who has been involved in over 75 criminal cases, including murder, attempted murder and theft/burglary, was also wanted in more than 20 active cases across the city. Also Read | Shashi Tharoor Reacts After Malappuram Attack, Says He Is Safe, Security Guard Also Well After ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The Special Task Force (STF) of South-East District Delhi Police on Saturday injured a notorious criminal, Mohammed Salim alias "Ganja", during an encounter in the Badarpur area. The accused, who has been involved in over 75 criminal cases, including murder, attempted murder and theft/burglary, was also wanted in more than 20 active cases across the city. Officials said, "Mohammed Salim alias 'Ganja' is an extremely cunning and audacious criminal, who was also ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The Delhi Police on Friday arrested a wanted criminal associated with the notorious Sonu Dariyapur Gang and recovered a pistol along with live cartridges from his possession in a swift operation carried out by the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of the Outer North District. The accused, identified as Aryan (22), resident of Prahladpur Bangar in Delhi, had been on the run since March 19, 2026, after allegedly opening fire in the jurisdiction of PS Sultanpuri. He wa ...Read More >
The encounter took place during a late-night operation based on specific intelligence inputs. Police said Gupta opened fire on the police team, prompting retaliatory action in which he sustained bullet injuries. He has been admitted to a hospital and remains under police custody. Addressing a press conference, Bokaro SP Havinder Singh said, "The operation was part of a broader strategy to dismantle organised extortion networks targeting traders and businessmen. During the Balidih operation, the ...Read More >
Bokaro: In a major crackdown on organized crime, Jharkhand Police arrested seven operatives linked to the notorious interstate gangs of Aman Sahu and Prince Khan on Thursday. The crackdown effectively dismantled a local extortion ring that had been terrorizing businessmen, contractors, and real estate dealers across the industrial city. The operation took a dramatic turn in the early hours of Thursday. Acting on a disclosure from the gang's mastermind, Prince Kumar Gupta (alias 'Bhatia'), a pol ...Read More >
Bokaro (Jharkhand): In a major crackdown on organised crime in Jharkhand's Bokaro, police have arrested seven operatives linked to the interstate gangs of Aman Sahu and Prince Khan, officials said on Thursday. These gangs are accused of running an extortion network and spreading fear among businessmen, police said. During the operation, the mastermind, Prince Kumar Gupta alias 'Bhatia', sustained a bullet injury in an encounter with the police and has been admitted to Bokaro General Hospital f ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday outlined a major crackdown under Operation Prahaar, aimed at keeping Devbhoomi safe, clean, and free from crime. Regarding recent incidents, Dhami said, "Some incidents have occurred recently that are very unfortunate and present a challenge for us. We are committed to ending such incidents and ensuring they do not happen again. We are setting up a system for this," stressing the government ...Read More >
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Wednesday raided six locations in Kolkata, including the residence of history-sheeter Biswajit Poddar alias Sona Pappu in Ballygunge and that of his close associate Rahul Das, in connection with a land-grabbing case. The agency is investigating a housing scam, focusing on allegations of land grabbing, illegal construction, and extortion. It is alleged that Sona Pappu and his associates ran an extortion racket under the guise of real estate promotion, and that th ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: Rumours around filmmaker Aditya Dhar's ambitious 7.5-hour director's cut of "Dhurandhar", starring Ranveer Singh, have sparked curiosity online, with claims suggesting a limited theatrical release on April 5. As per reports, the extended version combines the duology 'Dhurandhar' and Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has surfaced through a CBFC certificate dated March 31, 2026. However, when IANS reached out to the makers, they were unavailable for comment. There is still no clarity or o ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out raids on properties associated with Biswajit Podder and others allegedly involved in criminal activities ahead of the Assembly elections in West Bengal, the agency said. The federal investigative agency recovered arms and Rs 1.2 crore cash from Podder's premises. Podder, also known as Sona Pappu, is a familiar name among gangsters in Kolkata. Ever since he joined the construction business in 2010, Pappu enjoyed political patronage. He cur ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday seized about Rs 1.2 crore in cash during searches in Kolkata as part of a money laundering investigation against an alleged criminal and linked syndicate, official sources said. The action is being undertaken in the case against Biswajit Poddar alias Sona Pappu, booked on charges of attempt to murder and extortion, the sources said. The ED action has come amid two-phase assembly polls in West Bengal which are scheduled to be held ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out coordinated searches at multiple locations across Kolkata in connection with a case involving criminal syndicate activities linked to an alleged criminal Sona Pappu and his associates. ED's Kolkata unit is conducting raids at eight premises, including residential and commercial properties associated with Sona Pappu alias Biswajit Podder, Babu Sona alias Rahul Das, Sun Group, and Jay Kamdar. ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out coordinated searches at multiple locations across Kolkata in connection with a case involving criminal syndicate activities linked to an alleged criminal Sona Pappu and his associates. ED's Kolkata unit is conducting raids at eight premises, including residential and commercial properties associated with Sona Pappu alias Biswajit Podder, Babu Sona alias Rahul Das, Sun Group, and Jay Kamdar. ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas has showered praise on her "dost" Ranveer Singh, with whom she has worked in movies such as "Gunday" and "Dil Dhadkne Do", for the blockbuster 'Dhurandhar', while also lauding filmmaker Aditya Dhar for his vision and artistry. Priyanka took to her Instagram stories section to extend her heartfelt congratulations to the entire team of the film. Calling Ranveer her "dost," she expressed admiration for his work. She wrote: "Congra ...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 i ...Read More >
Delhi Police's Anti-Narcotics Squad (East District) has busted an international drug syndicate, arresting four persons in connection with the case. According to officials, police also recovered a large quantity of psychotropic substances worth about Rs 1.1 crore in the illegal market, making this a significant seizure announced on Tuesday. The accused include two alleged drug peddlers as well as two foreign nationals, who were identified as sources of supply. In addition, police seized two scoo ...Read More >
Guwahati: A group of 40 prominent former civil servants has written to the Assam Chief Secretary, expressing "serious concern" over the state government's decision to deploy approximately 1,600 personnel from the Assam Forest Protection Force (AFPF) for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections. The Constitutional Conduct Group (CCG), comprising retired officers from the IAS, IPS, and IFS, alleged that the move directly contravenes established legal norms and recent Supreme Court directives. In the ...Read More >
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