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New Delhi: Gangster Anmol Bishnoi, wanted in more than 18 criminal cases across multiple states, was deported from the United States and brought back to India on Wednesday afternoon (November 19). Officials from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Delhi Police were present at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport ahead of his arrival. He is now expected to be produced before Patiala House Court shortly, according to reports. Anmol, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence B ...Read More >
Senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam have been convicted and sentenced to jail. A special court in Rampur found them guilty in a 2019 case involving obtaining two PAN cards with different birth dates. The court delivered its verdict after examining evidence and testimonies. Both father and son were sent to jail following the conviction. Rampur (UP): Senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Mohammad Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam were on Monday convicted and sentenced ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Nov 17 (PTI) In what is said to be the largest digital arrest scam in Karnataka, a 57-year-old woman here allegedly lost about Rs 32 crore in a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam that lasted over six months, following which a case has been registered. Posing as CBI officers, the fraudsters enforced what is called as "digital arrest" by holding her under constant Skype surveillance. They used threats of arrest to coerce her into sharing all financial details and to make 187 bank tran ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 14 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine a plea of former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji seeking relaxation of his bail conditions in the money laundering case related to the alleged cash-for-job scam in the state. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the plea of Balaji and sought its response in 10 days. The matter has been posted for hearing on December 1. Senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Na ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], November 10 (ANI): Marking the birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Gujarat government held a grand celebration of Bharat Parv at the Statue of Unity, which has illuminated Ekta Nagar with a magnificent display of vibrant lights, a press release from CMO said. The region was decorated with colourful lights showcasing India's rich cultures and traditions, reflecting the true spirit of unity in diversity. From the grand 182-meter ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday claimed that the citizens' protest at India Gate, demanding a government policy to curb air pollution in the national capital, was organised by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He said that the state government was working to mitigate "poison left behind by AAP". Speaking to reporters here, Sirsa criticised the previous AAP government in Delhi, saying that it destroyed everything in the last 10 years. Al ...Read More >
Jamshedpur: As Ghatshila gears up for the Assembly by-election scheduled on November 11, 2025, the District Election Office has reminded voters that they can cast their votes even if they do not possess their Voter Photo Identity Card (EPIC) on polling day. To ensure that no eligible voter is deprived of their democratic right, the Election Commission has allowed the use of 12 alternative photo-bearing identity documents for identification at polling stations. According to official instructions ...Read More >
New Delhi (November 3, UNI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting search operations at the premises of Biplab Sarkar, suspected of being involved in a fraudulent passport issuance ring linked to Pakistani national Azad Mallik. Sarkar's name emerged during the interrogation of Indubhushan Halder, a middleman arrested for helping foreigners obtain Indian identity documents, such as passports, in exchange for money. The family members of Biplab Sarkar are also under scrutiny for allegedl ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
Dubai: Indian expats in the UAE are now receiving a redesigned passport featuring cutting-edge security technology, marking a historic shift in the country's travel documentation system. The chip-embedded ePassport, rolled out by the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Indian Consulate in Dubai from October 28, represents the third generation of passport designs currently in circulation, an unprecedented situation that will continue for years as family members renew their travel documents at di ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi Police has arrested a 59-year-old man for his alleged involvement in espionage activities, including links with a foreign-based nuclear scientist, and a fake passport racket operating from Jamshedpur in Jharkhand, an official said on Tuesday. The accused, identified as Mohammad Adil Hussaini and also known by the names Syed Adil Hussain, Nasimuddin and Syed Adil Hussaini, was apprehended from Seemapuri in Delhi two days ago, he said. A police source said that the accused w ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Police have arrested a 59-year-old man for his alleged involvement in espionage activities and a fake passport racket operating from Jamshedpur in Jharkhand, officials said Tuesday. The accused, identified as Mohammad Adil Hussaini -- who also went by the names Syed Adil Hussain, Nasimuddin, and Syed Adil Hussaini -- was arrested from Seemapuri in Delhi two days ago, according to police. Investigators said Hussaini had allegedly been in contact with a foreign-based nuclear sci ...Read More >
In a significant move to streamline voter registration, the Election Commission has expanded its list of valid documents. Bihar's freshly revised voter rolls now incorporate Aadhaar cards, enhancing the process across twelve states and union territories. The Election Commission has included the voters' list of Bihar published after the special intensive revision and Aadhaar card in the list of indicative documents people will have to submit in the 12 states and union territories where the elect ...Read More >
Gyanesh Kumar further added that Aadhaar Card is not a proof of date of birth or domicile.Source : jorono/Pixabay Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday announced that the Election Commission will undertake a pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in 12 states and union territories. "...The voter lists in all states undergoing SIR will be frozen at 12 am tonight. BLOs will distribute Unique Enumeration Forms to all voters on these lists. These forms will contain ...Read More >
The video was accompanied by an appeal to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. New Delhi: A video plea from an Indian worker allegedly trapped in Saudi Arabia has gone viral on social media, prompting diplomatic intervention from the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. The man, said to be from Handia in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, appears in the video visibly distressed and claiming that his employer -- identified only as "Kapil" -- has confiscated his passport and is threatening to kill hi ...Read More >
New Delhi: A video showing an Indian worker reportedly stuck in Saudi Arabia has gone viral on social media, prompting a response from the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. The man, from Uttar Pradesh, claims in Bhojpuri that he is being held against his will. In the video, he can be heard saying, "Agar aap log Hindu ho, chahe Musalman ho, koi bhi, bhai-behen, jo bhi ho, help kardo, please mai mar jaunga, muje meri maa ke paas jana hai." Which roughly translates to, "Whether you are Hindu or Muslim, a ...Read More >
Chennai: Can a missing surname keep someone from flying? It did for former Tamil Nadu MLA Nizamudeen, who was stopped from boarding a Gulf Air flight at Moscow airport because his passport had only one name.According to the complaint, Nizamudeen, who is a practising advocate and former legislator, was due to attend a meeting in Dubai on Feb 10, 2023. Despite holding a valid UAE visa under the same single-name passport, he was not allowed to board a flight to Bahrain, which was to connect him to ...Read More >
New Delhi: As ties rebound, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney could visit India for the AI summit and talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February. The trip could push comprehensive economic and free trade partnership for which negotiations were suspended during the Justin Trudeau era. It has been learnt that Carney has been invited for the AI summit and he could also meet Modi for bilateral talks. India's high commissioner Dinesh Patnaik told Canada's leading English daily 'The Globe ...Read More >
The KSET examination will be held on November 2, 2025. The test will be consisting of two papers. Both the papers will consist of only objective type Multiple- Choice Questions, MCQs. The exam will comprise of 2 papers- Paper I will have 50 compulsory questions and carry 100 marks and Paper 2 will have 100 compulsory questions and carry 200 marks. The duration of the exam is 3 hours- from 10 am to 1 pm. The candidate will have to mark the responses for questions of Paper I and Paper 2 on the Op ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Disallowing a Chennai resident from boarding a flight from Moscow to Dubai because his passport had only a single name has proved costly for Gulf Air as a city consumer forum on Wednesday directed the airlines to pay him Rs 1.1 lakh for deficiency in service. The case pertains to a complaint filed by ex-MLA and advocate Nizamudeen, a resident of Vepery, who was scheduled to travel from Moscow to Dubai on Gulf Air on February 9, 2023 for an urgent meeting the next day. At the Moscow ai ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Chennai North District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Gulf Air Airlines to pay a compensation of nearly Rs 1.4 lakhs with 9 per cent interest to a former Tamil Nadu MLA who was denied travel in a flight because he had no surname in the passport. The complainant, Nizamudeen, a Periamet resident, is a former Tamil Nadu MLA and a practising Madras High Court advocate. He had been using Gulf Air since 2000. On February 9, 2023, he was scheduled to travel on a Gulf ...Read More >
The US Consulate General in Chennai announced on Thursday, October 23, 2025, that it has reopened and restarted visa application processing. Only applicants with appointments scheduled for October 23 were allowed to attend, while those affected by the October 22 closure are being rescheduled and will receive new appointment details.The US Consulate General Chennai on Thursday announced that it will re-open and restart visa application processing services. In a post on X, the consulate said, "US ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has suspended wrestler Sanjeev after discrepancies were found in his domicile and identity documents, according to a notice issued by the federation on Thursday. The WFI said it had received documents from Sanjeev showing conflicting information regarding his place of birth and residence between Delhi and Haryana. According to the notice, a birth certificate for the wrestler was issued by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Rohin ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 22 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered the officials to immediately close transport check posts on all roads across the Telangana State and utilise the services of the staff working at the check posts for other official activities, the Chief Minister's office said in a press release. On the Chief Minister's instructions, the State Transport Department issued the orders to implement the government's decision of the closure of check posts ...Read More >
Kerala Lottery Result: Apart from weekly lotteries, the state of Kerala, also brings opportunity to their citizens for participating in its seasonal lotteries, which are periodical but offer hefty winning amount greater than Rs 1 crore. This month, Kerala declared Onam Thiruvonam Bumper results which offered Rs 25 crore as first prize. The next seasonal lottery is Pooja Bumper which will be announced after Diwali in November. The state department has given key updates for of the Pooja Bumper Lot ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has unveiled a strategic plan to set up advanced, globally recognized prisons in each state for fugitives, aiming to enhance the justice system. He proposes revoking the passports of those with Interpol red notices, a move designed to hinder their international travel and mitigate the risk of them evading accountability. New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday suggested the creation of a special prison for fugitives in each state that meets internation ...Read More >
According to Mumbai police, the actress fell into the trap of the scammers after she attended a series of phone calls, including a video call from "an officer with the Delhi Police" on Monday, who claimed that she had been found linked to multiple bank fraud cases. A 26-year-old television actress, currently residing in Mumbai, allegedly lost Rs 6.5 lakh to cyber fraudsters who placed her under 'digital arrest' for seven hours, the police said on Friday. According to the Mumbai police, the act ...Read More >
Mumbai: A 26-year-old television actress living in Mumbai was allegedly duped of Rs 6.5 lakh after falling victim to a cyber fraud operation by a fraudster posing as a Delhi cop who placed her under a digital arrest for nearly seven hours. The incident took place earlier this week and came to light after the actress filed a complaint with the Oshiwara police. According to reports, the victim, who has worked in several Bengali television serials and a few Hindi shows, recently moved to Mumbai to ...Read More >
Tarn Taran: In a significant breakthrough ahead of Diwali, the Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday claimed to have foiled a major terror plot by intercepting a cache of weapons near the Indo-Pak border in Tarn Taran district.A BSF spokesperson informed that following precise technical surveillance and vigilant ground monitoring, the BSF troops recovered the arms stash near Mehdipur village, just ahead of the border fence. The seized cache includes two AK-47 rifles with two magazines, one pisto ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said a "ruthless approach" must be adopted to bring every fugitive before the Indian justice system in a time-bound manner. He also underlined that India cannot be truly secure until those residing abroad and harming the country's economy, sovereignty, and security begin to fear the Indian laws. Addressing a conference on 'Extradition of Fugitives - Challenges and Strategies' organised by the CBI here, Shah asked all the states ...Read More >
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