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The 78-year-old, who is popularly known as Changur Baba started as a taweez and gemstone seller. Multiple agencies, including the ATS, the Special Task Force (STF), and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), are now focused on this diary, which may provide evidence linking Chhangur Baba's sprawling Rs 106 crore foreign-funded empire. The Uttar Pradesh Anti-terrorist Squad (ATS) has retrieved a "red diary" belonging to Chhangur Baba accused of masterminding a large-scale religious conversion racket ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 19 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday said they have busted a large-scale illegal religious conversion racket and arrested 10 people from six states. The probe began in Agra in March after two sisters -- aged 33 and 18 -- were reported missing. Investigations revealed that they were allegedly coerced into religious conversion and were undergoing radicalization, the police said. Also Read | Special Intensive Revision: Preparation Over SIR in West Bengal to Start by First We ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy has said the board will continue to support the AAIB's investigation into the Air India plane crash, and that reports about the incident are premature and speculative. On June 12, Air India's Boeing 787-8 aircraft en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed into a building soon after takeoff, killing 260 people, including 19 people on the ground. Out of the 242 people onboard, one passen ...Read More >
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Saturday arrested two key associates of Chhangur Baba alias Jalaluddin in connection with a large-scale religious conversion racket operating across the state. The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Saturday arrested two key associates of Chhangur Baba alias Jalaluddin in connection with a large-scale religious conversion racket operating across the state. The arrested individuals, identified as Sabroz and Shahabuddin -- both residents o ...Read More >
In a major crackdown, Agra Police have busted a religious conversion syndicate, marking the second such racket exposed in the city. This was revealed by DGP Rajeev Krishna during a press conference in Lucknow. A total of 10 individuals involved in illegal religious conversions have been arrested from Agra. The arrests were made following coordinated raids across six states. According to the DGP, the investigation has uncovered links to organisations like PFI and SDPI, as well as connections to ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major action against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Saturday arrested Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, the SHO of the Women's Police Station in Samastipur, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. The arrest has created a stir within the police department. According to an official, Putul Kumari was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from Rajiv Ranjan, a resident of Chhatauna village under Mufassil police ...Read More >
Lucknow, July 19: In a big disclosure that highlights the nexus between global terror ideologies and domestic criminals, the Uttar Pradesh Police have exposed a network of illegal religious conversions. These activities have been backed by foreign funding, radical indoctrination, and tactics inspired by ISIS. The state's law enforcement agencies - backed by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Special Task Force (STF) - have uncovered a well-orchestrated syndicate that not only targeted vulner ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Police, under Mission Asmita, have arrested 10 individuals across six states in a crackdown on an unlawful religious conversion syndicate. The UP Police held a press conference to provide information about the syndicate. The operation, led by the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Special Task Force (STF), uncovered foreign funding from Canada, the US, London, and Dubai, with links to radicalisation and terror groups, including alleg ...Read More >
Lucknow, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a big disclosure that highlights the nexus between global terror ideologies and domestic criminals, the Uttar Pradesh Police have exposed a network of illegal religious conversions. These activities have been backed by foreign funding, radical indoctrination, and tactics inspired by ISIS. The state's law enforcement agencies - backed by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Special Task Force (STF) - have uncovered a well-orchestrated syndicate that not onl ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Police, under Mission Asmita, have arrested 10 individuals across six states in a crackdown on an unlawful religious conversion syndicate. The UP Police held a press conference to provide information about the syndicate. The operation, led by the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Special Task Force (STF), uncovered foreign funding from Canada, the US, London, and Dubai, with links to radicalisation and terror groups, including alleg ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 19 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday said they have busted a large-scale illegal religious conversion racket and arrested 10 people from six states. The probe began in Agra in March after two sisters -- aged 33 and 18 -- were reported missing. Investigations revealed that they were allegedly coerced into religious conversion and were undergoing radicalization, the police said. One of the sisters had also put a picture of a girl holding an AK 47 rifle as her profile pictur ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Reliance Industries, India's largest company in terms of market value, reported a 76% increase in quarterly profit to Rs 30,681 crore on Friday, led by gains from the sale of some of its listed investments and strong growth across its key businesses. Other income surged 280% to Rs 15,119 crore due to profit (Rs 8,924 crore) on sale of its stake in Asian Paints. Excluding the Rs 8,924 crore gain, profit was higher by 25%. Earnings was also driven by a rebound in its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) ...Read More >
LUCKNOW The Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s Lucknow zonal office discovered around 22 bank accounts with funds amounting to several crores related to the alleged kingpin of Balrampur religious conversion racket, Jalaluddin Shah alias Chhangur Baba, 78, and his aides during the extensive raids carried out at 13 locations across Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Balrampur, and at two sites in Mumbai on Thursday, senior ED officials said on Friday. During the operation, the ED also sealed a commerc ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a renewed effort to put economic pressure on Russia, the European Union on Friday unveiled a fresh package of sanctions, which includes lowering the price cap on Russian crude oil and sanctioning Nayara Energy Ltd, an India-based refinery linked to Russian energy giant Rosneft. This marks the first time the EU has imposed sanctions involving India, a country that has heavily relied on discounted Russian crude since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022. Nayara Energy Ltd, fo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has uncovered immovable assets acquired by Jalaluddin Shah alias Chhangur Baba that were allegedly registered in the names of his close associates in a bid to conceal his direct involvement in money laundering activities. The close associates were Naveen Rohra alias Jamaluddin and Neetu Rohra alias Nasreen, whose details came to the fore after the ED carried out raids on July 17 at 15 locations related to Chhangur Baba, his clos ...Read More >
The new NCERT textbook will be introduced in schools from 2025-26. It presents Mughal emperors like Akbar and Aurangzeb. The book describes Akbar's rule as a blend of tolerance and brutality. Aurangzeb is portrayed as a military ruler. He imposed taxes on non-Muslims. The textbook includes details of conquests, religious decisions, and cultural contributions. Akbar's reign was a "blend of brutality and tolerance", while Aurangzeb was a military ruler who banned "un-Islamic" practices and reimpo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said it has found that Chhangur Baba, being investigated in a money-laundering case linked to an alleged illegal religious conversion racket in Uttar Pradesh, had received funds worth Rs 60 crore in 22 bank accounts, including "large amounts" from abroad. The federal probe agency said this in a statement after it concluded searches at more than a dozen locations in Chhangur Baba's native Balrampur district and two places in Mumb ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The All India Football Federation have congratulated Inter Kashi on being adjudged the I-League Champions following the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). CAS has partially upheld an appeal by Inter Kashi Football Club (Inter Kashi FC) against Churchill Brothers FC Goa, Namdhari FC, Real Kashmir FC, and AIFF. CAS has ruled that the AIFF shall declare Inter Kashi FC as winners of the I-League 2024-25. After an unsuccessful first procedure i ...Read More >
Lucknow, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) After scanning 22 bank accounts and searching 15 locations of Chhangur Baba, ED investigators have identified Rs 60 crore illegally received by him as part of a multi-state religious conversion racket, an official said on Friday. The searches revealed that a large amount of funds were received from foreign countries by Jamaluddin Shah, also known as Chhangur Baba, and his associates and the money was used by him to acquire property in the name of his associates ...Read More >
Mumbai: CM Devendra Fadnavis warned of strict action against those exploiting their official Hindu and reserved caste status to gain educational, job and poll benefits while secretly practising the Christian faith. Dubbing them as 'crypto-Christians', he warned that state govt will take legal action besides revoking their caste/validity certificate, reports Somit Sen.He was replying in the legislative council to a calling attention motion by BJP MLC Amit Gorkhe, who said some 'crypto-Christians' ...Read More >
The man said they registered their marriage in November 2024 ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * A man in Karnataka has alleged forced conversion by his wife after marriage * They registered their marriage in November 2024 and married again in April 2025 as per Muslim customs * He claims his name was changed and he was converted without his knowledge Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Bengaluru: A man in Karnataka's Gadag district has alleged that he was force ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 18: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that if a person belonging to a religion other than Hinduism, Buddhism or Sikhism has obtained a Scheduled Caste certificate fraudulently, it will be cancelled. Action will be taken against such a person if he or she has secured reservation benefits, such as government jobs. If such a person has won an election using a fraudulently obtained SC certificate, their election will be declared null and void, Fadnavis said i ...Read More >
Lucknow: Two women from Bengaluru and UP's Auraiya have come forward with testimonies, alleging they were trapped, exploited, and forcibly converted to Islam as part of a religious conversion syndicate allegedly run by Jamaluddin alias Chhangur Baba.Both women, in their mid-20s, were rescued with help from Vishwa Hindu Raksha Parishad national president Gopal Rai. Rai has claimed getting threats. Speaking at a press conference in Lucknow on Monday, the women accused Baba's network of using fake ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Following the self-immolation of a college student in Balasore, the school and mass education department on Thursday issued a directive to all district education officers (DEO)s to strictly implement measures ensuring the safety of women employees at workplaces and to create a secure environment for students in schools.The department instructed that helpline numbers related to women's safety be prominently displayed in all schools, hostels, and govt offices. These include the women ...Read More >
Lucknow: UP ATS on Thursday arrested a key aide of alleged religious conversion syndicate mastermind Chhangur Baba. He is accused of acting as a middleman to lure and convert individuals through fraudulent means.The accused, Rashid Shah (40), is a resident of Madhpur village in Balrampur.He was wanted in a 2024 case connected to the state's biggest conversion racket. Officials said he was traced and apprehended during a focused operation in Balrampur and is being produced before court for furthe ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh's capital city has secured the third position in the category of urban spaces with population exceeding 10 lakh, while Prayagraj was adjudged the Cleanest Ganga City in the ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan. Lucknow also became the first city in the state to achieve a 7-star Garbage Free City rating in the 2024-25 survey. Gorakhpur achieved double success, ranking third in the Safai Mitra Surakshit Sheher category and fourth among cities with a population ...Read More >
Balrampur/Lucknow, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Thursday arrested Rashid, a key associate of self-styled spiritual leader Chhangur Baba, for his alleged role in a large-scale religious conversion racket. The arrest was made from Balrampur's Utraula area, where the racket is believed to have originated. According to information, Chhangur Baba had entrusted Rashid with handling the 'love jihad' wing of the conversion syndicate. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI/LUCKNOW: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out raids at multiple locations in Uttar Pradesh as well as in Bandra and Mahim in Mumbai as part of an ongoing money-laundering investigation into an alleged religious conversion racket linked to Jalaluddin, also known as "Chhangur Baba." According to sources, at least 14 premises were searched under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), including 12 in Balrampur district and two in Mumbai. The raids began around ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) To curb illegal mining and transportation, the Uttar Pradesh government is deploying advanced technologies under the Integrated Mining Surveillance System (IMSS), a release said on Thursday. Mining activities are already being monitored through drones, geo-fencing, RFID tags, and AI-powered check gates. Now, the state is set to introduce 'Weigh-In-Motion' (WIM) technology to accurately track vehicle overloading. Also Read | 'Arvind Kejriwal Used Government Funds to Buy Mo ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Lucknow Zonal Unit on Thursday conducted searches at 14 locations, 12 in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur district and two in Mumbai, in connection with an alleged religious conversion racket linked to self-styled godman Jamaluddin Shah, also known as Chhangur Baba. According to officials, the operations began early in the day and continued for over 13 hours. In Mumbai, the ED searched two premises: a 20th-floor flat in Kanakia Paris (F Wing), Bandra East, and ...Read More >
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