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Photo: IANSTemporary Ban on Telegram Imposed to Curb Paper Leak Ahead of NEET Exam
Delhi: In a major move aimed at curbing examination-related fraud, the Central government has imposed a temporary restriction on the messaging platform Telegram across India until June 22, following recommendations from the National Testing Agency (NTA). The measure has been taken to prevent alleged paper leaks, misinformation campaigns, and cheating networks ahead of the NEET…
Photo: IANSDelhi Cyber Police bust Rs 1.56 crore online investment fraud racket, arrest two
New Delhi: In a major action against cyber-enabled financial crimes, the Cyber Police Station of Delhi Police’s Shahdara District has busted an online investment fraud racket linked to transactions of approximately Rs 1.56 crore and arrested two persons for allegedly operating mule bank accounts used to route and conceal the proceeds of cyber fraud. According…
Photo: PTIRs 449 crore deal inked to buy hi-tech satellite system jammers for Navy
New Delhi: The defence ministry on Wednesday signed a Rs 449-crore contract with a firm for the procurement of 20 enhanced capability Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) jammers for the Indian Navy, officials said. The contract has been signed under the ‘Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured)’ category, the ministry said. The eventual induction of…
Photo: AI Image/ChatGPTFIFA WC: When and where to watch South Korea vs Czechia, know all details
Zapopan: South Korea and Czechia will be out to begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns in style when they clash on the opening day of the tournament on Friday (IST). The Asian side is making its 11th straight appearance at the finals, while Czechia are back on the global stage after a 20-year absence.…
Photo: AI Generated/ChatGPTFire at residential building in Mumbai’s Juhu area; no casualties
Mumbai: A fire broke out in an air-conditioning unit at an 11-storey residential building in the upscale Juhu area of Mumbai on Thursday morning, no casualties were reported so far, the officials said. As per preliminary information, the blaze erupted in the Manisha Building located near Arogya Nidhi Hospital and was reported at 7:43 am.…
Photo: Representational photo/ IANSLucknow auto driver accused of assaulting exam-bound girls injured in police encounter
Lucknow: An auto-rickshaw driver, accused of harassing and assaulting two young women who were travelling to appear for an examination in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow, was injured in a police encounter during the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, officials said. According to police, the incident took place in Lucknow’s Para area on Monday when the…
Photo: IANSBirsa Munda Death Anniversary: Delhi BJP Chief Pays Tribute, Hails Legacy of Tribal Empowerment
New Delhi: On the death anniversary of legendary tribal leader and freedom fighter Birsa Munda, BJP Delhi President Harsh Malhotra on Tuesday paid floral tributes to him along with tribal children and women at Sarai Kale Khan. He described Birsa Munda as a revered figure who dedicated his life to protecting the rights, culture, and…
Photo: AI Image/IANSExperts call for new urban transport policy as India’s vehicle fleet crosses 413 mn
New Delhi: With India’s vehicle fleet crossing 413 million amid rapid urbanisation, experts on Monday called for a renewed urban transport framework as the Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) launched a review of the country’s 2006 National Urban Transport Policy. India’s registered vehicle fleet increased from approximately 90 million vehicles in 2006 to more…
Photo: TGCINDIA bloc candidates to file nomination papers today
The ruling INDIA bloc in Jharkhand is set to showcase its unity as the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha ( JMM) and the Congress official candidates will file nominations for the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial elections together on Monday. They will file nominations at 11 am under the leadership of Chief Minister Hemant Soren. JMM nominee Baidyanath…
Photo: PTI Photo/Swapan MahapatraMamata Banerjee Reaches Out to Rebel Leaders as TMC Faces Renewed Internal Fragmentation
Kolkata: TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee has launched efforts to prevent further exodus from the party following the first split in its 28-year history, personally reaching out to rebel legislators even as senior leaders work to hold together the flock that appears increasingly restless after the post-poll rupture. Sources in the party said Banerjee has over…
