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Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee Loses Rs 55 Lakh in Sophisticated Online Banking Fraud
Nov 08, 2025 11:01 am CST
Four-time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Kalyan Banerjee has fallen victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud, losing Rs 55 lakh through unauthorized transfers from his SBI bank accounts. Kolkata Police's cybercrime division is investigating the case where fraudsters allegedly used Banerjee's photograph and mobile number to conduct the financial deception.
Delhi Airport Recovery: Flight Operations Gradually Improving After Major ATC System Outage
Nov 08, 2025 10:49 am CST
Delhi Airport's operations are steadily returning to normal approximately 36 hours after a critical technical failure in its Air Traffic Control system. With arrival delays reduced to just 5 minutes and departures to 19 minutes, the situation shows significant improvement from Friday's 800 flight disruptions. The Automatic Message Switching System malfunction has been addressed, though passengers are still advised to check with airlines for updates as operations continue stabilizing.
Nigerian National Deported After 10 Years of Illegal Stay in India: Hyderabad's Crackdown on Visa Violations
Nov 08, 2025 10:14 am CST
Hyderabad authorities have deported a 43-year-old Nigerian national who had been residing illegally in India for over a decade. The deportation, conducted by the Hyderabad Narcotic Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) in collaboration with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office, is part of an intensified crackdown on foreign nationals overstaying their visas and suspected involvement in illegal activities, particularly drug smuggling. This case highlights ongoing challenges with immigration enforcement and illegal residents in India's major cities.
Sabarimala Gold Heist Investigation: Former Thiruvabharanam Commissioner Detained As Political Tensions Rise
Nov 08, 2025 10:13 am CST
The Sabarimala temple gold theft case has intensified with former Thiruvabharanam Commissioner K.S. Baiju remanded to custody until November 21. Investigators allege Baiju misrepresented gold-plated artifacts as copper in official documents, enabling their theft. As the Special Investigation Team expands its probe, political tensions are escalating across Kerala, with BJP launching a signature campaign seeking Prime Minister's intervention while Congress plans a 'Secretariat March' to protest government handling of the case. The controversy gains significance as the annual pilgrimage season approaches and local elections loom.
Tej Pratap Yadav and Ravi Kishan's Unexpected Airport Meeting Sparks Political Realignment Rumors in Bihar Elections
Nov 08, 2025 09:48 am CST
Former RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav and BJP MP Ravi Kishan were spotted engaged in conversation at Patna airport, generating speculation about potential political realignment during Bihar's assembly elections. Their unexpected meeting has raised questions about Yadav's future political moves after his expulsion from RJD, with Kishan suggesting BJP's openness to welcoming "devotees of Bholenath" dedicated to public service.
Samir Modi's Rape FIR Quashing Plea: Delhi High Court Schedules Hearing for January 2026
Nov 08, 2025 09:45 am CST
Delhi High Court has issued a notice on businessman Samir Modi's petition to quash an FIR in an alleged rape case. Modi, who was arrested on September 18 after returning from London, was granted bail by the Saket District Court on September 25. His legal team argues the relationship with the complainant was consensual. The next hearing is scheduled for January 12, 2026.
Tragic Murder at Funeral: Man Killed by Relative While Attending Nephew's Service in Uttarakhand
Nov 08, 2025 09:43 am CST
A man who traveled to Haridwar for his nephew's funeral was murdered by a relative following a family dispute. Police have arrested the main suspect, Naman, who allegedly slit the victim's throat during the funeral service. The case is being investigated under section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with authorities also examining possible connections to the suspicious fire that claimed the nephew's life earlier.
BSc Student Arrested in Haridwar for Rs 30 Lakh Extortion Plot Using Lawrence Bishnoi Gang's Name
Nov 08, 2025 08:05 am CST
Police in Uttarakhand have arrested a BSc student who conspired with an overseas accomplice to extort Rs 30 lakh from a local businessman by impersonating members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The scheme involved threatening calls made from Armenia in an attempt to evade detection, highlighting a growing trend of international criminal collaboration in extortion cases.
Two Bangladeshi Women Arrested in Dehradun for Illegal Stay Ahead of PM Modi's Visit
Nov 08, 2025 03:46 am CST
Two Bangladeshi women were arrested in Dehradun's Patel Nagar area during security operations ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit for Uttarakhand's statehood celebrations. The women, identified as Swati Upadhyay and Shivli Akhtar, admitted to illegally entering India and will be deported after authorities discovered Bangladeshi identification cards on their phones.
Violent Confrontation Between Kerala Students in Bengaluru Captured on Video Leads to Police Case
Nov 08, 2025 02:51 am CST
A street fight between Kerala-origin college students in Bengaluru's Thammenahalli area was captured on video and shared across social media platforms. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita following a complaint from a woman who alleged stalking, verbal abuse, and physical assault outside a private college on Hesaraghatta Road.