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BENGALURU: Central Crime Branch (CCB) police registered a case against a woman, identified as Shamshad Begum, and her associates for allegedly duping job aspirants of Rs 5.3 crore by promising them work in govt departments. Begum claimed to be general secretary of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Mahila Morcha.The complaint was filed by Sangamesh Rachaiah,…
Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray (File image) MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday demanded that civic elections in wards where candidates—mostly from ruling parties—were elected unopposed be cancelled and the polling process restarted. Addressing a joint event with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray, Uddhav alleged that democracy in the country…
HYDERABAD: After noticing TOI articles on digital arrest cases in Hyderabad, an 81-year-old retired businessman reported being scammed of over Rs 7 crore using the same modus operandi. Posing as Mumbai Police officers, the cyber fraudsters threatened to arrest him in a bogus drug-trafficking and fake passports case and extorted the money.According to a complaint…
Screengrab from viral video (Image/Instagram) NEW DELHI: A video of travel influencer Klaudia Falenta went viral on social media after she shared a frightening experience at New Delhi Railway Station, where she was nearly scammed while trying to board a train to Varanasi.Klaudia, a solo traveller and content creator, posted a reel on Instagram on…
In a notable turn of events, filmmaker Tyler Perry is now contending with a second $70 million lawsuit alleging sexual assault this year. His attorney, Alex Spiro, has labeled the accusations a ‘money grab scam,’ recalling a prior failed attempt by the accuser’s legal team in a similar case. TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references…
Tamil music composer GV Prakash Kumar fell victim to an online scam on X, losing Rs. 20,000. A scammer used a fake emotional plea about a deceased mother, accompanied by an old, unrelated photo. Fans exposed the fraud, highlighting the risks of well-intentioned online aid and urging users to verify requests before sending money. Social…
Ex-Punjab Police IG Amar Singh Chahal PATIALA: Former Punjab Police IG Amar Singh Chahal , 66, is battling for life after a self-inflicted gunshot to the chest at his Patiala home on Monday. Police say he shot himself with his gunman’s licenced revolver.This is the second such incident involving an IPS officer in the region…
It’s the time of the year again! December marks the time when the breathtaking hill ranges are covered by the layers of beautiful white sheets. Among the most scenic and frequently visited hill ranges in the hill resort of Manali, which is also one of the most famous and scenic hill stations located in the…
The Supreme Court granted interim relief to actors Shreyas Talpade and Alok Nath, barring their arrest in a cheating and breach of trust case. The actors sought merging of FIRs across states. The FIR, filed by Sonipat resident Vipul Antil, alleges they promoted a society accused of defrauding the public. Bollywood actors Shreyas Talpade and…
Do Kwon, a cryptocurrency entrepreneur once celebrated for building the TerraUSD and Luna digital tokens, is now beginning a 15-year stretch in a US federal prison. But how did the South Korean businessman ended up with a jail sentence? The 34-year-old, who co-founded Singapore-based Terraform Labs and promoted his coins as stable, innovative and built…
