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Jaipur: With winter in full swing and rainfall alerts issued across several districts, Rajasthan Police have issued a stern warning to residents planning to buy jackets from the market. Authorities have arrested three individuals selling jackets branded with the name and logo of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. While the current arrests are limited to the sellers, police have made it clear that anyone found wearing these jackets in public could also face arrest. Reason Behind the BanOver the past few years, Rajasthan Police have launched a major campaign against gangsters. Many gang leaders have been arrested, while others have fled abroad fearing law enforcement. Authorities have observed that some youths idolize gangsters, imitate their style, and attempt to gain notoriety by follow...

Mumbai: Tensions within Maharashtra’s ruling alliance have escalated ahead of the upcoming local body elections. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde openly criticized the BJP during a rally in Dahanu, signaling growing friction within the Mahayuti coalition. Speaking to a large crowd, Shinde refrained from naming the party directly but made his discontent clear, highlighting issues of alleged arrogance and authoritarianism. Full Story: During his Dahanu rally, Shinde drew a parallel to the epic of Ramayana, saying, “Even Ravana was arrogant, which led to the fall of Lanka. On 2nd December, the people must unite to eliminate corruption and vote for development.” He urged voters to support Shiv Sena candidate Raju Machhi and his team in the upcoming elections. The local body electio...

In a sensational breakthrough, Khandwa Police have uncovered the real mastermind behind the massive fake currency racket linked to the Paithia madrasa case — not a hardened criminal, but an MBBS doctor who once served as a government medical officer. Using a rented flat in Bhopal as his secret base, he built an inter-state counterfeit currency empire that stretched across Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.Doctor-Led Fake Currency Network BustedPolice have arrested three key accused from Bhopal — Dr. Pratik Navalakhe, his associates Gopal alias Rahul, and Dinesh Gore.This is the same gang responsible for the recovery of ₹19.78 lakh in fake notes from the Paithia madrasa on November 2. The accused were produced in Khandwa court on Sunday evening, where police secured three days’ remand for fur...

Ranchi: The Jharkhand Legislative Assembly marked its 25th Foundation Day on Saturday with a grand Silver Jubilee celebration. The historic event was conducted in two separate sessions and was inaugurated by Governor Santosh Gangwar. Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Assembly Speaker Ravindra Nath Mahto were also present on the dais. Outstanding Legislator AwardThis year, the 21st Outstanding Legislator Award was presented to BJP MLA Raj Sinha from Dhanbad in recognition of his exemplary contributions. In addition, the families of 16 martyrs were felicitated for their sacrifices in the line of duty. A Milestone for Young JharkhandCongratulating Raj Sinha, Chief Minister Hemant Soren described the 25th anniversary as a significant milestone in the journey of the young state of Jharkhand. He...

Hathras, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking case of online fraud has come to light in Hathras, where a local policeman fell victim to a sophisticated scam, allegedly losing ₹4 lakh after being lured by a person claiming to be a Supreme Court judge.How the Scam UnfoldedThe incident dates back to February 2, 2025. The victim, a police constable posted in Hathras court, received a Facebook Messenger call from a woman claiming her name was Aarohi. She told him she was a judge at the Supreme Court and had previously served with Delhi Police. Over three months, she established contact, gaining the policeman’s trust. On February 20, the policeman was invited to Agra, where he met a man claiming to be Aarohi’s brother, Rupa. He was allegedly given a drugged cold drink and taken to a hotel in Bharatpur. Th...

Bareilly/Hooghly: A shocking cyber fraud case has come to light involving Amrish Goswami, a resident of Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. The 25-year-old spent three months in Hooghly jail, West Bengal, after a complaint was lodged against him and his associates for cyber fraud. Recently released on bail, Amrish approached the Bareilly SSP office with startling allegations against his friends.Allegations of Religious CoercionAmrish claimed that during his time in Hooghly, he was allegedly coerced into performing Namaz and reciting Kalma. According to him, he was also fed meat against his will, and his identity was altered—he was given the name Dr. Raza, and a YouTube channel was created under this name. He said that his Aadhaar card address was changed and 14 bank accounts were opened using his cre...

Dehradun: Uttarakhand is witnessing a surge in wild bear attacks, posing a serious threat to both humans and livestock in hill districts including Uttarkashi, Pauri, Pithoragarh, Chamoli, and Rudraprayag. In a recent incident in Chamoli’s Pokhri block, a woman collecting fodder in the forest was severely mauled by a bear. Despite her injuries, she managed to cling to a tree overnight until villagers found her the next morning. She was airlifted to AIIMS Rishikesh due to the severity of her wounds. In another instance, a woman successfully defended herself against an attacking bear using a sickle, forcing it to flee.Statistics Paint a Grim PictureData from the past 25 years indicates 2,081 bear attacks in Uttarakhand, leaving 2,009 people injured and 71 dead. In 2025 alone, the forest depar...

Chhindwara: In a shocking development following the death of a 5-month-old infant in Bichhua, the district Ayush department has banned the sale, storage and distribution of seven Ayurvedic medicines after they failed quality testing. The lab report declared these medicines NSQ (Not of Standard Quality) and potentially unsafe for public use.Medicines Linked to Infant’s Death Found SubstandardThe action comes after the suspicious death of a baby girl who was given Ayurvedic medicines for cough and cold. During investigation, samples of several medicines used by the family were collected and sent to the Ayush testing lab in Gwalior.The report revealed that seven medicines failed to meet safety and quality standards.Companies InvolvedMedicines from the following companies have been restricted:...

New Delhi: In one of the biggest crackdowns on cybercrime, the Delhi Police has arrested hundreds of cyber fraudsters operating through mule bank accounts under its special ‘Operation CyHawk’. According to sources, the two-day operation resulted in the detention of more than 700 cyber criminals from Delhi and several other regions. The police, assisted by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (i4C), is expected to make a major announcement soon through an official press briefing. The massive operation, involving all district cyber police stations, concluded on Friday morning.Number May Cross 1,000; Interrogation UnderwaySources revealed that interrogation of those detained is still ongoing and the final number of arrests is being compiled. Early estimates suggest the figure could rea...

Lucknow: The Regional Transport Office (RTO) has launched a strict crackdown on private vehicles suspected of operating as unauthorized commercial taxis at Amausi Airport. Using CCTV and toll data, authorities have identified 653 private cars that visited the airport more than five times in a single month. Between 13 October and 13 November, another 10,162 vehicles were flagged for making at least two airport trips. According to officials, the repeated visits by private-number vehicles have raised strong suspicion of illegal passenger ferrying, commonly known as daddagiri or unauthorized taxi operations. Notices are being sent to all such vehicle owners asking why their cars are frequently coming to the airport and why different passengers are seen in each trip.RTO Sends Notices; Commerci...