New Delhi: The Indian government successfully repatriated 266 nationals who had been trapped in cybercrime centres across Southeast Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday. Their safe return was facilitated by an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft. In a statement on social media, the MEA said, “Government of India arranged for the.
Patna: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a Prosecution Complaint (PC) before the Special PMLA Court in Patna regarding the Rs 83.5 crore fraud at Vaishali Sahari Vikash Cooperative Bank (VSVCB) in Hajipur, Bihar. The chargesheet names several individuals, including Vipin Tiwari, the suspended CEO of VSVCB, Sandeep Kumar Singh, the proprietor of N Dimension.
Washington: The US announced that Ukraine has agreed to an immediate 30-day ceasefire proposal, leaving it to Russia to decide whether to reciprocate. The US also confirmed the lifting of its pause on intelligence sharing and military assistance to Ukraine. “Ukraine is prepared to halt the fighting and begin talks; now, it’s up to Russia.
Islamabad: Pakistani security forces have killed at least 16 terrorists during an operation to rescue hostages following a train attack in the Kacchi district of Balochistan province, sources confirmed. According to security sources speaking to Xinhua on Wednesday morning, the military operation targeted the terrorists by dividing them into small groups, with heavy gunfire exchanged.
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Assam from March 14-16, during which he will participate in various events, including the Annual Conference of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), according to senior Assam government officials. Shah will arrive in Jorhat on March 14 and will inaugurate the newly upgraded Lachit Barphukan Police.
New Delhi: Delhi Police arrested two Bangladeshi nationals for allegedly living illegally in the Sadar Bazar area. The arrested individuals have been identified as Mohamed Bilal (56) and Farookh (26). Both have prior criminal records. North Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Raja Bhati confirmed that a case will be filed under the Foreigner’s Act..
Uttarakhand: Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken a tough stand against those running illegal madrasas in the name of religion. Within 15 days, more than 52 illegally run madrasas were sealed. On Monday, on the instructions of CM Dhami, 12 illegal madrasas were sealed in Vikasnagar, Dehradun and nine in Khatima. Earlier,.
Imphal: Three persons, who were arrested in Delhi, for making fake calls and demanding money from leaders and MLAs in Manipur, were brought to Imphal on Tuesday to initiate further legal action, an official said. A Manipur Police official said that the department undertook an investigation and legal action as well after fraudulent telephone calls.
New Delhi: The digital payment transactions (including UPI) surged with over 18,120 crore transactions in 2024-25 (till January this year), with transaction value crossing Rs 2,330 lakh crore, the government said on Tuesday. The total digital payment transactions have grown from 8,839 crore in FY 2021-22 to 18,737 crore in FY 2023-24, with a CAGR.
Pakistan: The Liberation Army of Baloch in Pakistan on Tuesday claimed to kill 20 military personnel and hold 182 passengers as hostages on-bound the Jaffar Express for the past six hours, reports said. In a statement issued by LBA, it stated “After capturing the Jaffar Express, the fighters of the Baloch Liberation Army have taken.
New Delhi: The Government in India on Tuesday extended duty-free import of Urad for another year until March 31, next year. In a notification issued, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade says the free import policy of Urad stands extended up to 31st March, 2026. Earlier the provisions were until the end of this March..
