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Bengaluru Techie Duped of ₹11.5 Lakh in Facebook Europe Trip Scam

Bengaluru– A 33-year-old software engineer from northeast Bengaluru lost ₹11.5 lakh after falling victim to an online travel scam linked to a Facebook page, police said. The woman, a resident of Thanisandra working at a private firm, came across a Facebook page named ‘Jetha Iccha Setha Jai Travels and Events’ while searching for Europe travel…

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Triple Murder Accused Injured in Encounter, Two Arrested in Bulandshahr

Bulandshahr- Two accused carrying a reward of ₹50,000 each have been arrested after being injured in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district, officials said on Wednesday. The arrests come days after a brutal triple murder in the Khurja area, where three members of a family were shot dead during a birthday party on the…

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Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Convict in Narendra Dabholkar Murder Case

Mumbai– The Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted bail to Sharad Kalaskar, a convict in the 2013 murder case of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar. A bench comprising Justices Ajey Gadkari and Ranjitsinha Bhonsale allowed bail on a surety of ₹50,000. The court declined the prosecution’s request to stay the operation of the bail order. A detailed…

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Punjab Political Row Escalates: CM Bhagwant Mann to Meet President Over AAP MPs’ Defection

Chandigarh– Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is set to meet President Droupadi Murmu on May 5 following a major political setback for the Aam Aadmi Party, after several of its Rajya Sabha members switched allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party. The development comes after seven AAP MPs, including prominent leaders like Raghav Chadha, moved to…

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Bombay HC Rejects Plea of 26/11 Acquitted Man Seeking Auto Permit Clearance

Mumbai– The Bombay High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition filed by Faheem Ansari, who had sought a police clearance certificate (PCC) to operate an autorickshaw for his livelihood. A bench comprising Justices A.S. Gadkari and Ranjitsinh Bhonsale ruled that the authorities were justified in refusing the certificate. The detailed order is expected to be…

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Delhi Police Crack Down on Fake Visa Racket, Three Arrested in Job Scam

New Delhi– The Delhi Police has uncovered an interstate fake visa and overseas job scam that allegedly cheated hundreds of job seekers by promising lucrative employment abroad. Three accused — Salauddin Mansuri alias Haider Khan, Md Shahzad, and Kaushar — have been arrested in connection with the operation. According to officials, the syndicate targeted victims…

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Rajnath Singh to Hold Defence Talks With Italian Counterpart Guido Crosetto in New Delhi

New Delhi, April 29, 2026: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto in New Delhi on April 30, as both countries seek to further strengthen defence cooperation and strategic engagement. The upcoming meeting is expected to cover a wide range of defence related issues, including expansion…

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₹400 Crore Ram Manohar Lohia Super Specialty Hospital Block Likely to Open Soon After Long Delay

New Delhi– After remaining non-operational for over a year, the ₹400 crore super specialty block at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital is expected to become functional in the coming months, officials said. The new facility, designed to enhance advanced medical services, had faced delays due to regulatory and infrastructure-related issues. According to hospital authorities, most of…

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Haryana Targets Vision 2047: CM Nayab Singh Saini Pushes for Job-Oriented Education Reforms

Chandigarh– Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed the state’s education department to align its policies with the Vision 2047 goal, emphasising quality, accessibility, and employment-oriented learning under the National Education Policy. During a high-level review meeting on a five-year implementation roadmap, the chief minister stressed the need to strengthen higher education and ensure…

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‘Do Bhai, Dono Tabahi’ Comes Alive as Fitzpatrick Brothers Dominate Golf Circuit

New Orleans– The popular Indian phrase “do bhai, dono tabahi” found a perfect real-world example as brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick delivered a commanding performance at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Competing in the only team-format event on the PGA Tour, the Fitzpatrick duo clinched victory with an extraordinary 31-under par total at TPC…

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