The cyber criminals were demanding Rs 3.5 lakh for the victim, who resides under the jurisdiction of Bajaria police station in the city. On getting the information about the matter, the crime branch police swung into action and rescued the victim.
An FIR was registered against accused Rajkumar Singh and one unidentified person for demanding Rs 50 lakh from a local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, the Thakurganj Police Station in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow said.
Aspirants demanding that Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) exams be held in a single shift continued their protest for the fourth consecutive day outside the commission's office in Prayagraj on Thursday morning.
The rural demand and government spending will be key drivers of India's economic growth in the second half of the current financial year (October-March FY25), according to a report by ICICI Bank.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Wednesday assured support to agitating UPPSC aspirants, stating that the government is taking their demands seriously and has instructed officials to find a solution.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday slammed the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government over 'police action' against protesting UPPSC aspirants and accused it of "playing with their future."
The 26-year-old Polymarket CEO was woken up at 6 am (local time) in his Soho apartment by US law enforcement, who demanded he hand over his phone and other electronic devices.
Students preparing for the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) on Wednesday held a candlelight march, marking the third consecutive day of protests outside the UPPSC building in Prayagraj.
The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) on Wednesday strongly condemned the violent attack on Dr Balaji, an oncologist in Chennai, who was stabbed seven times by a patient's relative and demanded nationwide action to address this issue, calling for increased security measures
"No amount of superficial damage control exercises by Governments is going to make doctors work without fear in this country. Strong deterrent legislation, exemplary punishments and proactive safety measures are required now and here. All Governments have been put on notice with this heinous
The protest, which began in the regional capital, Gilgit, has quickly gained momentum, attracting not only legal professionals but also civil society activists and concerned citizens. Their demands centre on overhauling the judicial structure, improving accountability, enhancing transparency