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Yami Gautam slams "extortion-like trend" of paid negativity ahead of Dhura
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Actor Yami Gautam has called out what she describes as the growing culture of "extortion-like" hype and paid negativity, and has also urged her colleagues in the film industry to end the practice of creating "hype" through marketing tools.
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Manipur reports calm day; security forces arrest PREPAK (PRO) cadre, inten
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to an official press note from Manipur Police, security personnel arrested an active cadre of the proscribed PREPAK (PRO) outfit on Thursday, November 27. The individual, identified as Khangembam Nelson Singh alias Khangamba (24) of Athokpam Awang Leikai in Thoubal district, was
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Special Zonal Committee member Vikas Nagpure, 11 others surrender in major
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to officials, the surrendered cadre collectively carried a reward of Rs 89 lakh. Police said the group had been active across multiple districts and was involved in several major acts of violence, recruitment drives, and extortion networks.
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Man impersonating as IAS, IPS, NIA officer nabbed by police in Hyderabad
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The accused has been misleading the public for over two years by posing as an IAS Officer in the capacity of Deputy Commissioner and, at times, as an IPS/NIA Officer, thereby duping innocent citizens of a large sum of money.
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Telangana Cyber Security Bureau rescues 80-year-old doctor's family from d
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The District Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (D4C), Kothagudem District, of Telangana Cyber Security Bureau successfully foiled a major digital arrest extortion attempt and rescued an elderly family from three days of severe harassment by cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officers
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Rising Kabul-Islamabad tensions fuel crackdown on Afghan migrants in Pakis
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Tolo News reports that Afghan migrants in Pakistan say harassment and forced removals have increased amid rising tensions between the two countries. Migrants allege police extortion and arbitrary arrests, while rights activists warn that mass deportations violate international law.
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Official extortion and neglect drive Pakistan's Chilgoza sector into crisi
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Prices of pine nuts in South Waziristan have crashed from PKR 10,000 to PKR 3,000 per kg, causing major financial losses. Traders blame oversupply, weak international demand and constant harassment by customs and police, warning that continued interference could severely hurt Pakistan's chil
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Pakistan: Law enforcement nabs four suspects behind extortion threats in K
Updated : 4 months ago IST
As per the reports, the arrested group include the prime suspect, namely Junaid who allegedly made multiple extortion calls. The officials mentioned that important evidence was recovered from mobile phone of the suspects.
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Finance Ministry warns public against fake ED summons
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The Union Finance Ministry on Thursday warned citizens about a rise in incidents involving fake summons being circulated in the name of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for cheating and extortion.
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Big blow to crime-terror syndicate: NIA arrests wanted gangster Anmol Bish
Updated : 4 months ago IST
In a statement, the NIA said Bishnoi is the 19th accused to be arrested for his involvement in the terror-syndicate led by his brother Lawrence Bishnoi. He has been absconding since 2022.
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Manipur: Assam Rifles destroys 25 acres of poppy cultivation in Kangpokpi
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Based on intelligence regarding illicit poppy cultivation, Assam Rifles, alongwith CRPF and Manipur Police, launched a joint operation in the general area of Loibol Khullen in Kangpokpi District on Saturday.
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One injured, two arrested in police-miscreants encounter in Amritsar
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
An exchange of fire broke out between Punjab Police personnel and a group of miscreants in Amritsar late Wednesday night, leaving one miscreant injured while two others were arrested. One accused, however, managed to escape and is currently on the run, police said.
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