Month: April 2025

[ad_1] MEERUT: Three months after a an insurance scam worth hundreds of crores was unearthed in Sambhal, police have filed an 800-page chargesheet against 11 accused - residents of UP, Bihar and Jharkhand. The group - dubbed the "insurance mafia" - allegedly created fraudulent life insurance policies involving the dying and even those already dead to siphon off money from reputed companies such as ICICI Prudential, PNB MetLife, Bajaj Allianz and SBI Life Insurance.TOI was the first to expose the scam and had then reported extensively on the reach, pattern and players involved in the multi-state fraud.The investigation, led by Sambhal SP Krishna Kumar Vishnoi, ASP Anukriti Sharma, and circle officer Deepak Kumar, came after a tip-off that revealed a 26-member syndicate operating across many states. These individuals were subsequently arrested in connection with several FIRs lodged against them."The 800-page […]

[ad_1] Raipur: A small village in Sukma that had little claim to fame apart from showing up on the ‘low-literacy chart' has suddenly been catapulted to the limelight as all 11 youths who had joined Maoists and taken up arms against govt, surrendered on Friday.Badesatti is the first village in Bastar division to be tagged ‘Maoist-free'. It's now eligible for development projects worth Rs 1 crore. Coming from Sukma — once the hotbed of Naxalism — this is a clear picture of the tide turning.Less than two weeks ago, during his visit to Dantewada — once the bastion of Maoist insurgency — Union home minister Amit Shah had praised Chhattisgarh govt's recent announcement of granting Rs 1 crore to each village that declares itself ‘Naxal-free' and ensures surrender of Maoists. Shah urged to hold village meetings, reach out to those […]

[ad_1] CHANDIGARH: Punjab and Haryana HC overturned the compensation awarded to a couple who conceived a child after a failed vasectomy, reports Ajay Sura. HC said this was "not due to medical negligence" but because the couple did not exercise "due care and caution". While passing the order, judge Nidhi Gupta referred to a SC verdict, saying a sterilised woman can become pregnant due to natural causes but could opt for termination of pregnancy.The pleadings in the case took a dramatic turn with the husband comparing his restraint to that of Lord Ram, claiming he showed "great tolerance" by not abandoning his wife, invoking Sita's 'Agni Pariksha.' To this, HC referred to the couple's medical reports and said the girl born due to failed vasectomy was their daughter, so there was no cause for social stigma.The state had approached HC […]

[ad_1] BAREILLY: A 500-page chargesheet was Thursday filed by the SIT in cases involving the alleged murder of Mohd Bilal and Ayan, two of the five men killed in violence during a court-directed survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal on Nov 24, 2024.An SIT officer in Sambhal, requesting anonymity, said Friday that the chargesheet in the "two murder cases" was submitted to the local court on Thursday evening, and "chargesheets in two other cases will be filed soon". Police had already filed chargesheets related to stone pelting and mob attack, and this was the "first chargesheet" filed in connection to the deaths in the violence. Several police personnel were also injured at that time.Ghulam Shah and Mulla Afroz - both local residents with a criminal past and purported links with Dubai-based fugitive Shariq Satha - have been charged […]

[ad_1] Indore: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav will release two male cheetahs from Kuno in Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Neemuch-Mandsaur on Sunday, making it the second home of cheetahs in India, Neemuch collector Himanshu Chandra said on Friday.It's the first translocation of cheetahs in India and marks phase-II of the cheetah reintroduction project to revive the population nearly eight decades after the species was hunted to extinction in the country.With 16 cheetahs now prowling the wild in Kuno, Project Cheetah is ready for the next step — expanding the territory under the fastest feline's pugmarks."CM Yadav will release the two cheetahs into a 16 sqkm enclosure within the Game Range West Sanctuary, Khimla, of Gandhi Sagar on Sunday," collector Chandra said.The collector, along with SP Ankit Jaiswal, Neemuch DFO S K Atode, Mandsaur DFO Sanjay Raikhere and officials […]

[ad_1] Ukrainian government has announced that it has reached an initial understanding with the United States on a potential minerals deal. According to Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, a memorandum of intent has been signed, laying the foundation for a forthcoming “economic partnership agreement” between the two nations. She noted that the finalised deal would also establish an investment fund to aid in Ukraine’s reconstruction.Ukraine is a treasure trove of minerals critical to the modern global economy. With vast and diverse underground resources, the country plays a strategic role in the supply chains of industries ranging from aerospace and defence to renewable energy and electronics.Granite, Titanium, and other minerals found in UkraineUkraine is home to over 20 types of critical minerals, making it one of the most resource-rich countries in Europe. These minerals are not only essential for conventional manufacturing but […]

[ad_1] 'Dhruv' advanced light helicopters NEW DELHI: It's a double whammy for the armed forces. Already grappling with the high crash rate and low serviceability of their 350 obsolete single-engine Cheetah and Chetak choppers, the prolonged grounding of the around 330 twin-engine 'Dhruv' advanced light helicopters (ALHs) has majorly hit military operations and preparedness.The armed forces bank heavily on multi-role ALHs for 'sustenance flights' to forward areas and posts along the unresolved borders with China and Pakistan as well as for observation and reconnaissance, search and rescue missions. "All have suffered major disruptions for over three months now. ALH pilots are also losing flying currency, and forced to make do with simulators," a senior officer told TOI.The most affected is over 11.5-lakh strong Army, which has a fleet of over 180 ALHs, including 60 weaponised versions called 'Rudra', manufactured by […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: On his 33rd birthday, KL Rahul was not just showered with love from fans across the globe but also witnessed a truly heartwarming gesture from his admirers back home. In a touching tribute to the cricketer, a group of KL Rahul fans in Telangana decided to mark the special day by giving back to the community in his name.A video that's now going viral across social media platforms shows members of the "KL Telugu Fans" group distributing food to over 160 homeless people. The celebration wasn’t just about cricket and cake -- it was about kindness and compassion.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Children from the fan group are seen cutting a birthday cake in Rahul's honour, smiling joyfully as they then handed out meals to those in need. The act of service struck […]