A 19-year-old from Agartala was allegedly cheated of Rs 21 lakh for a guaranteed seat at Calcutta National Medical College. The scam involved forged documents and fake officials. Read the full investigation.
Ludhiana shivers at 7.2°C, lowest in Punjab. IMD issues orange alert for dense fog disrupting travel. Visibility dropped to 50m. Residents brace for cold snap.
A woman's body went missing from a private hospital in Ludhiana, sparking a ruckus by her family who allege negligence. Police investigation is underway.
A Daltonganj jeweller received a WhatsApp voicemail demanding Rs 1 crore from gangster Prince Khan. Police have registered a case under organised crime and BNS sections. Read the full details.
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Ludhiana MC floats ₹1,144 crore tender for an 8-year integrated waste management PPP. The plan uses GPS, QR codes & aims for waste-to-energy, but faces hurdles from the powerful informal sector.
Gujarat University Police register an impersonation case against a Patan farmer who posed as a PSI to misuse police machinery for extortion. Details of the scam revealed.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams initiates a complete procurement department overhaul following scams. CBI probe reveals staff collusion, prompting staff transfers and strength review.
A 78-year-old retired banker in Pune was cheated of Rs 63 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud involving fake 'digital arrest' and links to a Cambodia human trafficking case. Read the full details of the scam.
Bengaluru police arrest a man for extorting two local businessmen. Multiple BNS sections, including extortion and criminal intimidation, invoked. Details on the case and charges.
Four unidentified burglars broke into Kartar Complex near Ludhiana's Clock Tower, stealing cash and jackets. Police have identified one suspect. Read the full details of the late-night theft.
Prisoners in Ludhiana Central Jail went on a rampage, attacking officials. Superintendent Kulwant Singh Sidhu was hit by a brick and collapsed. Police rushed to control the situation. Read the full report.
A viral video from Manali exposes a 'snow scam' where tourists are charged for activities on a tiny artificial patch. Learn the facts and how to avoid such tourist traps.
Ludhiana police dismantle an extortion network linked to gangster Goldy Brar, arresting 10 local youths. Six firearms recovered. Details on the interstate nexus inside.
Panic at Ludhiana's Ladhowal toll plaza as SUV occupants open fire after refusing to pay toll or show ID. Police launch manhunt; CCTV footage secured. Read details.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation unveils a plan for 100 new EV charging stations via a public-private model at no cost to the city. The move addresses the city's growing electric vehicle adoption and infrastructure gap. Read more.
Security forces in Manipur arrest 10 militants from banned outfits involved in extortion. Details on the operations across Thoubal, Kakching, and Imphal West districts.
A Pune-based retired officer and his wife were digitally arrested and extorted of Rs 90 lakh by fraudsters posing as CBI, police, and RBI officials. Read about the sophisticated scam and how to stay safe.
A Delhi chef lost Rs 1.73 lakh to a Bengaluru 'agency' promising overseas jobs. Delhi Police arrested three, including an MBA grad & bank manager, for the interstate cyber fraud syndicate. Read how the scam unfolded.
A young man is missing after his car fell into the Sidhwan Canal in Ludhiana. Search operations by police and divers are ongoing. Read for details.
Public parks across Ludhiana's Ward 61 are in a state of disrepair, with broken grills and walls creating safety risks, especially for children. Residents demand urgent action from municipal authorities.
A 72-year-old retired government employee in Jabalpur was digitally arrested for 3 days and extorted of Rs 21.5 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as ATS officers. Police investigation ongoing.
A Ludhiana jeweller was threatened for Rs 1 crore by a man posing as an aide of gangster Amritpal Singh Dhami. Police have registered a case and are investigating the extortion call.
Ludhiana police unravel the mystery behind the gun used in a deadly wedding gang war that killed two. Key arrests made as investigation continues. Read the full story.
Ludhiana police arrested two individuals and recovered 505 grams of heroin. The operation was led by ADCP-2. Read the full story of the drug bust here.
Ludhiana police arrest a jail medical officer and an ex-convict for a multi-lakh scam inside Central Jail. The duo allegedly siphoned money meant for inmate supplies. Read the full investigation details.
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Ex-NBA star Matt Barnes reveals he paid $61,000 in an AI-powered deepfake extortion scheme. The scam, involving fabricated videos, exposes a growing digital threat to celebrities. Read the shocking details.
Hundreds of daily commuters in Ludhiana face a perilous crossing near the ISBT due to the lack of a foot-over bridge or underpass. Read about the urgent safety crisis and demands for immediate action.