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Indian man in Canada faces extortion, home shot at

An Indian-origin man in Brampton, Canada, survived a shooting at his home and a $500,000 extortion threat. Peel Police's special task force is investigating the rising crime targeting the South Asian community.

Wife of Ex-IPS Officer Duped of Rs 2.58 Crore in Cyber Fraud

In a major cyber fraud case, the wife of a former IPS officer was cheated of Rs 2.58 crore in an online investment scam. The fraud began with an unsolicited message promising huge stock market profits. Read the full investigation details.

Pune: 3 Lose Rs 12 Lakh in Online Task Scams

Three Pune residents lost over Rs 12 lakh in online task frauds between June and Dec 2025. Cybercrooks lured victims with easy money for small tasks before demanding large 'prepaid' fees. Read to learn how to stay safe.

Goa drug seizures up 700%, police target network core

Goa police report a staggering 700% surge in drug seizure value for 2025, vowing to dismantle the narcotics network by targeting kingpins and leveraging inter-agency coordination. Read about the new strategy.

20 Captive Elephant Deaths in Kerala Spark Outcry

Shocking report reveals 20 captive elephant deaths in Kerala from Mar 2025-Jan 2026. NGO alleges rule violations, identity tampering, and demands immediate action to stop illegal festival parades.

Bail denied to student in Mumbai cyber fraud case

A Mumbai court rejects bail for a 20-year-old student linked to a Rs 12 lakh task-based scam. The judge cited multiple fraud complaints against his bank account. Read the full details.

Prepaid Auto Fares Hiked in Kochi After 5 Years

Prepaid autorickshaw fares from Kochi's major transit hubs increase by Rs 10-20. Learn about the new rates, driver challenges, and why the service is declining. Get the full story.

Haryana's Rs 1,500 Cr Construction Worker Scam Probe

Haryana uncovers a massive Rs 1,500 crore scam involving fake construction worker registrations and work slips. CM Nayab Singh Saini orders probe after Minister Anil Vij flags irregularities. Details inside.

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