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Bengaluru: The Customs department at Kempegowda International Airport has issued a high alert after uncovering a scam in which fraudsters are impersonating Customs officials to dupe and extort money from unsuspecting citizens. Officials said the racket primarily targets vulnerable individuals, including those from economically weaker backgrounds, by creating panic and a sense of urgency through…
Mysuru: With the National Investigation Agency (NIA) stepping in to assist the investigation, the death toll in the helium cylinder explosion near the Mysuru Palace has increased to three, police said on Saturday. Lakshmi, a 29-year-old woman from Kamakshipalya in Bengaluru, succumbed to her injuries late on Friday while undergoing treatment at KR Hospital. She…
New Delhi: Police have arrested a 40-year-old woman after her car ploughed into a police barricade during routine checking in the Shahbad Dairy area of outer north Delhi, leaving a constable injured, officials said on Saturday. The incident occurred late on the night of December 24 when a police picket was in place as part…
New Delhi: In a renewed push to tackle air pollution and ease traffic congestion, the Delhi government is considering bringing back shared taxi services that were suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic. Officials said the move is aimed at reducing the number of private vehicles on city roads while offering affordable and convenient travel options to…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin will inaugurate the Agriculture Expo-cum-Seminar 2025 in Tiruvannamalai on December 27, agriculture and farmers welfare minister M R K Panneerselvam said on Wednesday. The two-day event will be held on December 27 and 28 at a venue opposite the Government Higher Secondary School on Tirukoilur Road in…
Several parts of the country witnessed incidents of vandalism and disruption in the days leading up to Christmas, with reports emerging from states including Chhattisgarh, Assam, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh. The incidents ranged from damage to Christmas decorations and attacks on carol groups to confrontations during church events, drawing political reactions and appeals for protection…
Bengaluru: Rajesh Mohanty recorded his name into Odisha cricket history with a memorable hat-trick, becoming the first bowler from the state to achieve the feat in List A cricket, as Odisha registered a four-wicket win over Services in their Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 match at the Alur Cricket Stadium III, here on Friday. After Odisha…
Bengaluru: Doctors at a private hospital in Bengaluru have successfully treated a 32-year-old pregnant woman from Kenya who was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer, hospital authorities said. The woman, who was 15 weeks into her pregnancy, was admitted after suffering from persistent tiredness, unexplained bleeding and intense pain in her…
Bhubaneswar: Police have arrested two men, including a Kerala native, for allegedly posing as police officers and extorting money from couples in the city, officials said on Wednesday. The accused were identified as Joseph M E (41) from Pathanamthitta district in Kerala and Jitendra Samantray (50), a resident of Bhubaneswar. Acting on specific inputs, a…
Cuttack: A dominant all-round display from Sundargarh, a narrow escape for Kandhamal, and comfortable wins for Cuttack-B and Nabarangpur highlighted the opening day of the OCA Inter District School Cricket Tournament (2025–26) preliminary league matches played across different venues on Wednesday. At the Ravenshaw II Ground, Sundargarh registered a commanding 131-run victory over Ganjam after…
