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44th India International Trade Fair Opens to Public at India Expo Mart, Delhi
DELHI (national capital territory), State

44th India International Trade Fair Opens to Public at India Expo Mart, Delhi

New Delhi: The 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) at India Expo Mart has opened its doors to the public from 19th November 2025. The fair features exhibitors from 30 Indian states and 12 countries, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore diverse products and innovations under one roof. Ticket Information Tickets are available both online and offline. Entry fees are as follows: Weekends & Gazetted Holidays: Adults – ₹150, Children – ₹60 Regular Days: Adults – ₹80, Children – ₹40 Online tickets can be purchased via the DMRC Sarthi app, while offline tickets are available at 55 Delhi Metro stations. Fair Timings & Duration The trade fair will run until 27th November 2025, with visiting hours from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Visitors will not be allowe...
Delhi Court Sends Al-Falah University Chairman to ED Custody for 13 Days in ₹415 Crore Fraud Case
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Delhi Court Sends Al-Falah University Chairman to ED Custody for 13 Days in ₹415 Crore Fraud Case

New Delhi: A Delhi court has remanded Javed Ahmed Siddiqui, Chairman of Al-Falah University, to 13 days of Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody. Siddiqui was arrested just a day earlier, on 18th November, from Jamia Nagar, Delhi. Details of the Case The arrest is linked to a ₹415 crore alleged fraud. Authorities claim that Al-Falah University misrepresented its academic credentials to generate more than ₹415 crore. The ED took Siddiqui into custody under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. During investigations, the ED conducted raids at multiple locations associated with the Al-Falah Group, seizing crucial evidence that led to the Chairman’s arrest. Links to Terror Cases The Al-Falah University has also come under scrutiny due to its alleged c...
Cyber Scammers Use New Trick: Ask for ₹2, Empty Your Bank Account
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Cyber Scammers Use New Trick: Ask for ₹2, Empty Your Bank Account

New Delhi: Cybercriminals have devised a new, cunning method of online fraud that can trap unsuspecting victims. They request a very small payment—sometimes as little as ₹2—under the pretext of processing a delayed delivery. However, once the victim pays, the scammers gain access to bank details and drain accounts of lakhs of rupees. How the Scam Works According to police sources, the fraud begins with a seemingly innocuous request. The victim is asked to pay a minimal amount, which they typically consider harmless. Once the payment is made, the scammer uses the opportunity to access the victim’s phone or online accounts, eventually transferring large sums from the bank. Case from New Delhi A recent case involved a 50-year-old man from Odisha, residing in New Delhi’s Prithviraj...
UP STF Arrests Fake RAW Officer in Noida, Luxury Cars and Fake Documents Seized; Story Reveals Shocking Deceptions
State, Uttar Pradesh

UP STF Arrests Fake RAW Officer in Noida, Luxury Cars and Fake Documents Seized; Story Reveals Shocking Deceptions

Noida, Uttar Pradesh: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has scored a major success by apprehending a man who posed as a RAW officer in Greater Noida. The accused was found with multiple fake IDs, bank checkbooks, credit and debit cards, and other forged documents, revealing an elaborate fraud scheme. Fake RAW Officer Caught According to Manish Singh, UP STF Noida Unit, the team arrested the accused from the Paramount Golf Forest Society, Surajpur, Greater Noida. The man, who sometimes introduced himself as Major Amit and at other times as a senior RAW official, also operated a fake company through which he duped people into fraudulent investments. STF officials seized documents related to the company as well. The recovered items include: 2 fake IDs 20 checkbooks fr...
Haldwani YouTuber Saurav Joshi Reveals Fiancée Avantika Bhatt, Earlier Threatened by Himanshu Bhau Gang for ₹5 Crore Ransom
State, Uttarakhand

Haldwani YouTuber Saurav Joshi Reveals Fiancée Avantika Bhatt, Earlier Threatened by Himanshu Bhau Gang for ₹5 Crore Ransom

Haldwani, Uttarakhand: Popular Indian YouTuber Saurav Joshi, known for his unique video content and engaging vlogs, has finally unveiled the face of his fiancée Avantika Bhatt. For months, Joshi had kept Avantika’s face hidden from fans, but he recently shared eight unmasked photos of the couple on Instagram, triggering a flood of congratulatory messages from followers across social media. Instagram Post Captures Fans’ Hearts With millions of subscribers on his YouTube channel, Saurav tagged Avantika in the post and added a red heart emoji. The shared photos show the couple striking romantic poses together, drawing immense affection and wishes from fans. Ransom Threat from Notorious Gang It is noteworthy that Saurav Joshi, ranked among India’s top YouTubers, had previously rece...
Stranded in Dubai Scam: Ghazipur Man Duped of ₹30,000 by Facebook ‘Relative’
State, Uttar Pradesh

Stranded in Dubai Scam: Ghazipur Man Duped of ₹30,000 by Facebook ‘Relative’

Ghazipur, UP: In a new twist to cyber fraud, a resident of Jamalpur, Ghazipur, was conned of ₹30,000 by scammers posing as a relative on Facebook. The victim has lodged a complaint, and the police have registered a case under the IT Act. How the Scam Unfolded Bharat Prasad, the victim, explained that on 11 November, he received a Facebook Messenger message from someone claiming to be his distant relative, Sarwan Kumar, who said he was stranded in Dubai. The scammer alleged that he had traveled to Dubai through an agent named Ramlal, but had been detained by Dubai authorities for using a fake visa. The fraudster claimed that ₹95,000 was needed for his release and pressured Bharat to transfer the money immediately. Unable to arrange such a large sum, Bharat was persuaded to send ₹30...
Big Verdict on Sanwaliya Seth Temple’s Crores: Court Rules ‘Treasury’ to Stay with Devotees
Chhattisgarh, State

Big Verdict on Sanwaliya Seth Temple’s Crores: Court Rules ‘Treasury’ to Stay with Devotees

Chittorgarh, Rajasthan: In a landmark ruling, the Civil Court of Chittorgarh has clarified the management of crores in donations at the famous Sanwaliya Seth Temple in Rajasthan. The court has decisively ruled that the temple’s funds cannot be diverted for political agendas or external development projects. The historic decision brings relief to devotees who had raised objections to the temple committee’s earlier plans. Background of the Dispute The controversy began in 2018, when the temple committee proposed contributing ₹18 crore from temple funds for the development of Matrikundia Tirth under a state government budget allocation. Devotees, including Madan Jain, Kailash Dad, and Shravan Tiwari, filed a public interest petition opposing the move, arguing that the temple’s funds sho...
Looting Brides’ on the Rise in UP: New Cases Surface Every Day
State, Uttar Pradesh

Looting Brides’ on the Rise in UP: New Cases Surface Every Day

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a disturbing surge in matrimonial frauds, with several reports of brides and grooms deceiving families and vanishing with their wealth shortly after the wedding. In recent times, cases of ‘looting brides and grooms’ have grabbed headlines across the state. While some claims were verified, others remain under investigation, yet one fact is clear—some individuals have turned weddings into lucrative scams. The Kajal Case: A Family Scam A striking example emerged from Mathura, where a seemingly innocent bride, Kajal, was apprehended in Gurugram, Haryana. Kajal and her entire family—including her sister, brother, and parents—were involved in orchestrating the fraud. They would organize a lavish wedding using the groom’s money, stay for t...
From PM Modi to Sachin Tendulkar: Celebrating the Legacy of Sathya Sai Baba on His Centennial
Andhra Pradesh, State

From PM Modi to Sachin Tendulkar: Celebrating the Legacy of Sathya Sai Baba on His Centennial

Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh: The birth centenary of the revered spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba will be celebrated on 23 November with great devotion and enthusiasm. Born in the small village of Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, Sathya Sai Baba dedicated his life to the spiritual upliftment of humanity, emphasizing the five core principles of truth, righteousness, peace, love, and non-violence. His ashram, Prasanthi Nilayam, remains a global center of spiritual energy and humanitarian service, attracting millions of devotees from around the world. Centenary Celebrations and Dignitaries On the occasion of his centenary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the ashram at 10 AM and participated in the special events. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu was also present. The P...
Without ₹10,000, Nitish Couldn’t Have Won Even 25 Seats”: Prashant Kishor Speaks Ahead of Fast
Bihar, State

Without ₹10,000, Nitish Couldn’t Have Won Even 25 Seats”: Prashant Kishor Speaks Ahead of Fast

Patna, Bihar: After the Bihar Assembly elections resulted in a heavy defeat for his party, political strategist and Jan Suraj Party founder Prashant Kishor addressed the media on Tuesday, making his first public comments since the elections. He stated clearly that he has no plans to leave Bihar and emphasized that the time for advice is over—now is the time for struggle. Prashant Kishor Blames ₹10,000 Payouts Prashant Kishor attributed the electoral success of CM Nitish Kumar’s JD(U), winning over 25 seats, to the ₹10,000 payments distributed under the Chief Minister’s Women Employment Scheme. “Had Nitish not given ₹10,000 to over 60,000 beneficiaries in each constituency, JD(U) wouldn’t have won even 25 seats,” PK said. He further highlighted that the NDA government announced scheme...