A Russian national, Anatoly Mironov, was arrested by Gujarat police in relation to a digital arrest scam where a businessman was duped of Rs 17 lakh. Mironov, a "gatekeeper" for a cybercrime gang, was involved in laundering proceeds from the crime, converting some of the funds into cryptocurrency. He had entered India on a tourist visa and was previously involved in a similar fraud case in Pune, Maharashtra. The scam began when a city-based businessman reported being extor

A South Korean court has approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, marking a historic first in the country. The Seoul Western District Court granted the warrant after an investigation into Yoon’s decision to impose martial law on December 3. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials confirmed the court's approval, making this the first time an arrest warrant

 A Bengaluru software engineer was defrauded of Rs 11.8 crore over the span of just 18 days in a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam. The victim, a 39-year-old tech professional, filed a complaint with the North-East CEN police station on December 12 after realizing he had been tricked. The scam began when an individual posing as a Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) officer contacted the victim, falsely claiming his Aadhaar-linked SIM card was involved in illegal acti

This morning, an attempted assassination of Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal took place at the Golden Temple, but quick action by security personnel prevented any harm. Badal, who was performing sewadar duties after being punished by Akal Takht for mistakes during the Akali Dal's tenure, was approached by a man identified as Narain Singh. Singh, who had concealed a firearm in his pocket, tried to shoot Badal but was stopped just in time. Alert sewadar personnel noticed the sh

The President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Tomoko Akane, strongly criticized both the U.S. and Russia for interfering with the court's investigations, accusing them of threatening the institution with economic sanctions and issuing arrest warrants for key officials. The remarks were made following the ICC’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others in connection to crimes in Gaza, which prompted backlash

In a heart-wrenching incident in Pune, 35-year-old cricketer Imran Patel died from a cardiac arrest while playing a match at the Garware Stadium on Thursday. Imran, an all-rounder known for his fitness, had been experiencing chest and arm pain while batting. He informed the umpires and was permitted to leave the field. However, while returning to the pavilion, he suddenly collapsed. The entire event was caught on the live stream, showing teammates rushing to his aid before he was quickly take

A controversy has erupted surrounding director Ram Gopal Varma (RGV), with reports claiming that the Andhra Pradesh police are searching for him, suspecting him of evading arrest. However, RGV has strongly denied these rumors. In a recent statement, he clarified that he is not absconding but is working on film-related tasks. He went on to state that no one had attempted to arrest him and that the police had never raided his office, famously known as 'Den' in Hyderabad. Addre

Sheikh Hasina, the ousted prime minister of Bangladesh, has strongly condemned the arrest of a Hindu priest and the violence in the country that followed. She demanded the immediate release of the arrested Hindu priest, describing the action as unjust. Hasina also spoke out about the death of a lawyer in Chittagong, who was killed during clashes related to the protest over the priest’s arrest. She condemned the rise in religious and communal violence, pointing out that temples, mosques,

Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, is currently on a political visit to Delhi, meeting with Union Ministers and discussing the state's interests. During his visit, the Telugu media in Delhi raised questions regarding the ongoing issue of Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) absconding after posting offensive, morphed pictures targeting political figures like Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and

On Tuesday, India condemned the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent Hindu priest and leader of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Bangladesh, calling for the protection of religious minorities in the country. Chandan Kumar Dhar, also known as Chinmoy Krishna Das, was arrested on Monday afternoon at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. A Dh

Ram Gopal Varma, a filmmaker known for his controversial and provocative actions, is currently embroiled in a legal battle due to his offensive social media posts. The filmmaker had shared morphed pictures of political figures such as Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and Lokesh, leading to several cases being filed against him across multiple police stations in Andhra Pradesh. Despite being summoned for questioning, RGV has been evading arrest, citing various reasons and even seeking anticipa

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has made bold predictions regarding the political future of former CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), suggesting that the BRS president is on the brink of losing his relevance in the coming year. This statement signals a potential end to KCR’s political era, according to Reddy. Revanth highlighted internal conflicts within KCR’s family, specifically mentioning the deteriorating relationship between K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) and his brother-in-law, Raj

Andhra Pradesh has been grappling with its worst flooding in decades, with Vijayawada and surrounding areas suffering severe impacts from the Krishna River’s wrath. For the past week to 10 days, the state has faced extreme distress, prompting relentless efforts from both the government and private individuals to restore normalcy. Among the notable contributors is philanthropist and entrepreneur Ka

The repercussions of alleged misuse of power by certain YCP leaders are surfacing with the recent arrest of former YCP MP Nandigam Suresh. Last night, Suresh was apprehended by Andhra Pradesh police at his flat in Miyapur, Hyderabad. His arrest is linked to a case from 2021 involving the vandalism of the TDP headquarters in Mangalagiri and an attempted attack on Chandrababu Naidu's residence.

In a surprising development, BRS working president KTR has declared that the Rajiv Gandhi Airport in Hyderabad will be renamed if the BRS secures another term in office. The proposed new names for the airport include PV Narasimha Rao Airport or Ravishankar Airport. This announcement has stirred significant political debate and is seen as a direct counter to the Congress government’s recent decision to place a statue of Rajiv Gandhi in front of the secretariat, a location that was initia

In a notable administrative shift, DGP Tirumala Rao of Andhra Pradesh has mandated that 16 IPS officers report to his office every morning and log their in and out times. This move is unprecedented in its scale and scope, requiring these officers to remain within the Vijayawada and Mangalagiri jurisdictions, while adhering to strict daily reporting requirements. The directive is reportedly linked to suspicions that these officers, who were previously aligned with th

Since the formation of the YSR Congress government in Andhra Pradesh, the government has been at a crossroads with the former Intelligence Bureau chief AB Venkateswara Rao. The government suspended him from his duties, which was later challenged by the senior IPS officer at the Central Administrative Tribunal(CAT). The CAT recently mentioned that the suspension on ABV is against the regulations and lifted the suspension on him immediately, which came as as big relief to the senior I

Earliert, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy said he would be the chief minister of Telangana for 10 years with the blessings of the Telangana people. But on the contrary, BRS senior Harish Rao wants Revanth Reddy to step down immediately as he wants to take charge as the new chief minister.  Harish Rao's statement is in contradiction to Revanth Reddy's comment in the assembly that KCR and his ministers wasted the public's money on failed projects like Medigadda and Kaleswh