OPINION | Beware of cyber fraud gangs
In a major crackdown, after getting tips from FBI, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) unearthed a transnational cyber fraud network that duped US nationals of $8.5 million (around Rs 71 crore) through a fake call centre operation in Noida. As part of “Operation Chakra”, CBI with assistance from FBI, carried out a coordinated campaign in 10 states including UP. Most of the raids were conducted in Noida, Delhi and Kolkata.
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IndiGo flight’s dramatic tail strike while landing at Ranchi airport
An IndiGo flight from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi suffered a tail strike upon landing at Ranchi airport on Friday (December 12), sending shockwaves through the cabin but resulting in no injuries among the approximately 70 passengers on board. The mishap occurred around 7:30 pm, as the aircraft descended onto the runway under normal weather conditions, according to airport officials.
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Pankaj Chaudhary files nomination for UP BJP chief in Lucknow, set to win unopposed | Video
Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on Saturday filed his nomination papers for the post of the Uttar Pradesh BJP chief, and was the only candidate to do so. The formal announcement of the state president will be made by the central election officer and Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday.
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Lionel Messi GOAT India tour: AIFF issues statement after fans vandalise Salt Lake Stadium
The Lionel Messi GOAT India tour was derailed on the very first day itself. The legendary Argentine forward arrived in Kolkata to begin his tour of India, but due to the fans not being able to see him on the ground, chaos erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
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India accelerates Chinese business visas to four weeks amid US tariff storm and Sino-Indian Thaw
India is slashing red tape on Chinese business visas, approving them in under four weeks- a dramatic shift from multi-year delays triggered by the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. Once blocked almost entirely, these visas now bypass extra scrutiny layers beyond home and foreign ministries. Officials, speaking to media, confirmed, “We have removed the layer of administrative vetting.” This policy pivot, recommended by a high-level committee under former Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, signals pragmatic diplomacy as New Delhi balances tensions with economic realities.
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Lionel Messi India Tour: First look of 70-feet statue in Kolkata revealed, viral video unveils face
Legendary footballer Lionel Messi is set to visit India on a three-day tour, starting Saturday, December 13. He will reach Kolkata after midnight and participate in several sponsor activities in the morning before arriving at Salt Lake Stadium at 11:15 am. He will then felicitate Bengal’s Santosh Trophy team and also meet Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and sports icons Sourav Ganguly and Leander Paes. Actor Shah Rukh Khan and several other celebrities and ministers are also expected to attend the event.
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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami escalates attack on ‘land jihad’, accuses Congress of changing state’s demography
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has intensified his rhetoric against the Congress, accusing the opposition party of being ‘troubled’ by his government’s ongoing crackdown on what he calls “land jihad” in the hill state. Speaking at a public event, CM Dhami alleged that Congress stands with those involved in illegal land encroachment and has “disturbed the demography” of Uttarakhand’s Devbhoomi by facilitating the settlement of a “particular community” in areas where they had “no trace, no existence” earlier.
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RCB to play IPL 2026 matches in Bengaluru? Cabinet gives conditional nod to Chinnaswamy Stadium
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have got a major boost ahead of the IPL 2026 auction that is set to happen on Tuesday, December 16. They will be able to play their home matches at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Karntaka government has given the nod for the venue to host the matches during the next edition of the T20 extravaganza. Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar confirmed the development while speaking to the reporters.
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Navjot Singh Sidhu, his wife both are unstable, observed them for long time: Amarinder Singh
Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday refuted allegations of Navjot Kaur Sidhu and said what she said is completely wrong. He added that the couple (Navjot Singh Sidhu and Navjot Kaur Sidhu) is unstable and he has observed them for a long time.
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IndiGo board appoints aviation expert Captain John Illson to carry out analysis of flight disruptions
IndiGo’s board on Friday made the announcement about the appointment of an external aviation expert to carry out a root-cause analysis of recent flight disruptions. “Chief Aviation Advisors LLC, led by Captain John Illson, veteran aviation expert, to conduct an independent expert review and assessment of the recent operational disruption and the contributing factors,” the airline said in a statement.
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