Sanchar Saathi helps recover over 77,000 stolen handsets in July

IANS | August 28, 2026 7:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Department of Telecommunications' flagship citizen‑centric initiative Sanchar Saathi has helped recover 77,692 lost or stolen mobile handsets in July, marking the first time since its launch that it has crossed the 75,000-mark in a single month, a Communications Ministry statement said on Friday.

Smuggling modules busted in Punjab; six held with 2.9 kg heroin, eight pistols

IANS | August 28, 2026 3:23 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 28 (IANS) Punjab Police’s Special Operation Cell and Counter Intelligence, in two separate operations, busted weapons and narcotics smuggling modules with the arrest of six people, recovering 2.9 kg heroin and eight high-end pistols along with six cartridges from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Friday.

Gujarat man held for rape-murder of 76-year-old after taking her in autorickshaw; earlier cases involved minor

IANS | August 28, 2026 1:08 PM

Rajkot, Aug 28 (IANS) An autorickshaw driver has been arrested in Rajkot for allegedly abducting a 76-year-old woman who earned a living through begging, sexually assaulting and killing her before dumping her body near Aji Dam, police said on Friday. Police said the accused, identified as Ramesh Vaidhukiya has previously been named in three serious criminal cases including the rape and murder of a pre-nursery child.