Delhi Police busts Telegram-based part-time cyber job scam; arrests two from Rajasthan

IANS | August 6, 2026 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Delhi Police's Cyber Police Station in the Central District has arrested two cyber criminals from Rajasthan for their involvement in a Telegram-based part-time job and investment scam. The accused were engaged in procuring and supplying mule bank accounts to cyber fraud syndicates, enabling the transfer and laundering of money obtained through online scams.

Delhi Police arrests killer of Haryana cop, accused in attempt-to-murder cases, after 28 years

IANS | August 6, 2026 12:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, the Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested a notorious proclaimed offender who had been evading law enforcement agencies for nearly 28 years after escaping police custody. The accused, identified as Rajinder Bairagi alias Rajinder Singh Yadav alias 'Dr Jhatka' (53), was wanted in connection with the murder of a Haryana Police personnel, multiple attempt-to-murder cases, and a daring escape from police custody while handcuffed.

Gujarat govt bans non-standard analogue paneer, cheese and butter

IANS | August 5, 2026 10:18 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 5 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Wednesday announced a statewide ban on the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of non-standard analogue paneer, cheese, and butter, citing concerns over consumer deception, food safety, and the protection of the state's dairy sector.

Telangana Police launches AI-enabled emergency response support system

IANS | August 5, 2026 5:19 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 5 (IANS) Telangana Police have launched the Telangana Emergency Response Support System (TG-ERSS) – Dial 112, a state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence-enabled integrated platform designed to provide faster, smarter and more coordinated emergency assistance to citizens across the state.

CBI secures deportation of wanted fugitive Vishakha Rathod from UAE

IANS | August 5, 2026 12:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has successfully secured the deportation of Red Notice subject Vishakha Rathod from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India, an official statement said on Wednesday.

UP Sanskrit Board topper Rajneesh Yadav booked for ID, document fraud

IANS | August 5, 2026 11:02 AM

Pratapgarh, Aug 5 (IANS) Rajneesh Yadav, the Pratapgarh student who came into the spotlight after securing the top rank in the state in the 2026 Uttar Madhyama (Class 12) examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Sanskrit Education Council, has now found himself at the centre of a serious legal controversy.