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Allahabad High Court rejects anticipatory bail plea of Umar Ansari

IANS | December 20, 2023 3:27 PM

Prayagraj (UP), Dec 20 (IANS): The Allahabad High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail application of Umar Ansari, son of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, in a criminal case registered against him during the 2022 Assembly elections for alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

Delhi HC warns against abuse of Right to Information Act

IANS | December 20, 2023 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has expressed concern over the increasing misuse of the Right to Information Act, 2005, stating that it has observed cases leading to "paralysis and fear" among the government officials.

Fake call centre duping US citizens busted in Delhi, 4 held

IANS | December 19, 2023 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) With the arrest of four men, the Delhi Police’s Crime Branch has busted a fake call centre running under the garb of ‘travel agency’ and cheating US citizens on the pretext of providing cheap air fares, an officer said on Tuesday.

Punjab Cyber Crime Cell facilitates refund of Rs 28.5 lakh

IANS | December 19, 2023 6:04 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 19 (IANS) The Cyber Crime Cell of Punjab Police in coordination with Punjab State Legal Services has facilitated the refund of a frozen amount of Rs 28.5 lakh, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said here on Tuesday.