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News18
2 hours ago
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Use Of Laser Beams, Drones Banned in Areas Around IGI Airport, Check Details
Last Updated: 'Use of laser beams by individuals, organisers or establishments during events is strictly prohibited in the jurisdiction of Palam Sub-Division,' the officer said. Delhi Police has restricted the use of laser beams and drones in areas around the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport for 60 days till September 23 to ensure passengers' safety and proper aviation operations. According to two separate orders issued by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) of Palam (IGI Airport), Vir Krishan Pal Singh, the directive will be implemented from July 26 to September 23 as laser lights commonly used during weddings and parties at farmhouses, banquets and hotels in the area have caused visual distraction to pilots, especially during landing. 'A number of farmhouses, banquets, hotels and restaurants are coming up around IGI Airport, where bright lights and laser beams used during events cause general nuisance and distract pilots' vision," the ACP said in the order. Singh said that such distractions pose a serious risk to the safety of aircraft and passengers. 'Use of laser beams by individuals, organisers or establishments during events is strictly prohibited in the jurisdiction of Palam Sub-Division," the officer said. In a separate order, the ACP banned unmanned aircraft systems, including drones, paragliders, and aero-models, in and around the area during the same period, citing intelligence inputs about possible terror attacks using such aerial platforms. 'The use of drones and aero-models by members of the public is hazardous to aviation safety and can pose a serious terrorist threat," the order said. Those found violating either order will face legal action under Section 223(a) of the BNS, which penalises disobedience of a lawful public order with up to six months' jail or a fine of up to Rs 2,500 or both. In 2022, the Ministry of Civil Aviation proposed amendments to the Aircraft Rules, 1937, recommending police action against individuals found flashing laser lights at aircraft. The draft also suggested that if such a person is identified, a notice should be served first by a central government officer. In one such incident in August 2017, a pilot of an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Delhi complained of being distracted by a green laser light while approaching the runway, prompting calls for stricter enforcement. PTI SGV SHB SGV RT RT . view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
2 hours ago
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Tamil Film actor Powerstar held by Delhi Police over Rs 5-cr loan fraud
New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police has arrested Tamil film actor and self-styled doctor S Srinivasan, popularly known as Powerstar, in connection with a Rs 5-crore loan fraud case, an officer said on Wednesday. Srinivasan, who had been evading trial since 2018 and was declared a 'proclaimed offender' twice, was arrested from Chennai, the Delhi Police said in a statement. According to the statement, the actor allegedly posed as a financier and duped a Delhi-based company of Rs 5 crore promising to secure for it a Rs 1,000 crore loan. The money was later found to have been diverted for film production and personal use. 'The accused had been absconding for several years and was finally apprehended on July 27 from Vanagaram in Chennai. He has been remanded to judicial custody," Deputy Commissioner of Police (EOW) Ravi Kumar said. According to the complaint, a private firm was allegedly cheated by a group of persons including Henry Lalremsanga, Deepak Banga, Anil Varshney, and Ramanuja Muvvala in 2010. 'These people claimed to be expert consultants capable of securing high-value funding for hotel and corporate infrastructure projects," said the DCP. They introduced the complainant to S Srinivasan, who introduced himself as the proprietor of a trading company and claimed he could secure the company a Rs 1,000 crore loan. As part of the deal, the complainant paid Srinivasan Rs 5 crore, ostensibly to purchase adhesive stamps (0.5 per cent of loan amount), a standard fee in such transactions. However, no loan materialised, and a post-dated cheque of Rs 5 crore, issued as security by Srinivasan, bounced due to insufficient funds, police said. During investigation, the officer said, police found that on December 27, 2010, a sum of Rs 5 crore was transferred to the account of the trading company and later moved to accounts controlled by Srinivasan and his wife. Of this money, he withdrew Rs 50 lakh and transferred the remaining amount to a joint account, from which a fixed deposit of Rs 4 crore was created. Officials said Srinivasan failed to provide any documentation to prove that he had purchased adhesive stamps, which revealed his fraudulent intent. 'He was first arrested during the course of investigation but later released on interim bail in 2013 after assuring the court that he would repay Rs 10 crore in 15 days. However, he only deposited Rs 3.5 lakh and went underground," said the officer. The actor was first declared a proclaimed offender in April 2016. Though re-arrested in March 2017 and granted bail in June the same year, he again absconded, leading to his being declared a PO a second time in November 2018. In their pursuit for him, police zeroed in on his location at Golden Treasure Apartment in Vanagaram in Chennai, and arrested the 64-year-old on July 27. Popularly known as 'Powerstar" in the Tamil film industry, Srinivasan has been associated with films as a comedian, producer, singer. He even projected himself as a politician. He holds a diploma in acupressure from a Chinese university, acquired through distance learning. His passion for cinema led him to establish a trading company in Chennai, through which he allegedly lured businessmen with promises of large bank loans. Srinivasan has acted in several Tamil films. Police said he is also named in six other cases in Chennai for similar offences. PTI BM VN VN view comments First Published: July 30, 2025, 20:45 IST News agency-feeds Tamil Film actor Powerstar held by Delhi Police over Rs 5-cr loan fraud Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Deccan Herald
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
'They asked us to chant 'Jai Shri Ram': TMC presents woman alleging torture, extortion in Delhi
Listen to the dreadful story of Sajnur Parveen, migrant worker from Chanchal, Malda (WB) , who was subjected to horrific torture by Amit Shah's Delhi Police! Despite having valid Aadhar/Voter Cards, she was called Bangladeshi and taken away because she speaks ' Bangla '.
News18
3 hours ago
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Delhi: 31 rolls of banned Chinese manjha seized, one arrested
Agency: PTI New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) The Delhi Police recovered 31 rolls of banned Chinese manjha and arrested a 25-year-old man from northeast Delhi's Gokalpuri area, an official said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Shoib, was found in possession of the hazardous string, which is prohibited due to its life-threatening potential, particularly during kite flying festivals, he said. 'On July 29, police conducted a raid at a location in the Gokalpuri area. During the raid, Shoib was apprehended, and 31 rolls of banned Chinese manjha were seized from his possession," a senior police officer said. A case was filed under relevant sections of the BNS and the Environment Protection Act. view comments First Published: July 30, 2025, 20:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt has blocked 43 OTT platforms for violating content norms: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) has blocked 43 OTT platforms for violating India's digital content regulations, citing the spread of explicit, adult, violent, and culturally insensitive material. Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the enforcement action in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Cybersecurity Data Science Artificial Intelligence Finance Data Science Data Analytics Project Management others MCA PGDM Product Management CXO Public Policy Healthcare MBA Digital Marketing Others healthcare Technology Degree Management Design Thinking Leadership Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months MIT xPRO CERT-MIT xPRO PGC in Cybersecurity Starts on undefined Get Details In February 2025, the MIB issued an advisory urging platforms to comply with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. These rules mandate a Code of Ethics, age-based content classification, and safeguards against unlawful material under the IT Act, 2000. On July 23, a day before submitting its report to a parliamentary panel, the ministry directed internet service providers to block 25 specific OTT platforms, including ULLU, ALTT, Desiflix, Boomex, Hitprime, ShowX, and Mojflix. These platforms were found to be in violation of Section 67 and 67A of the IT Act, 2000, Section 294 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 4 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986. In March 2024, it ordered the blocking of 18 OTT platforms for disseminating obscene and, in some cases, pornographic content. As part of that enforcement, 19 websites, 10 mobile applications (seven on the Google Play Store and three on the Apple App Store), and 57 associated social media accounts were made inaccessible to the public in India. Copies of the orders were also sent to the Delhi Police for further legal action. In its submission to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and IT, the MIB said it continues to receive complaints about blocked platforms reappearing under new names or IP addresses. The ministry is reviewing these cases and considering further action. The committee, in its report on the 2024–25 Demands for Grants, requested updates on pending grievances and enforcement actions taken by the ministry and the Delhi Police. It also sought clarity on the steps taken to strengthen editorial checks and prevent misuse of freedom of expression through vulgar content or fake news.
