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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
Gang used a plate to steal cash from ATMs, 3 held in Noida
Noida: A gang that stole cash stuck in ATMs by inserting fibre plates into the machine was busted on Tuesday with the arrest of three of the gang's members. Those arrested include Rohit Dang (26) and Vaibhav Batra (32), both residents of Sector 168, and Binas Dung (23), a resident of Delhi. According to DCP Yamuna Prasad, the gang would target ATMs, especially those located at street corners, and open their bottom panels using a master key. They would then insert a black fibre plate at the cash dispensing slot. When customers attempted to withdraw cash, the transaction would go through, but the money would be blocked by the plate. Once the customer left, assuming a technical failure, the accused would retrieve the trapped cash. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida From the accused's possession, police recovered nine mobile phones, 13 phone covers, a Hyundai Aura car, a total of Rs 46,460 in cash, three master keys, two fibre plates, debit/credit cards, PAN and Aadhaar cards, and a driving licence. During questioning, the accused admitted to stealing money about a month and a half ago from an SBI ATM near Wajidpur village's PNB Bank. The DCP added that the gang would stay updated on such tricks by watching reels on Instagram. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo A case has been registered under sections 303(2) (theft), 317(5) (possession of stolen property), and 318(4) (cheating) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with Section 66D of the IT Act at the Expressway police station. Police are now probing their past criminal record and possible links to other accomplices.
Mint
6 hours ago
- Mint
Fake ‘PAN 2.0' scam alert: Government warns citizens against phishing emails — What you must know
The Government of India has issued a strong warning against a new phishing scam circulating via email that falsely promises users an upgraded 'PAN 2.0' card. According to the Press Information Bureau's (PIB) Fact Check unit and the Income Tax Department, these emails are entirely fake and designed to steal personal and financial information from unsuspecting citizens. The scam operates through phishing emails sent from suspicious addresses such asinfo@ often with subject lines like 'Get Your PAN 2.0 Card.' These emails attempt to lure recipients into clicking on a link that allegedly lets them download a new version of their e-PAN card featuring a QR code. However, instead of leading to a government website, the link redirects users to a fraudulent site crafted to look official. Once there, individuals are asked to enter sensitive details such as their PAN number, Aadhaar number, bank account information, and other personal credentials. This stolen information can then be used for identity theft or financial fraud. The PIB Fact Check unit posted an alert on social media, clearly stating: 'Scam alert!! Have you received an email asking you to click on a link to download your e-PAN Card? … This email is #Fake.' The Income Tax Department also emphasised that it does not send unsolicited emails or SMS messages asking for personal or financial details. Genuine PAN-related services are provided only through official government portals and not via random emails or third-party websites. The government has advised citizens to remain vigilant and to follow some key safety measures to protect themselves from falling victim to such scams. Firstly, always verify the sender's email address, legitimate government communications will come from domains ending Secondly, users are urged never to click on suspicious links or download attachments that claim to be from government agencies without proper verification. Official e-PAN services can only be accessed via the Income Tax Department's website or NSDL/UTIITSL portals. In the event of receiving such a phishing email, the government encourages users to report it immediately. Complaints and suspicious emails should be forwarded towebmanager@ andincident@ These agencies are actively monitoring the scam and will take appropriate action to contain the threat. The warning comes at a critical time when more citizens are relying on digital services for tax filings and financial transactions. Cybercriminals are taking advantage of this growing dependency on digital infrastructure to launch sophisticated scams that mimic official government communication.
Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav and other INDIA bloc leaders protest against Bihar SIR outside Parliament
The party leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on Tuesday protested against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, alleging that voting rights of people are being taken away. LoP in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav, RJD MP Misa Bharti, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi and other INDIA bloc MPs stages a protest against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Tuesday, July 22, 2025.(PTI) Multiple leaders, including Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav stood at the steps of the Parliament at Makar Dwar and protested against the Bihar SIR, calling for the exercise to be stopped. Multiple leaders were seen carrying posters condemning the revision exercise, holding placards calling it a "stealing of Indian Rights," "death of democracy," and more. The issue of Bihar SIR has been a contentious one with INDIA bloc MPs demanding a discussion on it in the parliament. Earlier, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla adjourned the Lower House of Parliament minutes after it convened for the second day of the ongoing Monsoon Session. Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 12 PM also. This comes after opposition leaders moved adjournment motion notices in both lower and upper houses to discuss various issues of public importance, including the special intensive revision (SIR) being carried out by the Election Commission (EC) in Bihar ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi also moved an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the SIR as he expressed concern over the exclusion of Aadhaar and PAN cards from the requisite 11 documents listed by the Election Commission for voter verification. "Today, in India, where Aadhaar and PAN cards are considered essential for accessing any government scheme, considering them invalid for verifying the right to vote points out to a major concern. The Indian Constitution grants every citizen of India the right to vote. The current documentation demand affects marginalised, rural, elderly, and poor voters, who may not possess the documents specified by the Election Commission," the notice signed by Gogoi read. Congress' Rajya Sabha MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh has also given Suspension of Business Notice under rule 267 to discuss the concerns arising out of the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar ahead of elections. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has said that a total of 96.23 per cent of electors have been covered in Bihar SIR, with 5.56 per cent not found at their address so far. The list of electors who have not returned enumeration form or were not found at their address were also shared with the political parties. On August 1, EROs will invite objections from public for any additions/deletions/ rectifications in draft electoral rolls. The Election Commission has also said that they will not consider Aadhar card, voter ID car or ration cards as proof for its ongoing Bihar SIR, after the Supreme Court suggested the poll panel to consider the inclusion of the documents.
The Print
15 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
Parliament monsoon session adjourned till noon today
The protesting members did not relent to appeals by Speaker as well as Union Agricultrue and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan to let the house conduct the Question Hour. The Speaker adjourned the House as Opposition members continued their protests seeking a discussion on the Pahalgam terrorist attack and other issues. He objected to the use of placards in the well of the house. New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday adjourned the Lower House of Parliament till noon minutes after it convened for the second day of the ongoing Monsoon Session Rajya Sabha was also adjourned till noon today amidst sloganeering by the opposition. Opposition leaders moved adjournment motion notices in both lower and upper houses to discuss various issues of public importance, including the special intensive revision (SIR) being carried out by the Election Commission (EC) in Bihar ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi moved an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the SIR by EC in Bihar, demanding reconsideration of the electoral roll revision criteria. Expressing concern over the exclusion of Aadhaar and PAN cards from the requisite 11 documents listed by the Election Commission for voter verification, Gogoi said that both these documents remain essential for accessing government schemes, and considering them invalid for verification was a significant concern. 'Today, in India, where Aadhaar and PAN cards are considered essential for accessing any government scheme, considering them invalid for verifying the right to vote points out to a major concern. The Indian Constitution grants every citizen of India the right to vote. The current documentation demand affects marginalised, rural, elderly, and poor voters, who may not possess the documents specified by the Election Commission,' the notice signed by Gogoi read. In Lok Sabha, Congress MP Manickam Tagore also gave a notice to move an adjournment motion to discuss the SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar and its 'threat to democratic rights.' In Rajya Sabha, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh gave a notice of motion to discuss the 'constitutional and electoral implications' of SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar. The Opposition moved 12 notices under Rule 267, requiring the suspension of the day's business to debate the listed issue. One of the notices moved by CPI MP P Sandosh was on the sudden resignation of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Congress' Rajya Sabha MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh has also given Suspension of Business Notice under rule 267 to discuss the concerns arising out of the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar ahead of elections. Congress MPs Ranjeet Ranjan and Neeraj Dangi have also given adjournment motion notices to discuss the concerns arising out of the Election Commission's SIR exercise in Bihar and its proposed expansion to states such as West Bengal. On the first day of the monsoon session yesterday, the Lower House of Parliament was adjourned until 11 am amid opposition leaders demanding the opportunity to speak in the House. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assured that the government is ready to discuss every issue in Parliament. But due to the uproar by the opposition, the Lok Sabha was adjourned three times. The House, which commenced on 11 pm on Monday, was earlier adjourned until 4 pm due to constant sloganeering from the opposition leaders . Earlier, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed anguish at the disruptions in the House and appealed to members to allow debate and discussion to take place. The house resumed at 4 pm, but due to constant ruckus, it was later adjourned until today. Rajya Sabha after one adjournment in the morning took up the Question Hour and Special mention and also passed the Lading Bill 2025 after discussion. Later, in a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee of Parliament, it was decided to hold a discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha, which was launched by the Armed Forces in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Sixteen hours have been allocated for this debate. Besides, 12 hours have been allocated in the Lower House for the discussion on the Income Tax Bill, 2025 and nine hours in the Rajya Sabha. Yesterday, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar who is also Chairman of Rajya Sabha, sent his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu.'To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as the Vice President of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the constitution,' the letter read. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also Read: 610 stolen antiques were recovered between 2020-24, highest from USA, Modi govt tells Parliament
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Arrest of Coimbatore bomb blast accused: ATS team conducts house search in Karnataka
COIMBATORE: Following the arrest of Coimbatore serial bomb blast case accused A Sadiq alias Tailor Raja,50, a team from the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) here conducted a house search at Vijayapura in Karnataka on Monday. According to sources, the ATS team seized valid documents including Aadhaar card, PAN card, and driving licence of Sadiq Raja, who had changed his name to Shahjahan Shaik. "He supplied the IED bombs to the designated Al-Umma cadres in February 1998. After escaping from Coimbatore, he moved to Cholapur in Uttar Pradesh. Later, he relocated to Hubballi in Karnataka where he worked as a tailor and changed his name to Shajahan Makkandar. There, he married and had three children. He subsequently moved to Vijayapura in Karnataka where he ran a chilli business under the name Shahjahan Shaik," said a source. Sadiq alias Tailor Raja, who had been evading arrest for 27 years, was apprehended by the Coimbatore city police from Vijayapura on July 9. He was later handed over to the ATS, Coimbatore, which took him into custody for five days. "He confessed to his role in three murders and his involvement in the 1998 Coimbatore serial blast," said a senior police officer. After five days in custody, he was produced before the judicial magistrate court-V on Monday evening and was remanded in judicial custody until July 24. Sources confirmed that he had not been involved in any terror activities since the 1998 Coimbatore car blast, focusing entirely on his family life. "He was shocked when the police traced him after 27 years. He cried and told the police they could have arrested him earlier as he had built a good family life. He had purchased a plot in Vijayapura where he planned to construct a house," said a source. He had also created a Facebook account under the name 'Shahjahan Shaik,' believing that the police wouldn't be able to trace him through social media due to his name change from Sadiq alias Tailor Raja.
