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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Noida cops traced 53cr lost to cyber frauds in 17 mths
Noida: Police recovered Rs 53 crore stolen through digital fraud over the past 17 months, according to official data released Saturday. The operation, which began in Jan 2024, has also resulted in the arrest of 553 fraudsters, primarily from Delhi and UP. DCP (cyber) Preeti Yadav said cops have been consistently recovering over Rs 3 crore monthly, working in close coordination with bank officials and other stakeholders. Of the total amount recovered, Rs 25 crore was retrieved through complaints filed on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, while Rs 27.9 crore was recovered through formal FIRs. "Time is crucial in cyber fraud cases," emphasized DCP Yadav. "Complaints filed within the first hour have a 50% recovery rate, with most early reporters successfully receiving their money back." The most prevalent cyber scams in the Noida and Greater Noida regions include fake digital arrests, fraudulent investment schemes, KYC update scams, and electricity bill discount frauds. As part of preventive measures, authorities blocked over 10,000 suspicious mobile numbers, many of which were registered using stolen identities. To aid victims of low-value frauds, police launched a unique initiative in collaboration with the District Advocates Association. Under this campaign, 27 advocates will offer legal support to victims who lost less than Rs10,000. Lists of these advocates, along with their contact details, have been posted in all district police stations.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Blackout orders, restrictions withdrawn in Punjab after Indo-Pak ceasefire
Authorities in Punjab withdrew orders pertaining to enforcement of blackout on Saturday evening after India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire. District administrations of Sangrur, Rupnagar and Fazilka withdrew blackout orders while authorities in districts like Jalandhar, Kapurthala and Patiala also cancelled restrictive orders. #Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Clash Live Updates| Pak moving troops to border areas? All that's happening Why India chose to abstain instead of 'No Vote' against IMF billion-dollar funding to Pakistan How Pak's jihadi general Munir became trapped in his own vice Several district authorities had earlier decided to enforce blackout on Saturday evening in the wake of conflict between India and Pakistan. The order for enforcing blackout from 8 pm till 6 am in the Sangrur district has been cancelled, said an official. "All restrictive orders are hereby withdrawn. Thank you for your support," said Patiala Deputy Commissioner Preeti Yadav. A similar order was issued by Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal. Live Events "All restrictive orders are immediately withdrawn within the district. Things may resume as normal. Thanks for all your support," said the Jalandhar DC in a message. Hoshiarpur DC Aashika Jain said, "All restriction orders stand suspended. Normalcy restored. Thanks for all your cooperation, support and efforts in challenging times." Earlier in the day, authorities in districts including Jalandhar, Pathankot, and Kapurthala had advised closure of markets and commercial establishments and had urged citizens to avoid large gatherings. On Friday, the Mohali district administration had ordered the closure of cinema halls and shopping malls from sunset to sunrise till further orders. The directors general of military operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan have agreed to stop all firings and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 5 pm on Saturday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced in Delhi. The brief announcement by the foreign secretary came shortly after US President Donald Trump said India and Pakistan have agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire after talks mediated by the US. The US-brokered ceasefire came hours after the militaries of India and Pakistan attacked each other's facilities, dangerously escalating the standoff.
Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Blackout orders, restrictions withdrawn in Punjab after Indo-Pak ceasefire
Chandigarh, Authorities in Punjab withdrew orders pertaining to enforcement of blackout on Saturday evening after India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire. District administrations of Sangrur, Rupnagar and Fazilka withdrew blackout orders while authorities in districts like Jalandhar, Kapurthala and Patiala also cancelled restrictive orders. Several district authorities had earlier decided to enforce blackout on Saturday evening in the wake of conflict between India and Pakistan. The order for enforcing blackout from 8 pm till 6 am in the Sangrur district has been cancelled, said an official. "All restrictive orders are hereby withdrawn. Thank you for your support," said Patiala Deputy Commissioner Preeti Yadav. A similar order was issued by Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal. "All restrictive orders are immediately withdrawn within the district. Things may resume as normal. Thanks for all your support," said the Jalandhar DC in a message. Hoshiarpur DC Aashika Jain said, "All restriction orders stand suspended. Normalcy restored. Thanks for all your cooperation, support and efforts in challenging times." Earlier in the day, authorities in districts including Jalandhar, Pathankot, and Kapurthala had advised closure of markets and commercial establishments and had urged citizens to avoid large gatherings. On Friday, the Mohali district administration had ordered the closure of cinema halls and shopping malls from sunset to sunrise till further orders. The directors general of military operations of India and Pakistan have agreed to stop all firings and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 5 pm on Saturday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced in Delhi. The brief announcement by the foreign secretary came shortly after US President Donald Trump said India and Pakistan have agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire after talks mediated by the US. The US-brokered ceasefire came hours after the militaries of India and Pakistan attacked each other's facilities, dangerously escalating the standoff.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Blackout in many parts of Punjab, markets, cinemas shut at 8pm
Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, Punjab's border districts and other areas enforced blackouts starting Friday night. Patiala and Hoshiarpur implemented strict measures, including closure of public spaces and prohibition of outdoor lighting, to reduce visibility. PATIALA/HOSHIARPUR: A widespread blackout was enforced in border districts and many other parts of Punjab from around 8pm on Friday in the wake of the rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Patiala announced a complete nighttime closure of public spaces and strict blackout protocols , effective Friday. Similarly, Hoshiarpur DC Ashika Jain ordered a blackout in the district at 8.15pm. As per the directive issued by Patiala deputy commissioner-cum-district magistrate Preeti Yadav under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code, 2023, all cinema halls and shopping malls in the district will remain closed daily from 8pm to 6am. In addition, the use of inverters, generators, outdoor lights, billboards, streetlights, and solar lighting systems is strictly prohibited during blackout periods. Operation Sindoor India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan India-Pakistan tensions: Delhi airport issues travel advisory Operation Sindoor: Multiple explosions heard at several Pakistan air bases "Given current intelligence inputs suggesting the possibility of drone and aerial strikes from Pakistan, a complete blackout may be required during nighttime hours to reduce visibility and exposure," said Yadav in a press statement. To further reduce visibility and risk, the use of fireworks and high-intensity laser or DJ lighting during the evening has also been banned. Residents have been urged to avoid non-essential outings after dusk. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest $200 in Amazon without buying stocks to earn a second salary Marketsall Sign Up Undo "If any sirens or alerts are issued by the administration, the public must comply immediately and reduce all forms of lighting," the statement added. Exemptions to the order include personnel from police, paramilitary forces, air force, SPG, hospitals, emergency services, and other essential government functions. "Any violation will be dealt with under Section 223 of the Indian Justice Code, 2023, and other applicable laws," the district magistrate warned. Similarly, Haryana ordered a blackout during the night hours from 8 pm to 6 am until further notice. District magistrate Ajay Singh Tomer said: "At 10:20 am (Friday), we received a warning from the Air Force that they had spotted a drone, which could move towards Ambala. At that time, it was 70 km away from Ambala. On receiving this information, we started sirens, and all disaster management teams were kept on standby mode to deal with any situation." "The situation went on for about 10 to 15 minutes, after which we turned off the sirens. The Air Force later informed us that the drone was not proceeding towards Ambala, and it had not been spotted for some time, so we turned off the sirens," said the DM. Regarding the explosions heard by the residents on Friday, Tomer clarified that nothing of that sort was reported. Schools, colleges, and institutes were ordered to close down and the students were sent back home. Around 11 am, the DM also issued an alert that an air warning was received from the Air Force station of a possible attack, due to which sirens were sounded. He said all people were advised to remain indoors, away from balconies, and only venture out in case of urgency for the next two hours. As a security measure, Sirsa Roadways suspended its services to Amritsar and Katra. While services to other locations remain operational, Roadways authorities increased vehicle checks and are preparing to convert buses into ambulances by removing seats if required.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Wheat lifting completed in 6 grain markets of Patiala district
Patiala: The Patiala district administration on Friday claimed to have successfully completed 100% lifting of wheat, procured in six major grain markets during the ongoing Rabi season. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Patiala deputy commissioner Preeti Yadav said lifting operations in the remaining mandis were expedited, and the district was on track to complete its overall procurement target within the coming week. The DC said despite Thursday night's rainfall, there was no waterlogging reported in any mandi, nor any instance of wheat getting soaked had come forward. "All wheat bags were properly covered in advance based on weather alerts, and no damage to the grain was reported," she said. The SDMs of all sub-divisions visited their respective mandis to inspect and ensure proper arrangements. Preeti Yadav informed that the mandis at Sultanpur Chhanna, Devinagar, Babarpur, Ratanheri, Mandour, and Bhojomajri witnessed 100% lifting of the procured wheat. She said, against the estimated target of 9,17,230 metric tonnes for the 2025-26 procurement season, a total of 9,01,846 metric tonnes was already procured. So far, payments amounting to Rs 2,016.21 crore have been made to the farmers for the procured wheat. Till last evening, the total arrival of wheat in Patiala mandis stood at 9,06,511 MT, out of which 9,01,846 MT was procured, said the DC. Sharing agency-wise procurement details, Preeti Yadav said PUNGRAIN procured 2,91,016 MT, MARKFED 2,25,255 MT, PUNSUP 1,87,725 MT, Punjab State Warehousing Corporation 1,28,867 MT, and private traders purchased 68,983 MT. MSID:: 120826324 413 |
