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Business Standard
16-07-2025
- Business Standard
Dark web makes it tough for Delhi Police to probe bomb threats to schools
A fresh wave of bomb threats targeting schools and colleges has kept Delhi Police on its toes as many education institutes panicked for three days straight, with senior officers saying the emails were sent using encrypted networks, making them hard to track. Cyber experts of the Delhi Police and senior officers investigating the threats said the senders are using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and the dark web. The dark web is a part of the internet that is not indexed by traditional search engines and is accessible only through special browsers, allowing illegal activities such as cybercrime, human trafficking and drugs and weapons trade to thrive. VPN adds a layer of anonymity by allowing users to create a secure connection to another network. "Tracking someone on the dark web is like chasing a shadow in a room full of mirrors. The moment you think you have found a lead, it vanishes behind another layer of anonymity," a Delhi Police officer explained. Ten bomb threat emails have been received by nine schools in the city in the past three days. Last February, a private school and a Delhi University college in the capital received bomb threat emails, which were later confirmed by authorities to be hoaxes. In October last year, an explosion occurred outside the CRPF school in Prashant Vihar, but no one was injured. In January this year, police arrested a Class 12 student who had allegedly sent bomb threats to over 400 schools. Amid growing concerns over such threats, the Directorate of Education (DoE) issued a comprehensive 115-point Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in May to handle bomb threats in schools. Sources said that each of the recent emails carried a similar pattern: vague but alarming language, timed before school hours and often routed through international servers. Police believe that the sender or the group involved is adept at using anonymising tools and cyber tactics to avoid detection. "It is not easy to trace emails that are routed through multiple proxy servers. They are using VPN chains and tools on the dark web to bounce their location across several countries. In such cases, even service providers are often helpless," a source said. A cyber expert of the Delhi Police said the investigating officers are no longer treating the threats as a mere prank. "Multiple probe agencies are involved in investigating the matter. These threats are affecting children, parents and the school staff psychologically," the expert said on the condition of anonymity. During a press conference, a senior Delhi Police officer said that the use of VPN by the sender of the emails significantly hampered efforts to track the threat. "We were tracking the emails, but VPN makes it difficult to track their origin. We also had to check for any possible terror link," he had said. The recurring threats have caused considerable anxiety among parents and teachers. At St Thomas School in Dwarka, which received two threats in less than 24 hours, Rakesh Arora, the father of a 12-year-old student, said, "Schools receiving bomb threats is very worrying. It not only creates fear but also disrupts the children's studies. "These may turn out to be hoaxes, but as parents, we can't help but be scared," he said. On Tuesday, Varun Kumar, whose daughter is a kindergarten student, said, "This is not the first time. These kinds of threats are happening quite often. Police must take strict action against those responsible for sending such emails. It creates unnecessary panic and disturbs everyone." "Parents are genuinely scared to send their children to school now," Kumar added. Following the DoE's SOP, schools have tightened their security protocols, increased bag checks, restricted outsider entry, and are coordinating with the local police stations on a daily basis. Police said that they are not ruling out any angle in their probe into the threats. "The January case had revealed a possible link to a civil society group and a political entity, which had drawn significant attention. The accused student's father was reportedly associated with an NGO that had previously supported terrorist Afzal Guru," a senior police officer said. Police have urged people not to panic over such threats and to report any suspicious activity. They have issued advisories and hold interactive sessions in schools from time to time, informing stakeholders how to handle threat emails and maintain evidence that could help in tracking the perpetrators. Police said that they are studying earlier cases where the teams have arrested the accused for sending bomb threats to learn how they solved the cases.
News18
10-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Vedanta, Hindustan Zinc Shares Recover After Group Denies 'Ponzi Scheme' Allegations
Last Updated: Vedanta share price: Stock fell 8% on July 9 after Viceroy Research revealed a short position on Vedanta debt, calling it a 'Ponzi scheme' Vedanta shares Vedanta Share Price: Shares of Vedanta traded in the green on July 10, recovering some ground after slumping over 8 per cent intraday a day earlier following serious allegations made by US-based short-seller Viceroy Research against its parent company. In early trade on Wednesday, Vedanta stock was up marginally at Rs 442 apiece. US Short Seller Viceroy Research's Allegations On July 9, Viceroy Research announced that it had taken a short position on the debt of Vedanta Resources Ltd (VRL), alleging that the company functioned like a 'Ponzi scheme." The report described Vedanta's parent as a 'parasite holding company with no significant operations of its own," accusing it of relying entirely on cash extracted from its 'dying host," Vedanta Limited, to service its debt. Viceroy further alleged that VRL was systematically draining Vedanta's resources to meet its own short-term obligations, thereby jeopardizing long-term recovery prospects for creditors. 'This resembles a Ponzi scheme where Vedanta stakeholders, including VRL creditors, are the 'suckers'," the report stated. Following the stock's sharp intraday fall, which briefly touched 8 per cent before recovering to close 3 percent lower on Tuesday, Vedanta issued a detailed clarification denying the allegations. 'The timing of the report is suspect and may be aimed at undermining our forthcoming corporate initiatives. Our stakeholders are discerning enough to see through such tactics," the statement added. Vedanta also pointed out that the authors had distanced themselves from accountability by including disclaimers that the report was 'for educational purposes only" and reflected mere opinions rather than facts. Hindustan Zinc Also Recovers Shares of Hindustan Zinc were also trading in positive territory on Wednesday at Rs 426.85, rebounding after a sharp fall in the previous session. The Viceroy report had claimed that Hindustan Zinc's resources were being 'looted" through related-party transactions involving promoter family-owned entities and unjustifiable brand fee arrangements. It is called Hindustan Zinc 'Vedanta's crown jewel" that 'may be its biggest liability." Industry experts appeared largely unconvinced by the claims. Rakesh Arora, Managing Partner at Go India Advisors, told CNBC-TV18 that Vedanta's financial health appeared strong and its various business units were self-sufficient. 'If debt were truly an issue, lenders would never have approved the demerger plan," Arora said. 'Viceroy's claims seem outdated — they're two years too late. Fundamentally, there's no issue at Vedanta," he added. He also noted that Vedanta has performed exceptionally well over the last two to three years and expressed confidence that the company's prospects will continue to improve. view comments First Published: July 10, 2025, 10:56 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.
The Print
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Print
Rishikesh-Karanprayag Rail Link: L&T sets world record in constructing tunnel using boring machine
The company officials stated that this was the first time that anywhere in the world a single-shield hard rock tunnel boring machine (TBM) was used in such an efficient manner. 'The TBM Team has broken the world record by achieving a maximum progress of 790 metres in a month (31 days) using Single Scheid Hard Rock TBM named Shiv,' S V Desai, the Whole Time Director, L&T Limited, told PTI on Tuesday. New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) The construction firm Larsen and Toubro achieved a remarkable feat on the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Link project on June 29, a day ahead of the baseline schedule, setting a new world record in tunnel construction using a single-shield hard rock tunnel boring machine. 'In the last leg of the boring work in the month of May-June for the longest rail tunnel of the country, the TBM, named Shiv, excavated 790 meters in 31 days and achieved a breakthrough,' Rakesh Arora, Project Director, added. This 13.09-km-long tunnel is the downline one, running parallel at a 25-metre distance from the first one, a 14.57 km long upline tunnel, which achieved breakthrough earlier on April 16, 2025. Completed by L&T, these twin tunnels between Devprayag and Janasu make the country's longest transportation tunnels, and they are part of the ambitious 125-km Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Broad Gauge Rail Link Project in Uttarakhand, scheduled to be operationalised in December 2026. L&T officials said that the total length of both tunnels is 30 km, which includes, besides the main tunnels, escape tunnels, cross-passages and niches. While 70 per cent work (21 km) was done through TBMs, the remaining 30 percent (9 km) was completed using drill and blast (also known as New Australian Tunnelling Method). 'While the first TBM, named Shakti, completed 10.47 km of the upline tunnel on April 16, 2025, 12 days ahead of schedule, the second TBM, Shiv, finished 10.29 km of the downline Tunnel on June 29, 2025, a day ahead of schedule,' Arora said. He added, 'On an average, we did over 400 metres of tunnelling per month by TBMs and over 70 metres by NATM.' K Bhavani, Heavy Civil Infrastructure IC, congratulated the whole team. 'The progress at both TBM as well as at NATM fronts was fantastic, enabling completion of excavation work ahead of the baseline schedule for the longest transportation tunnel in India.' Suresh Kumar, Head, Hydel and Tunnels Business, appreciated efforts made by Rakesh Arora, Project Director; Chris Cooper, team leader (Expat); Sunil Dutt Vats, project manager of NATM in overcoming several difficulties during the work such as geological challenges (loose rock/ shear zones and high ingress of water) and adverse working conditions like high temperature and humidity in long tunnels On the day of successful completion, Arora remembered the day he landed at the project with other officials in February 2021 and started from the scratch right from mobilising the resources (Manpower, Machinery, Material, etc.), establishment of Infrastructure facilities, starting of tunnelling works and progressing to receive and launch two big Tunnel Boring Machines. Senior officials from the construction sites narrated unprecedented logistics management in TBM transportation from port to project site, as well as assembling and shifting to launching position; segment and muck handling, and their transportation, besides multiple tunnel logistics along with several other activities. 'Besides geographical and logistical challenges, issues such as skilled staff and workmen mobilisation and retention, quarry approval and operations while managing other stakeholders such as customers, local people and local authorities were equally cumbersome,' Sureshkumar from Hydel. & Tunnels Business said. Both Desai and Arora appreciated the great vision and very good support from Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for making this happen in such a fantastic manner. PTI JP NB NB This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Mint
02-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
How L&T set world record for Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Link using tunnel boring machine
New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) The construction firm Larsen and Toubro achieved a remarkable feat on the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Link project on June 29, a day ahead of the baseline schedule, setting a new world record in tunnel construction using a single-shield hard rock tunnel boring machine. "The TBM Team has broken the world record by achieving a maximum progress of 790 metres in a month (31 days) using Single Scheid Hard Rock TBM named Shiv," S V Desai, the Whole Time Director, L&T Limited, told PTI on Tuesday. The company officials stated that this was the first time that anywhere in the world a single-shield hard rock tunnel boring machine (TBM) was used in such an efficient manner. "In the last leg of the boring work in the month of May-June for the longest rail tunnel of the country, the TBM, named Shiv, excavated 790 meters in 31 days and achieved a breakthrough," Rakesh Arora, Project Director, added. This 13.09-km-long tunnel is the downline one, running parallel at a 25-metre distance from the first one, a 14.57 km long upline tunnel, which achieved breakthrough earlier on April 16, 2025. Completed by L&T, these twin tunnels between Devprayag and Janasu make the country's longest transportation tunnels, and they are part of the ambitious 125-km Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Broad Gauge Rail Link Project in Uttarakhand, scheduled to be operationalised in December 2026. L&T officials said that the total length of both tunnels is 30 km, which includes, besides the main tunnels, escape tunnels, cross-passages and niches. While 70 per cent work (21 km) was done through TBMs, the remaining 30 percent (9 km) was completed using drill and blast (also known as New Australian Tunnelling Method). "While the first TBM, named Shakti, completed 10.47 km of the upline tunnel on April 16, 2025, 12 days ahead of schedule, the second TBM, Shiv, finished 10.29 km of the downline Tunnel on June 29, 2025, a day ahead of schedule," Arora said. He added, "On an average, we did over 400 metres of tunnelling per month by TBMs and over 70 metres by NATM." K Bhavani, Heavy Civil Infrastructure IC, congratulated the whole team. "The progress at both TBM as well as at NATM fronts was fantastic, enabling completion of excavation work ahead of the baseline schedule for the longest transportation tunnel in India." Suresh Kumar, Head, Hydel and Tunnels Business, appreciated efforts made by Rakesh Arora, Project Director; Chris Cooper, team leader (Expat); Sunil Dutt Vats, project manager of NATM in overcoming several difficulties during the work such as geological challenges (loose rock/ shear zones and high ingress of water) and adverse working conditions like high temperature and humidity in long tunnels On the day of successful completion, Arora remembered the day he landed at the project with other officials in February 2021 and started from the scratch right from mobilising the resources (Manpower, Machinery, Material, etc.), establishment of Infrastructure facilities, starting of tunnelling works and progressing to receive and launch two big Tunnel Boring Machines. Senior officials from the construction sites narrated unprecedented logistics management in TBM transportation from port to project site, as well as assembling and shifting to launching position; segment and muck handling, and their transportation, besides multiple tunnel logistics along with several other activities. "Besides geographical and logistical challenges, issues such as skilled staff and workmen mobilisation and retention, quarry approval and operations while managing other stakeholders such as customers, local people and local authorities were equally cumbersome," Sureshkumar from Hydel. & Tunnels Business said. Both Desai and Arora appreciated the great vision and very good support from Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for making this happen in such a fantastic manner.
Hindustan Times
26-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Rithala factory blaze: One identified, three charred bodies await DNA match
New Delhi, One of the four charred bodies recovered after a massive fire engulfed a multi-storey manufacturing unit in Delhi's Rithala area has been identified, while DNA sampling is underway to ascertain the identities of the remaining three, police said on Thursday. Rithala factory blaze: One identified, three charred bodies await DNA match The fire broke out on the evening of June 24 at Rana Complex, Gate No. 2, Rithala, where multiple small-scale manufacturing units operated across four floors of the building. The blaze left four persons dead and three others injured, a senior police officer said. The body of one victim, Dalip Singh, was identified by his son Dharm Singh, a resident of Uttam Nagar. The remaining three bodies were charred beyond recognition and have been preserved at the mortuary of Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital for DNA sampling, the officer said. "We have sent a request to the Forensic Science Laboratory , Rohini, for DNA preservation and matching to determine the identities of the remaining victims,' the officer added. Blood samples have been collected from the family members of three persons still reported missing Neelam, Lalita, and Rakesh Arora. Police said the ground and first floors of the building were used by Nitin Bansal, a resident of Rohini, for manufacturing readymade polybags. The second floor was occupied by Ravi Kumar Anand for fabric work, and the third by Rakesh Arora for producing disposable items. The three injured included Bansal's 31-year-old son, a worker named Rakesh , and Virender , who have been admitted to the BSA Hospital with burn injuries. Three charred bodies were initially recovered from the first floor around 1.15 am on June 25. Another body was found later in the morning from the top floor. Police have registered a case in the matter under sections 287 , 125 , and 105 of the BNS. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
