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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
NIA court convicts 3 men for smuggling fake Indian currency notes from Malaysia
Mumbai, Three accused have been convicted and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment by the National Investigation Agency court here for involvement in smuggling of high-quality counterfeit notes from Malaysia into India, an official statement issued on Thursday said. NIA court convicts 3 men for smuggling fake Indian currency notes from Malaysia Danish Haji Mohammed Petiwala and Sarasvati Dattaram alias Muskan have been sentenced to five years, six months and two days of RI and a fine of ₹6,000 each, it said. J Kaleel Rahman will undergo RI of five years, five months and 18 days along with a fine of ₹5,000, according to the orders of the court, which held all three guilty under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities Act, said the NIA statement. The 2020 case emanated from information received by the Customs Department, Mumbai, regarding the import of a parcel from Malaysia containing fake Indian currency notes of a total face value of ₹68,000 , it said. The parcel was addressed to one Sangita Kapoor at her Goregaon , Mumbai, address, the NIA said. Investigations revealed the involvement of Danish Haji, a resident of Mahim, Mumbai, and his girlfriend Sarasvati, along with a Malaysian resident, Amir Mirza alias Rafiq Shaikh, a wanted absconder against whom a non-bailable warrant was also issued in September 2020. The Customs officials also recovered one FICN from Hotel Adya International, Andheri East, where Danish and Sarasvati had stayed before their arrest, the NIA said. After taking over the case, which exposed the use of banking channels and postal services to transfer FICNs in exchange for genuine currency, the NIA found that Danish and Sarasvati had conspired with Amir and Kalil to smuggle high-quality counterfeit currency from Malaysia to India, with the intent of destabilising India's financial system, it added. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
3 days ago
- News18
NIA court convicts 3 men for smuggling fake Indian currency notes from Malaysia
Mumbai, Aug 14 (PTI) Three accused have been convicted and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment (RI) by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court here for involvement in smuggling of high-quality counterfeit notes from Malaysia into India, an official statement issued on Thursday said. Danish Haji Mohammed Petiwala and Sarasvati Dattaram alias Muskan have been sentenced to five years, six months and two days of RI and a fine of Rs 6,000 each, it said. J Kaleel Rahman will undergo RI of five years, five months and 18 days along with a fine of Rs 5,000, according to the orders of the court, which held all three guilty under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, said the NIA statement. The 2020 case emanated from information received by the Customs Department, Mumbai, regarding the import of a parcel from Malaysia containing fake Indian currency notes (FICNs) of a total face value of Rs 68,000 (Rs 2,000 × 34 notes), it said. The parcel was addressed to one Sangita Kapoor at her Goregaon (West), Mumbai, address, the NIA said. Investigations revealed the involvement of Danish Haji, a resident of Mahim, Mumbai, and his girlfriend Sarasvati, along with a Malaysian resident, Amir Mirza alias Rafiq Shaikh, a wanted absconder against whom a non-bailable warrant was also issued in September 2020. The Customs officials also recovered one FICN from Hotel Adya International, Andheri East, where Danish and Sarasvati had stayed before their arrest, the NIA said. After taking over the case, which exposed the use of banking channels and postal services to transfer FICNs in exchange for genuine currency, the NIA found that Danish and Sarasvati had conspired with Amir and Kalil to smuggle high-quality counterfeit currency from Malaysia to India, with the intent of destabilising India's financial system, it added. PTI AKV AKV KSS KSS view comments First Published: 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.
New Indian Express
10-08-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Post ‘aided-library tag', call for filling vacant posts at Sarasvati Mahal Library grows louder
THANJAVUR: While welcoming the state government recently declaring the centuries-old Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library and Research Centre a library of historical and cultural importance as well as classifying it as an aided library, art and history enthusiasts urge it to fill the job positions essential for 'maintaining the character' of the public facility. The school education department through its G.O. 181 dated August 1, 2025, declared the Sarasvati Mahal Library a "library of historical and cultural importance" and classified it an aided library under the Tamil Nadu Public Libraries Act. It also pointed to a grant-in-aid to the library that is to be used for purposes including research and publications, conservation of manuscripts, upkeep and maintenance of the library, digitisation of manuscripts and administration. From 1986 when the library began to function as a registered society, the state government has been providing staff their salary through an annual grant while the Union government provided grant for development works, a retired official of the library said.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP, RSS trying to erase rich history of Tamil Nadu: Stalin on Keeladi
M K Stalin CHENNAI: Chief minister M K Stalin said BJP and RSS were trying to erase the rich history of Tamil Nadu everyday despite abundant scientific evidence to back its glorious past. 'When it comes to Keeladi and the enduring truth of Tamil heritage, the BJP-RSS ecosystem recoils — not because evidence is lacking, but because the truth does not serve their script,' he said sharing on social media a story about Keeladi published by TOI on Friday. TOI reported that radiocarbon dating by US based Beta Analytics laboratory has confirmed that the articles recovered from the Keeladi site date to 6th century BCE. 'Of the 29 radiocarbon samples dated by TN state archaeology dept since 2017-18, the earliest was from 580BCE and the most recent from 200BCE,' the report said. 'Even when confronted with carbon-dated artefacts and accelerator mass spectrometry reports from international laboratories on the Keeladi excavations, they continue to demand more proof. And here is the 'proof,' he said. The Union govt has put on hold publication of the report submitted to Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) by archaeologist Amarnath Ramakrishnan who headed two phases of Keeladi excavations, citing the need for more scientific validation of the antiquity of Keeladi. Stalin said, on the contrary, despite strong opposition from reputed historians and archaeologists, BJP continues to promote the mythical Sarasvati civilisation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo 'They do so without credible evidence, while dismissing the rigorously proven antiquity of Tamil culture,' the chief minister said. 'We fought for centuries to unearth our history. They fight everyday to erase it. The world is watching. So is time,' he said. State minister for finance Thangam Thennarasu too shared the TOI story on X and said Tamil history has given a scientifically backed response to those who sought more evidence. 'The Dravidian model government, which has been showcasing the antiquity and rich history of the Tamil land through archaeological studies, has increased this year's allocation for excavation work from Rs5 crore to Rs7 crore, in yet another example of the CM's commitment,' Thennarasu said. Meanwhile, DMK's student wing announced a protest in Madurai on June 18 demanding that the Union govt make public the Keeladi report. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
India.com
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
7 Unique Baby Names From Different Indian Languages
Anaika Sohal May 18, 2025 This name is from the Sanskrit or Hindi language, and it means worthy of worship or devoted. It's a Sanskrit or Tamil name which means earth or a form of the goddess Sarasvati. A Sanskrit name which signifies a ray of light or part of Lord Vishnu. A Marathi language name which refers to liberation or perfect isolation and it is deeply philosophical. A Gujarati name which means pure or holy. A Kannada name with a modern & classic touch, which means graceful or charming. A Telegu name which refers to understanding or absorbed, a very thoughtful and meaningful name for your baby girl. Read Next Story
