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NDTV
a day ago
- NDTV
2 Thieves Were Arrested In Delhi. Then Mumbai, Bengaluru Connection Emerged
New Delhi: In a significant breakthrough, the Delhi Police have arrested two criminals linked to more than two dozen thefts across Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The arrests follow an investigation into a major burglary reported in Old Rajinder Nagar earlier this year. On May 27, a resident of Old Rajinder Nagar filed a complaint reporting the theft of gold, silver, diamond jewelry, and Rs 15,000 - Rs 20,000 in cash from their residence. An FIR was registered at the Rajinder Nagar Police Station, and later, the case was transferred to the Special Staff, Central District. The investigation team reviewed multiple CCTV footages and combined manual surveillance with advanced technical tracking methods. On 18 July, acting on a tip-off, the team laid a trap near Shivaji Park, Minto Road, and successfully apprehended both suspects. Who are the accused Forty-year-old Akbar alias Firoz alias Babu, a resident of Loni Ghaziabad, was found to be involved in 20 criminal cases across Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. He was declared a Proclaimed Offender on December 21, 2021. Forty-year-old Ramesh alias Kallu, from Maujpur in Delhi, has a criminal history including 13 cases, ranging from attempt to murder and Arms Act violations. He was declared a Proclaimed Offender on May 9, 2022. Revelations during interrogation During interrogation, both accused confessed to the Rajinder Nagar theft and also admitted to a major heist in CR Park, where they reportedly stole 1 kg of gold, 1 kg of silver, and Rs 20 lakh in cash. They further confessed to being involved in more than 16 thefts. They revealed that the stolen goods were divided in North East Delhi's Seemapuri. The accused also named an accomplice, Monu alias Abhishek, who is currently on the run.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Indian Express
Delhi CNG pump owner robbed: Mastermind held after shootout
Weeks after a CNG pump owner was robbed at gunpoint at his Ghitorni farmhouse, police arrested the mastermind following a brief exchange of fire on the Najafgarh flyover on Friday. 'At 1.45 am, acting on credible intelligence, the Special Staff laid a strategic trap near the Bijwasan-Najafgarh road, close to the Dwarka Expressway Flyover in Bijwasan. The primary accused, Dinesh Verma (40), was spotted and asked to stop,' DCP (Southwest) Amit Goel said. Verma, however, didn't stop. Instead, he opened fire at the police while trying to flee on his bike. The police fired back, hitting his right leg, leading to him falling off his two-wheeler. 'During questioning, Verma, the mastermind of the robbery case, admitted to orchestrating the dacoity and supplying arms to his associates. He has a documented criminal history and was previously involved in seven heinous cases of robbery and murder, and cases under the Arms Act,' DCP Goel said. Police also arrested his three associates, Ashish, Vikash Chaudhary and Arvind. The robbery had taken place on the night of June 23. Karan Chopra, who has multiple CNG filling stations across the NCR, was at his farmhouse when a man knocked on his door posing as a delivery boy. As soon as he opened the gate, four men shoved him aside and barged in, claiming that they had guns. They then robbed the house of jewellery and cash, before taking Chopra hostage and driving him to MG Road in Gurgaon. They fled with Rs 30 lakh cash and some jewellery, officers had said. According to police, the total number of arrests in the case has now reached 10. In the first batch of arrests, four people were nabbed last month — including Chopra's current drivers Satendar Singh, 35, and Anil, 54, as well as Santosh Tripathi, 40, and Shammi, 49. On June 30, two more people were nabbed: the key conspirator Adhesh Kumar, 38, a former driver of the businessman; and Amit Kumar, 28, police said. Rs 50,000 and a Hyundai Aura used to ferry the accused to the farmhouse were recovered from Adhesh. Police had said Adhesh tipped off Satendar and Anil about the location of the cash.
7NEWS
4 days ago
- Business
- 7NEWS
Uber and Uber Eats partners with Afterpay to offer buy now, pay later options amid debt spiral concerns
Uber and Uber Eats customers will now be able to ride and dine despite a dwindling bank balance. The ride-share and food delivery service providers have now partnered with Afterpay to offer buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment options in Australia and New Zealand. But debt experts worry that allowing BNPL payments for essential goods and services will leave vulnerable Australians open to dangerous debt spirals. An Afterpay spokesperson told that the company is 'proud' to partner with the prolific apps and provide people with 'flexible' ways to pay. 'We're giving customers greater control over how and when they pay. It's a seamless addition to Uber Wallet,' the spokesperson said. 'From essentials to everyday transport, we believe BNPL has the potential to be accepted anywhere a traditional credit card is — and this is another exciting step in that direction.' 'Afterpay has no fees when customers pay on time, with no risk of revolving debt spirals.' But National Debt Hotline co-ordinator Vicky Staff told that she does not agree that there is no risk of debt spirals. She said the National Debt Hotline regularly sees 'evidence of debt spiralling' involving BNPL arrangements, despite new BNPL reforms for consumer protection in Australia. 'We're concerned that the widespread availability of BNPL products is normalising the use of credit to pay for small day-to-day transactions,' Staff said. 'It's really easy to lose track of how much debt you're accumulating if you're using credit to pay for those small things day-to-day, which means that BNPL accounts can get out of control pretty quickly.' Uber and Uber Eats have introduced BNPL protections, such as a ban on customers who miss a repayment, a cap on late fees, and a requirement that customers make their first payment upfront. But if customers want to lower their spending limit, they will need to contact Uber customer service directly. Staff told that vulnerable Australians can be confused by BNPL services, or find ways around safety features, and noted that many people who contact the National Debt Hotline have debts involving multiple BNPL accounts. 'If you're using multiple BNPL accounts to pay for lots of small day-to-day transactions, it can easily snowball into a debt spiral,' she said. BNPL services are connected to customer bank accounts via direct debit. Staff warned that these BNPL debits 'compete with more important direct debits such as rent or mortgage repayments', and that when multiple accounts begin 'taking chunks' from the same balance on various dates, it can become hard to keep track of. Between the first and second quarter of 2025 alone, Staff noted a small uptick — from 6 per cent to 7 per cent — in the number of people reaching out to the National Debt Hotline chat service in BNPL-related financial hardship. has also contacted Uber for comment.
News18
10-07-2025
- Business
- News18
5-Star Luxury, Helicopters & More: As Pakistan Crumbles, Munir Set For Lavish Sri Lanka Tour
Last Updated: Field Marshal Asim Munir's lavish Sri Lanka visit amid Pakistan's economic crisis highlights military privilege vs civilian austerity As Pakistan teeters on the edge of economic collapse, Field Marshal and Army Chief Asim Munir appears to be living in a parallel universe—one of luxury, leisure, and unchecked privilege. Munir's upcoming 'diplomatic" visit to Sri Lanka from July 20–23 is less a state mission and more a taxpayer-funded royal holiday. Jets, Helicopters, and Five-Star Suites—Courtesy of the Pakistani People In a country where inflation is punishing the poor and the government begs foreign creditors for loan deferrals, Munir's itinerary reads like that of a billionaire tourist. He will fly in a special aircraft, enjoy ceremonial bike escorts, embark on luxury city tours, and take not one but multiple helicopter rides—soaring over Sri Lanka's famed Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Adam's Peak. He is expected to stay at one of Colombo's most opulent five-star hotels—ironically, a level of comfort denied even to Pakistan's own ministers under Islamabad's strict austerity diktats. The Pakistani government has banned foreign travel for cabinet ministers, prohibited luxury hotel stays, and frozen all non-essential spending. But apparently, none of these rules apply to the country's top soldier. Austerity Is For The People, Not The Generals Pakistan's economy is in freefall. Its external debt has ballooned to over $133 billion. Unemployment and poverty are surging. Half the federal budget goes toward servicing loans. The World Bank warns of growing food insecurity for millions. Yet, while ordinary citizens queue for subsidised flour and scrap together school fees, the Chief of Army Staff is busy taking aerial joyrides over tropical islands. This is not the first time Munir has drawn fire for flaunting elite privilege. Earlier reports claimed he was seen shopping in a high-end American mall just before a key meeting with US President Donald Trump. Such spectacles have come to symbolise the Pakistan Army's unaccountable power and its immunity from the rules it imposes on everyone else. The military's vast commercial empire—spanning real estate, retail, and banking—remains largely untaxed, even as common Pakistanis are crushed under new levies. The contrast is blinding: the army demands sacrifice from the public while insulating itself from every consequence of the crisis. Political Tremors and Coup Whispers As speculation mounts about growing friction between the military and the civilian leadership—particularly President Asif Ali Zardari—Munir's timing couldn't be worse. His high-profile foreign retreat only fuels whispers of another military takeover. With tensions rising in Islamabad, many see his Sri Lanka tour as a show of strength disguised as diplomacy. A Symbol of Everything That's Wrong with Pakistan Munir's lavish Sri Lankan escapade encapsulates the deep rot in Pakistan's governance: a country where military generals behave like monarchs, while civilians live under rationing. Where the state tightens its belt around the poor but opens the treasury for generals. Where public trust is eroded not by foreign conspiracies, but by the blatant arrogance of its own leadership. This is not diplomacy—it is decadence. At a time when Pakistanis need accountability, empathy, and shared sacrifice, all they're getting is another reminder that in their country, the military rules—not just in politics, but also in privilege. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: July 10, 2025, 14:37 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.
Egypt Independent
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
Ukraine says it struck a Russian air base as Moscow sent hundreds of drones into Kyiv
Ukraine said it struck a Russian air base on Saturday, while Russia continued to pound Ukraine with hundreds of drones overnight as part of a stepped-up bombing campaign that has dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the more than three-year-old war. Ukraine's military General Staff said that Ukrainian forces had struck the Borisoglebsk air base in Russia's Voronezh region, describing it as the home base of Russia's Su-34, Su-35S and Su-30SM fighter jets. Writing on Facebook, the General Staff said it hit a depot containing glide bombs, a training aircraft and 'possibly other aircraft.' Russian officials did not immediately comment on the attack. Such attacks on Russian air bases aim to dent Russia's military capability and demonstrate Ukraine's capability to hit high-value targets in Russia. Last month, Ukraine said it destroyed more than 40 Russian planes stationed at several airfields deep in Russia's territory in a surprise drone attack. Russia fired 322 drones and decoys into Ukraine overnight into Saturday, Ukraine's air force said. Of these, 157 were shot down and 135 were lost, likely having been electronically jammed. According to the air force, Ukraine's western Khmelnytskyi region was the main target of the attack. Regional Gov. Serhii Tyurin said Saturday that no damage, injuries or deaths had been reported. Russia has been stepping up its long-range attacks on Ukraine. Waves of drones and missiles targeted Kyiv overnight into Friday in the largest aerial assault since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began. On Saturday, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the number of people killed in the assault had increased to two. A further 31 people were wounded. The fresh wave of attacks came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that he had a 'very important and productive' phone call with US President Donald Trump. The two leaders discussed how Ukrainian air defenses might be strengthened, possible joint weapons production between the US and Ukraine, and broader US-led efforts to end the war with Russia, according to a statement by Zelensky. Asked Friday night by reporters about the call, Trump said, 'We had a very good call, I think.' When asked about finding a way to end the fighting, Trump said: 'I don't know. I can't tell you whether or not that's going to happen.' A man carrying a dog walks past the wreckage of cars following Russian drones and missile strikes on Kyiv on July 4. Oleksii Filippov/AFP/Getty Images The US has paused some shipments of military aid to Ukraine, including crucial air defense missiles. Ukraine's main European backers are considering how they can help pick up the slack. Zelensky says plans are afoot to build up Ukraine's domestic arms industry, but scaling up will take time. Russia's Defense Ministry said it shot down 94 Ukrainian drones overnight into Saturday, along with 45 further drones Saturday morning and early afternoon. No casualties were reported, but local officials in the Saratov region said 25 apartments were damaged by Ukrainian drones in the city of Engels. Four Ukrainian drones were shot down while approaching Moscow on Saturday, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. Air traffic was briefly halted as a precaution at one of Moscow's airports, Sheremetyevo, Russia's aviation authority Rosaviatsiya said.
