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05-08-2025
- Entertainment
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Man Poses As Event Director, Dupes Bhopal Doctor Of Rs 10 Lakh In Fake Bigg Boss Entry Scam
Curated By : Last Updated: August 05, 2025, 07:16 IST A representative, AI-generated image for cyber/digital fraud (News18) A doctor from Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal was duped of Rs 10 lakh by an unknown person who posed as an event director and promised the doctor a secured entry into the popular television reality show Bigg Boss. According to India Today, the doctor, Abhinit Gupta, is a popular dermatologist in the city and runs the Poison Skin Clinic there. The case dates back to 2022, when the doctor received a call from a man who identified himself as Karan Singh and claimed he had strong connections in television production circles. Karan assured Dr Gupta that he could secure his entry into Bigg Boss through unofficial channels. The report claimed the doctor allegedly paid Karan Rs 10 lakh. However, suspicion arose when his name did not feature on the final list of contestants for that season. Upon confronting Karan, Dr Gupta was told that the entry would happen through a 'backdoor process." When this too did not materialise over time, the doctor began demanding a refund. The doctor approached the police and registered a complaint, as Karan avoided the doctor's calls and eventually switched off his phone. A First Information Report (FIR) against the doctor was registered under Section 420 of the IPC. In another case, a 34-year-old man, who allegedly cheated people on the pretext of arranging a Mudra loan after collecting money from them and had been absconding since 2021, was apprehended. The accused, who was involved in multiple fraud cases in Hyderabad, by falsely promising assistance in securing Mudra loan, collected money and documents from victims and absconded, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Commissioner's Task Force) YVS Sudheendra said in a release. The accused became acquainted with the Mudra loan process after watching videos on a social media platform related to government financial schemes, police said. Swipe Left For Next Video View all He then hatched a plan to cheat people, particularly targeting women involved in small-scale businesses who were in urgent need of financial support, police said. On credible information, the sleuths of the Commissioner's Task Force, Central Zone Team, Hyderabad apprehended the accused and seven fraud cases were detected, the release added. Vani Mehrotra Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks. Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks. view comments News india Man Poses As Event Director, Dupes Bhopal Doctor Of Rs 10 Lakh In Fake Bigg Boss Entry Scam 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. Read More
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29-07-2025
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5 Dead In Shooting Inside Midtown Manhattan Skyscraper, New York; Suspect Neutralised
Curated By : Last Updated: July 29, 2025, 06:46 IST Emergency services and police officers gather during a reported shooter situation in the Manhattan borough of New York City (Photo: Reuters) At least five people were killed after a gunman opened fire in central Manhattan on Monday, local US time. Those deceased also included a New York Police Department officer and the gunman, who was neutralised in police action. The incident happened when a person fired shots inside a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper housing the NFL headquarters and offices of several major financial firms, including hedge fund giant Blackstone, injuring several people. Later, the New York City officials said that the suspect was neutralised. The Associated Press quoted a spokesperson as saying that the call came in around 6.30 pm. As the incident was reported, a number of ambulances had gathered in the vicinity, and several helicopters hovered above the scene. The area is home to several five-star business hotels, as well as a number of corporate headquarters, including Colgate Palmolive and KPMG, the auditor. New York Mayor Eric Adams said in a video message posted on X that there were 'multiple injuries" in the shooting, as he expressed his 'deepest sympathies" to the family of the officer killed. Police wrote on X that the scene, around Park Avenue and East 51st Street, had been 'contained and the lone shooter is dead," without providing details about the identity of the suspect. 'At this time, the scene has been contained and the lone shooter has been neutralised," police commissioner Jessica Tisch wrote on X. Swipe Left For Next Video View all Earlier the mayor had told New Yorkers that 'there is an active shooter investigation taking place in Midtown right now. Please take proper safety precautions if you are in vicinity and do not go outside if you are near Park Avenue and East 51st Street." ALSO READ | Multiple Injured In Shooting Involving Police At Casino In US' Nevada, Suspect Held Vani Mehrotra Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks. Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks. view comments News world 5 Dead In Shooting Inside Midtown Manhattan Skyscraper, New York; Suspect Neutralised 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.
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17-07-2025
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Imphal-Bound IndiGo Flight Returns To Delhi Airport Due To Technical Snag
Curated By : Last Updated: July 17, 2025, 13:56 IST A representative image of an IndiGo flight (PTI) A Delhi to Imphal IndiGo flight returned to its origin and made an emergency landing at the Delhi airport on Thursday following a technical snag. According to an official statement by the airline, a technical snag on the flight was detected as soon as the flight took off from the Delhi airport today. The pilots decided to make a U-turn to the national capital as a precautionary measure. The aircraft underwent the necessary checks and later took off for its destination. The number of passengers onboard the flight were not known. 'A minor technical snag was detected soon after take-off on flight 6E 5118 operating from Delhi to Imphal on 17 July 2025," a spokesperson of the airline said. 'As a precautionary step, the pilots decided to turn back and land safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi," the spokesperson added. 'In line with the mandatory procedures, the aircraft underwent necessary checks and resumed the journey shortly thereafter. Inconvenience caused to our customers is regretted," the statement mentioned. 'As always, safety and security of the customers, crew and aircraft is of utmost importance to us," it added. The incident comes hours after a Goa-bound IndiGo plane from Delhi made an emergency landing in Mumbai on Wednesday due to a mid-air engine failure. The aircraft A320 neo, operating the flight 6E 6271, was diverted to Mumbai and made an emergency landing at 9.52 pm. In a statement on Wednesday, an IndiGo spokesperson said a technical snag was detected on flight 6E 6271 while flying from Delhi to Manohar International Airport, Goa. According to the airline, the aircraft was diverted and landed at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai. Before that, 173 passengers onboard an IndiGo flight from Delhi had a harrowing experience when the aircraft took off immediately after touchdown at Patna's Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport. The incident took place at 9 pm on July 15 due to unstabilised approach, officials at the airport said. Swipe Left For Next Video View all IndiGo flight 6E 2482 touched down at the runway, but the pilot realised the aircraft might not have adequate runway space to slow down and subsequently took off. After circling in the sky for some time, the pilot landed the aircraft safely, they said. Vani Mehrotra Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks. Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks. view comments News india Imphal-Bound IndiGo Flight Returns To Delhi Airport Due To Technical Snag 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.
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11-07-2025
- Business
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Key Gang Member Of Torres Ponzi Scheme Traced To Ukraine, To Be Extradited Soon: Report
Curated By : Last Updated: July 11, 2025, 07:30 IST A representative photo for Mumbai Police (PTI) Lurchenko Igor, one of those who masterminded and operated the Torres Ponzi scheme, has been traced to Ukraine, the Indian Express reported. Igor is one of the key members of the Ukrainian gang that duped over 15,000 people from Mumbai and nearby districts of around Rs 150 crore. The report also quoted senior EOW officials as saying that the Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW), in coordination with the Crime Branch, has initiated the extradition to bring the accused foreigner back to India. Igor had allegedly fled India even before the fraud could come to light. 'After being informed by Ukrainian authorities, we completed due documentation and recently initiated proceedings to extradite him to India," the report quoted the EOW officer as saying. 'Soon, Ukrainian authorities will be sent an extradition request via Interpol along with all the relevant documents translated into the official language of Ukraine, and after Ukraine acknowledges our investigation, a team from Mumbai police will be sent there to extradite him to India," he said. 'Once he is brought to India, we will get custody and interrogate him. We would be able to gather more evidence to establish his exact role in the operations of the Torres Ponzi scheme," the report quoted another EOW official. In January this year, the police had booked top executives of Torres Jewellery House for allegedly cheating investors of crores of rupees in schemes it had floated, even as panicky investors demanded money they were owed. Cases were registered against five executives of the jewellery store, which has showrooms in Dadar, Grant Road, Mira Road, Vashi and Kalyan. Later, the store uploaded a message on its website, claiming that its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tausif Reyaz, was responsible for 'robbing and vandalising the stores, and looting jewellery and cash" along with other employees. As the investigations into the progress progressed, the Mumbai Police Economic Offences Wing searched multiple locations in the case and seized around Rs 3 crore and various incriminating documents linked to the alleged investment fraud. Swipe Left For Next Video View all In a First Information Report (FIR), the police mentioned a case of fraud against 66 different investors, for Rs 13.48 crore. However, an estimated 1.25 lakh people may have invested their money and lost around Rs 1,000 crore altogether, it was learnt. Vani Mehrotra Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks. Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks. view comments News india Key Gang Member Of Torres Ponzi Scheme Traced To Ukraine, To Be Extradited Soon: Report 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.
