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NDTV
6 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Fake Passport Racket Busted: Akola Emerges As Key Hub For Afghan Network
In a sensational twist to the recently busted inter-state fake passport racket, the communally sensitive city of Akola in eastern Maharashtra has emerged as the fourth major hub of an Afghan-led network operating across Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh. The alleged kingpin, 30-year-old Afghan national Sohbat Khan, now in the custody of the Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), has been spilling one bombshell after another during interrogation. According to sources, a religious place in Akola served as a covert meeting point for Afghans living illegally in India. It was here that Sohbat allegedly met Akbar and Iqbal, two Afghan nationals illegally residing in West Bengal, who had already managed to obtain Indian passports through this racket. "When we made the first three arrests, our investigation was limited to Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh), West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh. But Sohbat's interrogation revealed Akola's crucial role, bringing the communally sensitive city into the spotlight," a senior ATS officer said. Before settling in Jabalpur in 2010, Sohbat had also lived in Nagpur and Akola. So far, six people have been arrested - the kingpin Sohbat Khan, his aide Dinesh Garg (a forest guard posted in the district collectorate's election cell), Chandan Thakur (who posed as a lawyer), and Mahendra Kumar Sukhdan from Jabalpur - along with Afghan nationals Akbar and Iqbal from West Bengal. Investigations have revealed the pivotal role of Chandan Singh, who disguised himself as a lawyer to prepare fake documents. Wearing a black coat, he would enter government offices and handle the legal paperwork to push these fake applications through. ATS has arrested him as well. According to the ATS, Sohbat first created a fake residential proof and birth certificate showing him as a permanent resident of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh's cultural and judicial capital. Using these forged documents, he obtained a driving licence, and in 2020, an Indian passport, followed by Aadhaar, PAN, and voter ID cards. With aides Garg, Sukhdan, and Thakur, Sohbat began replicating this modus operandi for Afghan youths living illegally in West Bengal and Chhattisgarh. All were shown as "permanent residents of Jabalpur" through fake address proofs and manipulated Aadhaar cards. The racket also hacked the delivery system. Normally, passports are delivered to the applicant's home by the postal department. But this gang would intercept the postman midway, hand him Rs 3,000 in cash, and walk away with the passport right on the street. The ATS has concrete evidence that at least three Afghans, including Akbar and Iqbal, obtained Indian passports through this racket, while 15-17 more applications were in the process. One of them, Akbar, paid Rs 1.20 lakh immediately after his passport was issued. Sohbat Khan's arrest was triggered by a Facebook photo of him posing with an AK-47, which went viral and caught the attention of security agencies. Further investigation revealed his fake Aadhaar and Indian passport. Akbar, on the other hand, had destroyed his original Afghan passport and joined the racket in hopes of returning to Afghanistan through illegal means.
India Today
21-07-2025
- Science
- India Today
Sam Altman says OpenAI LLM achieved IMO gold-level Math skills, GPT-5 launch coming soon
OpenAI model scored 35/42 in 2025 IMO mock test Evaluated under same conditions as human participants GPT-5 coming soon, but won't match IMO model's capabilities An experimental large language model (LLM) developed by OpenAI has achieved gold medal-level performance at the 2025 International Math Olympiad (IMO), setting a new benchmark in mathematical reasoning for AI systems. Announcing the milestone, OpenAI researcher Alexander Wei posted on X that the model solved five out of six problems from the latest IMO under human exam conditions. The model earned 35 out of 42 possible points, a score that would qualify for a gold medal at the real competition. 'We evaluated our models on the 2025 IMO problems under the same rules as human contestants: two 4.5 hour exam sessions, no tools or internet, reading the official problem statements, and writing natural language proofs,' Wei explained. The IMO is regarded as the most prestigious high school maths competition globally, known for its notoriously complex problems. Wei pointed out that such problems demand extended creative reasoning and that achieving gold-level performance represents a leap from earlier benchmarks. 'We've now progressed from GSM8K (~0.1 min for top humans) MATH benchmark (~1 min) AIME (~10 mins) IMO (~100 mins),' he said. Submissions were graded independently by three former IMO medallists, who unanimously validated the model's solutions. According to Wei, 'the model solved P1 through P5; it did not produce a solution for P6.' He shared the model's answers publicly, noting its 'distinct style,' owing to its experimental nature. Wei said what makes the result even more impressive is that IMO proofs are long, complex and hard to verify. "By going beyond the reinforcement learning paradigm of clear-cut, verifiable rewards we've obtained a model that can craft intricate, watertight arguments at the level of human mathematicians.' The LLM that achieved this result will not be released publicly any time soon. Wei clarified that while OpenAI is preparing to launch GPT-5, this IMO-level model is part of a different research track. 'We don't plan to release a model with IMO gold level of capability for many months.' OpenAI CEO Sam Altman echoed this in a follow-up post, calling the achievement 'a significant marker of how far AI has come over the past decade.' He clarified that this model is not a specialised maths system, but a general-purpose reasoning model. 'We are releasing GPT-5 soon but want to set accurate expectations: this is an experimental model that incorporates new research techniques we don't plan to release a model with IMO gold level of capability for many months,' Altman added. Looking back, Wei also reflected on how far AI progress has exceeded expectations. 'In 2021, my PhD advisor Jacob Steinhardt had me forecast AI math progress by July 2025. I predicted 30 per cent on the MATH benchmark Instead, we have IMO gold.' He credited collaborators including Sheryl Hsu and Noam Brown, and concluded by congratulating all 2025 IMO participants, noting that many OpenAI researchers are former IMO medallists themselves. An experimental large language model (LLM) developed by OpenAI has achieved gold medal-level performance at the 2025 International Math Olympiad (IMO), setting a new benchmark in mathematical reasoning for AI systems. Announcing the milestone, OpenAI researcher Alexander Wei posted on X that the model solved five out of six problems from the latest IMO under human exam conditions. The model earned 35 out of 42 possible points, a score that would qualify for a gold medal at the real competition. 'We evaluated our models on the 2025 IMO problems under the same rules as human contestants: two 4.5 hour exam sessions, no tools or internet, reading the official problem statements, and writing natural language proofs,' Wei explained. The IMO is regarded as the most prestigious high school maths competition globally, known for its notoriously complex problems. Wei pointed out that such problems demand extended creative reasoning and that achieving gold-level performance represents a leap from earlier benchmarks. 'We've now progressed from GSM8K (~0.1 min for top humans) MATH benchmark (~1 min) AIME (~10 mins) IMO (~100 mins),' he said. Submissions were graded independently by three former IMO medallists, who unanimously validated the model's solutions. According to Wei, 'the model solved P1 through P5; it did not produce a solution for P6.' He shared the model's answers publicly, noting its 'distinct style,' owing to its experimental nature. Wei said what makes the result even more impressive is that IMO proofs are long, complex and hard to verify. "By going beyond the reinforcement learning paradigm of clear-cut, verifiable rewards we've obtained a model that can craft intricate, watertight arguments at the level of human mathematicians.' The LLM that achieved this result will not be released publicly any time soon. Wei clarified that while OpenAI is preparing to launch GPT-5, this IMO-level model is part of a different research track. 'We don't plan to release a model with IMO gold level of capability for many months.' OpenAI CEO Sam Altman echoed this in a follow-up post, calling the achievement 'a significant marker of how far AI has come over the past decade.' He clarified that this model is not a specialised maths system, but a general-purpose reasoning model. 'We are releasing GPT-5 soon but want to set accurate expectations: this is an experimental model that incorporates new research techniques we don't plan to release a model with IMO gold level of capability for many months,' Altman added. Looking back, Wei also reflected on how far AI progress has exceeded expectations. 'In 2021, my PhD advisor Jacob Steinhardt had me forecast AI math progress by July 2025. I predicted 30 per cent on the MATH benchmark Instead, we have IMO gold.' He credited collaborators including Sheryl Hsu and Noam Brown, and concluded by congratulating all 2025 IMO participants, noting that many OpenAI researchers are former IMO medallists themselves. Join our WhatsApp Channel
The Hindu
13-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Bihar SIR: People from Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar found during drive; will not be included in final voter list, says Election Commission
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday (July 13, 2025) said a large number of people from Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar have been found during house-to-house visits in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls in Bihar and the names of such people will not be included in the final voters list to be published on September 30, 2025. Bihar Special Intensive Revision: Over 74% electors submit enumeration forms, says Election Commission of India The Bihar SIR began on June 25 and the last date for submitting Enumeration Forms given by Booth Level Officers to voters is July 25, following which a draft list would be brought out on August 1. The ECI has given a list of 11 documents to be submitted as proofs along with the forms which does not include Aadhaar, EPIC or Ration Cards. However, the poll body has said that the documentary proofs can be submitted even during the claims period following the publication of the draft Electoral Rolls. On July 10, hearing a bunch of petitions challenging the Bihar SIR, the Supreme Court had urged the ECI to consider Aadhaar, EPIC cards and Ration Cards as documentary proofs as well. The case is listed to be heard again on July 28, days before the scheduled publication of the draft voters list on August 1. On Sunday (July 13, 2025), the ECI sources said that during the house-to-house visits during SIR in Bihar, a large number of people from Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar have been found by BLOs. 'Their names shall not be included in the final list to be published on September 30, 2025 after proper enquiry is conducted after August 1, 2025,' sources said. Also Read: Careful curation | On Bihar's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls The ECI had said on Saturday (July 12, 2025) that having completed 100% printing and near completion of distribution of EFs to all electors who were found at their addresses, as of 6 p.m. on Saturday (July 12, 2025) collection crossed 6,32,59,497 or 80.11%. 'Which means four out of every five electors in Bihar has submitted the EF,' it said. Field-level teams including 38 District Election Officers (DEOs), Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) across all 243 Assembly Constituencies, and 963 Assistant EROs (AEROs) are being closely monitored by the CEO for this purpose.
India Gazette
10-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Mehbooba Mufti welcomes India-Pakistan understanding
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 10 (ANI): PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti welcomed the Indian-Pakistan understanding on Saturday, and called for political dialogue to resolve cross-border tensions. Expressing gratitude, Mufti appreciated the understanding between India and Pakistan and added, 'Because when there is conflict between our country and Pakistan, it is the people of Jammu and Kashmir who suffer the most.' 'This is a border state, and any war is fought on our borders. In such times, many of our people, including children and women--as you've seen in recent days--were killed on both sides. There has been a lot of property damage, and people's lives have become miserable. Our hospitals are full--so are theirs. So, in such a situation, intervention and a halt to the violence is crucial,' Mufti said. Mufti also emphasised the positive impact of this understanding on daily life. 'I believe that today, perhaps after a long time, people might be able to sleep peacefully.' She added, 'Moreover, military solutions are never real solutions--there is always a need for political intervention. We've seen that major global issues are resolved through dialogue.' Mufti called for regional self-reliance in resolving disputes, and said, 'Our country is such a large nation with such a big economy--the largest democracy in the world--so I believe it shouldn't need anyone's mediation. It should be able to resolve this on its own.' Earlier, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations contacted his Indian counterpart earlier this and the two sides agreed to halt all military actions--on land, at sea, and in the air--effective from 5:00 hours IST. Misri noted that instructions have been issued to enforce the Indian-Pakistan understanding, with another round of DGMO-level talks scheduled for May 12 at noon. Addressing the press briefing on Saturday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, 'Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time.' Misri added, 'Today, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours.' Earlier in the day, Misri emphasised that the actions being undertaken by Pakistan against India are being seen as 'escalatory' and 'provocative' in nature. He made the remarks during a press briefing on Saturday, where proofs of Pakistan's escalatory and provocative actions were provided alongside exposing the lies being peddled by Pakistan. While speaking to media, the Foreign Secretary said, 'Pakistan's actions constituted provocation, escalation. In response India defended and reacted in a responsible and measured fashion'. Addressing a joint press conference by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Defence on Operation Sindoor, Indian Army Colonel Sofiya said that Pakistan's target was India's military infrastructure, LoC, IB and over 26 sites.' External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said,' India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action. India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so.' Pakistan Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also agreed with the understanding saying, 'Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity.' Earlier US Secretary of state Marco Rubio said that both countries had agreed to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site. 'We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace,' Rubio said. Earlier, India had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in reply to the ghastly terror attack in Pahalgam on May 2. The attack had killed 26 people. India had stuck nine terror sites deep inside Pakistan. This saw Pakistan up the ante with a series of unprovoked escalations using artillery guns and drones. (ANI)
India Gazette
10-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Congress's Ashok Gehlot recalls Indira Gandhi's leadership amid cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): As a cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan announced, Congress leaders took to social media to recall the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Saturday posted old images of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on Facebook, captioning, 'Indira Ji, today the whole country is remembering you...' The 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, which resulted in the creation of Bangladesh, was a major event during Indira Gandhi's tenure as Prime Minister of India. India provided crucial support to the independence movement in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), and the war began after Pakistan launched airstrikes on Indian airbases. Indira Gandhi's leadership was instrumental in India's victory and the birth of Bangladesh. Additionally, Congress leader Pawan Khera also posted images of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on X and captioned it, 'India misses Indira.' Meanwhile, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor welcomed the understanding between India and Pakistan to halt all military actions--on land, at sea, and in the air and emphasised the importance of 'peace.' 'Peace is essential. I am very glad, India never wanted a long-term war. India wanted to teach terrorists a lesson, I believe that lesson has been taught. The other details are awaited,' Shashi Tharoor told ANI. In a crucial step toward de-escalation, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations contacted his Indian counterpart, and the two sides agreed to halt all military actions--on land, at sea, and in the air--effective from 1700 hours IST. Misri noted that instructions have been issued to enforce the ceasefire, with another round of DGMO-level talks scheduled for May 12 at noon. Addressing the press briefing on Saturday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, 'Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time.' He added, 'Today, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours.' Earlier in the day, Misri emphasised that the actions being undertaken by Pakistan against India are being seen as 'escalatory' and 'provocative' in nature. He made the remarks during a press briefing on Saturday, where proofs of Pakistan's escalatory and provocative actions were provided alongside exposing the lies being peddled by Pakistan. While speaking to the media, the Foreign Secretary said, 'Pakistan's actions constituted provocation, escalation. In response, India defended and reacted in a responsible and measured fashion'. Addressing a joint press conference by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Defence on Operation Sindoor, Indian Army Colonel Sofiya said that Pakistan's target was India's military infrastructure, LoC, IB, and over 26 sites.' External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, 'India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on the stoppage of firing and military action. India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so.' Pakistan Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also confirmed the ceasefire, 'Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity.' Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that both countries had agreed to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site. 'Over the past 48 hours, VP Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and Asim Malik. I am pleased to announce that the Governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site. We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace,' he said. Earlier, India had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in reply to the ghastly terror attack in Pahalgam on May 2. The attack had killed 26 people. India had struck nine terror sites deep inside Pakistan. This saw Pakistan up the ante with a series of unprovoked escalations using artillery guns and drones. (ANI)
