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Pune City Police deploy 13 teams, put into service a drone, dog squad, and release a poster and announce ₹1 lakh reward for information on the culprit

A 25-year-old man from Agra has been arrested for defrauding a Nainital professor of Rs 47 lakh using a digital house arrest scam. The longest known digital arrest in Uttarakhand, the victim was manipulated over 18 days, transferring funds under the scammer's threats.

The theft took place at a house in Kumaranellur near Mukkom on February 22

People from across the region and neighbouring States landed in the city for the annual car festival

A techie in Bengaluru, identified as Harsha HB, was arrested for showing his middle finger to a woman during a road rage incident on Chickpet Main Road. The woman recorded the act and filed a complaint. Police are currently investigating to understand what provoked the incident and have taken statements from both parties involved.

Legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico residence yesterday ( February 26). Now, Hackman’s eldest daughter, Elizabeth Jean Hackman, suspects that her parents, along with their pet dog, died due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

The agency raided six locations in Haryana

A 48-year-old woman named Farhana, who was arrested for allegedly pelting stones at police during the Sambhal violence, has been released after 87 days in jail. An investigation revealed she weighs 120kg and couldn't have been the perpetrator. Her neighbor, Zikra, misled authorities due to an old enmity.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the saffron party and the Election Commission of India of manipulating West Bengal’s voters’ list and fraudulently adding ‘fake voters’ from other States like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana to the State list

While the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister listed out various languages ‘swallowed’ by Hindi and many others ‘gasping for survival’, the Union Minister suggested the charge was an attempt to hide ‘poor governance’.

Highlighting the significance of the Marathwada Water Grid project, Mr. Shinde said the initiative is crucial to addressing the persistent drought situation in Marathwada

While Vijayapura recorded the highest number of cases at 4,552, Bengaluru has had the highest number of deaths (four) this year so far

At a valedictory ceremony, agency chief says 2024 witnessed high disposal of 1,400 under-investigation cases

Workers’ representatives in the CBT have been demanding an increase in the interest rate considering the inflation and general economic distress.

President Trump proposes a Gold Card for foreign students graduating from US universities, aiming to retain talent and offering a path to citizenship. He suggests companies may invest in these graduates, though details on implementation and expected outcomes remain vague and optimistic.