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Pune: An IT engineer (34) from the Kesnand area of Wagholi lost over Rs26 lakh in online share-trading fraud.”He was added to a WhatsApp group, where share market investment tips were shared with the assurance of high returns. He transferred Rs26.55 lakh to multiple bank accounts through UPI and bank transfers between Aug and Oct last year. The accused later stopped responding to his calls and messages,” an officer said.The techie lodged a complaint at the Wagholi police station on Wednesday. Senior inspector Sangeeta Devkate of the Cyber police station said citizens continued to fall prey to such frauds despite…

Goa to host XIV Lusophone Film Festival with 20 films from Portuguese-speaking world PANAJI: The Consulate General of Portugal in Goa and Institute Camões Panaji is holding the XIV Lusophone Film Festival from February 6 to 15 in three states, Goa, Maharashtra, and Hyderabad. This year’s event includes 20 feature and short films of various genres, such as comedies, dramas, documentaries, and animated films, that portray some of the most striking cultural and civilisational aspects of the countries of the Portuguese-speaking domain.The inaugural ceremony will take place on February 6, at 6 pm, in Auditorium I of the Maquinez Palace,…

AAP leader Lucky Oberoi shot dead in Thar outside gurdwara in Punjab’s Jalandhar JALANDHAR: An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) functionary, Lucky Oberoi, was shot dead early on Friday morning outside a gurdwara in the posh Model Town area of Punjab’s Jalandhar city. According to initial reports, police said Oberoi was sitting inside his Thar vehicle when the attackers fired several bullets at him. He was rushed to a private hospital in a critically injured condition, but later succumbed to his injuries.At least two shooters arrived on a scooter and opened fire at Oberoi from close range. The incident took place…

Lucknow: Chinese manjha and wire used for kite flying also affect the operations of the Lucknow Metro, with repeated accidents reported between Amausi airport Metro station and Munshipulia.Metro officials said metallic kite string comes into contact with the 25,000-volt overhead equipment (OHE) lines, leading to damage to traction systems and disruptions in train services. Entanglement of the conductive thread with live wires poses a serious safety hazard and can result in delays for commuters.Officials warned that the metallic manjha is highly conductive and can cause instant electrocution if it comes into contact with high-voltage lines. There is also a risk…

NIT-Patna and IIIT-Bhagalpur have united in a groundbreaking MoU aimed at enhancing collaboration in academia and research. This alliance promises to create joint educational programs, facilitate exchanges between students and faculty, and share valuable resources. Together, they aspire to elevate learning experiences and spearhead innovation, significantly impacting India’s educational landscape and technological advancement. Patna: The National Institute of Technology-Patna (NIT-P) inked an MoU with the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT)-Bhagalpur here on Thursday, marking a significant step towards strengthening academic cooperation and research partnerships between the two premier institutions.The MoU was signed in the presence of senior officials and…

JAIPUR: What began as a routine post-dinner walk ended in a meticulously planned murder, executed barely three months after a young couple’s marriage. On the night of January 30, 27-year-old Ashish Kumar stepped out of his home in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar with his wife, Anjali, for their usual evening walk. It was a habit the couple followed regularly. Ashish never returned. As the two walked along a deserted stretch near their village, Anjali allegedly sent a pre-arranged signal. Hidden in nearby bushes were her long-time boyfriend Sanjay and his two friends, Rohit and Siddharth. Moments later, the three men allegedly…

Nagpur: The long-pending Old Bhandara Road widening project received a major push after authorities launched a demolition drive on Thursday to clear acquired properties. Two bulldozers were deployed for demolition of the structures along the stretch from Mayo Hospital to Shaheed Chowk from early morning under heavy police bandobast.District collector Vipin Itankar personally supervised the operation. Accompanied by SDO Suresh Bagale and officials from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), City Survey Department, Public Works Department (PWD), and police personnel, Itankar reviewed the progress. The collector walked along the stretch and instructed owners of properties already acquired to vacate their premises,…

Rajkot: A 32-year-old man died after setting himself on fire at an office in the Motibaug area of Junagadh on Wednesday evening, police said.The deceased, Javid alias Jabir Qadri, had two children. According to early police findings, Qadri went to an office where a married woman he was said to be infatuated with worked. In front of her, he poured a flammable liquid on himself and set himself ablaze. He suffered severe burns and was taken to Junagadh Civil Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. His family reached the hospital soon after and were in a state of shock and…

Ati Vishisht Rail Sewa Puruskar awardee Chandana Sinha: The RPF officer quietly stopping child traffickers Bokaro: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) at the Bokaro Steel City railway station successfully foiled an alleged child trafficking attempt under ‘Operation AAHAT’ and rescued four minor children from being taken out of the state, officials said on Thursday. One person has also been arrested in connection with the case, an official statement of the RPF said.The rescue operation was carried out on February 3 at platform numbers 2 and 3 of the station, following inputs about suspicious movement of minors, the statement said.Acting on…

Surat: The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has organised the three-day Energy Power Electrical Expo 2026, beginning Feb 6, at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre in Sarsana. Bihar governor Arif Mohammad Khan will be the guest of honour at the inaugural event on Friday.The expo is being held under the theme ‘Powering the Future – Today’, with a focus on green energy, smart infrastructure and the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.Sharing details of the event, SGCCI president Nikhil Madrasi said the expo aims to promote comprehensive development of the energy, power and electrical sectors. “This is…