Author: Pratham Midha
New Delhi: A seemingly harmless Instagram follow request turned into a costly lesson for a Delhi-based woman, who lost Rs 1.7 lakh to an elaborate scam orchestrated by a man claiming to be a US-based pilot. This incident is the latest reminder of the dangers that lurk behind the friendly façade of social media platforms. In July of last year, the unsuspecting woman received a follow-up request from an individual who presented himself as a pilot residing in the US. Charmed by his persona and possible authenticity, the woman accepted the request, igniting the beginning of an extensive conversation between…
Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh – The atmosphere at Fun Mall in Lakhimpur Kheri turned somber this past Saturday when a local man, 35-year-old Akshat Tiwari, tragically succumbed to a heart attack while attending a late-night movie screening of the newly released ‘Gadar 2’. Akshat, known in the community for running a medical store in Mahevaganj, was looking forward to a relaxing evening with two friends at the movies. Unfortunately, what should have been a night of entertainment and relaxation took a turn for the worse, all of which was documented by a CCTV camera within the movie hall. The footage…
Hassan District, Wednesday – Suspensions of P Superintendent Suresh and jailers Kutubuddin Desai, Jhadav, and Patil underscore the deepening concerns over the Hassan district prison system. The action came in the wake of alarming discoveries of drugs and mobile phones within the facility, highlighting grave breaches of security and protocol. DG and IGP Alok Mohan made the decision to suspend the officials, citing violations of prison rules and potential facilitation of illicit activities within the prison confines. The series of events leading to this exposure began with a video clip circulating on social media platforms. In this video, Salim Pasha,…
On August 23, India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission is set to achieve a significant milestone with its anticipated landing on the Moon’s south polar region. The mission’s objective is clear – to explore potential water sources and other vital resources on the lunar surface. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has innovatively utilized existing assets for this mission. A robust two-way communication has been established between the Chandrayaan-3 lunar module, housing the lander and rover, and the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter, currently active around the Moon. This ingenious approach allowed ISRO to save considerably on mission costs by repurposing the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter. This orbiter…
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