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A Nigerian couple, Indian aide held for online fraud worth Rs 75 lakhs

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nigerian coupleA Nigerian couple and their Indian accomplice have been arrested from Navi Mumbai for allegedly cheating a 57-year-old woman of around Rs. 75 lakh in an online fraud, the police said.

The Nigerian couple has been identified as Amra Obesogue (husband) and Christabel Libeh (wife) while the Indian national has been identified as Ashok Borade, a Navi Mumbai resident.

The trio was arrested on Friday after a successful raid on their places in Mumbai’s Ulwe and Nhava Sheva area.

“We have seized 13 mobile phones, and an internet modem, router, data card and laptop from the accused,” the police said.

On December 2017, the victim, who lives in Mahim, was contacted on Facebook by the accused. He posed as an American man named Donald Tad, who offered a good amount to the victim to free a parcel from the Customs department.

“After his continuous efforts for several months, Tad somehow convinced the woman to transfer a total of Rs. 74.20 lakh to various accounts for the Customs process and visa expenses for bringing her to the US for a visit, He promised her that he would double her amount,” the police said.

When ”Tad” stopped answering the victim calls, she realised that she was cheated.

Last year in June, she approached Mahim police station, following which, her case was transferred to cyber cell of crime branch.

A case has been registered against the accused under provisions of Information Technology Act. Further investigation is underway.

 

CSMT bridge collapse: BMC opposition leader bats for judicial probe

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The Leader of Opposition in Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Ravi Raja, on Sunday wrote a letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis seeking his intervention in the foot overbridge mishap.

He also urged Fadnavis to order a judicial probe by a retired High Court judge into the matter.

“BMC is trying to save the actual culprits behind the incident, so a judicial probe should be ordered,” Raja said in his letter.

He also added that negligence by the BMC has been discussed on many forums but no strict action has been taken yet.

“It is high time that BMC pulls up its socks so that the lives of many can be saved. I demand that the officers responsible for maintaining the bridge must be put behind bars,” Raja told agency.

As many as six people were killed and 36 others injured after a portion of a foot overbridge near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai collapsed on March 14.

Couple held for stealing former national shooter Vishwajeet Shinde’s bag

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arrest 1A couple was arrested for allegedly stealing former national shooter Vishwajeet Shinde’s belongings, including his shooting kit containing live cartridges, while he was travelling in a train, police said on Sunday.

The incident took place last Friday when Shinde, who works with the Western Railway, was on way to Mumbai from Delhi in the Sampark Kranti Express, an official at the Bandra railway police station said.

During the journey, Shinde realised that his belongings, including his shooting kit containing 3,800 live cartridges meant for practice, were stolen following which he informed the railway police, he said.

While probing the incident, the police checked the CCTV footage of Bandra railway station which showed Lalit Manojkumar Dhingan (28) and his wife Jyoti (25), both residents of Antop Hill area, getting down from the same train along with Shinde’s bag and taking a cab, he said.

The police managed to trace the cab and its driver informed that he dropped the couple at Antop Hill, he said.

They also managed to locate the rail ticket PNR number of the two accused and got their photos which were circulated in the area, the official said.

Acting on a specific tip-off, the police raided the residence of the accused on Saturday night, he said.

The official said during interrogation, the couple admitted to the theft and the police later recovered Shinde’s bag and shooting kit from them, he said.

Both the accused were subsequently arrested. They were on Sunday produced before a local court which remanded them in police custody, he added.

Major collision between international flights averted at Mumbai air space

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flight collisionA mid-air collision between two international flights was averted at Mumbai air space following the activation of traffic collision avoidance systems (TCAS).

An official from the Airport Authority of India said the incident was a result of the closure of Pakistan’s airspace from February 27.

“After the closure of Pakistan airspace, we are facing heavy scheduled and unscheduled flight in Indian airspace. Our ATC officials are capable to handle the situation but it was unfortunate that the incident happened. On Friday, a near miss averted at Mumbai airspace,” the AAI spokesperson told an agency.

An Air France flight AF-253 from Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) to Paris and an Etihad Airways flight EY-290 from Abu Dhabi to Kathmandu were passing through Mumbai airspace due to Pakistani airspace closure. According to the airport authorities, the Air France aircraft was flying at 32,000 feet while the Etihad flight was flying at the height of 31,000 feet.

The TCAS was activated and alerted authorities of a possible collision. Immediately, an ATC officer informed the Etihad flight’s pilot to climb 33,000 feet to avoid the collision.

Last week, Pakistan had extended the general closure of its airspace, making it the seventh time in a row.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating the matter.

Alia Bhatt shares a still from first song of ‘Kalank’

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kalank 2The makers of ‘Kalank’ have successfully kept the audience on their toes by unveiling back-to-back character posters and the teaser of the upcoming film. And if that was not enough, Alia Bhatt just shared a still and teaser video of the first song titled ‘Ghar More Pardesiya’ from the period drama, which comes out tomorrow!

The ‘Raazi’ actor took to her Instagram account to reveal how the song gave her many sleepless nights.

“A song that gave me sleepless nights, days & months is coming very very soon.. I think you can safely say that I have never been SO nervous for anything in my life.. *screams frantically and hides under bed* You may have to send a search party to find me. Meanwhile watch this space for more,” she wrote alongside a picture of her from the song.

 

The picture shows Alia dressed in a white lehenga with a dupatta over her head. The snap is framed with beautiful bright yellow curtains and she is surrounded by men in vaanar sena costumes.

Alia is said to have performed Kathak for the upcoming song from the film.

The film was originally conceptualised about 15 years back by late Yash Johar and his son Karan Johar, who has bankrolled the film.

Abhishek Varman has helmed the period drama that releases on April 17 this year.

Amitabh, Abhishek extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Shweta Bachchan as she turned 45

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As Shweta Bachchan Nanda turned 45 on Sunday, her father Amitabh Bachchan and brother Abhishek Bachchan wished the birthday girl in the sweetest way possible.

The doting dad took to his Instagram account and shared a collage of pictures which features him with his beloved daughter and wife Jaya Bachchan.

“Happy birthday to the best daughter in the World .. how beautifully you have grown,” he wrote alongside the post.

 

 

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Abhishek, who shares a beautiful bond with his sister, made the birthday girl feel special by posting a throwback picture of the two to wish Shweta on her birthday.

The adorable picture features the Bachchan siblings enjoying ice creams.

“Happy birthday to the big sis!! Thankfully, my hand-mouth coordination has improved since then!!! Have a wonderful day and an ever better year, Shwetdi. Love you,” he captioned the post.

 


Meanwhile, birthday wishes poured in for Shweta in the comments section. Deepika Padukone wrote: “Oh my god, it’s my most favourite person’s happy birthday!” while Katrina Kaif extended birthday wishes by writing, “Happy birthday, Shweta. You are the best.”

Shweta and Abhishek are one of the favourite sibling duos from B-town. Although Shweta is not into the acting business like her family, she is spotted at numerous events and occasions with the Bachchan family.

Recently, Shweta had graced the couch of the popular chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’ with her brother. The sibling duo was seen at their candid best while revealing a completely new side of herself to the audience.

Shweta made her debut as an author with the fictional novel ‘Paradise Towers’ last year. She also recently launched a fashion label named ‘MxS’ in collaboration with designer Monisha Jaising.

Amid Parrikar’s health concerns, Goa BJP holds meeting to discuss succession plan

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Dayanand MandrekarAdmitting that Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parriker’s health has deteriorated, BJP core committee leader Dayanand Mandrekar on Sunday said the party may appoint a new leader soon to succeed Parrikar.

“Had Manohar Parrikar been fit, there would not have been a need to change the leader but his health is very critical now, deteriorating day after day. Party should take some decision. From centre to Goa, some decision should be taken. I think it will be done,” he told.

Mandrekar also confirmed that BJP MLAs and ministers have been called to the headquarters to discuss a succession plan, and the party’s general secretary of the state has directed all BJP MLAs to remain in Panaji.

Parrikar, who is suffering from a pancreatic ailment, has been in and out of hospitals in Goa, Mumbai, Delhi and New York since February last year.

Congress is currently the single-largest party in the state with 14 MLAs. BJP has 13 legislators, including Parrikar, and its government is supported by three MLAs each of the Goa Forward Party and Maharashtra Gomantak Party, and three Independents. Two Congress MLAs have resigned after defecting to BJP.

Congress has time and again staked claim to form government in the state citing Parrikar’s ill health.

 

Former SC judge Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose tipped to be India’s first Lokpal

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The name of former Supreme Court judge Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose is said to be in active consideration for appointment as the chief of country’s first Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman, officials said on Sunday.

Justice Ghose, who retired from the Supreme Court in May 2017, is a member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

His name for the post is understood to be in active consideration by the Lokpal selection panel headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, they said.

There was no official announcement of his appointment by the government.

His appointment, if made by the government, may trigger a controversy as Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge had boycotted the selection panel’s meet on Friday.

The Lokpal Act, which envisages establishment of anti-graft body Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in states to look into cases of corruption against certain categories of public servants, was passed in 2013.

BJP steps up its ‘Main Bhi Chowkidar’ campaign

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narendra modiThe BJP on Sunday stepped up its ‘Main Bhi Chowkidar’ campaign with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other party leaders, including its president Amit Shah, prefixing the word ‘chowkidar’ to their names in their Twitter profile as they sought people’s support in the Lok Sabha elections.

Party leaders, many of them Union ministers and Chief Ministers, also put out short advertisement videos showing that people from different walks of life have turned ‘chowkidar’ (watchman) to do their bit for the country like Modi.

Modi’s Twitter profile identified him as “Chowkidar Narendra Modi” and similar was the case with other BJP leaders as they launched a coordinated campaign.

“As Chowkidars of our nation, we are committed to creating a clean economy by using cashless financial transactions. The menace of corruption and black money has adversely affected us for decades. Time to eliminate these for a better future.#MainBhiChowkidar #ChowkidarPhirSe,” Railway Minister Piyush Goyal tweeted.

Shah tweeted a campaign video to highlight people’s efforts to keep their surroundings clean.

Modi had on Saturday urged his supporters to take the ‘Main Bhai Chowkidar’ (I too am watchman) pledge, saying that he is not alone in the fight against graft and social evils.

“Your Chowkidar is standing firm & serving the nation. But, I am not alone. Everyone who is fighting corruption, dirt, social evils is a Chowkidar. Everyone working hard for the progress of India is a Chowkidar. Today, every Indian is saying-#MainBhiChowkidar,” he wrote on Twitter.

 

5 Indians confirmed dead in New Zealand terror attack

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new zealand terror attackFive Indians were among the 50 people killed by a white supremacist, who opened fire on worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch, in the worst attack on Muslims in New Zealand, the Indian High Commission said on Sunday.

The attacker, identified by authorities as Australia-born Brenton Tarrant, 28, reportedly targeted immigrants during Friday prayers. Witnesses said victims were shot at close range.

The high commission confirmed on Sunday that five Indians were killed in the attack.

“With a very heavy heart we share the news of loss of precious lives of our 5 nationals in ghastly terror attack in #Christchurch,” it tweeted.

It identified them as: Maheboob Khokhar; Ramiz Vora; Asif Vora; Ansi Alibava; and Ozair Kadir.

In another tweet later, the high commission informed that Immigration NZ has set up a dedicated webpage to expedite visa for family members of Christchurch victims.

On Friday, shortly after the attack, India’s High Commissioner in New Zealand Sanjiv Kohli had tweeted that “there are 9 missing persons of Indian nationality/origin”. But, he had added, official confirmation was awaited.

Expressing India’s solidarity with the people of New Zealand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that hatred and violence have no place in diverse and democratic societies.

 

 

 

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