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The Print
a day ago
- The Print
Two mobile snatchers held in Delhi
According to a statement, the accused, Zafar and Afzal, both residents of Shastri Park, were apprehended by a team from the Civil Lines police station in connection with multiple snatching incidents reported in the area. The man who supplied them with the vehicle has also been arrested, police said. New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) Two mobile snatchers in north Delhi were caught after police discovered they had been paying Rs 5,000 a night to rent a motorcycle used in the crimes, an official said on Monday. The statement said the motorcycle, bearing a registration number from Uttar Pradesh, was used in the crimes and was registered in the name of Satyaveer, a resident of Shamli. 'Satyaveer had given the vehicle to his son Ankit, who runs a WiFi business in Khajuri. Ankit then handed it over to his employee, Nitin, for work-related use,' it said. Police said Nitin later provided the motorcycle to the accused Zafar for Rs 5,000 per night. The vehicle has been recovered and seized. During questioning, police found that the snatched mobile phone was sold to a man named Aftab Mansoori in Karol Bagh. All three accused have been apprehended, and further investigation is underway. PTI SGV BM HIG HIG This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BSF gets 5k body cameras, biometrics capturing devices for Bangladesh border
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel More than 5,000 body-worn cameras are being provided to Border Security Force troops guarding the India-Bangladesh international border as part of a measure to record visuals and evidence of deporting illegal Bangladeshis apart from instances of criminals attacking the personnel on sources in the security establishment told PTI that a select number of border outposts (BOPs) of the force along the 4,096 kms front are also being equipped with gadgets to capture biometrics like finger prints and iris (eyes) scan of illegal Bangladeshis for sharing this data to the Foreigners Registration Office (FRO).The two policy decisions to bolster BSF capabilities at this front have been taken in the wake of the stepped up security arrangements along the border following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh on August 5, sources said the Union home ministry recently approved these two proposals of the BSF headquarters following a "comprehensive review" of the security situation along the Bangladesh 5,000 body-worn cameras are being sent in two batches to BSF troops guarding the India-Bangladesh international border. These cameras are night-vision enabled and can record about 12-14 hours of footage, the sources cameras will be helpful in recording the facts and evidence when BSF troops deport illegal Bangladeshis or engage with miscreants to stop cross-border crimes like drugs, cattle and fake Indian currency notes (FICN) smuggling apart from human trafficking and infiltration, they recordings will also act as evidence in cases where BSF troops are attacked by criminals from both the countries, the sources and its force Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been claiming at bilateral forums that their nationals are being killed by the Indian side using extraordinary force and in an unjustified manner while the BSF has always maintained it opens non-lethal or lethal fire as a last resort to save the life of the troopers, the sources instances will be recorded now by these body-worn cameras and act as proof when required for an investigation, they sources said some select and "vulnerable" BSF BOPs from the point of view of cross-border infiltration are also being installed with biometrics data recording machines that will capture the fingerprints and eye scans of illegal Bangladeshis caught by the BSF on this biometric data will be shared with the FRO to create an evidence-based database against infiltrators and illegal Bangladeshis trying to sneak into India, they Union home ministry, post the Pahalgam terror attack, has asked all states to check and deport illegal Bangladeshis living in their per official data, the BSF, till July 15 this year, has apprehended 1,372 Bangladeshis infiltrating into India from this front while it caught or was handed over by various state police forces over 3,536 such men and women while crossing over from India to the other recorded figures for last year were 2,425 (incoming) and 1,049 (outgoing).As many as 77 instances of attack on BSF personnel by miscreants from both India and Bangladesh have been recorded last year at the border while 35 such incidents have been reported till June this year on this front, according to the data.
The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Hamilton hit with more sanctions and further rule breaches
They have also been under a transfer embargo and that has now been stretched out for the entire season after Accies admitted to a further three breaches of SPFL rules. They failed to settle tax obligations to HMRC three times and did not notify the league governing body on any occasion. As well as the embargo, they have been fined £7,500, £5,000 of which is suspended. Read more: An SPFL spokesperson said this morning: "The SPFL can today confirm that an independent disciplinary tribunal has imposed a season-long transfer embargo on Hamilton Academical FC. "The William Hill League 1 club was already subject to a transfer embargo following remuneration and tax defaults which were determined or admitted during season 2024/25. "Any SPFL club that fails to settle its tax obligations or pay its players on time is subject to an automatic transfer embargo under SPFL Rules. "At a hearing which took place on Thursday 24 July, Hamilton Academical FC admitted to further breaches of SPFL Rules by failing to settle its tax obligations to HMRC on three occasions, and for failing to notify the SPFL that it had been in default of its tax obligations to HMRC on each occasion, as required by SPFL Rules. "Following these latest admitted breaches by the club, an independent disciplinary tribunal imposed the following sanctions: • a transfer embargo which will remain in place until the opening of the registration window, which follows the end of season 2025/26; and • A fine of £7,500 - £5,000 of which is suspended."
India Today
5 days ago
- General
- India Today
Directorate of Education allots seats for Economically Weaker Section children
In a major step towards inclusive education, the Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi has announced the selection of nearly 6,000 students for entry-level admissions in private unaided recognised schools under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Disadvantaged Group (DG), and Children with Special Needs (CWSN) selection was made through a computerised lottery system, ensuring a fair and transparent process. Admissions were granted for nursery, kindergarten (KG), and Class 1 based on guidelines issued by the DoE on January 3, to official data, 2,919 children were allotted seats in nursery or pre-school, 733 in KG or pre-primary, and 2,341 in Class 1, bringing the total number of selected students to 5, CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION As per the latest DoE norms, children in the EWS and DG categories must fall within these age ranges as of March 31:Nursery: 3 to 5 yearsKG: 4 to 6 yearsClass 1: 5 to 7 yearsFor CWSN applicants, the age criteria is more relaxed:Nursery: 3 to 7 yearsKG: 4 to 8 yearsClass 1: 5 to 9 yearsELIGIBILITY CRITERIA EWS: Children from families with an annual income below Rs 5 lakh qualify under this category. Applicants must present a valid income certificate from the Delhi Revenue Department. Those possessing BPL or Antyodaya Anna Yojana ration cards are also This category includes children from SC, ST, and OBC (non-creamy layer) backgrounds, as well as orphans, transgender children, and those affected by Children applying under the CWSN category must submit a government-issued disability certificate. However, no income certificate is required for this admission cycle underscores the government's commitment to providing equitable access to quality education for all children, regardless of their socio-economic or physical circumstances.(With PTI inputs) - EndsMust Watch
Korea Herald
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
NMK chief plans international tour of '5,000 Years of Korean Art' exhibition
You Hong-jun pledges to bring renowned artworks from around the world to Seoul At a time when Korean culture and tradition are sweeping across the globe, You Hong-jun, the newly-appointed director general of the National Museum of Korea, has set his sights on taking the "5,000 Years of Korean Art" exhibition abroad, aiming to highlight the cultural foundations that underpin modern Korean culture. "The exhibition held 45 years ago marked a major milestone in gaining recognition for Korean art in the Western world. I am planning an exhibition that highlights the essential qualities of traditional Korean art as the original foundation from which modern Korean culture has evolved," the 76-year-old told reporters during a press conference held at the museum on Thursday. Organized by the state-run museum, the 1979 exhibition went on a two-year, seven-city tour of the US, showcasing 354 nationally treasured cultural artifacts. It played a pivotal role in reshaping global perceptions of Korea, transforming it from a nation known for war and division to one rich in vibrant culture. "It will take around two to three years to arrange and finalize the dates with overseas museums and art galleries before the exhibition can actually take place. The museum is planning to discuss the exhibition with cultural institutions in several countries, including the US, France and the UK," he said. Some of the institutions on the list are the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the British Museum in London and the Guimet Museum in Paris, several local media reported, quoting You. "If I succeed in putting together this exhibition well, I believe I will have done this job properly as the museum's chief," he added. You also pledged to bring renowned artworks from around the world to Korea, noting that the NMK has the expertise and resources necessary to exhibit pieces showcased in some of the world's most prestigious museums. You continued, saying that a museum's success and reputation are reflected in the quality of its exhibitions. "I want to organize exhibitions in Seoul that allow people to see famous masterpieces without having to travel," he said, vowing to make great art accessible to a broader audience. Confident about the NMK's growing reputation and stature, the new chief added that the state-run museum now ranks alongside France's Louvre and the Vatican Museums, underscoring its central role in representing and preserving Korea's history and culture. The museum chief also stressed the need to focus on long-term improvements to better accommodate the growing number of visitors, citing the record-high visitor numbers in the first half of this year — the highest since the museum moved to its current Yongsan location in 2005. More than 2.7 million people visited the museum between January and June, marking a 60 percent increase from about 1.65 million visitors in the same period last year. "I would like to ask visitors to consider coming during less busy times, such as late night openings on Wednesdays or weekdays. ... We are thinking about ways to manage the high volume of guests better and improve their visiting experience," he explained. You said he feels a sense of "great responsibility and duty" in leading the country's national museum. "I accepted the role to meet the demands of our time. On a personal note, I believe serving as the museum's director is better aligned with my abilities than holding the post of Culture, Sports and Tourism minister." A seasoned scholar and educator, You was a chaired professor of art history at Myongji University in Seoul before taking the post. You taught art history at Yeungnam University in North Gyeongsang Province and later at Myongji University. In September 2004, he was appointed head of the Cultural Heritage Administration — now known as the Korea Heritage Service. A staunch promoter of Korea's rich cultural heritage to the general public, he is well-known for his widely read book series, "My Exploration of Cultural Heritage." The 10-volume series traces Korea's layered history through personal storytelling and vivid depictions of cultural sites and historic neighborhoods.
