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Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
3 held for assaulting security guard, robbing his bike in south Delhi
Three unemployed college graduates, suspected to be drunk, impersonated police officers, assaulted a security guard, and stole his motorcycle in south Delhi on Thursday, police said. The three were arrested on Saturday, police said on Sunday. Police recovered the victim's Hero Splendor motorcycle which the accused had abandoned on a roadside in Janakpuri, officers said. (Representational image) The accused, identified as Prashant Kumar, 22, a BTech graduate, Garvit Sharma, 25, who has a bachelor's degree in computer applications (BCA), and Aniket Singh, a postgraduate in computer applications (MCA), have no prior criminal record, officers said. 'At 7.27pm on Thursday, the Indira Gandhi International Airport police station received a call from a man who identified himself as Amarpal Singh, 47, a security guard employed at a business centre in Gurugram Aerocity. He said that he was on his way to work when three men on a motorcycle waylaid him near the Mahipalpur underpass,' said additional commissioner of police (IGI Airport) Usha Rangnani. 'The three claimed to be police officers, accused Singh of rash riding and causing a road accident, and seized his bike's keys. They asked him to accompany them to the police station. When Singh asked to see some identification, the three became angry. One of them slapped him while another got on his bike and fled. The remaining two fled on their motorcycle,' Rangnani added. A police team arrived on the scene, met Singh and later registered a case of cheating by impersonation. Police examined footage from nearly 300 CCTV cameras installed on routes that the accused used during the crime. They identified the motorcycle and its owner, Siddharth (single name) from Shakarpur in east Delhi. Siddharth told police that he had given the bike to his friend, Garvit Sharma, a resident of Palam village, a year ago, said officers. Police showed Siddharth's photograph to Singh, who told them that Siddharth was not one of the three men who had assaulted and robbed him, said officers. 'Sharma was arrested from Palam on Saturday through technical and human intelligence. His interrogation led to the arrest of Aniket Singh and Prashant Kumar. The three revealed that on Thursday, they had consumed liquor in a park in Kishangarh village. After getting drunk, Prashant expressed a desire to do something 'thrilling'. Acting on this impulse, the three conspired to rob a motorcycle by impersonating police officers and executed their plan later that evening,' said Rangnani. Police recovered the victim's Hero Splendor motorcycle which the accused had abandoned on a roadside in Janakpuri, officers said. Police also seized Siddharth's motorcycle from the accused.
News18
7 hours ago
- Science
- News18
7 Scholarships Offered By IIT Roorkee For UG, PG Students; Check Details
Last Updated: Here are a few scholarships offered by IIT Roorkee that aim to reward academic excellence and merit, ensuring deserving students receive the necessary financial support. IIT Roorkee campus (File) The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee offers numerous scholarships to support students in its undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programmes in engineering, architecture, applied sciences, and planning studies. IIT Roorkee provides undergraduate degrees in 10 disciplines and postgraduate programmes in 55 disciplines, along with research and PhD opportunities across departments. Here are some scholarships provided by the institute to reward academic excellence and merit, ensuring that deserving students receive the necessary financial support. Key Scholarships Offered: — The James Thomason Scholarship is available to students of BTech, BArch, Integrated Dual Degree (IDD), Integrated MSc (IMS), and BS-MS programmes. Students admitted through JEE (Advanced) with an All India Rank up to 250 are eligible for this scholarship. — The Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship is awarded to UG students, providing a stipend of Rs 1,000 per month for 10 months and a refund of remaining fees, based on academic performance and financial need. — The Dr. Surendra K. Goel and Mrs. Kusum Goel Scholarship grants Rs 2 lakh per year to four economically disadvantaged UG students who enrol at the institute. The selected student will continue to avail the benefit of the scheme until they satisfy the established criteria for the scheme and graduates. — The INSPIRE SHE Scholarship from the Department of Science & Technology supports top 1% science students from their Class 12 board exams or those who have passed JEE, NEET, or KVPY exams. This scholarship provides support from UG to PG for students in science streams at recognised institutions. — AlphaVerse Scholarship to support cash prizes under Corporate Social Responsibility. This is a one-time financial support. The students will be selected based on online competition. — Shraman Foundation Scholarship offers up to 60 scholarships, with a maximum of Rs. 35,000 per semester, to financially constrained undergraduate students. The amount may vary based on individual financial needs. A minimum of 15 students will be awarded, with at least Rs. 15,000 per semester. Eligible applicants are 1st and 2nd year or Dual degree students with an annual family income of less than Rs. 5 lakhs, and not receiving any other similar scholarship. — A special scholarship of Rs 1,000 each annually is awarded to two engineering students from academically disadvantaged backgrounds. To retain this scholarship, a minimum CGPA of 7.0 is required. First Published: June 26, 2025, 13:36 IST
NDTV
5 days ago
- Science
- NDTV
IIT Roorkee Offers Multiple Scholarships For UG, PG Students
IIT Roorkee UG, PG Scholarships: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee is offering a variety of scholarships to support students pursuing undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) studies in engineering, architecture, applied sciences, and planning. One of India's premier institutes, IIT Roorkee offers bachelor's degrees in 10 disciplines and postgraduate programmes in 55 fields. It also provides opportunities for research and doctoral studies across departments. Among the major scholarships available: • James Thomason Scholarship is offered to students of BTech, BArch, Integrated Dual Degree (IDD), Integrated MSc (IMS), and BS-MS programmes. Students admitted through JEE (Advanced) with an All India Rank up to 250 are eligible. • The Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship supports UG students with a monthly stipend of Rs 1,000 for 10 months, along with a refund of the remaining tuition fee, based on academic performance and financial need. • Dr. S.K. Goel and Mrs. Kusum Goel Scholarship provides ₹2 lakh per year to four financially disadvantaged UG students entering the institute. • The INSPIRE SHE Scholarship, under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), supports science students who are in the top 1% of their Class 12 board exams or have qualified in exams like JEE, NEET, or KVPY. The scholarship extends from UG to PG levels and is available for students in science streams at recognised institutions. • A special scholarship for two disadvantaged engineering students offers Rs 1,000 annually to each. To continue receiving the benefit, students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 7.0. These scholarships aim to reward academic excellence and ensure that deserving students.
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- New Indian Express
Lured by online betting, BTech student stages his own abduction in Cuttack
CUTTACK: In a bid to extract money from his parents to invest in online betting, a 22-year-old BTech student allegedly faked his own abduction and tried to get Rs 50,000 from them. The youth, Shubham Samal, was caught hold by police after a two-day intensive search, on Monday. Police said Samal, a resident of Gadasantri within Banarpal police limits in Angul, is pursuing BTech at Silicon Institute of Technology in Bhubaneswar. The cops had began an investigation from Saturday after receiving a complaint from Shubham's elder sister Rupali. As per Rupali, Shubham had come to her residence at OSAP 6th Battalion campus in OMP Square in Cuttack a few days back. She stated that Shubham had called their father up on June 20 alleging he had been kidnapped by three unknown persons from OMP Square and they were demanding Rs 50,000 for his release. Subsequently, his father had also sent the said amount to Shubham via UPI. In the meantime, police had formed a special team and managed to trace Shubham after a two-day search from Madhupatana near Press Chhak area. During interrogation, Shubham confessed to have scripted his own kidnapping to get some money for investing in an online betting application. 'Shubham had left his sister's place on June 20 and went to Press Chhak from where he called his father up alleging he had been kidnapped. He was involved in online betting and wanted to invest more money in the app. Hence, he faked his own abduction,' said a senior police officer adding, Shubham was eventually handed over to his family after being issued a warning not to indulge in such acts in the future.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
BTech student booked for staging own kidnapping
Bhubaneswar: A 23-year-old BTech student from Cuttack has been booked for staging his own kidnapping and extorting Rs 50,000 from his father, with an aim to invest the money in an online platform. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On June 20, the student, brother-in-law of a constable, caused alarm by telephoning his residence from an unidentified number, claiming he had been kidnapped. His father immediately transferred Rs 50,000 to an account specified to secure his release. Following extensive searches, police traced the student to Cuttack and rescued him. He initially claimed three unknown captors released him after receiving the ransom amount. The police, growing suspicious, investigated further and discovered the kidnapping was staged. Upon questioning, he admitted to having orchestrated the entire incident. "We found that on June 19, the student accessed an online application offering rewards for completing tasks. After earning Rs 180 from one task, he devised the kidnapping scheme the following day to acquire funds from his father for further online investment," DCP Rishikesh Khilari said. TNN
