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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
22-year-old held with 10.5 kg cannabis in Indore; tried to flee during police check, booked under NDPS act
INDORE: Crime branch of Indore police on Tuesday arrested a 22-year-old man with over 10.5 kg of cannabis near the Regional Park electric charging station. The accused, identified as Sohan Dawar, a resident of Shail Maheshwar village in Khargone district, was caught during a routine surveillance check. Upon noticing the approaching police vehicle, he attempted to flee, arousing suspicion. He was quickly surrounded and detained for questioning. During the preliminary interrogation, Dawar confessed to procuring cannabis at low prices and selling it at higher rates in Indore to drug-dependent individuals in a bid to make quick money. He admitted that he had come to the city with the intent to distribute the contraband. The police recovered 10.504 kilograms of cannabis and one mobile phone from his possession. According to officials, Dawar is a dropout and works in welding. He has now been booked under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act. Further investigation is underway to determine the extent of his network and whether he had accomplices involved in the trafficking operation. The Crime Branch has reiterated its commitment to a zero-tolerance approach against narcotics and continues to gather intelligence for decisive action against such offenders.
The Guardian
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Young Archie competition 2025: Australia's awards for child portrait artists
'This is a portrait of my dad. He is kind and strong, and always takes care of me' 'This is my soccer coach. He always says 'Give it your best shot!' so I painted him giving HIS best shot! He loves showing us cool tricks, like bicycle kicks, even though he sometimes falls on his back. His hair is spiky because he runs so fast and his face looks serious because scoring goals is serious business. I think this is the best goal he ever scored … even if it's just in my painting!' 'This is me with Cinnamon the chicken. I really love birds and I want to be a birdwatcher when I grow up. My favourite part of my picture is the crest and the criss-cross feet of the chicken' 'I wanted to show how my dad feels when he listens to music. It's like the music takes him to a new place when he closes his eyes. I used colours to show how the sound turns into waves and light. Music isn't just something we hear, it's something we feel, too' 'I chose Dan because he is my good friend Dawar's dad and he's an artist. He turns people into pirates in his paintings, makes big artworks on buildings that have nice shadows, makes artworks with lots of round mirrors that you can see different reflections in, and he is famous for his art. He is really nice and cool. He is from Kudjala, Ghungalu, Wangerriburra, Wakka Wakka, Gubbi Gubbi, Kuku Yalanji, Bundjalung – and Yuggera Countries and lives on Gadigal land. He's really good at basketball. The whole family does lots of sport. They have a pug named Solo' 'This is my great grandma, Oma. She has lived for 93 years. She has seen a lot. She was originally from Lithuania. I love that I can connect with that side of my family' 'This is my brother. I watched him cradling the tiny kitten with his arms wrapped around it as if protecting the most precious treasure. His face was calm and his breath was in rhythm with its tiny purrs. I used to think he was just a noisy kid, but in that moment I saw something else – a heart big enough to love so completely, to care so deeply. As they slept, I realised how lucky I was to grow up alongside a soul as gentle as his' 'When I was little, I had a favourite stuffed toy. I would often hug it and bite it. This portrait blends my memory of biting the toy's ear with things from my imagination. Half of my face transforms into my favourite animal – a cat. Cats are curious and adventurous, always wanting to explore and discover. This represents my way of seeing the world – mixing real experience with fantasy' 'This is my goofy brother, Joey. He's evil; he ate the forbidden peach and broke the straw brush. He likes LEGO and would do anything to get it but then he uses it to make booby traps all over our bedroom floor. Sometimes he's sweet, though. He does jobs that I don't want to do, such as asking for screen time and then getting into trouble from Mummy instead of me' 'There's something special about a box – the treasures inside, the possibilities it holds and the people who find magic in them. Whenever my grandpa visits, we struggle to throw anything away. 'You know what that's good for?' he'll ask, turning a pill jar or cookie tin in his hands like a treasure. Cereal boxes, shoe boxes, chewing gum containers – each one has a purpose. But maybe it's not about the boxes at all. Maybe it's about the love of saving them and the environment – a quiet reminder that even the smallest things are worth holding onto' 'This artwork depicts my little sister as its main subject through the lens of my own perspective. To me, this portrait is about showing familial love and appreciation for my sister. As I reflected on why I chose her for this portrait, I realised how truly grateful I was to have her in my life as both a sister and a friend. Her support and love are unconditional and unmatched and no amount of paint can express how much I admire her kind, caring and brave personality' 'In my artwork I have depicted my grandpa and younger brother, some of the most important people in my life. Both of them have taught me valuable lessons in life, like how to show leadership and empathy. Through my artwork I have tried to portray how hard it was for them to separate at the airport when we moved to Australia. We regularly FaceTime each other to show our love for one another and catch up' 'I wanted to draw my teacher, Ms Jensen, because she is kind, encouraging and caring, and I know she will continue to support me as I progress through school. I am part of an extracurricular group at my school for students interested in human rights and inclusivity that Ms Jensen runs. Here she is wearing a hand-painted, wooden pendant from the Cherbourg Aboriginal Mission, representing her support for the Indigenous peoples of Australia. Ms Jensen inspires me to be the best person I can be!' 'I owe my love of reading to my mum. She has collected many books that line the walls of our house. Despite their contents being unknown to me, they have always had a presence in my life. Here she sits and reads as research for her own book, which will be about child therapy (she works as a child psychologist). She has been writing it all summer. As I get older, I begin to steal all her old books and read them for myself' 'I decided to paint a self-portrait as a tribute to myself and my strength. My bedroom is a representation of me and all the factors that contribute to who I am today, including pictures of my friends and memories pinned on my walls. Our spaces are a reflection of our minds, and the walls behind me offer a look into my personality' 'Brahmi is a drawing of one of my best friends who was in the grade above me at school. I have chosen to make her the focus of this piece as she is the first of my friends to go off to university. I wanted to find a way to show her how much I will miss her during my last year of high school, and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to do just that' 'I have chosen to depict my grandad in this portrait. I chose him because he is a great supporter of my art. I love how he would crack jokes and give me life advice when I was facing a problem. He's always been there for me, and I wanted to encapsulate his warmth and wisdom in one of my artworks' 'I have chosen to depict my mum and her younger self in this portrait. Over the years, she's faced many challenges that have left lasting impacts on her, both physically and mentally. She was once a beautician and developed a sickness that changed her appearance. She also had an operation in order to give birth to me. Without her, I would not be in this world right now. I am very grateful for the care and love that she has nurtured me with' 'What does a mother's love look like? Is it the warmth of her smile, the softness of her eyes, or the way she always turns back to make sure you're still there? This is my mum, Monette, drawn in the glow of a bustling street. The world blurs behind her into passing figures and neon lights, but she remains radiant, her endless kindness an anchor and a guide for my family. This portrait reflects of the love that shapes me – a love that needs no words to be felt'
Express Tribune
22-05-2025
- Express Tribune
Capital to get AI-powered crime watch
Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of the words 'Artificial Intelligence AI' in this illustration taken, February 19, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS No criminal entering the federal capital will be able to escape the eyes of the Safe City cameras. An additional 3,200 state-of-the-art cameras equipped with facial recognition and traffic violation detection features will soon be installed, significantly enhancing the Safe City project in Islamabad. The Director General of Islamabad Safe City, Shakir Hussain Dawar, shared this during a media briefing on Thursday with senior crime reporters. He said that a PC-1 worth Rs17.4 billion has been prepared and submitted to modernize the Safe City initiative. DG Dawar highlighted that in light of the growing importance of artificial intelligence (AI), Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Islamabad IG Ali Nasir Rizvi are giving special attention to upgrading the Safe City infrastructure. Currently, 2,758 cameras are installed across the city, out of which 700 are AI-enabled. The planned addition of 3,200 advanced AI cameras will bring nearly 100% of Islamabad under camera surveillance, enabling authorities to maintain a comprehensive record of every individual entering the city. In addition to new cameras, seven high-powered servers are also being integrated into the system. These servers will enhance the capabilities of both new and existing cameras, enabling facial recognition, license plate detection, and other critical features. DG Dawar revealed that, thanks to the current surveillance system, 77 criminal gangs have been identified, and 32 have already been apprehended. The authorities are actively pursuing the remaining 45 gangs. Real-time monitoring is conducted at the Safe City headquarters, and any suspicious activity or individuals are immediately reported to field police units, often leading to swift arrests. He also mentioned that when the Safe City project was initially launched, only a few cameras had facial recognition capabilities. However, more advanced AI-enabled cameras have since been procured. With upcoming upgrades, cameras mounted on rooftops will be capable of capturing clear images of individuals inside moving vehicles, enabling precise identification. E-post checkpoints are also being utilized to monitor incoming and outgoing traffic. Over the past year, these systems have led to the arrest of 1,000 individuals wanted in various cases and the recovery of over 1,000 stolen vehicles. DG Dawar noted that vehicle thefts are more common in urban areas of Islamabad. Currently, the entire camera system is running on just two servers. Plans are underway to install 14 new, powerful, and expensive servers, which will allow even older, non-AI cameras to function with AI capabilities. Furthermore, new fiber optic cables are being laid throughout the city to support this expanded infrastructure. These efforts are aimed at enhancing public safety and enabling faster apprehension of criminals. He added that suspects involved in several recent high-profile crimes have been arrested through the help of AI technology and surveillance footage. The system automatically generates alerts if any known criminal enters the camera range. "About 60-70% of criminals in Islamabad come from outside the city, which is why we are focusing more on the entry and exit points of the capital," he said.
India Today
20-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Pakistan faces internal uproar after drone strike kills four children
While Pakistan continues to operate covert espionage networks beyond its borders, the country is now grappling with a national crisis at home. A Pakistani drone strike in the Hurmuz area of North Waziristan's Mir Ali district has reportedly killed four children from the same family, triggering a wave of anger and grief across the to local reports, the airstrike was carried out by the Pakistan Air Force on Monday under the pretext of targeting militants. However, tragic visuals from the site show the bodies of young children who were playing outdoors when the bombs fell—raising serious questions about civilian safety and the army's rules of FUELS PROTESTSThe graphic images from the strike site have gone viral, sparking massive protests in the region. Residents of Hurmuz and surrounding areas gathered to demonstrate against the Pakistani Army's actions, accusing the military of using excessive force and indiscriminately targeting civilians under the guise of counterterrorism community leaders, and civil society members have strongly condemned the attack. Human rights groups have called for an independent investigation and demanded accountability from both the military and the federal INJURED, INCLUDING A WOMAN AND CHILDRENIn addition to the four children killed, five more civilians—including another child and a woman—were seriously injured in the strike. They were rushed to a local hospital in Mir Ali, where they remain under medical AVOIDS QUESTIONS ON CIVILIAN DEATHSPakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif refused to answer questions about the strike. When approached by a journalist seeking comment on the killing of Pashtun children in Mir Ali, he abruptly walked away—igniting further criticism over the government's silence and perceived indifference. KP MINISTER CONDEMNS ATTACK, VOWS ACTIONKhyber Pakhtunkhwa Relief Minister Haji Nek Muhammad Dawar on Monday strongly condemned the deaths of children and injuries to women from the alleged drone strike in North Waziristan. In a Facebook post, Dawar wrote:'I have already clearly said on the floor of the KP Assembly that all types of operations and war operations should be kept away from civilian populations, so that the common people, especially innocent women and children, are not harmed.'Speaking to Pakistan's Dawn newspaper, Dawar added: 'We will raise our voice at every forum and make every effort to bring those responsible to justice.'CALLS FOR RETHINKING DRONE STRATEGYPakistan's Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman also weighed in on the incident during a session in Pakistan's National Assembly. He offered what he called 'positive advice' to the government, urging introspection within both the ruling establishment and the military.'The rulers and the establishment need to think about giving strength, reassurance, and confidence to the nation,' he said.'If today, drones still fall in Waziristan [] how will we respond to the people? These are sensitive matters and should be reconsidered. We cannot maintain national unity without thinking about this.' His remarks echoed a growing sentiment that the government's use of force in already fragile tribal regions could further alienate communities and erode public VOICES STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH PASHTUNSProminent Baloch writer and activist Mir Yar Baloch also condemned the airstrike, calling it a brutal act by Pakistan's "radicalised military establishment."'These children had dreams—to study, to laugh, to live. But Pakistan's military robbed them of their future,' Baloch said in a expressed solidarity with the Pashtun community and called on all oppressed voices within Pakistan to unite against military UNDER FIRE AMID ESPIONAGE ACCUSATIONSThis incident comes at a time when Pakistan's military is already under international scrutiny for its involvement in espionage activities, including attempts to run spy networks in India. The drone strike has intensified internal dissent, with opposition leaders and human rights advocates questioning the unchecked power of the military and the silence of the civilian InMust Watch advertisement
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
As mayor's husband named adviser, it's Cong taking aim at ‘parivarvaad'
Gurgaon: The appointment of newly elected MCG mayor Raj Rani Malhotra 's husband Tilakraj Malhotra as an adviser in her office is raising eyebrows and drawing political heat. Congress on Tuesday said it will submit a formal memorandum to the deputy commissioner next week to challenge the legality and propriety of the appointment of Tilakraj, who happens to be a former BJP district president. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Tilakraj was named as an adviser to the mayor in a letter issued on April 21 by MCG commissioner Ashok Garg. The letter said that his position was "honorary", with no financial benefits. Senior Congress functionary Pankaj Dawar said the appointment was a blatant case of "nepotism" and "parivarvaad" – a term often used by the BJP leadership to criticise the Gandhi family for what they call dynastic politics. "There is no provision that allows a mayor to appoint a family member, particularly a spouse, to an advisory role — honorary or otherwise. This move violates the principles of fair governance and may not stand scrutiny under the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act," Dawar said on Tuesday. The controversy comes at a time when the mayor's election is under scrutiny over allegations that she and her Congress rival submitted fake caste certificates. MCG's mayoral position was reserved for a woman candidate from the backward class (A) category in civic polls held this March. Punjab and Haryana high court earlier this month issued a notice to the mayor over a petition challenging her election. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for May 22. Raj Rani and Tilakraj refused to comment on the controversy on Tuesday, but the mayor told TOI that her husband has not yet assumed responsibilities as adviser. Dawar alleged that such an appointment had broader implications on gender representation in politics. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "It is detrimental to the idea of women's empowerment. Today, the mayor has appointed her husband as an adviser. Tomorrow, women councillors might follow suit. This will erode the accountability of elected representatives," he said. He said BJP claimed to be opposed to dynastic politics, but this appointment "exposes" their "true nature". "The mayor, who was imposed on Gurgaon as a dummy candidate with no administrative experience and no agenda during the campaign, has now handed over decision-making responsibilities to her husband. This is not governance, it is betrayal," Dawar said. Raj Rani (66) trounced her Congress rival Seema Pahuja by a margin of 1.8 lakh votes to become the city's mayor. A BJP source said "discontent" over Tilakraj's appointment was not limited to the opposition. "A faction within the party is unhappy with the development, They believe it was an avoidable misstep that has handed an unnecessary talking point to the opposition," the source said.
