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News18
6 hours ago
- News18
B.Tech Graduate Poses As Ticket Checker To Marry Lover, Held For Duping Passengers
Last Updated: Adarsh Jaiswal was arrested by Varanasi GRP for posing as a TTE and selling fake tickets. He created a fake ID to marry his girlfriend. A man has been arrested by the Varanasi Government Railway Police (GRP) for allegedly posing as a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) and duping passengers by selling fake tickets, officials said. Accused, identified as Adarsh Jaiswal, is a resident of Atriala in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa. He was arrested by the GRP and the Railway Police Force based on several complaints of fraud against him. A fake East Central Railway identity card and a TTE apron were recovered from him. According to officials, Jaiswal claimed during the investigation that he posed as a TTE to facilitate his marriage to his girlfriend. The accused, a graduate, was unemployed at the time. Varanasi GRP Inspector Rajaul Nagar said, 'He loved a woman and wanted to marry her, but his parents refused to get him married till he secured a job. That is why he resorted to such an act." Nagar stated that Jaiswal created the fake ID card at a cyber cafe in his village in March. Additionally, Jaiswal generated fake train tickets and sold them to passengers. The GRP Inspector cited an instance of fraud where Jaiswal sold a fake ticket for the Janta Express (Varanasi to Laksar, coach B-3) to Jyoti Kiran and Gungun. However, when Jyoti reached the station the following day, she found coach M-2 instead of B-3, prompting her brother to complain to the railway staff. 'He used to make fake tickets and mislead the people. A case has been registered against the accused and a probe is underway," he said. First Published: June 28, 2025, 12:51 IST
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: Yashasvi Jaiswal on brink of history, eyes 49-year-old record in Edgbaston Test
Indian opener is on the brink of rewriting history as he stands just 97 runs away from becoming the fastest Indian to reach 2,000 Test runs. The young left-hander could break Sunil Gavaskar's 49-year-old record when India face England in the second Test at Edgbaston starting July 2. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Jaiswal's consistency has been a huge positive for India during a tricky transition phase in the longest format. He recently showcased his class with a brilliant century in the first Test at Headingley, though his effort could not prevent India from slipping to a five-wicket defeat. Despite setting England a daunting 371-run target, India were stunned by Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley and 's calm chase, giving England a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Jaiswal's personal form, however, remains one of India's biggest hopes as they aim to bounce back at Edgbaston. In just 20 Tests so far, he has scored 1,903 runs at an impressive average of 52.86. Team India's Intense Nets at Edgbaston| Prep for 2nd Test vs England The current record for the fastest Indian to 2,000 Test runs belongs to batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, who reached the milestone in his 23rd Test back in 1976. Gavaskar went on to become the first cricketer ever to score 10,000 Test runs. Rahul Dravid and are next on the elite list, having crossed 2,000 runs in their 25th Tests. Quiz: With his elegant strokeplay and remarkable temperament, Jaiswal now has the chance to join and surpass these greats and hand India a much-needed boost in a must-win Test.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP eyes Yadav support as political strategy shifts
Patna: The state BJP on Friday signalled a clear intention to widen its outreach among Yadav voters — traditionally the core base of Lalu Prasad's RJD — while continuing to consolidate its longstanding support among the upper-caste Bhumihar community. This comes amid an increasingly competitive political environment in the state with the Congress also working to regain influence. State BJP president Dilip Kumar Jaiswal made a strategic move by inducting RJD leader Ajeet Kumar Yadav from Jehanabad, along with his supporters, into the party at a function held at the BJP headquarters in Patna. Later that day, addressing an event organised by the Education Research and Development Foundation at the Bihar Industries Association hall to commemorate the 75th death anniversary of Sahajanand Saraswati, Jaiswal said, "The thoughts of Sahajanand Saraswati are more relevant in the present times. " He added, "Whether it is the central government under PM Narendra Modi or the state govt led by CM Nitish Kumar, both are advancing based on his ideas. The govt is working for the benefit of farmers." Jaiswal cited Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, who referred to Saraswati as a messiah for the oppressed, and American historian Walter Hauser, who studied his contributions. Present at the event were Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, Rajya Sabha MP Bhim Praising Ajeet Kumar Yadav's popularity in the Magadh and Shahabad regions, Jaiswal said, "It is a matter of immense joy that he has quit the RJD and joined the BJP. This will create a new atmosphere in our favour." Without naming Lalu Prasad, Jaiswal added, "Today, nationally, the BJP has the maximum number of Yadav caste MLAs and MPs, yet some people continue to claim that the Yadavs are only with them."
Mint
a day ago
- Politics
- Mint
Why US wants your social media account details to grant visas: Explained
Framing every visa decision as a matter of "national security," the U.S. has mandated that applicants submit the usernames or handles of all social media platforms they have used over the past five years. The statement, which was posted on X, read, 'Visa applicants are required to list all social media usernames or handles of every platform they have used from the last 5 years on the DS-160 visa application form. Applicants certify that the information in their visa application is true and correct before they sign and submit.' The communication continued, 'Omitting social media information could lead to visa denial and ineligibility for future visas.' At the weekly media briefing in capital, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was asked to respond to the statement of the US authorities. Jaiswal continued, 'It is our belief that all visa applications of Indian nationals should be treated on the basis of merit. And, we remain engaged with the US side on all mobility issues and consular issues to ensure that the legitimate interests of Indian nationals are safeguarded.' On June 23, the US Embassy asked those applying for an F, M, or J non-immigrant visa to switch the privacy settings of their social media accounts to "public" to facilitate vetting, which it said was necessary to establish their identity and admissibility to the US under law. The embassy had also said that since 2019, the US has required visa applicants to provide "social media identifiers" on immigrant and non-immigrant visa application forms. F or M category is for student visas and J category for exchange visitor visa. In Thursday's communication, the embassy also attached two related digital posters. "Every U.S. visa adjudication is a national security decision," read the caption on the top of a poster followed by a note. The note read, 'The United States requires visa applicants to provide social media identifiers on visa application forms. We use all available information in our visa screening and vetting.' Social media vetting involves reviewing a person's online presence—especially on platforms like Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn—to assess their behavior, affiliations, and public reputation. This practice is increasingly being used in immigration and visa processes. In a recent policy update, the U.S. State Department informed its consulates that foreign students applying for F, M, or J nonimmigrant visas are now 'requested' to make their social media profiles publicly accessible. The aim is to allow officials to verify applicants' identities and conduct more thorough background checks. This move signals a tightening of security protocols, with social media activity now playing a significant role in visa vetting. Applicants are advised to ensure their online profiles reflect accurate, professional, and consistent information. The recent announcements come amid a broader immigration crackdown, including enforcement action in Los Angeles, California, under the Trump administration. In a statement issued on June 24, the embassy emphasised that the US has intensified the enforcement of immigration laws, warning that violators could face detention, deportation, and permanent ineligibility for future visas. The US also cautioned that anyone entering the country illegally would be subject to jail time and deportation. Earlier, on June 19, the embassy clarified that holding a U.S. visa is 'a privilege, not a right,' and that screening continues even after a visa is issued. The statement noted that a visa can be revoked if the holder violates U.S. laws. The embassy had also said that using illegal drugs or breaking any of the US laws while on a student or visitor visa could make one ineligible for future US visa. Earlier this month, the US Embassy in India also issued statements, underlining that while people travelling legally to America were welcome, illegal entry or abuse of visas won't be tolerated by the country. The United States 'will not tolerate' those who facilitate illegal and mass immigration to the US, its embassy said on June 16. The US Embassy had said the US had "established new visa restrictions" targeting foreign government officials and violators.
Scroll.in
a day ago
- Politics
- Scroll.in
4,415 Indians evacuated from Israel and Iran so far, says MEA
Four-thousand four-hundred and fifteen Indians have been evacuated from Israel and Iran amid the conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. Foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a social media post that 3,597 persons were evacuated from Iran and 818 from Israel using 19 special flights. Under Operation Sindhu, the government also safely evacuated 14 Overseas Citizen of India cardholders, nine Nepali nationals, four Sri Lankan nationals and one Iranian spouse of an Indian national from Iran, he added. On Thursday, 173 Indian citizens arrived in New Delhi on board a special evacuation flight from Yerevan in Armenia at 10.30 pm as part of the operation, the spokesperson said. On June 13, the Israeli military struck what it claimed were nuclear targets, and also other sites, in Iran with the aim of stalling Tehran's nuclear programme. Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Israel. After 12 days of hostilities, Israel and Iran on Tuesday agreed to a proposal by the United States for a ceasefire, which appears to be holding. On June 24, India welcomed reports of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, adding that it remained ' deeply concerned about the prospects for overall and sustained regional security and stability', The Hindu reported. The Ministry of External Affairs also said that India is ready 'to play its part' in resolving the situation and insisted on 'dialogue and diplomacy' as the way forward. In response to a question on Thursday on whether India would continue to evacuate citizens from Iran and Israel after the ceasefire, Jaiswal said that New Delhi was assessing the situation on the ground before deciding its next steps.
