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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Another arrest in Punjab RPG attack puts Armenia-based syndicate in focus
1 2 Chandigarh: The special cell of Delhi Police has made another arrest in connection with the April 7 RPG attack at Qila Lal Singh police station in Punjab's Batala, nabbing 22-year-old Karanbir alias Karan from Gurdaspur in an Arms Act case registered at the special cell police station. An officer said he had confessed to his involvement in the rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) attack, which traces its roots to masterminds and handlers in the US, Greece, and Armenia. Karan, according to the special cell of Delhi Police, has allegiance with the banned terror group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). His arrest came four days after another accused and alleged BKI operative, Akashdeep Singh alias Baaz (22), was arrested by the special cell from Indore on April 22. Both are residents of Chananke village in Amritsar district. Karan is the brother of Gursewak, who was among those already arrested by Punjab Police, an officer privy to the case details revealed. The Delhi Police officer said Karan spent three months in Armenia in 2024. He is accused of providing shelter to the perpetrators of the Qila Lal Singh police station attack and receiving funds sent by the handlers for the attack. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Resmed AirSense 11 with flat 20% off ResMed Buy Now Undo The officer also said two-three shooters of this syndicate have fled to Armenia, where one of the key components of this syndicate is based. The officer said Karan was also involved in other criminal activities carried out by the syndicate. Delhi additional commissioner of police Pramod Singh Kushwah said over the phone that after the arrest of Akashdeep from Indore, they learnt about Karanbir's involvement in the Qila Lal Singh police station attack case. "He was arrested in Gurdaspur on Sunday. He was part of the conspiracy and played a key role in the grenade attack," Kushwah said. The RPG attack case was initially probed by Punjab Police before it was handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) earlier this month. The special cell of Delhi Police had also started working on the BKI module allegedly involved in the attack after United States-based Happy Passia (arrested by the FBI in the US on April 17), Manu Agwan (who police believe is in Greece), and Gopi Nawanshahria (who police suspect to be in North America) claimed responsibility and threatened to carry out an attack in Delhi as well. Armenia-based Shera on radar Among others, Punjab Police have named Armenia-based Shamsher Singh aka Shera aka Honey as an accused in the Qila Lal Singh police station attack. According to Punjab Police, the associates of Shera were responsible for the retrieval and disposal of the RPG under his directions in the attack. Batala senior superintendent of police Suhail Qasim Mir said before giving the case to NIA, Punjab Police arrested a dozen accused, and Gursewak was one of them. "Armenia-based Shamsher Singh Shera is one of the accused," he said. Closely linked to now-arrested Happy Passia and Pakistani-based BKI terrorist Harwinder Singh Rinda, Shera, as per a police dossier, is described as a foreign-based active node of the Rinda-Passia terror network. The dossier reads, "He plays a key role in supporting the terror network by providing manpower, logistics, and financial aid for their nefarious activities." Shera is wanted by Punjab Police in FIRs linked to terrorism, organised crime, and anti-national acts, reads the dossier. Shera, a native of village Mann in Gurdaspur district, according to the police dossier, facilitated the targeted killing of Hardeep Singh, a resident of Jouria Kalan, Batala. He also tasked his local associates, Kuldeep Singh and Avtar Singh of Jalandhar, with carrying out target killings in the Ludhiana area. MSID:: 122936213 413 |
Hypebeast
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Xbox Rolls Back Price Following Fan Pushback
Summary In a significant victory for consumer advocacy,Xboxhas officially reversed its controversial decision to price upcoming first-party titles at $80 USD. Following widespread backlash from the gaming community,Microsoftconfirmed today that its full-priced holiday releases, including the highly anticipatedThe Outer Worlds 2,will now launch at $69.99 USD, aligning with current market conditions. The initial announcement in May 2025 that Xbox's major titles, starting withThe Outer Worlds 2would jump to an $80 price point sparked immediate and fervent criticism from players. Many argued against the price increase, especially for a game like Obsidian Entertainment's RPG, which some felt might not justify a premium tier traditionally reserved for massive blockbusters. The move also saw Xbox following Nintendo, which had recently launchedMario Kart Worldat $80 USD for the Switch 2. The swift reversal by Xbox suggests a direct response to consumer sentiment. Reports indicate that early pre-order numbers forThe Outer Worlds 2may have been lower than anticipated, signaling consumer unwillingness to embrace the new pricing model. Obsidian Entertainment even acknowledged the feedback with a humorous in-universe social media post, joking about 'revising the price' after receiving 'SOS via skip drone' from players. Microsoft's statement confirmed that those who pre-orderedThe Outer Worlds 2at $80 USD will receive refunds. This decision also impacts other major 2025 holiday releases from Xbox, which will now also adhere to the $69.99 USD standard. Earlier this year, Microsoft made the announcement to increase the prices of games for the holiday season. However, it has since backfired. In a recent statement, Microsoft said, 'We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of development. Looking ahead, we continue to focus on offering more ways to play more games across any screen and ensuring value for Xbox players.' While some in the industry have pointed to rising development costs as a justification for price hikes, Microsoft's quick backtrack underscores the power of collective player feedback in influencing corporate decisions. This development leaves the door open for other publishers, including Sony, to re-evaluate their own pricing strategies in response to strong consumer pushback. Good news to hear. Games should not be $80 — Freeman_san (@Freeman_Sans)July 23, 2025
CNET
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Yes, You Can Still Get Games for Less Than $50. These Are the Best I've Played
A newcomer to "scrolls-like" games, Tainted Grail has all the right ingredients. It takes place in Arthurian legend. The fabled King Arthur has already died, long ago, but not before he established a new capital for humankind on the island of Avalon. However, a Wyrdness has since settled on the island, and it's your job to sort it out, with some unexpected help. Though it's a little rough around the edges -- my time with the game has included a number of bugs and crashes -- it has really solid bones, and the team behind it is actively working on patching things. The magic system, itemization and world building are all good. You can really tell Questline has a love for games like Oblivion. I happily paid the $45 to support the studio, and I'm excited to see how it continues to iterate and improve on the game as development continues. Genre: RPG, first- or third-person Number of players: Single player Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Mint
18-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Harsh Goenka criticises 9 to 5 jobs, internet points at irony: 'If your employees start believing...'
Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Enterprises, who is known for sharing insightful details on life and leadership on X, formerly Twitter, has shared some advice for corporate employees. Criticising 9-to-5 jobs, he urged people not to fall for them. His view has gained mixed reactions from netizens. Harsh posted a video showcasing how 9-to-5 jobs 'take over' lives. It features a freshly graduated man who is hired by someone to stand in a restricted area—a metaphor for how a 9-to-5 job begins with an internship. The story goes on to show how the man eventually lands a full-time role. Over time, he grows unhappy as his friends enjoy life while he remains stuck in his corporate routine. Even after receiving a promotion, his situation doesn't change. He continues to stand, trapped in the same cycle. Years later, now old and fragile, he retires. With his retirement money, he buys a skateboard from some youngsters. But when he tries to ride it, it's too late; he falls, no longer young enough to enjoy what he missed. The video ends with a message: 'How a 9 to 5 takes over your life.' Sharing the video, Goenka wrote, 'Wake up….before it's too late!' His post has received divided opinions. While many agreed with him, some also called out the irony of his thoughts. Reacting to his post, a user wrote in the comments, '9-5 is a trap. Period.' 'No matter how talented you are, you will be replaced as soon as your time in the job is over. You will be completely absorbed in the job, so live life, don't waste it,' added another. One more agreed to Goenka, saying, 'Once you're in a 9-to-5 job, you can become trapped in it. The force of habit doesn't allow you to consider other options, even if they become available to you. And every single Organisation needs these employees. Some who join at 20 and retire at 60 move up only a few steps.' A section of the internet also schooled Harsh Goenka. Among them, one user commented, 'Sir ji, don't show it to your employees. Imagine if all your employees start believing in it then what will happen to your organisation.' 'Great message for RPG employees,' joked another user. Yet another added, 'Easy to make fun of innocent employees. But what's solution for this (sic)?'
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Business Standard
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Ceat Q1FY26: Profit declines 27% on higher costs, revenue rises 10.5%
RPG Group-owned tyre maker Ceat on Thursday reported a 27 per cent decline year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in its consolidated net profit for the first quarter (Q1) of 2025–26 (FY26), whereas revenue from operations rose 10.5 per cent. The decline in net profit was primarily attributed to higher marketing expenses and an increase in raw material costs. Sequentially, both net profit and revenue saw an increase of 13 per cent and 3 per cent, respectively. Arnab Banerjee, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ceat, stated, 'Looking ahead, we are well poised to ride the premiumisation and electrification trend in the domestic market, and renew our growth in international markets with stability in the geopolitical situation.' Kumar Subbiah, Chief Financial Officer, Ceat, said, 'Q1 saw strong growth and high-capacity utilisation at all our manufacturing facilities. This growth came on the back of increase in demand from OEM and replacement segments. As Q1 is a marketing-heavy quarter with significant marketing costs associated with IPL, operational margins saw a slight dip.' The results came after market hours on Thursday. Shares of the company closed at Rs 3,855.2, down 0.49 per cent.
