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Peru Police dress up as World Cup mascots to arrest suspected drug dealer

Peru Police dress up as World Cup mascots to arrest suspected drug dealer

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2 min readJun 12, 2026 01:07 PM IST Police in Peru dressed up as World Cup mascots — Maple, Zayu and Clutch — to fool a alleged drug dealer and arrest him on Thursday. According to a short video shared by AFP, one of the officers is seen telling, “Thanks to the intelligence work carried out by the team, we were able to establish that the person we are about to arrest was a die-hard football fan, living and breathing World Cup fever. So we proceeded to disguise my green squad personnel as World Cup mascots to approach him without arousing any suspicion at the market area.” In the visuals, the mascots are seen chasing the alleged drug dealer before they nab him on top of a building. For the World Cup there are three mascots for three host countries. Peru isn’t featuring in the tournament as they failed to qualify for the World Cup. They finished ninth out of 10 teams in the CONMEBOL, where seven teams make the World Cup finals. Despite having …

Property dealer shot dead in broad daylight in UP’s Lucknow; attack caught on CCTV

Property dealer shot dead in broad daylight in UP’s Lucknow; attack caught on CCTV

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A property dealer in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow was shot dead by two bike-borne assailants with their faces covered in the PGI police station area on Wednesday afternoon. Police cordoned off the area after the incident, while CCTV footage captured the assailants shooting the property dealer from close range. (HT Photo) The critically injured man was rushed to the hospital but died during treatment, even as the incident triggered panic in the busy market area. Large crowds gathered at the scene soon after the crime, and police had to regulate movement in the area. DCP South Amit K Anand said, “Local police teams had rushed to the scene and shifted the injured man to hospital. CCTV footage from nearby areas was being scanned to identify the two attackers.” Also read | Unidentified men open fire in Gzb residential area, FIR lodged Police said Singh had just stepped out of his car and was heading towards his office when two masked men on a motorcycle arrived at the spot. Before anyone could react, the accused allegedly fired …

Andhra Pradesh intensifies fertiliser crackdown; 80 dealer licences suspended, one cancelled

Andhra Pradesh intensifies fertiliser crackdown; 80 dealer licences suspended, one cancelled

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Andhra Pradesh government has intensified its crackdown on fertiliser irregularities across the State. Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Andhra Pradesh government has intensified its crackdown on fertiliser irregularities across the State, warning of stringent action against dealers and middlemen involved in diversion, black marketing, illegal stocking and transportation of fertilisers meant for farmers. Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) said the government was taking a serious view of attempts to divert fertilisers for non-agricultural purposes or create artificial shortages affecting farmers. He warned that the licences of dealers found guilty would be cancelled immediately and criminal cases registered against them. Addressing the issue, the Minister said the government would not tolerate illegal storage, diversion of fertilisers to industries or other States, or sale at inflated prices. He directed Agriculture Commissioner Manjeer Jilani to conduct special inspections at dealerships, warehouses and transport hubs across the State. The Minister said that from May 4 to date, the Agriculture Department’s enforcement wing had issued 182 show-cause notices to …

Chandigarh: Give new luxury car to Ambala man, court tells dealer

Chandigarh: Give new luxury car to Ambala man, court tells dealer

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An Ambala court has ordered the replacement of an Audi Q3 SUV worth ₹43 lakh after the buyer complained of instrument cluster malfunction. The commission further said that in regards to the contention of absence of expert evidence. (HT File) The court of Neena Sandhu, president of the district consumer disputes redressal commission, also asked the dealer and manufacturer in its order to pay ₹7,000 for mental agony and physical harassment suffered by the complainant and ₹5,000 as litigation cost. The bench, also comprising members Ruby Sharma and Vinod Kumar Sharma, delivered its order on April 20. According to the order copy released on April 27, the complainant, Rajesh Batra had approached the commission through his counsel Naveen Gupta on January 29 this year. He demanded a replacement and ₹2 lakh for mental pain and other compensation as well as ₹33,000 for litigation expenses from Chandigarh-based Karan Grover, the owner of Ashwani Automobiles Ltd, Industrial Area, Phase-I, Chandigarh, his firm and Audi India Division of Sakoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd, Goregaon (East) Mumbai, the …

PNG users can now surrender LPG connection online, no dealer visit required

PNG users can now surrender LPG connection online, no dealer visit required

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Consumers who have shifted to piped natural gas can now surrender their LPG connections from home without visiting a distributor, Petroleum Secretary Neeraj Mittal announced on Friday, reported news agency PTI. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has introduced a new digital platform, MyPNG-D Portal, enabling users to complete the surrender process online using their registered mobile number or LPG ID. Easy Process Aimed at Consumer Convenience Sharing the update on social media, Mittal said the initiative removes the need for physical visits to LPG dealerships, making the process faster and more convenient, reported IANS. Consumers can now initiate and complete the surrender process from home, significantly reducing paperwork and time. The move is part of the government’s broader push towards digital services and ease of access. Encouraging Shift to Cleaner Energy The initiative is designed to support households that have already transitioned to piped natural gas, a cleaner and more efficient cooking fuel. By surrendering unused LPG connections, consumers can help improve availability for families that still rely on LPG. The government aims …

Why Every Car Dealer in the City May Soon Be Forced to Charge Your Vehicle

Why Every Car Dealer in the City May Soon Be Forced to Charge Your Vehicle

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Eyeing a wider shift towards electric mobility in the Capital, the Delhi government is planning to ask all vehicle manufacturers operating in the city to ensure the deployment of at least one public charging station per dealer. This is one of the key aspects of the proposed Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, which is expected to be announced during the Budget session next week on March 24, The Indian Express has learnt. The policy will be notified after that, said officials, adding that it will remain in force from the date of notification till March 31, 2030, unless extended or modified by the government. “There are around 400 vendors or car dealers operating in Delhi. For instance, let’s say Maruti, Mahindra and others have 15 showrooms in Delhi, they will have to set up charging stations as given in the policy…So, the government may also make it mandatory,” said a senior government official. The government aims to achieve 30% EV penetration by 2030. “The key focus is to push the people to switch to electric …

Delhi Police Takes Cognisance Of Death Threat Against Defence Dealer | New-delhi-news News

Delhi Police Takes Cognisance Of Death Threat Against Defence Dealer | New-delhi-news News

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Last Updated:March 03, 2026, 23:23 IST The callers allegedly told Luthra that he would be targeted in the future and indicated awareness of the security cover provided to him. The callers allegedly claimed responsibility for the firing that occurred at his Amritsar residence on the intervening night of November 29–30 last year and warned of further action. (Representative image: PTI photo) Delhi Police has taken cognisance of a complaint filed by defence entrepreneur Sahil Luthra, who alleged receiving death threats from an international extortion network. According to the complaint submitted on February 27 last month at the Chanakyapuri police station, Luthra received two calls on February 26 from international numbers originating in Portugal and Germany. The callers allegedly claimed responsibility for the firing that occurred at his Amritsar residence on the intervening night of November 29–30 last year and warned of further action. In an email response, the Delhi Police Commissioner’s Office confirmed that “the matter has been transferred to the Special Cell for further investigation. Police have not disclosed operational details, citing the ongoing …

Diwali Declutter Gone Wrong: Faridabad Man Sells Gold As Scrap, Dealer Returns It After 4 Months | India News

Diwali Declutter Gone Wrong: Faridabad Man Sells Gold As Scrap, Dealer Returns It After 4 Months | India News

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Last Updated:February 20, 2026, 06:38 IST When the family approached the scrap dealer soon after discovering the loss, the jewellery could not be found despite searches.  Nearly four months later, scrap dealer Haji Akhtar Khan found the gold wrapped in paper while sorting through accumulated scrap.  A scrap dealer in Faridabad won praise after returning a packet of gold jewellery worth around Rs 15 lakh that he discovered months after unknowingly buying it along with discarded household scrap. The packet, containing about 100 grams of gold jewellery, belonged to Ashok Sharma, who had mistakenly sold it during a Diwali clean-up. The gold was formally handed over to Ashok Sharma at the office of ACP Ballabhgarh. Ashok Sharma said his family had packed their gold ornaments in a box and placed it inside a sack before leaving for the Kumbh Mela last year, hoping to keep the valuables safe from theft. However, during Diwali cleaning later in the year, the sack was mistakenly treated as junk and sold to a scrap dealer. “We had kept the gold safely …

Shark Tank India 5 pitchers remind Kunal Bahl of ‘local property dealer’, ask ‘aap pe trust kaise aayega’: ‘Name reminds of a fraud company’ | Television News

Shark Tank India 5 pitchers remind Kunal Bahl of ‘local property dealer’, ask ‘aap pe trust kaise aayega’: ‘Name reminds of a fraud company’ | Television News

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 12, 2026 05:17 PM IST Shark Tank India Season 5 recently saw a real estate venture which claimed that they are going to revolutionise the concept of ‘fractional’ ownership in India. The two founders from Bengaluru described their company, PropFTX, as a “digital real estate investment platform” where people can buy a small fraction of a large property, along with other parties, and enjoy rental yield. However, the sharks pointed out various flaws in the business model and Kunal Bahl was quick to point out that their company’s name would remind people of a “fraud company” from the US whose founder is currently serving jail time. Rajeev Chhabra and Varun Singhi, the founders of PropFTX came in seeking Rs 1 crore in exchange for 1.5 percent of the company, valuing it at Rs 66.67 crore. Their company is still in its pre-revenue stage. Varun Alagh asked how their model works and the founders explained that if there is a property worth Rs 100 crore, they can divide the fractions between …

Property dealer held for ‘posing as cop’ | Ahmedabad News

Property dealer held for ‘posing as cop’ | Ahmedabad News

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A property dealer was arrested by Ahmedabad City Police on Thursday for allegedly impersonating a public servant and calling in a patrol vehicle from a police station using the name “police sub-inspcteor Rathod from Mehsana.” The accused, Tarun B Brahmbhatt from Patan, was arrested by the Gujarat University police after personnel at the police station he contacted to send ‘backup’ grew suspicious and made enquiries about “PSI Rathod”. The FIR was filed at Gujarat University police station on Thursday night on the basis of a complaint by the Police Station Officer (PSO) Kalaji Bavaji. Brahmbhatt was booked under BNS section 204 for impersonating a public servant. The FIR stated that PSO Bavaji received a call from the PSO of Navrangpura police station on December 17, who told him that “PSI Rathod” called them regarding an accused in the jurisdiction of Gujarat University police station. When Kalaji Bavaji called the phone number, the person on the other end told him, “I am PSI Rathod from Mehsana,” and asked him whether an address near Memnagar fire station …