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NRI groom, ‘airport officer’ con 29-year-old Mumbra banker of ₹6.75 lakh in marriage scam

NRI groom, ‘airport officer’ con 29-year-old Mumbra banker of ₹6.75 lakh in marriage scam

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THANE: A 29-year-old Mumbra woman, a bank employee posted in Dadar, was lured into a carefully scripted cyber trap and cheated of ₹6.75 lakh by frauds posing as a UK-based NRI groom and a Delhi airport immigration officer. NRI groom, ‘airport officer’ con 29-year-old Mumbra banker of ₹6.75 lakh in marriage scam The deception began on January 14, 2026, when the woman, browsing a popular matrimonial website, received a request from a profile identifying itself as ‘Adnan Ahmed’. Claiming to be a British national of Indian origin living in England, the man quickly struck an emotional chord, expressing his intent to marry her and promising a visit to India within three months. Conversations soon shifted to WhatsApp, where the bond appeared to deepen. But within days, the fairy tale took a dramatic turn. On January 27, ‘Adnan’ sent frantic messages claiming he had landed in India but was detained at Delhi Airport by customs officials for carrying undeclared gold and foreign currency allegedly worth ₹1.35 crore. As panic set in, the plot thickened. Soon after, …

Pitt Siyapa Teaser: Paramvir Singh Cheema Shows His Fun NRI Avatar Alongside Sonam Bajwa

Pitt Siyapa Teaser: Paramvir Singh Cheema Shows His Fun NRI Avatar Alongside Sonam Bajwa

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Paramvir Singh Cheema is all set to take center stage in Punjabi cinema with Pitt Siyapa, where he stars opposite Sonam Bajwa. After leaving a strong impression with projects like Border 2 and Tere Ishk Mein, the actor is now stepping into a full-fledged lead role. The film, scheduled to release on May 1, has already created some buzz with its teaser, which hints at a quirky and entertaining storyline. Cheema has earned a reputation for fully committing to his characters, often transforming himself so convincingly that he’s hard to recognize on screen. With Pitt Siyapa, he continues that approach, but in a space that leans more into humour, relatability and rooted storytelling, something Punjabi cinema is widely loved for. This film also shows a different side of him. Playing an NRI character, Cheema brings a lighter, more playful vibe to the role. The teaser even gives a glimpse of him dancing, adding to the fun and suggesting a refreshing shift from his usual intense performances. Describing the film as a heartfelt project, Cheema shared the …

IIT alum at Yale counters NRI ‘hard life’ narrative, lists ‘massive life upgrades’ after moving to US

IIT alum at Yale counters NRI ‘hard life’ narrative, lists ‘massive life upgrades’ after moving to US

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At a time when social media is filled with Indians talking about the struggles of living in the United States, from doing household chores without help to adjusting to the weather, one IIT Delhi alumnus has shared a very different experience. Aman Rai, who recently moved from Delhi to the US to pursue an MBA at Yale, says he does not regret his decision at all. Aman Rai recently moved from Delhi to the US to pursue an MBA at Yale. (Representational image/Gemini AI generated) In a LinkedIn post, Rai wrote that since moving 6 months ago, social media algorithms have repeatedly shown him content featuring Indians complaining about the “hard life” abroad. Wanting to present another perspective, he decided to highlight what he described as the “massive life upgrades” he has experienced. Among the biggest changes, Rai pointed to infrastructure and pedestrian safety. “There are sidewalks without random manholes. I couldn’t imagine running in the second half of the day without the fear of being hit by a vehicle in Bangalore. Last month, almost …

Delhi Police Arrest Two In Gujarat For Rs 15 Crore Digital Arrest Scam Targeting NRI Doctors | India News

Delhi Police Arrest Two In Gujarat For Rs 15 Crore Digital Arrest Scam Targeting NRI Doctors | India News

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Last Updated:January 18, 2026, 07:23 IST Delhi Police arrested two people from Vadodara for defrauding Dr Indira Taneja and Dr Om Taneja of Rs 15 crore in a digital arrest scam targeting NRI returnees. Dr Indira said the officer told them it was a matter of national security and that they could not share any information, not even with their driver who stayed with them at all times. (Image: News18) Delhi Police has arrested two accused from Gujarat for allegedly defrauding an NRI doctor couple of Rs 15 crore through a “digital arrest” scam. According to the police, the accused have been identified as Divyank Patel and Shitauli. Of the total amount defrauded, Rs 4 crore was transferred to Divyank Patel’s bank account, police said. Both accused were arrested from Vadodara. Delhi Police has brought them to Delhi for further proceedings. This comes after, a 77-year-old IITian and his doctor wife returned to India after spending over 40 years in the US, with the aim of serving the nation through their NGO. However, a cyber …

‘They Told Us Not To Disconnect’: NRI Couple Loses Rs 15 Crore In Digital Arrest, Narrates Ordeal | India News

‘They Told Us Not To Disconnect’: NRI Couple Loses Rs 15 Crore In Digital Arrest, Narrates Ordeal | India News

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Last Updated:January 12, 2026, 19:51 IST The couple said from 24 November to 9 December, they were kept under constant surveillance through phones and were instructed not to disconnect and to keep their phones charged. Dr Indira said the officer told them it was a matter of national security and that they could not share any information, not even with their driver who stayed with them at all times. (Image: News18) After serving in the US for over 40 years, a 77-year-old IITian and his doctor wife came to India with the intention of serving the nation through their NGO. However, a cyber fraud forced them to reconsider and think about returning to the US. One of India’s costliest “digital arrest” frauds wiped out the couple’s lifetime earnings, as they lost Rs 14.85 crore in nearly 15 days. A single phone call shattered their dreams of survival in India, and they are now fighting to recover their money. On 24 December, Dr Indira Taneja received a call from a person claiming to be a police …

How NRI couple lost ₹14 crore to 16-day digital arrest scam| India News

How NRI couple lost ₹14 crore to 16-day digital arrest scam| India News

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An elderly couple in New Delhi was forced to stay confined inside their home and forced to cut contact with anyone after being convinced of being probed in a money laundering case. Little did they know that they were being defrauded under a “digital arrest” scam and before they realised what was happening, they were out of nearly ₹14 crore. Delhi’s Greater Kailash elderly couple duped of nearly ₹14 crore in “digital arrest” (Screengrab from X/@PTI_news) Fraudsters used an elaborative ruse to keep the couple trapped digitally. From have a fake officer make a video call to allegations of there being multiple complaints against the woman’s phone number being used for illegal activities, the accused used everything possible to dupe the couple out of crores. The couple, identified as 81-year-old Om Taneja and 77-year-old Indira Taneja, both doctors, who returned to India from the US in 2015, reside in Delhi’s Greater Kailash II. A phone call, then a 16-day ‘arrest’ The ordeal began on Christmas eve, December 24, as Indira received a phone call from …

NRI couple from Palakol dies in road accident in U.S.

NRI couple from Palakol dies in road accident in U.S.

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Image for representation only A couple, Kotikalapudi Krishna Kishore (44) and his wife K. Asha (39), natives of Palakol in West Godavari district, died in a road accident in Washington, D.C. on Sunday (January 4, 2025). Mr. Kishore was working as a software engineer, and the family settled in the U.S. a few years ago. The couple has a son and a daughter. The family met with a car accident while travelling on Sunday, and the couple died in the mishap. Their children suffered injuries and were said to be out of danger. The family visited their home town in West Godavari recently, locals said on Monday (January 5, 2025). Palakol Town Circle Inspector K. Rajani Kumar said Kishna Kishore’s family was staying at Pallapuveedhi, near head post office, and their kin received information about the deaths. Meanwhile, a pall of gloom descended in Pallapuveedhi, in Palakol Town, after the news of their death reached the town. Published – January 05, 2026 01:38 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, …

21-Year-Old Punjab Man Dies Of Heart Attack In Armenia | Nri News

21-Year-Old Punjab Man Dies Of Heart Attack In Armenia | Nri News

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Last Updated:December 30, 2025, 21:51 IST Kamal Kumar was working at a hotel in Armenia at the time of his death, according to his family. Kamal Kumar had gone overseas in a hope for better future. (X) In a tragic incident, a 21-year-old man from Punjab’s Kapurthala district died due to heart attack in Armenia on Monday, his mother said. The deceased has been identified as 21-year-old Kamal Kumar, a native of Sultanpur Lodhi in Punjab’s Kapurthala district. According to information received by the family, he suffered a heart attack late at night on Monday and died suddenly. Kamal’s mother Karamjit Kaur said that her son had gone overseas in a hope for better future and employment opportunities, however the reality was far-fetched from what he imagined. He was living in constant distress due to lack of employment and even struggling to afford food, news reports said. He was working at a hotel in Armenia at the time of his death, according to his family. The grieving mother said Kamal’s father had died 15 years …

Caught On Camera: NRI Dies In Punjab As Gun Goes Off While Getting Up From Sofa | India News

Caught On Camera: NRI Dies In Punjab As Gun Goes Off While Getting Up From Sofa | India News

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Last Updated:December 30, 2025, 18:23 IST The deceased was identified as Harpinder Singh alias Sonu, who had recently returned from abroad and settled in the village. Harpinder Singh was sitting on a sofa with a relative when the firearm accidentally went off as he stood up. A NRI was killed after a loaded pistol holstered at his waist discharged while he was getting up from a sofa at his residence in Punjab’s Firozepur on Monday, police said. The incident, which occurred in Dhani Sucha Singh village, was captured on CCTV cameras installed inside the house. The deceased was identified as Harpinder Singh alias Sonu, who had recently returned from abroad and settled in the village. Police said Harpinder Singh was sitting on a sofa with a relative when the firearm accidentally went off as he stood up, with the bullet hitting him in the stomach. CCTV footage showed family members rushing towards Harpinder Singh immediately after the gunshot and helping him out of the room. He was taken to a government hospital, from where doctors …

NRI returns to India after 8 years, triggers debate over costs, quality of life and ‘amazing energy’ | Trending News

NRI returns to India after 8 years, triggers debate over costs, quality of life and ‘amazing energy’ | Trending News

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A social media post about an NRI’s visit to India after nearly a decade has set off a lively debate online, with opinions sharply divided over how life in the country compares to living abroad. Alok Jain, founder of WeekendInvesting, wrote on X that a friend visiting from New York was struck by India’s “amazing energy” and the speed at which things seemed to be moving. Jain said that seeing India through an outsider’s eyes could be eye-opening. “An outsider’s perspective can be so different from our own,” he wrote. According to Jain, his friend was particularly taken aback by how affordable everyday essentials are in India, compared to those in the US. The friend said he spent around $600 a month on mobile and data services, close to $30,000 a year on health insurance for a family of four, and almost 2 per cent of his home’s value annually as property tax. Jain summed it up by adding, “Yes air is cleaner there but there are many more good things happening here.” Check out …