Delhi police conducts checks in Kalindi Kunj to identify illegal Bangladeshi immigrants

Delhi police conducts checks in Kalindi Kunj to identify illegal Bangladeshi immigrants

A Delhi Police official checks documents of people during a verification drive to identify illegal Bangladeshi immigrants residing in the national capital, in New Delhi, on December 22, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI Delhi Police on Tuesday (December 24, 2024) conducted checks in the Kalindi Kunj area of the National Capital to identify potential Bangladeshi … Read more

Delhi Lt Governor orders crackdown on illegal immigration, encroachments

Delhi Lt Governor orders crackdown on illegal immigration, encroachments

Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has raised concerns about the rising number of illegal immigrants in the national capital. He also pointed out their role in widespread encroachments on public spaces like roads, parks, and footpaths. Unauthorised immigrants have reportedly obtained official identity documents, such as Aadhaar and voter ID cards, through fraudulent means. This … Read more

South Africa to deny aid to trapped illegal miners in Stilfontein operation

South Africa to deny aid to trapped illegal miners in Stilfontein operation

South Africa’s government says it won’t help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining. The miners in the mineshaft in Stilfontein are believed to be suffering from a lack of … Read more

‘State cannot usurp judicial functions’: SC lashes out at illegal demolitions, orders compensation to victims

‘State cannot usurp judicial functions’: SC lashes out at illegal demolitions, orders compensation to victims

A bulldozer is being used to demolish the illegal construction. File | Photo Credit: PTI Supreme Court on Wednesday (November 13, 2024) lashed out at illegal demolitions of private property, homes of accused persons and held that compensation must be given to victims of illegal demolition. The Supreme Court held that the State cannot usurp … Read more

Illegal sand mining: 23 boats seized in Mangaluru

Illegal sand mining: 23 boats seized in Mangaluru

The boats have been parked at Adyar Katte, closer to the police station and further investigation is on. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu A team of officials from the Department of Mining and Geology carried out a raid at an illegal sand mining site in Mangaluru taluk and seized sand and 23 boats used … Read more

Illegal ‘semaglutide’ slimming drugs sold in salons and online

Illegal ‘semaglutide’ slimming drugs sold in salons and online

Vicky Boyd Peter and Vicky Boyd say her symptoms after taking fake semaglutide were terrifying For those with severe weight issues, semaglutide – the active ingredient in slimming drugs – can be a life-changer. Celebrity success stories have massively increased demand, but brought with it a booming black market for illegal and often life-threatening products. … Read more

Ghatkopar hoarding crash: Current GRP commissioner ignored all safety warnings, allowed illegal hoarding, says suspended IPS officer

Ghatkopar hoarding crash: Current GRP commissioner ignored all safety warnings, allowed illegal hoarding, says suspended IPS officer

Debris at the site after a 100-foot tall illegal billboard fell on a petrol pump on Monday due to rains and dust storm, in Ghatkopar area of Mumbai. File photo | Photo Credit: PTI Suspended IPS officer Quaiser Khalid has claimed before Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Ghatkopar hoarding crash that incumbent Government Railway … Read more

Five persons, including retired IPS Officer charged for illegal access of CDR

Five  persons, including retired IPS Officer charged for illegal access of CDR

An FIR has been lodged against five individuals, including a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and a police inspector, for allegedly illegally accessing call detail records (CDRs) of an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) official in Bengaluru. The complaint was filed by an IAS officer, prompting an investigation by the cyber crime police. The accused … Read more

More women investigated for illegal terminations, says abortion provider

More women investigated for illegal terminations, says abortion provider

Dr Jonathan Lord, medical director at MSI, which is one of the UK’s main abortion providers, believes the “unprecedented” number of women now falling under investigation may be linked to the police’s increased awareness of the availability of the “pills by post” scheme – introduced in England and Wales during the Covid-19 lockdown. Scotland also … Read more