American rapper G Herbo handed a sentence of 3 years. Here's why
G Herbo, the rapper was sentenced to three years probation on Thursday after he was found guilty of having played a role in a scheme using stolen credit card details for affording a luxurious lifestyle. Here's everything to know more. Key Points
Economic TimesCentral Railway RPF retrieves stolen property worth Rs. 1.38 crore
The Central Railway Railway Protection Force retrieved stolen property worth Rs. 1.38 crore during the period from April to November 2023, said the release. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesMan uses Google Earth, Snapchat to locate his stolen car
Using Snapchat and Google Earth, a UK engineer successfully traced his stolen car after local police failed to help. The digital detective work orchestrated by the victim and his friend led to the vehicle being found six miles from his home, despite one of his cars still remaining missing. Key Points
India Today3 thieves go to steal van in Kanpur, realise noone knows to drive. This is what happened next
A heist turned into a nightmare for three thieves in Kanpur who couldn't drive off in a van that they had stolen as none of them knew how to drive. What they did after that will leave you amused. Read more to find out. Key Points
India TodayAround 10 vehicles stolen daily in Gurgaon. Here are the areas where criminals are most active
In Gurgaon, an average of 10 vehicles are stolen every day, with only a small percentage of cases being resolved by the police. Out of the 2,478 reported motor vehicle thefts in the first eight months of this year, only 286 cases have been solved. The low resolution rate is attributed to the quick transportation of stolen vehicles out of the state, inadequate surveillance infrastructure, and sophisticated techniques employed by criminals. Key Points
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Where do stolen phones go? To IMEI ‘changers’; Police busts gang in Delhi
Police in west Delhi have arrested three individuals for allegedly changing the IMEIs of stolen mobile phones. The gang reportedly aided snatchers and thieves in the area. The accused, residents of Tilak Nagar, were found with 79 stolen phones and a laptop containing incriminating software. Despite the changed IMEIs, police have linked some phones to four cases but are facing difficulties in connecting others. Key Points
Economic TimesDozens of mobile phones stolen during power cut at Gurugram's Sunburn Festival
Over two dozen mobile phones were stolen during a power outage at a music festival in Gurugram. Police arrested 12 suspects and the recovered some of the stolen mobiles. Key Points
India TodayWhy you should be extra careful with your luggage at Delhi airport
A woman traveling from Melbourne to Tarn Taran in Punjab fell victim to a baggage theft racket at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. The incident exposed a well-organized theft operation involving airport loaders. Six loaders associated with Air India and Vistara airlines have been arrested, with a seventh person identified as the receiver of the stolen items. The stolen items recovered included jewelry, a luxury watch, Apple Air Pods, sunglasses, and currency notes. Key Points
Economic TimesWhy Chandigarh could have made India look like Pakistan
India News: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) should refrain from using unethical tactics to grab and hold onto power. Upholding maryada (righteousness) is essential for the Republic, democracy, and Sanatana Dharma. Learn more about the BJP's hunger for power and the importance of ethics in politics. Key Points
Times Of IndiaCopies of paper carrying rape case report stolen
Denver: Nearly all the copies of a Colorado newspaper were stolen from newspaper racks on the same day the Ouray County Plaindealer published a story about... Key Points
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Pond 'stolen' in Bihar overnight, hut constructed on it by land mafia
A pond was reportedly ‘stolen’ and a hut was constructed on top of it. The local residents alleged land mafia’s hand in the incident. Key Points
India TodayAround 5.4 lakh mobile phones blocked, 2.6 lakh lost ones traced using DoT portal
India's artificial intelligence-based Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) has, within a month of its launch on 16 May, allowed mobile phone users to block 541,428 devices and track another 255,882 lost phones. Market estimates put the total value of lost or stolen phones at around Rs. 1,200 crores, with over 50,000 devices lost or stolen each month. Key Points
Economic TimesG20 aftermath: Fountain nozzles worth Rs 10 lakh stolen from outside Bharat Mandapam
A number of fountains were installed across the central Delhi area in the run up to the G20 Summit. Twenty-four nozzles have been stolen from fountains outside the Bharat Mandapam while 12 nozzles from the fountain at Delhi Gate. The theft happened after the culmination of the G20 Summit Key Points
FirstpostDriver assaulted, robbed of his car in Ambala
The victim, Jitender, is a resident of Shahbad town. On Saturday, his father received a call from his brother, informing about a Chandigarh-bound passenger from the Ambala Cantt railway station in the evening. He is a professional driver. He was assaulted and robbed of his car in Ambala Key Points
Hindustan TimesApple rolls out iOS 17.3 with stolen Device Protection: What is it and how it works
Apple's latest update, iOS 17.3, includes stolen Device Protection, a feature that enhances security by requiring Face ID or Touch ID authentication and adding a security delay for critical actions. Key Points
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Fast car, slow return: Ferrari stolen in 1995 from a Formula One driver is recovered by UK police
London’s Metropolitan Police force was tipped off by the manufacturer in January that a Ferrari in the process of being sold to a US buyer by a UK broker had been flagged as a... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaSinger Lady Gaga triumphs in legal battle over $500,000 reward money for stolen bulldogs
Lady Gaga has won a legal dispute related to the theft of her two French bulldogs. Jennifer McBride, who returned the dogs and was charged with receiving stolen property, claimed that Gaga had not honored her reward promise. McBride sought over $1.5 million in damages but the court ruled in favor of Gaga. Despite McBride's claim that her motive was to protect the dogs, her acknowledgment of receiving stolen property was not negated. McBride's attorney has not yet responded to the ruling. Key Points
Economic TimesGolden Toilet Called 'America' Stolen: Four Men Charged after £4.8M Loo Goes Missing from Blenheim Palace
A golden toilet known as America, valued at about £4.8 million, was stolen from Blenheim Palace in September 2019. Thames Valley Police have now charged four men in connection with the theft that has left the world wondering. Key Points
Economic Times'Philly is fallen': Masked teens loot US Apple store, check video inside
By midnight on Wednesday morning, law enforcement had confirmed that the police had arrested 15 to 20 individuals for the looting, Fox News reported. Videos viral on the internet show stores being overrun by masked teens. Looted Apple Store show iPhones and iPads scattered across display tables. However, many of the stolen Apple products were eventually abandoned due to their anti-theft features. Key Points
Economic Times‘Special Tomato Force’: Akhilesh suggests name change for STF. Here's why
The two shop owners, Ramji and Naim Khan, closed their shops and went home at night. When they opened their shops the next morning, they discovered that large quantity of tomatoes, ginger, and chillies were missing. Key Points
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Samuel L Jackson says his Avengers script was stolen, Marvel set up a fake buy
Samuel L. Jackson said the security protocols have grown stronger at Marvel Studios after his watermarked script for The Avengers was stolen from the office. | Hollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesCentre to roll out pan-India mobile tracking system to aid finding lost devices
The Indian government is planning the pan-India rollout of a tracking system for lost and stolen mobile phones. The Centre for Department of Telematics has been testing the CEIR system in several regions of the country for some time. Telecoms operators will be able to view an IMEI – a 15-digit unique identifier on all Indian mobiles – to trace the device or block it should it be cloned. The CEIR will ease reporting of lost or stolen phones and enable the public to be more aware of cloned and fake mobiles, the government said. Key Points
Economic Times‘21st century calls for 21st century policing,’ why NYPD is giving free Apple AirTags to car owners
NYPD is offering free AirTags to car owners, encouraging them to use it in thier car to protect from theft. The initiative comes after a TikTok video depicting an easily accessible exploit for breaking into Hyundai and Kia cars went viral on the internet. Key Points
mintAirport cargo worth over C$20 million stolen from Toronto’s airport
A cargo container with gold and other items worth over C$20 million (USD 14.8 million) was stolen from Toronto’s Pearson International airport, authorities said on Thursday. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaUK delivery driver dies after being dragged for 800 yards under his own van as he fought off thief
A delivery driver was dragged for 800 yards under his own van when he tried to stop it from being stolen by a thief. He was admitted in a hospital in critical condition for two weeks but could not recover. Key Points
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