Phone sirens startle millions as government launches real-time warning system india news
People show their mobile phones during the nationwide trial of the new ‘Cell Broadcast Alert System’ in Patna on Saturday.
The phones started shouting. The screens lit up. A passenger lunged for the emergency chain. The theater audience froze. Patients grabbed chairs. Tensions are already running high in West Asia, with many fearing the worst as confusion spread across cities – before being relieved within minutes.Millions of users across India received an “extremely severe warning” around 11.45am on Saturday, which was repeated a few minutes later – part of a nationwide trial of a new cell broadcast-based disaster alert system.The message was clear: no action required. The reaction was anything but. During a children’s play at Mumbai’s Prithvi Theatre, around 40 phones started ringing simultaneously, as startled families lined up for the performance. In a suburban train, a passenger tried to pull the emergency chain before others could intervene.
Phone sirens were annoying to some people and scary to others
In hospitals and clinics, alarms interrupt consultations, causing patients to panic.“I immediately switched off my phone thinking it was a bug,” said a resident of Bandra. A visitor to Borivali remembered people shivering from the cold. “It was annoying to some people and scary to others.”Similar scenes were seen in all the states. Before reading further, many people in Bhubaneswar were afraid of hacking or cyber attack.One resident said, “I thought my phone had been attacked, then felt relieved.” In Bengaluru, users mistook it for a heatwave or earthquake warning before clarity emerged. In Lucknow, a pharmacist said that several instruments started ringing simultaneously, causing a brief panic.In New Delhi, Kanika Sharma, a 29-year-old private school teacher, said the sudden movement during lunch sparked fears of global tension before she realized it was a drill. “The tension in West Asia was the first thing that came to my mind… this system could be useful in an emergency,” he said. Others described confusion over repeated alerts. Abhishek Dogra, a 33-year-old IT professional from Jasola in southeast Delhi, said his entire family’s phones rang simultaneously. He said, “At first we were worried, then realized it was a test. It’s a good step, but test messages should be clearly marked.”Officials later confirmed that it was a planned test by the National Disaster Management Authority and the Department of Telecommunications, marking the rollout of a real-time public warning system.Unlike SMS, cell broadcast technology sends alerts simultaneously to all devices within a defined area, overriding silent and do not disturb settings.It does not require any internet, apps or subscription.Alerts appear as full-screen pop-ups with a loud siren, temporarily halting other phone functions.Built on an indigenous platform called SACHET and aligned with the global warning protocol, the system is already operational in all states and union territories. Officials said it has enabled more than 134 billion SMS alerts so far in multiple languages for weather and disaster warnings.Saturday’s drill was aimed at testing reach, speed and public reaction. To enhance understanding, messages were given in English and Hindi as well as regional languages. Not all devices received alerts highlighting the vulnerabilities. Some users reported that one phone was ringing while the other phone next to it was silent – a reminder of the ongoing calibration. Officials said the system will be used for industrial hazards like earthquake, cyclone, flood, lightning and gas leakage. Geo-targeting will allow alerts tailored to specific districts or neighborhoods.In Bihar, officials are planning follow-up preparedness exercises, including blackout and civil defense exercises, later this month to build public familiarity. “This created awareness among the people,” said a senior official.(Input from New Delhi, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad)
टिहरी: तूफान के कारण फंसे 30 लोग, एसडीआरएफ ने सुरक्षित निकाला, संवेदनशील इलाकों में निगरानी बढ़ाने के निर्देश
आपदा नियंत्रण कक्ष टिहरी गढ़वाल से सूचना मिली कि डोबरा-चाटी के पास आए तेज तूफान के कारण झील में बनी फ्लोटिंग झोपड़ियां टूट गई हैं और इस घटना में कई लोगों के फंसे होने की आशंका है। सूचना मिलते ही एसडीआरएफ पोस्ट कोटी कॉलोनी से सब इंस्पेक्टर नरेंद्र राणा के नेतृत्व में बचाव दल आवश्यक उपकरणों के साथ तुरंत मौके के लिए रवाना हो गया।
मौके पर पहुंचने पर टीम ने पाया कि तेज तूफान के कारण तैरती झोपड़ियां क्षतिग्रस्त होकर बह गई हैं। एसडीआरएफ की टीम ने बिना देर किए रेस्क्यू ऑपरेशन शुरू किया और करीब 25 से 30 लोगों को सुरक्षित बचा लिया. सभी लोगों को पर्यटन विभाग की नाव की मदद से कोटी कॉलोनी पहुंचाया गया।
पहाड़ी इलाकों में ट्रैकिंग पर नियंत्रण, संवेदनशील इलाकों में निगरानी बढ़ाने के निर्देश
मौसम विभाग ने 4 और 5 मई को देहरादून, टिहरी, हरिद्वार, पौडी, नैनीताल, चंपावत और उधम सिंह नगर जिलों में ऑरेंज अलर्ट जारी किया है। इसे देखते हुए राज्य आपातकालीन परिचालन केंद्र ने जिलों को आवश्यक दिशा-निर्देश जारी किए हैं। सचिव आपदा प्रबंधन विनोद कुमार सुमन ने कहा कि जिलों को उच्च सतर्कता बरतने और किसी भी आपदा की स्थिति में त्वरित कार्रवाई सुनिश्चित करने का निर्देश दिया गया है.
पहाड़ी इलाकों में ट्रैकिंग गतिविधियों को नियंत्रित करने, संवेदनशील इलाकों में निगरानी बढ़ाने और राहत एवं बचाव टीमों को अलर्ट मोड पर रखने को कहा गया है. सभी संबंधित विभागों जैसे राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग, लोक निर्माण विभाग, पीएमजीएसवाई, बीआरओ आदि को सड़क अवरुद्ध होने की स्थिति में तत्काल बहाली सुनिश्चित करने के निर्देश दिए गए हैं। साथ ही ग्रामीण स्तर तक के अधिकारियों को अपने क्षेत्रों में सक्रिय रहने और आपदा उपकरण व संसाधन तैयार हालत में रखने को कहा गया है. स्कूलों में छात्रों की सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित करने को भी कहा गया है.
Operation Sindoor: On the eve of Sindoor, Army released list, satellite photos of destroying 7 Pakistani terrorist camps; Rajnath praised the bravery of the soldiers
Operation SindoorThe Indian Army has released the list of seven Pakistani terrorist camps which were attacked during the operation.The Army identified terrorist hideouts and posted satellite images showing the damage caused during Operation Sindoor on each of these seven terror hideouts in Pakistan and PoJK. In a post on ADGPI on X, the Army said the operation was “quiet, swift and decisive”. It listed the affected sites as Kotli Abbas, Kotli Gulpur, Mahmuna Joya, Syedna Bilal, Bhimber, Sawai Nala and Sarjal.After the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the armed forces planned military strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoJK. India launched attacks on several terrorist camps on 7 May. Enraged by the killing of hundreds of terrorists in Indian attacks, Pakistan launched retaliatory attacks on India, which were effectively neutralized by Indian defense forces.India used missiles and stray weapons to target and destroy terrorist camp sites. Apart from terror camps, India also struck Pakistani military installations, including Gulni military base, Noor Khan airbase in Rawalpindi, 12th Corps headquarters in Quetta and Khawajai Camp in Mohmand Agency of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.Defense Minister -Rajnath Singh Pays humble tribute to the Defense Forces, whose unmatched valor and indomitable spirit marked Operation Sindoor as a golden chapter in India’s military history, while underlining the unwavering resolve of the PM Modi-led government to eliminate terrorism through decisive action. He said this while addressing the program ‘Shaurya’ organized in New Delhi on Saturday on the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor.Rajnath praised the bravery, dedication and patriotism of the soldiers and said their ethos of nation first and self-service has defined India’s military traditions from ancient times to contemporary operations like Operation Sindoor.He said the valor of the defense forces extends beyond the battlefield as they provide humanitarian assistance as first responders during natural disasters at home and abroad. “Our soldiers use weapons to protect their people and deliver food and medicines to the needy in times of crisis. This is the defining characteristic of our defense forces,” he said.
फ़तेहपुर में दर्दनाक हादसा, बारात से लौट रही कार खंती में गिरी, दो की मौत
उत्तर प्रदेश के फतेहपुर जिले में शनिवार तड़के एक भीषण सड़क हादसा हो गया, जिससे शादी की खुशियां मातम में बदल गईं। अशोथर थाना क्षेत्र के पुर बुजुर्ग गांव के पास तेज रफ्तार से जा रही महिंद्रा कार अनियंत्रित होकर पहले बिजली के खंभे से टकराई और फिर खाई में जा गिरी। इस हादसे में कार सवार दो लोगों की मौके पर ही मौत हो गई, जबकि पांच अन्य गंभीर रूप से घायल हो गए. घटना की जानकारी मिलते ही पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और घायलों को अस्पताल पहुंचाया. इस हादसे से दोनों परिवारों में मातम का माहौल है.
तेज रफ्तार बनी हादसे की वजह
जानकारी के मुताबिक, कार में करीब सात लोग सवार थे, जो गाजीपुर जिले के मणिपुर थाना क्षेत्र से बारात में शामिल होकर लौट रहे थे. बारात दीपू रैदास की थी, जिसकी शादी किशनपुर थाना क्षेत्र के अकबरपुर बरवा गांव निवासी रीता देवी से हुई थी. शादी के बाद सभी लोग लौट रहे थे, तभी पुर बुदुज गांव के पास ड्राइवर ने गाड़ी से नियंत्रण खो दिया.
कार बिजली के खंभे से टकराकर खंती में गिर गई
तेज रफ्तार के कारण कार सड़क किनारे बिजली के खंभे से टकराई और फिर उछलकर खड्ड में जा गिरी। टक्कर इतनी जोरदार थी कि कार बुरी तरह क्षतिग्रस्त हो गई. हादसे में शिवकरन (35) और उमेश पाल (40) की मौके पर ही मौत हो गई।
पांच लोग गंभीर रूप से घायल
इस हादसे में भारत भूषण, अनुप कुमार, अतुल सिंह, सुखराज पाल और आशुतोष घायल हो गए। सभी घायलों को गंभीर हालत में फतेहपुर जिला अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया है, जहां उनका इलाज चल रहा है.
हादसे के बाद शादी का माहौल मातम में बदल गया
घटना के बाद बारातियों और दोनों परिवारों में अफरा-तफरी मच गई। स्थिति को देखते हुए सुबह ही दुल्हन को विदा कर दिया गया। लड़का पक्ष शादी का सामान वहीं छोड़कर दुल्हन को लेकर वापस लौट आया। खुशी का माहौल अचानक गम में बदल गया.
पुलिस ने जांच शुरू की
घटना की जानकारी मिलते ही पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और राहत कार्य शुरू किया. शवों को पोस्टमार्टम के लिए भेज दिया गया है. थाना प्रभारी रमाशंकर सरोज ने बताया कि हादसा तेज रफ्तार के कारण हुआ है, मामले में आवश्यक कार्रवाई की जा रही है।
(रिपोर्ट:देवेंद्र सिंह,फतेहपुर)
Railways started the 100th Vande Bharat train. india news
New Delhi: Indian Railways The 100th Vande Bharat train rolled out from the Modern Coach Factory (MCF) in Rae Bareli on Saturday, marking a major milestone in a journey that began with only two such trains in 2018.Before this 16-coach chair-car trainset is inducted into regular passenger service, the train will undergo oscillation trials to validate the ride quality, safety parameters and dynamic performance.The production of these trains started at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai and has now been extended to the Rail Coach Factory (RCF) at Kapurthala and MCF at Rae Bareli.In an official release, the national transporter said the MCF-built trainsets incorporate significant engineering and performance enhancements aimed at improving reliability and safety.
IPL 2026, CSK vs MI: Mumbai Indians can still qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs. This way
Mumbai Indians are in all kinds of trouble as they slowly but surely move closer to an early exit from the Indian Premier League 2026. On Saturday, May 2, MI suffered an eight-wicket defeat against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. with defeat, MI finished ninth in the table with four points And a net run rate of -0.803, they managed just two wins from nine matches.
Hardik Pandya’s team is in terrible form after losing seven of its last eight matches. Against Super Kings, MI could only score 159 runs for seven wickets after opting to bat first. Naman Dheer, who was dismissed by Will Jacques on 19, top-scored with an innings of 57 runs with the help of four fours and three sixes.
CSK vs MI: highlighted | Achievement:
In reply, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Karthik Sharma scored fifties to help Super Kings reach the target with 11 balls to spare. Mumbai will now look to make a comeback when they face Rishabh Pant’s Lucknow Supergiants at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday, May 4.
How can Mumbai Indians qualify for the playoffs?
Now the question is whether Mumbai Indians will still be able to make it to the playoffs. It’s not impossible, but the probability is low. Their fate is no longer in their own hands as winning all the remaining matches still cannot guarantee qualification. Even if they finish with 14 points, they will have to depend on other results, in which net run rate could play a decisive role.
The 2026 season is the sixth Indian Premier League edition to feature 10 teams, after 2011, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. In these seasons, only once has a team qualified for the playoffs with seven wins (14 points). That example came in 2024, when Royal Challengers Bangalore overtook Chennai Super Kings to enter the top four on the basis of net run rate.
So, from here on out, MI have very little breathing room in the tournament. Not only do they need to keep winning, but they also need to improve their net run rate to ensure they don’t fall behind if qualification comes down to that metric.
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मुज़फ्फरनगर शिक्षक विरोध: लंबित मांगों को लेकर जिला विद्यालय निरीक्षक कार्यालय पर माध्यमिक शिक्षक संघ का विशाल धरना, पुरानी पेंशन और वेतनमान के मुद्दों पर नाराजगी।
मुजफ्फरनगर उत्तर प्रदेश माध्यमिक शिक्षक संघ (शर्मा गुट) के बैनर तले शिक्षकों ने लंबित समस्याओं के समाधान की मांग को लेकर जिला विद्यालय निरीक्षक कार्यालय पर विशाल धरना दिया। प्रांतीय नेतृत्व के आह्वान पर जिला अध्यक्ष डॉ. अमित कुमार जैन के नेतृत्व में यह विरोध प्रदर्शन हुआ, जिसमें जिले भर से शिक्षक शामिल हुए.
धरना कार्यक्रम के दौरान शिक्षकों ने पुरानी पेंशन योजना, प्रवरण वेतनमान, प्रोन्नत वेतनमान समेत अन्य लंबित मामलों के शीघ्र निस्तारण की मांग उठाई।
प्रदेश स्तर पर शिक्षकों की उपेक्षा का आरोप
धरने को संबोधित करते हुए प्रदेश उपाध्यक्ष शिवकुमार यादव ने कहा कि प्रदेश भर के शिक्षक लंबे समय से उपेक्षा झेल रहे हैं। उन्होंने कहा कि जिला एवं राज्य स्तर पर लंबित मांगों का समय पर समाधान जरूरी है, अन्यथा शिक्षकों का असंतोष और बढ़ सकता है.
उन्होंने प्रशासन से शिक्षकों की समस्याओं को गंभीरता से लेने की अपील की.
पुरानी पेंशन और धारा 18, 21 को सम्मान से जुड़ा मुद्दा बताया
जिलाध्यक्ष डॉ. अमित कुमार जैन ने अपने संबोधन में कहा कि पुरानी पेंशन योजना की बहाली एवं धारा 18 एवं 21 से संबंधित प्रावधान शिक्षकों के सम्मान एवं सुरक्षा के लिए अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण है। उन्होंने कहा कि इन मुद्दों पर कई बार विभागीय अधिकारियों से अनुरोध करने के बावजूद संतोषजनक कार्रवाई नहीं की गयी है.
उन्होंने लंबित मामलों के शीघ्र निस्तारण की मांग दोहराई।
वेतन निर्धारण और प्रोन्नत वेतनमान में देरी पर नाराजगी
जिला मंत्री अरुण कुमार ने कहा कि जिला विद्यालय निरीक्षक कार्यालय की कार्यशैली के कारण चयन वेतनमान, प्रोन्नति वेतनमान व वेतन निर्धारण से संबंधित मामलों का निस्तारण समय से नहीं हो पा रहा है।
उन्होंने यह भी कहा कि पुरानी पेंशन योजना के अंतर्गत आने वाले शिक्षकों एवं विषय विशेषज्ञों को अभी तक नई पेंशन योजना का अपेक्षित लाभ नहीं मिला है, जिससे शिक्षकों में असंतोष बढ़ रहा है.
शिक्षकों ने प्रशासनिक कार्यशैली पर उठाए सवाल
जिला कोषाध्यक्ष संजय कुमार मोघा ने विभागीय अधिकारियों व कर्मचारियों की कार्यशैली पर सवाल उठाते हुए कहा कि लंबित मामलों के कारण जिले के शिक्षक मानसिक रूप से परेशान हैं. उन्होंने शीघ्र समाधान की आवश्यकता पर बल दिया।
प्रदर्शन के दौरान वक्ताओं ने यह भी कहा कि यदि जल्द ही समस्याओं का समाधान नहीं किया गया तो आंदोलन को और भी विस्तारित किया जा सकता है.
धरना में बड़ी संख्या में शिक्षक व प्राचार्य मौजूद थे.
धरना कार्यक्रम में प्रधानाचार्य सुरेंद्र सिंह, रंजन सिंह पुंडीर, सुभाष सिंह, पद्माकर यादव, विनोद कुमार, रीना यादव, नमन जैन, सुरेंद्र पाल सिंह, हंस कुमार, बिजेंद्र बहादुर, आवेश कुमार, धीरेंद्र कुशवाह, सुभाष चंद, वीरेंद्र पटेल, बृजबिहारी धुरिया, असित सिंह, डॉ. अमित कुमार वर्मा, राजीव कुमार, हरेंद्र सिंह, इमरान अहमद, शुभम पाल, राहुल कुमार, सुनील कुमार गोयल, विजय कुमार शर्मा, हेमंत बिश्नोई और रूपक वर्मा समेत कई शिक्षक मौजूद रहे।
शिक्षकों की बड़ी भागीदारी ने कार्यक्रम के लिए व्यापक समर्थन का संकेत दिया।
जिला विद्यालय निरीक्षक कार्यालय पर आयोजित इस धरना के माध्यम से माध्यमिक शिक्षक संघ ने लंबित मांगों के शीघ्र समाधान की मांग को प्रमुखता से उठाया, जिससे शिक्षकों की समस्याओं के समाधान की दिशा में प्रशासनिक स्तर पर प्रभावी पहल की संभावना व्यक्त की जा रही है.
Great Nicobar project is important for India’s economic growth and military presence, opposing it will benefit China: Defense giant india news
Many defense veterans have also expressed their support in favor of the island project.ACM Bhadauria (Retd) has rejected Congress’s criticism as misplaced and highlighted that the project is extremely important for India’s national security, economic development and military posture. He stressed its strategic location to monitor the Strait of Malacca, another chokepoint after Hormuz, to keep an eye on China. Roughly 80% of China’s oil imports and a significant portion of its total cargo pass through this narrow waterway (the Strait of Malacca).With China’s growing naval presence in the Indian Ocean region, India needs a strong economic and military base in the Great Nicobar Islands.The Rs 92,000 crore Great Nicobar mega-infrastructure project includes development of key infrastructure such as transshipment terminals, greenfield international airports, townships and power facilities with limited forest diversion, compensatory afforestation and no proposed displacement of indigenous communities.Bhadauria’s comments come a day after Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Great Nicobar project in Campbell Bay was “one of the biggest scams and serious crimes against the natural and tribal heritage of the country”.On February 16 this year, a bench of the National Green Tribunal had cleared the way for the Great Nicobar project, saying that taking into account its “strategic importance” and “other relevant considerations”, “we do not find any good grounds to interfere”. It had disposed of the applications related to environment clearance (EC) for the project, directing officials to “ensure full and strict compliance with the EC conditions”.Reacting to the opposition to the project, ACM Bhadauria (Retd) said, “It is important to understand it from a strategic perspective, especially in the light of recent events, such as the ongoing conflict (in West Asia) and developments in the Strait of Hormuz.”Strategically, it is important to understand that this project will give us the ability to be located only 150 km from the Strait of Malacca. Our overall domain awareness in both air and maritime domains will get a significant boost.Citing the example of the Gulf crisis, Major General (retd) GS Rawat recently said, “We need to look at this (project) from an operational and strategic perspective, including its geographical alignment and maritime position. Recent global developments have shown how strategic choke points can be exploited, as seen around the Strait of Hormuz.Similarly, the Strait of Malacca assumes even greater importance in the context of global trade and maritime movement… From an operational perspective, control or strong presence along such routes enhances strategic advantage, surveillance capabilities and maritime security. This is where the importance of the Great Nicobar Project lies, as it strengthens India’s position in monitoring and responding to the development of these vital sea routes.“Air Vice Marshal PK Srivastava (Retd) said, “Whenever the Government of India undertakes a project, it consults a wide range of expert advisors from different fields. Every project is prepared after taking opinion from experts and conducting proper ground survey of the area. Such projects are not prepared sitting in Delhi alone – teams go to the site and assess all aspects.“Any potential concerns or issues related to the Great Nicobar Island Project would have already been carefully considered during the planning process.”Describing the project as a major strategic and economic win for the country, Major General Sinha (retd) said, “In the maritime sector, the Great Nicobar Project has created a stir in the country. Some people do not want the country to emerge in the world.”Cautioning about China’s moves, former Border Roads Organization director general Lieutenant General (retd) Rajeev Chaudhary said, “If the project is delayed due to protests – especially through international pressure citing environmental concerns – then it may benefit China. Beijing is wary of such a project on Great Nicobar Island as it would increase India’s surveillance of maritime trade and military activities in the area...China’s ‘String of Pearls’ strategy – through ports such as Gwadar Port, Hambantota Port and Kyaukpyu Port – will be countered by a strong strategic and economic hub in Campbell Bay and Galathea Bay…Such opposition or negative narratives may inadvertently align with Chinese interests. This is a necessary project which ideally should have been implemented much earlier.”
After donating billions of dollars to charity, Mackenzie Scott says ‘small acts of kindness matter’ world News
After giving away more than $26 billion since 2019, including nearly $7 billion in 2025 alone, MacKenzie Scott continues to push a message that is at odds with the scale of her philanthropy. In a 2025 essay published on Yield Giving, he highlighted the importance of everyday generosity, arguing that small, frequent acts of kindness are often overlooked despite their collective impact. Citing data about charitable donations, volunteerism and informal support networks, Scott points out that ordinary people contribute huge sums of money and effort every year, shaping communities in ways that go far beyond headline-grabbing donations.
Mackenzie Scott’s message behind the billions
Scott’s argument focuses on the idea that large-scale philanthropy is only one part of a much broader ecosystem of generosity. In his essay, he said that Americans collectively donate hundreds of billions of dollars to charity annually, with a significant portion coming in relatively small amounts. In addition to formal donations, they also referenced financial support sent to family members abroad, participation in crowdfunding, and the economic value of volunteer work and low-paid service roles.Taken together, these contributions are likely to exceed $1 trillion annually, taking into account financial donations and the extensive value of unpaid and underpaid care work. This figure should be understood as a rough estimate of the broader ecosystem of generosity rather than a single standardized figure.
What does the research say about kindness?
Scientific studies largely support the idea that small acts of kindness have measurable psychological benefits. Research in psychology, including tasks such as “counting kindness” studies, has found that people who intentionally perform or reflect on acts of kindness report higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction.Other behavioral research has shown that kindness can spread through social groups. In workplace experiments, individuals exposed to small acts of generosity are more likely to engage in similar behavior themselves, leading to increased overall social activity and improved group well-being over time.
small actions matter
Scott’s approach highlights a key point: While large donations can drive systemic change, everyday kindness helps sustain it. Small efforts such as helping a neighbor, offering assistance, or contributing a modest amount of money can impact well-being, strengthen social ties, and encourage others to act similarly.
CBI arrests 2 in Rs 2,700 crore fraud charges after extradition from UAE. india news
The CBI said Parekh was wanted in a banking and financial fraud case worth Rs 2,672 crore. A case was registered by the CBI in Kolkata in 2016 on charges of defrauding a consortium of 25 banks.“The accused, in conspiracy with other promoters and directors, facilitated the diversion of bank funds through a network of overseas entities and business activities, including in the UAE, while actively managing the export-related operations and financial transactions of the company and its associated entities abroad by using fraudulent practices such as manipulation of financial transactions and misuse of banking channels.”Based on the Interpol Red Notice, the accused was based in UAE. At India’s request, the subject was detained by UAE authorities. After appropriate legal proceedings and close coordination between Indian and UAE authorities, it was decided to hand over the matter to Indian authorities. The man reached Delhi on May 1 and was taken into custody in Kolkata.In the second case, accused Kumar was wanted in connection with a case registered by Haryana Police for crimes including cheating, forgery, criminal conspiracy and use of forged documents to fraudulently obtain a passport.“The accused was the key conspirator of a well-organized racket involved in obtaining Indian passports on the basis of forged documents and false information. The accused had allegedly helped several persons with criminal background in obtaining passports by using fake identities and addresses,” the CBI said.The accused also played an important role in coordinating illegal activities and managing the immigration of such persons. On the request of Haryana Police, CBI got a red notice published against the subject through Interpol channels.Subsequently, the subject’s geo-location was traced and he was arrested by UAE authorities. Subsequently, an extradition request was submitted to the UAE authorities. He reached Mumbai on May 1 where he was taken into custody by Haryana Police.