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Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Tarn Taran: Ransom calls land two in police net in 3 cases
The Punjab Police have solved three ransom call cases in Tarn Taran and arrested two accused, said senior superintendent of police (SSP) Deepak Pareek on Sunday. The Punjab Police have solved three ransom call cases in Tarn Taran and arrested two accused, said senior superintendent of police (SSP) Deepak Pareek on Sunday. (HT Photo) In the first case, Nishan Singh and Gursewak Singh alias Saba were arrested. The complainant, a resident of Jagatpura and a farmer, had given 4.25 acres of land on lease to his uncle Nishan Singh for the past 12 years. Recently, he decided to take the land back and started cultivating it himself. This led to a dispute. The complainant reportedly received WhatsApp calls with threats to his life and demands for extortion. The caller claimed to be a gangster. Investigations revealed that the caller was Gursewak Singh alias Saba, who was in contact with Nishan Singh. The threats were made by Gursewak under Nishan's directions. They demanded extortion, said Pareek. In another case, Mandeep Singh, currently in Dubai and related to someone from the complainant's village. He, along with associates, was trying to extort money. Legal proceedings including Look Out Circular (LOC) have been initiated. In the third case, the complainant, a resident of Bhikhiwind, received WhatsApp calls where an unknown person claiming to be a gangster threatened to kill his family if ₹ 20 lakh was not paid. He said, 'Investigations revealed the accused as Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi alias Panchi, residing in Dubai for the past 8 years and last visited Punjab about 2.5 years ago. He used the gangster name to scare and extort money. LOC has been issued to arrest the accused'. 'All three cases are under investigation. Police are working on uncovering gang connections, financial trails, and identifying additional associates. More arrests are expected', he added.
Fashion Value Chain
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Value Chain
The Chill Hour Hits 100 Episodes: Deepak Pareek's Podcast Celebrates a Century of Stories, Vulnerability, and Voice
India's podcasting scene marks a landmark moment as 'The Chill Hour', the soulful, no-filters podcast hosted by creator and entrepreneur Deepak Pareek, releases its 100th episode, celebrating a journey built on honesty, depth, and connection which is a milestone moment for one of India's most authentic digital shows, 100 episodes in and just getting started. The Chill Hour Podcast by Deepak Pareek completes 100 episodes Since its inception, The Chill Hour has grown into one of India's most beloved independent podcasts, with over 4 lakh followers across platforms and a loyal listener base that spans generations and geographies. What began as an intimate space for candid conversations has evolved into a genre-defying show that explores everything from the personal to the profound. The podcast has featured a wide range of voices, including Bollywood icons like Gajraj Rao and Adah Sharma, youth culture leaders like Raghav Juyal and Avika Gor, and niche powerhouses like Sneh Rana, Tridha Choudhury, Pavail Gulati, Atul Khatri, Shalini Passi, Sameeksha Takke, and Niharicka Singh. With appearances from comedians, cricketers, creators, and changemakers, The Chill Hour has become a rare space where vulnerability meets versatility. The 100-episode catalogue reflects the show's incredible thematic depth. Listeners have tuned in for episodes that span self-growth, content strategy, productivity, mental health, relationships, and modern dating, to women's health, skincare, cricket, entrepreneurship, law, society, culture, and even true crime, AI, and the future of tech. Each conversation is a window into topics that are often underrepresented or misrepresented in mainstream media. 'This milestone is a moment to pause, reflect, and thank the listeners who made this journey possible,' says Deepak. 'These 100 episodes are not just numbers, they're 100 deep dives into the lives, minds, and hearts of some truly incredible people.' To mark the occasion, the podcast features Ankur Warikoo in its centennial episode, one of India's most respected voices on mindfulness, money, and meaning. His episode continues the show's ethos of open, grounded, and growth-focused dialogue. Outside of the studio, Deepak, Impact 30 under 30 award winner, 11x TEDx speaker, media entrepreneur, content creator, podcast host, keynote speaker & storyteller, continues to amplify meaningful narratives through Iceberg Creations, his media production company. He has been speaker at leading institutions like IIT Kanpur, IIM Calcutta, and IIT Kharagpur, offering fresh perspectives on storytelling, digital culture, and staying authentic in the age of algorithms. Recently, Deepak Pareek won the Best Show Host Award in the Arts & Entertainment Category in India Audio Summit & Awards 2025 for his Podcast 'The Chill Hour' which marks a defining moment in Pareek's journey as a content creator dedicated to meaningful, unfiltered conversations and has earned national recognition for Deepak Pareek's heartfelt podcast journey. As The Chill Hour enters a new phase, fans can expect regional expansions, on-ground experiences, and new formats, all rooted in the show's founding promise: real people, real stories, real impact. Episode 100 of The Chill Hour featuring Ankur Warikoo is now streaming on all major platforms.
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Mock drills, blackout rehearsals conducted at several locations in Punjab
Chandigarh, Authorities conducted mock drills and blackout rehearsals at several locations in Punjab on Wednesday as part of the nationwide mega civil defence exercise. Mock drills, blackout rehearsals conducted at several locations in Punjab The exercise simulated emergency scenarios such as fire break out and mock rescue operations were carried out in Ferozepur, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Bathinda, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Patiala, Pathankot, Barnala and Mohali. During the blackout rehearsals, air raid warning sirens were activated and electricity remained shut in Mohali and Chandigarh for 10 minutes from 7.30 pm. At other places in Punjab, timings of blackout rehearsals differed. It was from 8.30pm to 8.40 pm in Sangrur, from 8 pm to 8.30 pm in Ludhiana and from 9 to 9.30 pm in Ferozepur. Electricity was cut in markets and malls during the blackout rehearsals, while hospitals and medical institutions were spared from power outages, officials said. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs had directed all states and Union Territories to conduct mock drills on Wednesday in view of the "new and complex threats" that have emerged amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. Officials said the drills were aimed at evaluating and enhancing the efficacy of emergency response mechanisms in real-time situations. Scenes of volunteers enacting as injured being taken on stretchers to ambulances, fire being doused, and people rushing to safer places played out during the mock drills. The drill saw coordinated participation from multiple agencies including the fire and emergency services, police, health department, municipal corporation and disaster management authorities. Additionally, trained volunteers from the Civil Defence, National Service Scheme and National Cadet Corps also participated in the exercise. In Mohali, the mock drill was carried out at a mall. Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police Deepak Pareek said people were asked to cooperate to create awareness about ways to deal with real-time emergencies. "Whatever instructions issued by the district administration, the Army or paramilitary forces should be followed," he said. Assuring that the district police were fully geared up to tackle emergency situations with the help of other departments, Pareek warned rumour-mongers against creating panic. People must trust only the information from official sources, he said. Mohali Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal ruled out apprehensions of any untoward situation in the district but said the authorities are keeping a watchful eye. She also said the air space in the district has been closed till further orders. In Ludhiana, the mock drill focused on fire safety and rescue operations at Verka Milk Plant on Ferozepur Road to bolster preparedness for potential emergencies. Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain urged residents to remain calm, assuring them that such exercises are proactive measures to enhance safety and preparedness. The drill commenced at 4 pm with an alarm, prompting swift coordination among multiple agencies including the National Disaster Response Force, fire brigade, district administration, municipal corporation, police, health department, civil defence and NCC. In Chandigarh, civil defence mock drills were held simultaneously at three locations including Inter-State Bus Terminal-17. The drills simulated high-intensity emergency scenarios. Chandigarh Union Territory's Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma, Home Secretary Mandeep Brar, Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, Senior Superintendent of Police Kanwardeep Kaur and other senior officials from Chandigarh Administration monitored the drill. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mock drills conducted at several locations in Punjab
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Authorities on Wednesday conducted mock drills at several locations in Punjab as part of the nationwide mega civil defence exercise. Mock drills simulating emergency scenarios, like fire emergencies, and rescue operations were performed in Ferozepur, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Bathinda, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Patiala, Pathankot, Barnala and Union Ministry of Home Affairs had asked all states to conduct mock drills on Wednesday due to the "new and complex threats" that have emerged amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror said the drills were aimed at evaluating and enhancing the efficacy of emergency response mechanisms in real-time of volunteers enacting as injured being taken on stretchers to ambulances, fire being doused, and people rushing to safer places played out during the mock mock drill saw coordinated participation from multiple agencies, including the fire and emergency services, police, health department, municipal corporation, and disaster management trained volunteers from the Civil Defence, National Service Scheme (NSS) and National Cadet Corps (NCC) also participated in the Mohali, the mock drill was carried out at a Senior Superintendent of Police Deepak Pareek said the people were asked to cooperate to create awareness about ways to deal with real-time emergencies."Whatever instructions issued by the district administration, the Army or paramilitary forces should be followed," he Ludhiana, the mock drill focused on fire safety and rescue operations at Verka Milk Plant on Ferozepur Road to bolster preparedness for potential Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain urged residents to remain calm, assuring them that such exercises are proactive measures to enhance safety and exercise aimed to equip the public and authorities with the skills to handle crises drill commenced at 4 pm with an alarm, prompting swift coordination among multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), fire brigade, district administration, municipal corporation, police, health department, civil defence, and NCC.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Time of India
SHO ‘lets off' snatcher after ‘compensation deal', Mohali SSP orders probe
1 2 3 Mohali: In a development that has raised serious questions about police conduct, the station house officer (SHO) of Mohali Phase 1 police station, inspector Sukhbir Singh, allegedly let off a snatcher after compensating the victim instead of following due legal process. Mohali senior superintendent of police (SSP) Deepak Pareek has now marked an official inquiry into the matter. The incident involves Chotu, a local fruit vendor, who was reportedly looted of Rs 25,000 by four men. As the accused attempted to flee, fellow vendors managed to apprehend one of the snatchers and handed him over to the police. However, according to Chotu, the police did not register a formal FIR. Instead, SHO Sukhbir Singh allegedly facilitated a "compromise", instructing the accused to pay Rs 10,000 in compensation, after which the snatcher was released. The other three accused remain absconding. Despite repeated attempts, inspector Sukhbir Singh did not answer phone calls. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buenos Aires: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Describing the incident as a case of "might is right," sources alleged that the SHO assumed the role of adjudicator rather than law enforcer, raising concerns about procedural lapses and accountability in handling criminal cases. SSP Deepak Pareek said, "I will get this case enquired and take appropriate action after verifying the facts." Notably, inspector Sukhbir Singh has previously faced disciplinary action and was suspended twice for misconduct during his tenure. The incident has sparked outrage among vendors, who argue that such handling of criminal cases undermines public trust in law enforcement and sets a dangerous precedent of informal settlements in matters of serious crime. MSID:: 120795498 413 |
