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India Today
a day ago
- India Today
Delhi cop suspended, two probed over Rs 2.4cr fake NCERT book seizure
Nearly a month after a major seizure of counterfeit NCERT textbooks worth Rs 2.4 crore, the Delhi Police has suspended a special staff inspector and launched an internal enquiry against two other officers over alleged procedural lapses linked to the raid, carried out on May 16, followed a tip-off received by the now-suspended operation, led by the Special Staff unit of Shahdara district in coordination with NCERT officials, resulted in the arrest of three individuals involved in the illegal printing and sale of fake According to officials, the team raided a premise on Mandoli Road, where they found Prashant Gupta (48) and his son Nishant Gupta (26), allegedly running the operation with help from several labourers. A significant stock of counterfeit NCERT books was recovered during the questions have now been raised about the legitimacy of the raid and the role of the officers involved. Two sub-inspectors, one from the Special Staff and another from the Anti Auto Theft Squad (AATS), are now facing a departmental enquiry. Authorities are investigating how the raid was approved and whether the team had proper jurisdiction to carry out the operation.'Special Staff is typically assigned to deal with serious criminal cases. It's unusual for them to conduct raids on counterfeit school books,' a senior police officer said. The enquiry will also look into financial discrepancies, if any, related to the the current controversy, the Delhi Police had publicly announced the success of the May 16 operation in a press wasn't the first crackdown on fake textbooks. A month earlier, on April 15, police had seized over 4,000 counterfeit NCERT books from Arvind Gupta, 33, who was allegedly distributing them to students and shopkeepers in Samaypur Badli. Gupta, based in Rohini Sector 16, is believed to have sourced the fake books from several printing presses across Delhi to stay under the latest developments raise serious concerns about internal processes within the police force, even as they continue to tackle the growing problem of counterfeit educational material.(With PTI inputs)
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
NCERT book piracy: Inspector suspended for 'embezzlement' of ₹2 crore
The inspector in-charge of Shahdara district's Special Staff has been suspended for alleged embezzlement of ₹2 crore in connection to a massive piracy racket of NCERT books, an official said on Thursday. Police said two sub-inspectors of Anti-Snatching Cell and Anti-Auto-Theft Squad are also facing departmental inquiry for certain "lapses". The suspension of the inspector in-charge on Wednesday comes nearly a month after Delhi Police seized lakhs of counterfeit NCERT textbooks being circulated as original, the official said. Pirated textbooks worth over RS ₹2.4 crore have been seized so far in the case. Police said the suspended inspector is accused of financial irregularities during the investigation and seizure process. On May 16, three men, including a father-son duo -- Prashant Gupta (48) and Nishant Gupta (26) -- and Arvind Kumar were arrested after seizing around 1.7 lakh pirated NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) textbooks from a warehouse in Hiranki near Alipur and a shop on Mandoli Road in Shahdara. "Acting on a tip-off received on May 16, a raid was conducted at Anupam Sales, a shop allegedly run by Prashant and Nishant. The police, accompanied by NCERT officials, found 27 pirated Class 12 Social Science textbooks bearing forged NCERT emblems and fake signatures, making them appear authentic," a senior police officer said. During interrogation, they said spoke of a storage facility in Hiranki, where further raids led to the recovery of pirated books valued at over ₹2.4 crore. NCERT officials confirmed the entire consignment was counterfeit and violated copyright laws. An FIR was then registered under Section 318 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (cheating) and relevant sections of the Copyright Act at MS Park police station.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
Fake NCERT textbook seizure: Special staff inspector of Delhi Police suspended, inquiry ordered against 2 cops
Almost a month after the seizure of fake NCERT textbooks worth Rs 2.4 crore, the Delhi Police on Wednesday suspended a special staff inspector and initiated a departmental inquiry against two sub-inspectors for alleged irregularities in connection with the case. In a major crackdown, the Delhi Police on May 16 seized counterfeit National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) textbooks, based on a tip-off to the accused inspector. The raid, in which three people were arrested, was part of an operation led by the in-charge of the Special Staff of Shahdara district. A joint team led by the police and NCERT officials arrived at Mandoli Road on May 16 before proceeding to a shop owned by Prashant Gupta, 48, and his son Nishant Gupta, 26, the police said. They were present at the shop along with five or six labourers aiding in the illegal activity, police had said. The other two sub-inspectors set to face the departmental inquiry belong to the Special Staff team and the AATS (Anti Auto Theft Squad) team of the Shahdara district. 'Special Staff is usually deployed for hard crime cases. The raids on counterfeit NCERT books are not usually their responsibility. It will look into how and when they got the approval for the raid,' a senior police officer said. The police said that they would investigate the alleged irregularities of finances during the raid and the jurisdiction of the officer to conduct the raid. However, after the May 16 raid, the Delhi Police held a press conference, announcing the operation. On April 15, the Delhi police seized as many as 4,091 counterfeit NCERT books of different classes from a man named Arvind Gupta, 33, who was selling these books to students and shopkeepers at Samaypur Badli. Gupta, operating from Rohini Sector 16, allegedly sourced the counterfeit copies from multiple printing presses across Delhi to avoid detection.
News18
05-06-2025
- Business
- News18
How Brands Are Acting on Plastic and Sustainability This World Environment Day
Last Updated: Indian businesses are stepping up their game this World Environment Day by reducing plastic use, slashing carbon emissions, and championing circularity. As the world unites under the 2025 World Environment Day theme of #BeatPlasticPollution, India Inc. is responding with urgency and innovation. From global fast-food giants to e-commerce powerhouses and sporting goods retailers, a common thread ties them all together: sustainability is no longer a side note, it's at the heart of business transformation. 'At KFC India, sustainability is always on our bucket list," the brand states with confidence. With a legacy dating back to 1995, KFC has transitioned to 100% responsibly sourced packaging. In the past year alone, the brand has eliminated 3500 MT of plastic and converted 80% of its packaging to recyclable and compostable formats. KFC's efforts extend beyond packaging. Their restaurant designs align with global green standards and feature 11 'Green Building Must Haves." In a landmark achievement, two of its restaurants have been awarded by the Indian Green Building Council: Bhawarkua, Indore (Gold rating) and Rayya, Punjab (Platinum rating) — the latter being the highest possible certification. From maximizing natural daylight to implementing water-saving fixtures and energy-efficient systems, KFC is cooking up a greener QSR future. Pure Storage: Slimmer Systems, Lighter Footprint 'Sustainability is integral to our innovation strategy," says Ramanujam Komanduri, Country Manager, Pure Storage India. By engineering storage solutions that consume up to 85% less energy and 77% less space than legacy systems, Pure Storage is significantly reducing data center footprints. Their Evergreen model—which extends hardware life via modular upgrades—also cuts down e-waste. This World Environment Day, the company is doubling down on reducing reliance on plastic-intensive components and championing energy efficiency. Flipkart is embracing a low-carbon, circular economy model. Since 2021, it has reduced packaging weight, transitioned away from single-use plastics, and now sources recycled materials for cartons. With a fleet of over 13,000 EVs and green warehouses aligned with IGBC standards, Flipkart is driving toward a cleaner last mile. Their innovations include replacing bubble wrap with shredded waste, enabling the reuse of 6 million cartons monthly, and slashing plastic mailer content from 40% in 2021 to 7-8% in 2025. More than 26,000 tons of paper have been diverted from landfills, and biofuel use has dropped by over 30%. 'Sustainability is embedded in how we build, operate, and grow," notes Nishant Gupta, Head of Sustainability. Decathlon: The Future of Sports is Circular Decathlon India is pioneering circular retail. 'We are rethinking how sport is consumed in a world that demands more responsible choices," says Annie George, Leader, Sustainable Development. The brand aims to triple its circular business impact by 2027 by keeping over 300,000 products in use and out of landfills. Their new initiative, Second Life Bazaar, launched on World Environment Day, empowers customers to repair, reuse, or trade sports gear, thereby cultivating a culture of conscious consumption. Whether it's refurbishing a bicycle or reusing a tennis racket, every action helps build a future rooted in longevity and access. Green Goals, Real Results These brands are not just making sustainability pledges—they're delivering measurable outcomes. As the world focuses on beating plastic pollution, these industry leaders are proving that bold environmental action is good for the planet and business. From compostable containers to electric fleets and circular commerce, India's corporate sector is taking decisive steps towards a sustainable future. First Published: June 05, 2025, 07:33 IST
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Pirated NCERT textbooks worth Rs 2.4 crore seized in Delhi
NEW DELHI: The Delhi police have arrested three people — including a father-son duo — for allegedly procuring and selling pirated NCERT textbooks in the Capital and recovered more than 1.7 lakh such books worth over a whopping Rs 2.4 crore from their possession. The arrested accused have been identified as Prashant Gupta (48) & his son Nishant Gupta (26) — both from Vivek Vihar — and Arvind Kumar, a resident of Haryana's Sonipat. Prashant and Nishant reportedly ran a shop, Anupam Sales, where police found a large stock of pirated educational books being sold as NCERT material. The racket was unearthed following a tip-off on May 16 regarding the sale of pirated NCERT books from a shop on Mandoli Road, DCP (Shahdara) Prashant Gautam stated. As many as 27 pirated social science textbooks for Class 12 were recovered during a raid at the shop. The books bore forged NCERT emblems and counterfeit signatures. A case was registered, and the father-son duo were taken into custody for interrogation, during which they revealed that they had been these books from a store in Hiranki. A raid conducted at the site there owned by Arvind subsequently led to the seizure of around 1.6 lakh books valued at Rs 2.4 crore. A probe is on. Father-son among 3 held The accused have been identified as Prashant Gupta (48) & his son Nishant Gupta (26) — both from Vivek Vihar — and Arvind Kumar, a resident of Haryana's Sonipat. The racket was unearthed following a tip-off on May 16.
