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Time of India
7 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Kabaddi meet underway
1 2 3 4 Ranchi: The State Under-18 boys and girls kabaddi competition was inaugurated at RPF Barracks Sports Ground, Bokaro, by ARM Vineet Kumar, who emphasised vast career potential in sports. A total of 639 players from 22 districts are competing. Dignitaries including Santosh Kumar and Gopal Thakur encouraged the participants. A two-minute silence honoured recent tragedies of plain crash in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) celebrated MS Dhoni's induction into the ICC Hall of Fame 2025 with a special ceremony. Held on the eve of the WTC final, the event honoured Dhoni's legendary 14-year career and global impact. JSCA president Ajay Nath Shahdeo, vice-president Sanjay Pandey, and others attended, applauding Dhoni's historic achievements and his role in elevating Indian cricket to new heights.
New Indian Express
11-06-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
20 years on, Kadapa's pursuit of the elusive Jerdon's Courser continues
VISHAKHAPATNAM: One small bird, long unseen, led to the declaration of a wildlife sanctuary, years of research, and a sustained conservation effort. The Jerdon's Courser, once thought to be extinct, was rediscovered in the YSR Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh in 1986 after nearly a century, and that rediscovery continues to inspire fresh hope and dedicated fieldwork even today. The Jerdon's Courser is a restricted-range endemic bird found only in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. Designated Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, it inhabits sparse scrub forests with open patches of ground and is currently known only from the Sri Lankamalleswara and Sri Penusila Narasimha wildlife sanctuaries. Nearly two decades have passed since the last confirmed sighting in 2004 in the Sri Lankamalleswara wildlife sanctuary. Yet, the Andhra Pradesh Forest department believes the critically endangered bird may still be hiding in the scrub forests of Kadapa, and efforts to trace it have intensified in recent months. Kadapa district forest officer Vineet Kumar explained that the department has deployed nearly 40 camera traps in the sanctuary, especially across the foothill regions of Siddavatam, Badvel, and Proddatur forest ranges. 'These traps are equipped with both motion and infrared sensors to capture images of the nocturnal species. Along with that, we use sand strips to track bird footprints and place dung to attract insects, which may, in turn, attract the bird,' he said. Jerdon's Courser (Rhinoptilus bitorquatus), first recorded by British surgeon Dr Thomas C Jerdon in 1848, was presumed extinct through much of the 20th century. Its dramatic rediscovery in 1986 near Reddipalli village prompted the creation of the Sri Lankamalleswara wildlife sanctuary in 1998. Despite its elusive nature, the rediscovery proved the species still existed and sparked long-term conservation efforts. 'Recently, we started using two audio moth devices to record bird calls during the night. These sound recorders are helping us monitor vocal activity in the area,' Vineet Kumar said. However, that audio confirmations remain challenging as some local birds are known to mimic the Courser's call, he admits.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Immediate medical intervention can save lives of heart attack patients: Doctors
Patna: Any pain in the heart, discomfort, or other heart-related issues should be ignored and immediately reported to doctors. In the case of a heart attack, instead of planning for a higher medical institute at a distance, one should opt for the nearest health facility to get immediate medical intervention, which can prevent or limit further damage to the heart, and save one's life. Several such instructions were given by cardiologists from across the capital in a press conference held on Friday, ahead of the 3rd Bihar Interventional Council-2025 to be organised by the Bihar chapter of the Cardiological Society of India. Taking cues from their past experience, Dr Ashish Kumar Jha and Dr Vineet Kumar said 70% to 80% of heart patients come to the hospital late after 12 to 24 hours, and by then, the damage is done. Doctors advised that even symptoms like vomiting and discomfort should not be ignored. "Heart attack needs immediate treatment. Rush to the nearest hospital," said one of the review committee members, Dr Vipin Kumar. Cardiologists further said that age was no longer a factor in heart-related issues, as people in their 30s were also coming with such problems. They cited several factors, like food habits, lifestyle, stress, smoking, hypertension, and diabetes, as the reasons for the increase in heart-related issues. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo Apart from medical advice, doctors also shed light on the two-day annual conference, which will start on Saturday, and will focus on intervention to treat heart ailments. The chairman of the organising committee, Dr Arvind Kumar, said Bihar has witnessed a huge development in the field of medical intervention, which is a stage between medicine and operation. Topics related to pacing and heart failure therapy, structural and paediatric intervention, peripheral intervention, imaging and physiology, and coronary plaque modification will be discussed. The conference will have experts from across the globe and different parts of the country, like Dr Ryuzo Hayashi and Dr Haruki Miyazawa from Japan; Dr C Narasimhan from Hyderabad; Dr D S Chaddha and Dr BC Srinivas from Bangalore; Dr Vijay Trehan, Dr Pravin Chandra, Dr RD Yadave, Dr Rakesh Yadav, and Dr Viveka Kumar from Delhi; and Dr N Pratap Kumar from Kollam. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
Delhi Police plans crackdown on digital arrest scams, online complaint platform in progress
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police is developing a comprehensive strategy to combat the growing threat of digital arrest scams . This includes creating a centralised complaint system and building a database of gangs involved in such frauds, officials said on Saturday. A four-member committee led by a Special Commissioner has been formed to draft guidelines and policies for the initiative. The committee is led by a Special Commissioner and includes a Deputy Commissioner Police as convenor, along with a Joint Commissioner and Additional Commissioner as members, according to a senior police official. This initiative responds to increasing incidents where cybercriminals impersonate law enforcement officers, government officials or courier agents to deceive people by making false claims about legal violations. These criminals conduct video calls that appear to be legal proceedings and pressure individuals to transfer substantial amounts of money by threatening them with arrest. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which oversees cybercrime nationally through the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), reports that Indians lost Rs 120 crore to digital arrest scams from January to April in 2024. A significant issue being tackled is the confusion victims experience when trying to determine where to register their complaints. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More "We are working on an online unified and centralised platform where victims can lodge complaints without worrying about jurisdiction. This will significantly improve response time and coordination," the officer said. Delhi Police is creating a comprehensive database of criminal groups involved in these frauds, working with specialised cybercrime units. This will include their details, previous offences, locations and operational methods, sources indicated. "By mapping these criminals and analysing their modus operandi, we can build preventive mechanisms and alert systems to stay one step ahead," the officer added. The force plans to distribute detailed warnings about common tactics used by these groups. These will be shared with district units, public service platforms, banks and telecom providers to increase awareness and help early detection. Vineet Kumar, Founder and Global President of CyberPeace, stated that digital arrest scams are a major and developing issue in cybercrime. "In this context, a centralised platform for digital arrest fraud victims can be a vital step toward streamlining complaint processes and identifying criminal patterns," he said. In a recent case, fraudsters pretending to be CBI officials deceived a 79-year-old former freelance journalist in Delhi's Hauz Khas area of Rs 2.36 crore by threatening arrest in a fabricated money laundering case. She subsequently filed a complaint with Delhi Police's Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
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Business Standard
17-05-2025
- Business Standard
Delhi Police plans unified platform to combat rising digital arrest frauds
Delhi Police is formulating a multi-pronged strategy to tackle the rising cases of digital arrest frauds, which includes setting up a centralised complaint mechanism and compiling a database of gangs involved in such crimes, officials said on Saturday. A four-member committee has been constituted to draft guidelines, policies and regulations for the move. Headed by a Special Commissioner-rank officer, the committee includes a convenor of Deputy Commissioner Police rank and two members of Joint Commissioner and Additional Commissioner rank, a senior police officer said. The move comes amid a surge in cases where cybercriminals, posing as police officers, government officials or courier agents, deceive victims by falsely claiming they are involved in legal offences. The fraudsters often conduct video calls simulating legal proceedings and coerce people into transferring large sums of money under threat of arrest. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which monitors cybercrime at the central level through the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), Indians lost Rs 120 crore to digital arrest scams between January and April in 2024. One of the key challenges being addressed is the difficulty victims face in identifying the appropriate police station to register their complaints. "We are working on an online unified and centralised platform where victims can lodge complaints without worrying about jurisdiction. This will significantly improve response time and coordination," the officer said. In coordination with specialised cybercrime units, Delhi Police is also preparing a detailed database of gangs involved in such frauds. The data will include their profiles, past cases, locations and methods of operation, sources said. "By mapping these criminals and analysing their modus operandi, we can build preventive mechanisms and alert systems to stay one step ahead," the officer added. The police also plan to issue detailed advisories highlighting common tactics used by such gangs. These advisories will be circulated to all district units, public service platforms, banks and telecom service providers to enhance public awareness and facilitate early detection. Founder and Global President of CyberPeace Vineet Kumar said digital arrest scams represent a significant and evolving challenge in the cybercrime landscape. "In this context, a centralised platform for digital arrest fraud victims can be a vital step toward streamlining complaint processes and identifying criminal patterns," he said. Recently, a 79-year-old former freelance journalist was duped of Rs 2.36 crore in Delhi's Hauz Khas area by fraudsters posing as CBI officials. They threatened her with arrest in a fake money laundering case. She later lodged a complaint with the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit of Delhi Police.
