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<p>Ahead of winters that usually bring lethal smoke season to the national capital city of Delhi, the Indian government is planning to introduce an e-detection system to crack down on aged vehicles still plying on the roads.</p>

<p>The new system, fully online, will help authorities track petrol and diesel vehicles, older than 10 and 15 years respectively, and those with outdated pollution certificates. The system will generate e-challans automatically and is expected to be fully operational before the upcoming Diwali festival season.</p>

<h2><strong>Why is it required?</strong></h2>

<p>The government aims to keep pollution levels in check amid fears that winters may again turn Delhi into a ‘gas chamber’ for the residents. By cracking down on aged vehicles, the government hopes to address the issue.</p>

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<p>As of now, it’s not feasible for the authorities to check every vehicle entering Delhi for pollution certificates. According to officials quoted by the Times of India, the new system largely solves this problem and makes enforcement easier.</p>

<h2><strong>How will the new system work?</strong></h2>

<p>The new e-detection system would be fetching data from the vehicles’ FASTags as soon as they enter Delhi and cross National Highway toll plazas at borders. All details of the vehicle, including photograph and registration, will then be matched with the Vahan data base, the central repository of all vehicles which has details of the year of registration and validity of documents such as fitness, permit and pollution under control certificate.</p>

<p>Then, the transport department would be able to identify vehicles running without necessary permits and certificates and then issue fines under the Motor Vehicle Act.</p>

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<p>To begin with, the National Highway Authorities of India (NHAI) will share the details of vehicles passing through its toll plazas every few hours for matching with Vahan database and subsequently it will be made real time.</p>

<p>The government plans to eventually roll out this system for the whole of the country.</p>

<p>(With inputs from agencies)</p>


Ahead of winters that usually bring lethal smoke season to the national capital city of Delhi, the Indian government is planning to introduce an e-detection system to crack down on aged vehicles still plying on the roads.

Ahead of winters that usually bring lethal smoke season to the national capital city of Delhi, the Indian government is planning to introduce an e-detection system to crack down on aged vehicles still plying on the roads. The new system, fully online, will help authorities track petrol and diesel vehicles, older than 10 and 15 years respectively, and those with outdated pollution certificates. The system will generate e-challans automatically and is expected to be fully operational before the upcoming Diwali festival season. Why is it required? The government aims to keep pollution levels in check amid fears that winters may again turn Delhi into a ‘gas chamber’ for the residents. By cracking down on aged vehicles, the government hopes to address the issue. Also read: Ahead of smog season, Delhi writes to Centre, pushes for ‘cloud seeding’ to combat air pollution As of now, it’s not feasible for the authorities to check every vehicle entering Delhi for pollution certificates. According to officials quoted by the Times of India, the new system largely solves this problem and makes enforcement easier. How will the new system work? The new e-detection system would be fetching data from the vehicles’ FASTags as soon as they enter Delhi and cross National Highway toll plazas at borders. All details of the vehicle, including photograph and registration, will then be matched with the Vahan data base, the central repository of all vehicles which has details of the year of registration and validity of documents such as fitness, permit and pollution under control certificate. Then, the transport department would be able to identify vehicles running without necessary permits and certificates and then issue fines under the Motor Vehicle Act. Also read: Delhi CM Atishi evicted from official residence? CMO says PWD has sealed house To begin with, the National Highway Authorities of India (NHAI) will share the details of vehicles passing through its toll plazas every few hours for matching with Vahan database and subsequently it will be made real time. The government plans to eventually roll out this system for the whole of the country. (With inputs from agencies)

E-challans for expired pollution certificates: India's ‘e-detection’ system to combat pollution

In India RSS Chief has warned against the growing sentiment of anti India wave. The RSS chief has highlighted the rising number of cases of attack against minorities. In the RSS chief's Dussehra speech he focused on the dangerous trend of radical outfits in Bangladesh trying to paint India in bad light while portraying Pakistan as their friend. Watch to know more.

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<p>India has expressed "serious concerns" about the attack on a Puja mandap in Dhaka's Tanti Bazar, Bangladesh on Saturday (Oct 12) amid&nbsp;the ongoing Durga Puja festival.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Delhi also shared concerns over the theft at the revered Jeshoreshwari Kali temple at Satkhira, and called them "deplorable events", the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared a post on X, saying that these events follow a "systematic pattern of desecration" and damage to temples and deities.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/maa-kalis-sacred-crown-stolen-from-bangladesh-temple-was-gifted-by-pm-modi-766517"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;India calls for investigation after deity's crown, gifted by Modi, stolen from Bangladesh temple</strong></a></p>

<p>Jaiswal called upon the Bangladesh government to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and all minorities and their places of worship, especially during the festival time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This comes in the wake of incidents of theft and vandalism in Bangladesh, targeting Hindu religious sites, days before Durga Puja, a major Hindu festival.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier on Friday, a firebomb was thrown at a Durga Puja Mandap in the Tanti Bazar area of Old Dhaka, triggering panic among worshippers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police have found the bomb made by filling a glass bottle with petrol, Bangladesh local newspaper Prothom Alo reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident took place around 7:00 pm (local time) on Friday. According to locals, a group of youths from an alley beside the Puja mandap tossed a bottle aiming at the altar. When the volunteers ran after the attackers, they were attacked with knives.</p>

<p>Five people were reportedly injured in the incident. No casualties were reported.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Golden crown gifted by PM Modi stolen from Hindu temple&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>A hand-crafted golden crown gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was stolen from a Hindu temple in Bangladesh's southwestern Satkhira district.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India 'Deeply Concerned' Over Theft of Idol Crown Gifted by PM Modi in Bangladesh</strong></p>

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<p>At least 17 people have been&nbsp;arrested in connection with around 35 violent incidents related to Durga Puja celebrations this month, according to Bangladesh police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Friday, MEA stated that India is deeply disturbed by the reported incident of theft of a religious article from a temple in Bangladesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, India further urged Bangladesh's law enforcement authorities to investigate the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India has expressed "serious concerns" about the attack on a Puja mandap in Dhaka's Tanti Bazar, Bangladesh on Saturday (Oct 12) amid the ongoing Durga Puja festival.

India has expressed "serious concerns" about the attack on a Puja mandap in Dhaka's Tanti Bazar, Bangladesh on Saturday (Oct 12) amid the ongoing Durga Puja festival. New Delhi also shared concerns over the theft at the revered Jeshoreshwari Kali temple at Satkhira, and called them "deplorable events", the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared a post on X, saying that these events follow a "systematic pattern of desecration" and damage to temples and deities. Also read: India calls for investigation after deity's crown, gifted by Modi, stolen from Bangladesh temple Jaiswal called upon the Bangladesh government to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and all minorities and their places of worship, especially during the festival time. Our statement on attack on Puja Mandap and desecration and damage to Hindu temples in Bangladesh:https://t.co/KXGnXLhgjq pic.twitter.com/Ty746nPn5c — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) October 12, 2024 × This comes in the wake of incidents of theft and vandalism in Bangladesh, targeting Hindu religious sites, days before Durga Puja, a major Hindu festival. Earlier on Friday, a firebomb was thrown at a Durga Puja Mandap in the Tanti Bazar area of Old Dhaka, triggering panic among worshippers. Police have found the bomb made by filling a glass bottle with petrol, Bangladesh local newspaper Prothom Alo reported. The incident took place around 7:00 pm (local time) on Friday. According to locals, a group of youths from an alley beside the Puja mandap tossed a bottle aiming at the altar. When the volunteers ran after the attackers, they were attacked with knives. Five people were reportedly injured in the incident. No casualties were reported. Golden crown gifted by PM Modi stolen from Hindu temple A hand-crafted golden crown gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was stolen from a Hindu temple in Bangladesh's southwestern Satkhira district. Watch | India 'Deeply Concerned' Over Theft of Idol Crown Gifted by PM Modi in Bangladesh × At least 17 people have been arrested in connection with around 35 violent incidents related to Durga Puja celebrations this month, according to Bangladesh police. On Friday, MEA stated that India is deeply disturbed by the reported incident of theft of a religious article from a temple in Bangladesh. According to reports, India further urged Bangladesh's law enforcement authorities to investigate the matter. (With inputs from agencies)

India slams Bangladesh over attacks on Hindu temple, calls it 'systematic pattern of desecration'

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<p>Sourabh Chandrakar, who used to be a juice vendor in the Indian state of&nbsp;Chattisgarh's Bhilai, is expected to be extradited to India after his&nbsp;arrest in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for an alleged $713 million betting scam.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chandrakar, one of the main promoters of the Mahadev app, was arrested in the scam case. Chandrakar and his business partner, Ravi Uppal, have been under "house detention" in Dubai since December 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In November 2023, the Enforcement Directorate alleged that the duo paid bribes in millions, to the then Chattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To bring Chandrakar back to India, federal agencies, including the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Chhattisgarh Police are processing extradition documents through the Ministry of External Affairs, Hindustan Times reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mahadev-betting-app-owner-detained-in-dubai-following-interpol-notice-766531"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Mahadev betting app owner detained in Dubai following Interpol notice</strong></a></p>

<p>A Raipur Court on Thursday (Oct 10) issued an extradition order for the alleged scammer, which is now being sent to the UAE authorities, the report stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before partnering with co-founder Ravil Uppal, Chandrakar started a juice shop in Bhilai. Later, both of them moved to Dubai in 2019, according to NDTV.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The duo expanded their operations by setting up call centres in cities across Malaysia, Thailand, the UAE, and India to create subsidiary apps for online betting.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Duo opened 30 call centres&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>They opened about 30 call centres in Chhattisgarh and other Indian states, with the support of Sunil Damani and Anil Damani, who were the trusted associates of Chandrakar and Uppal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the ED, their network included approximately 4,000-panel operators spread across India, each managing around 200 customers placing bets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Through this, they both allegedly earned at least $23 million, allowing them to establish a criminal empire in the UAE.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, Chandrakar got married in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, in February 2023, and allegedly spent around $23.7 million&nbsp;in cash on the event, according to the ED's chargesheet.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Sourabh Chandrakar, who used to be a juice vendor in the Indian state of Chattisgarh's Bhilai, is expected to be extradited to India after his arrest in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for an alleged $713 million betting scam.

Sourabh Chandrakar, who used to be a juice vendor in the Indian state of Chattisgarh's Bhilai, is expected to be extradited to India after his arrest in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for an alleged $713 million betting scam. Chandrakar, one of the main promoters of the Mahadev app, was arrested in the scam case. Chandrakar and his business partner, Ravi Uppal, have been under "house detention" in Dubai since December 2023. In November 2023, the Enforcement Directorate alleged that the duo paid bribes in millions, to the then Chattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. To bring Chandrakar back to India, federal agencies, including the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Chhattisgarh Police are processing extradition documents through the Ministry of External Affairs, Hindustan Times reported. Also read: Mahadev betting app owner detained in Dubai following Interpol notice A Raipur Court on Thursday (Oct 10) issued an extradition order for the alleged scammer, which is now being sent to the UAE authorities, the report stated. Before partnering with co-founder Ravil Uppal, Chandrakar started a juice shop in Bhilai. Later, both of them moved to Dubai in 2019, according to NDTV. The duo expanded their operations by setting up call centres in cities across Malaysia, Thailand, the UAE, and India to create subsidiary apps for online betting. Duo opened 30 call centres They opened about 30 call centres in Chhattisgarh and other Indian states, with the support of Sunil Damani and Anil Damani, who were the trusted associates of Chandrakar and Uppal. According to the ED, their network included approximately 4,000-panel operators spread across India, each managing around 200 customers placing bets. Through this, they both allegedly earned at least $23 million, allowing them to establish a criminal empire in the UAE. Moreover, Chandrakar got married in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, in February 2023, and allegedly spent around $23.7 million in cash on the event, according to the ED's chargesheet. (With inputs from agencies)

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