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Two held for defrauding 1,375 people in car-rental scam

Two men arrested for cheating 1,375 people of ₹20.60 crore in a car-rental scam, promising high monthly returns. 246 cars seized.

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Published on May 03, 2025 08:24 AM IST

ByMegha Sood

Noida: Man held for duping with fake railway jobs

A 49-year-old man in Noida was arrested for duping 10 people of ₹7.5 lakh each, promising jobs in Indian Railways and a pistol licence.

He was nabbed after a Meerut resident Gyanendra Singh filed a complaint on Sunday about a man who duped him of over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.71 lakh on the pretext of providing a licence for a pistol and a government job for his relative in Indian Railways. (Representational image)

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Published on Apr 29, 2025 07:00 AM IST

ByArun Singh

Flirting, texting, hiding: How micro-cheating creeps into relationships

Micro-cheating is the subtle betrayal that can hurt relationships. Learn how to recognise it, set boundaries, and rebuild trust before it's too late.

Micro-cheating, a subtle betrayal in relationships, often involves emotional investments crossing boundaries. (Freepik)

lifestyle

Published on Apr 22, 2025 06:00 AM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri

Khloé Kardashian gets real about her cheating scandals in new interview

In her most unfiltered interview yet, Khloé gets brutally honest about her marriage to Lamar and multiple betrayals by Tristan

htcity

Published on Apr 18, 2025 03:00 AM IST

ByAadrika Sominder

Mumbai man booked for allegedly duping techie of ₹1.96 crore, poisoning him

Mumbai resident Ajinkya Mohite reportedly befriended a 43-year-old resident of Thane, convincing the latter to invest in land at Chiplun in Ratnagiri.

According to a police official, the alleged crime took place between July 2022 and February 2025.

india news

Published on Apr 12, 2025 10:12 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Class 7 students hits teacher with iron rod after being caught cheating in exam

The student had apparently felt insulted after the teacher caught him copying during exam.

Police registered a case in this regard and said that the boy would be produced before a juvenile court.(Representative Image/Unsplash)

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Published on Apr 11, 2025 07:23 PM IST

PTI |

Court sets aside acquittal, convicts man in illegal arms case

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Published on Apr 10, 2025 05:06 PM IST

PTI |

Faridabad woman cheated over online part-time job she got on WhatsApp, 6 arrested

All six persons were sent to four days of police remand after being produced in a city court, Faridabad cyber police said. Among them was a final-year college student and an employee of a cloth store.

According to the complaint, who is a resident of SGM Nagar, Faridabad, she received a message on WhatsApp regarding a part-time job. (HT File)

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Published on Apr 06, 2025 06:56 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India, Faridabad

Why do people cheat? Expert explains the 'spiritual truth' behind infidelity

Many believe cheating is not just about desire or deception; it is connected to karmic debts, soul contracts, and unresolved energy patterns.

Expert explains the 'spiritual truth' behind infidelity(Freepik)

astrology

Published on Apr 02, 2025 09:00 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Bizman lured by cheap gold, loses ₹1 crore

Five men were booked for cheating a businessman of ₹1 crore by falsely claiming to sell cheap gold from Customs auctions in Mumbai.

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Published on Apr 02, 2025 08:40 AM IST

ByManish Kumar Pathak

David Beckham’s ex-assistant stands by affair claims she made 20 years ago

The former Dutch model, who worked as David Beckham’s assistant in Marid, first made the allegations in 2004, while he was married to Victoria for 5 years.

David Beckham's former assistant Rebecca Loos has stood by the claims about an affair between the two, she made 20 years ago.

htcity

Updated on Mar 31, 2025 10:17 AM IST

BySamarth Goyal

Mohali: Dhakoli couple, two others booked in ₹35-lakh cheating case

The accused have been identified as Anil Kumar and his wife from Dhakoli, Happy of Sonepat and Balram of Sirsa

A first information report under sections related to cheating and criminal breach of trust was registered at Sector 20 police station. (iStock)

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Published on Mar 31, 2025 08:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

77-year-old Noida resident put under digital arrest for 16 days, loses ₹3.14 crore

The victim, who did not wish to be identified, is a retired functional director from the board of a government-owned insurance company

Police said that a case of cheating was registered at the cybercrime branch police station on Wednesday afternoon against four unidentified suspects. (Representational image)

cities

Published on Mar 21, 2025 05:34 AM IST

ByArun Singh

Love or control? Study reveals how people react to suspected infidelity

Fear of infidelity triggers jealousy, shaping how people behave with their partner. A study identified two major responses: expressing love or exerting control.

Jealousy comes from the fear of losing their loved ones. (Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 13, 2025 11:05 AM IST

ByHT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Adrija Dey

Noida: Man held using Bluetooth in railways police constable exam

His checking revealed a small piece of Bluetooth device fitted inside his ear, and an external device was fitted under his table

Officers said that they have arrested two of the six suspects, and formed a team to nab others from Meerut and Muzaffarnagar. (Representational image)

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Published on Mar 10, 2025 05:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Chandigarh: Woman duped of ₹6.8 lakh by firm promising Australian visa

According to the complaint submitted to Chandigarh SSP, the victim, Amandeep Kaur was assured by Rajdeep and Shally Sharma that she would be sent to Australia within six months for a total payment of ₹16 lakh

The complainant, who works as a nurse, was convinced by an acquaintance in July 2023 to approach the Chandigarh-based travel agency in Sector 35-C. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 09, 2025 09:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

UP Board exams: Nine fake invigilators, two impersonators caught; FIR lodged

Nine fake invigilators and two impersonators were caught during UP Board exams on Tuesday, leading to legal action against the culprits.

High School examinees appeared in science subject exam while Intermediate examinees appeared in examination of accountancy subject (for Commerce class) in the first shift. (HT File Photo)

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Published on Mar 05, 2025 08:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Couple arrested for extorting money from senior citizen in Ghaziabad

In Ghaziabad, a couple was arrested for cheating a senior citizen of ₹11 lakh over a year, using various deceitful tactics, police reported.

On Monday, the Indirapuram police station registered a first information report. (Representational image)

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Published on Mar 05, 2025 05:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ghaziabad

PSEB cancels Class-12 English exam at Ferozepur centre

In a release, a PSEB spokesperson said that mass copying was observed at examination centre 220681, located in Government Senior Secondary School (Boys), Talwandi Bhai, Ferozepur, during inspections by flying squad teams.

Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has cancelled the Class 12 English exam conducted at a centre in Ferozepur on February 28, after finding major instances of cheating and irregularities. (Getty Images/Top Photo Group RF)

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Published on Mar 04, 2025 09:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ferozepur

Survey shows what American couples think of as cheating and what they don't

A survey draws the line between behaviors that people call out and others that are seen as acceptable.

Cheating is not excusable.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 28, 2025 04:01 PM IST

ByHT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Adrija Dey

Lying to yourself? Study reveals how small cheating habits may affect you

Sometimes, people cheat themselves to enhance their self-image, but this is harmful as it distorts their perception of real-world consequences.

Even if no one's watching, people cheat on puzzles like crossword.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 27, 2025 01:44 PM IST

ByHT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Adrija Dey

FIR against Berkeley Realtech, Godrej developers for cheating

The case stems from a complaint by the additional superintendent of police (SP) Karan Singh Rana of the CBI, anti-corruption bureau, Chandigarh, alleging violations under Section 420 (cheating) read with Section 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Upon discovering the violations, the estate office revoked the occupation certificate of Godrej Eternia on July 17, 2024, and that of Berkeley Square on July 24, 2024, due to the submission of invalid environment clearances. (HT File)

cities

Published on Feb 26, 2025 09:38 AM IST

ByNaina Mishra, Chandigarh

USTM chancellor, 5 teachers sent to judicial custody

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma commented on the arrest, and said he was aware of a “large network”, which promises students high marks through unfair means.

The arrests were made after allegations emerged on Friday that students from other districts were appearing for their Class-12 CBSE board exams there, following “assurance of use of unfair means for them to score high marks”. (Representative image)

education

Updated on Feb 24, 2025 07:52 AM IST

PTI | , Guwahati

4 booked for duping 60 investors of ₹3 crore

MUMBAI: Meghwadi police filed a case against four for cheating 60 people of ₹3 crore in a fake investment scheme promising 12% returns.

4 booked for duping 60 investors of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3 crore

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Published on Feb 22, 2025 06:22 AM IST

ByMegha Sood

Actor Dharmendra's cheating case settled as businessman withdraws complaint

A businessman has settled a cheating case against Bollywood actor Dharmendra regarding a franchise of Garam Dharam Dhaba

A businessman has reached a settlement with Bollywood star Dharmendra after accusing him and two others of cheating.(PTI)

india news

Published on Feb 20, 2025 03:10 PM IST

ANI |

Seven detained for attempting to cheat in Tripura University recruitment exam

As per authorities, 5 individuals were caught using mobile phones to cheat, and 2 others were caught attempting to impersonate legitimate candidates.

The accused included three candidates from West Bengal - Liton Biswas, Mrinmoy Biswas, and Mithun Mondal--and two from Haryana - Rajbir Singh and Rahul Kumar. All five were immediately expelled from the examination centre. (Hindustan Times/representative)

education

Published on Feb 20, 2025 01:23 PM IST

ANI | , Agartala

Pune police arrest man for cheating Army job aspirants of ₹4.8 lakh

Two men reported being cheated to the police, leading to the arrest of Dhami under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Investigations are ongoing.

A guy has been detained by the Pune police and Military Intelligence for allegedly defrauding two people out of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4.8 lakh by offering them Army jobs despite the fact that they did not satisfy the age requirement.(Hindustan Times/representative)

india news

Published on Feb 13, 2025 10:56 AM IST

PTI |

Police crackdown on illegal travel agents, three booked in Hisar

In his complaint to Hisar police, Akshay said that the agents sent him legally to Dubai on July 18 last year and demanded ₹30 lakh for sending him to the US on August 23 last year.

The Hisar police have booked three travel agents on charges of cheating and criminal breach of trust, acting on the complaint of a man from Hisar’s Kharar village, who was among 104 people deported by the US government recently, for entering the country illegally. (HT File)

cities

Published on Feb 09, 2025 10:32 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Rohtak

Why do people cheat? Not just for material gains, states study

The study was conducted through four tests that assessed why participants cheat, and under which circumstances, they don’t.

According to the study, people often cheat just to feel better about themselves. (Pexels)

lifestyle

Published on Feb 09, 2025 01:24 PM IST

ByTapatrisha Das

Engineer from Rajasthan's Jaipur held for bank fraud

india news

Updated on Feb 04, 2025 05:21 PM IST

PTI |

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Two men arrested for cheating 1,375 people of ₹20.60 crore in a car-rental scam, promising high monthly returns. 246 cars seized.

A 49-year-old man in Noida was arrested for duping 10 people of ₹7.5 lakh each, promising jobs in Indian Railways and a pistol licence.

Micro-cheating is the subtle betrayal that can hurt relationships. Learn how to recognise it, set boundaries, and rebuild trust before it's too late.

In her most unfiltered interview yet, Khloé gets brutally honest about her marriage to Lamar and multiple betrayals by Tristan

Mumbai resident Ajinkya Mohite reportedly befriended a 43-year-old resident of Thane, convincing the latter to invest in land at Chiplun in Ratnagiri.

The student had apparently felt insulted after the teacher caught him copying during exam.

Court sets aside acquittal, convicts man in illegal arms case

All six persons were sent to four days of police remand after being produced in a city court, Faridabad cyber police said. Among them was a final-year college student and an employee of a cloth store.

Many believe cheating is not just about desire or deception; it is connected to karmic debts, soul contracts, and unresolved energy patterns.

Five men were booked for cheating a businessman of ₹1 crore by falsely claiming to sell cheap gold from Customs auctions in Mumbai.

The former Dutch model, who worked as David Beckham’s assistant in Marid, first made the allegations in 2004, while he was married to Victoria for 5 years.

The accused have been identified as Anil Kumar and his wife from Dhakoli, Happy of Sonepat and Balram of Sirsa

The victim, who did not wish to be identified, is a retired functional director from the board of a government-owned insurance company

Fear of infidelity triggers jealousy, shaping how people behave with their partner. A study identified two major responses: expressing love or exerting control.

His checking revealed a small piece of Bluetooth device fitted inside his ear, and an external device was fitted under his table

According to the complaint submitted to Chandigarh SSP, the victim, Amandeep Kaur was assured by Rajdeep and Shally Sharma that she would be sent to Australia within six months for a total payment of ₹16 lakh

Nine fake invigilators and two impersonators were caught during UP Board exams on Tuesday, leading to legal action against the culprits.

In Ghaziabad, a couple was arrested for cheating a senior citizen of ₹11 lakh over a year, using various deceitful tactics, police reported.

In a release, a PSEB spokesperson said that mass copying was observed at examination centre 220681, located in Government Senior Secondary School (Boys), Talwandi Bhai, Ferozepur, during inspections by flying squad teams.

A survey draws the line between behaviors that people call out and others that are seen as acceptable.

Sometimes, people cheat themselves to enhance their self-image, but this is harmful as it distorts their perception of real-world consequences.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma commented on the arrest, and said he was aware of a “large network”, which promises students high marks through unfair means.

MUMBAI: Meghwadi police filed a case against four for cheating 60 people of ₹3 crore in a fake investment scheme promising 12% returns.

A businessman has settled a cheating case against Bollywood actor Dharmendra regarding a franchise of Garam Dharam Dhaba

As per authorities, 5 individuals were caught using mobile phones to cheat, and 2 others were caught attempting to impersonate legitimate candidates.

Two men reported being cheated to the police, leading to the arrest of Dhami under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Investigations are ongoing.

In his complaint to Hisar police, Akshay said that the agents sent him legally to Dubai on July 18 last year and demanded ₹30 lakh for sending him to the US on August 23 last year.

The study was conducted through four tests that assessed why participants cheat, and under which circumstances, they don’t.

Engineer from Rajasthan's Jaipur held for bank fraud

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