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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to co-author a book on the only Hawaiian mob boss
The book will delve into the rise and fall of the Hawaiian crime syndicate led by Wilford ‘Nappy’ Pulawa, known as the first and only Hawaiian mob boss.
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 03:16 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
8 years of Yogi govt: 222 dreaded criminals killed, 8,118 injured in encounters
Since 2017, Adityanath's government neutralized 222 criminals, arrested 20,221 wanted, and seized illegal assets worth ₹142 billion, enhancing state security.
Published on Mar 17, 2025 03:59 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
'Look at our photos, decide': Akhilesh Yadav's ‘mafia’ swipe at Yogi Adityanath
A war of words have broken out between the BJP leaders and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over the latter's remark on Yogi Adityanath.
Published on Sep 19, 2024 05:41 PM IST
2024 Lok Sabha election: Stakes high for all poll players on Phase 6 seats in Uttar Pradesh
In 2019, the BJP won nine of these 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, the BSP bagged four and the SP clinched one. Polling in the sixth phase will take place on May 25
Updated on Apr 30, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Troublemakers now shake with fear, says Yogi
“Those who were responsible for curfews in previous regimes now wet their pants and shake with fear under my government,” said the UP CM.
Updated on Apr 11, 2024 05:54 AM IST
S. Raju, Meerut
In Rajasthan, Yogi talks ‘bulldozer’ model
Two years ago in Jodhpur, the alarming sight of individuals brandishing naked swords and engaging in riotous activities was on display. A bulldozer would have crushed these rioters if they had been in Uttar Pradesh, but the Rajasthan government remained silent over this, said the UP chief minister while addressing a series of poll meetings in Jodhpur, Bikaner, Nagaur and Churu.
Updated on Nov 23, 2023 06:58 AM IST
Operation Black Giraffe launched to identify properties of mafias
Prayagraj police launch Operation Black Giraffe to identify and attach properties and assets of mafia, gangsters, and history sheeters in the district. The operation aims to weaken their financial strength and control organized crime.
Updated on Oct 02, 2023 08:06 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
India repatriates four citizens who were sold to mafia from floods-hit Libya
The four citizens went to Libya early this year in February after fake travel agents promised them jobs in Italy.
Published on Sep 15, 2023 05:56 PM IST
Varanasi Congress unit demands security for Rai
Mafia don-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari was recently convicted in the Awadhesh Rai murder case following the testimony of Ajai Rai.
Published on Sep 13, 2023 04:51 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
Yogi Adityanath orders survey of slums, pilot project to be initiated in Lucknow
Action should be taken to confiscate the property of masterminds who set up illegal settlements on government land, says chief minister Yogi Adityanath
Updated on May 31, 2023 10:20 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Mafia Sudheer Singh surrenders in Maharajganj court
Dreaded mafia Sudheer Singh surrendered before a court in Maharajganj district in connection with a 2003 loot case.
Updated on May 26, 2023 07:48 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Gorakhpur
Cops, administration crack down on illegal mining, sand mafia in Bihar’s Kaimur
Altogether 87 trucks, crossing the borders with fake sand challans or having no challans, were seized at Khajura near the UP border and a fine worth ₹2.15 crore was realised from the owners by the mining and transport departments
Updated on May 06, 2023 05:29 PM IST
Prasun K Mishra
UP civic polls: CM Yogi wraps up marathon campaign for first round
On one side, the Chief Minister gave out a strong message to mafias and criminals, on the other side, he also talked of development in the state.
Published on May 03, 2023 07:57 AM IST
ANI |
Situation in U.P. before 2017 known to all, we ended mafia raj: CM
The CM was speaking at a convention organised to campaign for the BJP’s mayoral candidate in Varanasi. “We all know the situation in U.P. before 2017.
Updated on Apr 29, 2023 09:42 PM IST
Development taking place at fast pace in state capital: BJP MLA Rajeshwar Singh
Rajeshwar Singh said before 2014, discrimination, casteism and nepotism were at their peak in the state.
Updated on Apr 26, 2023 01:12 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
'Mafia had free run… now begging for life': Yogi Adityanath after death threat
Yogi Adityanath has time and again said his government has a zero tolerance policy towards crime and criminals in the state.
Updated on Apr 25, 2023 05:09 PM IST
Excise dept to issue MRP list with liquor permit for pvt events, says Harpal Singh Cheema
The excise department in Punjab, India has started issuing a list of maximum retail prices for liquor along with permits for private functions to prevent people being ripped off by the "liquor mafia". The permits only allow the applicant to serve liquor to private guests, and no quantity can be sold to anyone for consideration. Finance, excise and taxation minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the measure would encourage people to buy liquor from licensed shops and discourage illegal trade.
Updated on Apr 22, 2023 02:26 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Adverse intel inputs after Atiq's murder prompts increase in CM Dhami’s security
After the input received from the Intelligence Department, changes have been made in CM's fleet.
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 10:30 PM IST
ANI |
No mafia can spread terror in UP now: CM Yogi
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has claimed that every district in the state is now safe and has its own identity, while announcing that the state has become an attractive destination for setting up enterprises. Speaking at a programme to sign a memorandum of understanding for setting up textile parks, Adityanath said the government was capable of safeguarding investors' interests and capital. He also criticised previous governments for poor law and order, and said no riots have been reported in the state since 2017. The PM Mitra scheme aims to establish UP as a textile hub.
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 11:51 PM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow
BJP seeks general amnesty for those accused of violating Bihar’s prohibition law
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar announced a financial assistance of ₹4 lakh each to the kin of the deceased on Monday. On Tuesday, the BJP sought assistance for those who have lost their eyesight due to toxic liquor and a general amnesty for people accused of violating the prohibition law
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 04:44 PM IST
Atiq Ahmad's son Asad shot dead in UP Police encounter: 5 things about him
Umesh Pal Murder Case: Asad’s killing in the encounter comes when Atiq Ahmad and his brother were produced before a Prayagraj court for Umesh Pal murder case.
Updated on Apr 13, 2023 02:41 PM IST
Sanskriti Falor, New Delhi
‘People of Assam invite atithis for tea, CM Sarma issuing threat’: Kejriwal
Kejriwal said that the Assam government is dominated by smugglers who are running coal, areca nut and stone syndicates. The wife of the chief minister runs a lavish private school and they want to degrade the standard of government schools, he said
Updated on Apr 02, 2023 08:30 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
RK Vishwakarma gets additional charge of DGP in Uttar Pradesh as DS Chauhan retires
Prashant Kumar gets additional charge of special DG EOW after elevation, Vijay Kumar given additional charge of Director Vigilance
Updated on Apr 01, 2023 12:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Mafia killer who dissolved bodies in acid caught, was working as pizza chef
Greco is now in detention after appearing before an investigating magistrate in Lyon, who formally notified him of the Italian arrest warrant.
Updated on Feb 04, 2023 11:23 AM IST
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