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Fancy number of BSNL sold for 2.4 lakh in a bid
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) might not be the most attractive telecom operator in the country, but its VIP or fancy numbers see a lot of interest among the citizens in India. VIP or fancy numbers don’t really come with any additional benefits. They are just easy to remember, nothing else.
In a recent development, a potato trader from Kota, Rajasthan, has bought a fancy mobile number from BSNL, for which he bid Rs 2.4 lakh. Now that is an exorbitant amount of money to pay for a phone number, especially from BSNL.
As per a Hindi Daily report, the VIP number for which the person bid was – XXX7000000. BSNL’s VIP numbers are available inside its website under the “Fancy Numbers Auction” category. The bid for the XXX7000000 number had started at Rs 20,000. It went above and across Rs 2,00,000 at a point, and it was the potato trader from Kota who came on top. The name of the potato trader is Tanuj Dudeja.
As per Daily, the winner had collected the VIP number from the BSNL office in Farrukhabad. According to a report, this is not the first VIP or fancy number for Dudeja. The man has paid Rs 1,00,000 or Rs 1 lakh for another fancy number in the past.
It is certainly interesting to see people paying lakhs of rupees for a SIM card number. That too, when that number is from the state-run telco, which doesn’t really have a 4G presence in India. This is not to say that purchasing a VIP number for this exorbitant amount makes sense if it is from one of the private telcos.
There are more VIP numbers available for bidding on BSNL’s website if you fancy one. No cell phone number, however VIP or fancy it is, would ever justify the amount of money that people bid for it.
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Navi Mumbai Police Arrest African National With Rs 1 Crore Worth Of Cocaine In Ulwe
The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Navi Mumbai Police arrested Jeorge Ocante DaSilva, a 35-year-old native of Guinea, on Monday for possessing 410 grams of cocaine, allegedly intended for illegal sale. Acting on a tip-off, API Alka Patil of the AHTU led a raid at RM Heights Building in Ulwe, where DaSilva was found in possession of the narcotics.
Around 2:30 p.m. on October 28, officers discovered 410 grams of cocaine, valued at approximately Rs 1,02,50,000, hidden in DaSilva’s bedroom. Authorities also seized a mobile phone, a black Tabata weighing scale, scissors, plastic packaging bags, and a sky bag, bringing the total seizure value to Rs 1,02,55,610.
An FIR was filed at Panvel City Police Station under Sections 8(a) and 21(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Dasilva was presented in court and remanded to police custody until October 31, 2024. Investigations are ongoing, with the Crime Branch seeking potential accomplices and sources of the narcotics. Notably, Dasilva has a prior NDPS case registered at Nahar Police Station in Mumbai.
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Taloja Society Chairman Detained For Allegedly Abusing Residents And Objecting To Diwali Decorations
The chairman of a housing society in Taloja Phase One has been detained by Taloja police following allegations of verbal abuse toward residents, including women, and objections to Diwali lighting in the complex. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, sparking outrage among residents.
According to the police, the chairman is accused of abusing a woman with intent to insult her modesty, provoking a breach of peace, and engaging in criminal intimidation. A formal complaint was filed, and the chairman was promptly taken into custody.
The situation intensified after a video of the incident went viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), showing a group of men, allegedly from the housing society, verbally abusing residents and threatening to halt Diwali decorations. The video received widespread attention, with users expressing shock over the treatment of residents.
Police officials confirmed that the chairman’s detention is part of an ongoing investigation into the incident. Residents are awaiting further action as authorities work to address the disturbance and ensure the safety of the community amid Diwali festivities.
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Thane Sees Surge of Nomination Filings for 2024 Vidhan Sabha Election
The final day for filing nominations for the 2024 Vidhan Sabha General Election witnessed a surge of candidates in Thane district, with a total of 281 applications submitted across 18 assembly constituencies. This high turnout signals a competitive race for seats in the upcoming election.
Among the nominees, 114 candidates represent various political parties, while 167 have filed as independents, reflecting a diverse array of participants aiming to represent Thane’s voters. Nominations were filed throughout the day with election decision officers at each constituency, marking an essential step in the electoral process.
Collector and District Election Decision Officer Ashok Shingare announced that the scrutiny of these nomination forms is scheduled for October 30, 2024. Following this verification process, candidates who wish to withdraw their names from the race may do so until November 4, 2024.
As the election date approaches, Thane’s political landscape appears more dynamic than ever, with a record number of candidates ready to contest the assembly seats, making for an engaging electoral season for voters and candidates alike.
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