IIT Bhilai Unveils Anti-Fraud Device, Aiming To Secure UPI, E-Commerce, And Banking

Resembling a pen drive, the device acts as a secure dongle, ensuring no online transactions can occur without its connection and a password.

How This IIT Graduate Secured Rs 55 Lakh Package By Choosing 'Non-Cool' Engineering Branch

The Reddit user shared how he rejected a CS seat at IIT Bhilai in favour of a less popular branch at IIT Madras.

Amrit Bharat Station Yojana: Chhattisgarhs 136-year-old Bhilai railway station renovated

As part of the Amrit Bharat Station Yojana initiative, Bhilai railway station, built in 1888 in Durg district, has been renovated

Thieves rob Rs 1.28 lakh from theatre after night screening of 'Pushpa-2' in Chhattisgarh

RAIPUR: As the success of Allu Arjuns blockbuster Pushpa-2 continues, two opportunistic thieves robbed Rs 1.28 lakh from a cinema theatre at Bhilai city after the late-night screening of the film. Two masked robbers reached Mukta theatre on a motorbike, and held the lone security guard on duty Nohar Dewangan at knife point at around 3 AM. The guard was thrashed by them, locked in a room and the keys snatched from him. The duo grabbed the collections from the locker and fled. They even stole the surveillance equipmentclosed-circuit TV cameras and digital video recorder (DVR) that records the footage, evidently not leaving any visible trace of their acts inside the theatre. The probe is underway. We got some specific inputs that hopefully should help the police that have launched a manhunt to nab the robbers who escaped with Rs 1.28 lakh, Jitendra Shukla, Durg district police chief told The New Indian Express. As elsewhere, the Pushpa-2 is also going strong in a packed single-screen Mukta theatre where the tickets sold online in advance were also available on counters. According to the owner of Mukta Theatre, the amount of Rs 1.28 lakh was obtained from the tickets purchased by cinema-goers from the counters for the last show and the cash was kept in the locker of the theatre. The amount was to be deposited in the bank the following day. The incident of theft came to light after the theatre staff arrived in the morning, found the guard locked in a room and alerted the manager. The police were informed and the case was registered.

IIT Bhilai Offers Scholarships To Undergraduate, Postgraduate Students

Facilities for doctoral work in all departments and research centers are also available at the institute.

FIR against stand-up comic Yash Rathi for using derogatory words in his show at IIT Bhilai

Clips of Rathi's show held during IIT Bhilai's annual festival, organised by the council of students, have gone viral on social media in which he is purportedly heard using objectionable language.

FIR against comedian Yash Rathi for using derogatory words during show at IIT Bhilai

DURG: Police have registered an FIR against stand-up comedian Yash Rathi for allegedly using objectionable words during a show at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai in Chhattisgarh's Durg district, an official said on Tuesday. The show was held on November 15 at the institute where students, their parents and staff members were present. Clips of Rathi's show held during IIT Bhilai's annual festival, organised by the council of students, have gone viral on social media in which he is purportedly heard using objectionable language. A case was registered on Monday against Rathi under section 296 (obscene acts) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Jevra Sirsa police Chowki following complaints lodged against him, Durg Superintendent of Police Jitendra Shukla said. Further investigation was underway into the matter, he added. After the video went viral, some outfits including the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morch (BJYM), the National Students' Union of India and the Karni Sena lodged complaints with the IIT management, administration and police. Later, the IIT management also filed a police complaint in this connection. During the show, when Rathi allegedly started using objectionable words, the institute management intervened and asked him to get down from the stage, IIT Bhilai Director Rajiv Prakash said. Stand-up comedy acts were held during the institute's annual fest in the past but such language was never used by performers.We were shocked when Rathi used such language, he said. The management has now decided that a stand-up comedy show will never be organised in the institute and has complained to the police against Rathi, Prakash said.

Simplex Castings-led consortium to develop hydrogen-power DRI pilot project

NEW DELHI, Nov 14: Simplex Castings on Thursday said it has been selected to lead consortium for developing a green hydrogen-powered direct reduced iron (DRI) pilot plant under a government initiative. The DRI project will have a production capacity of 40 tons per day (TPD), Simplex Castings said in a statement. The company will collaborate with key partners, including BSBK Pvt Ltd, Ten Eighty Investment, and IIT Bhilai, each contributing expertise to support the projects success. The total project [] The post Simplex Castings-led consortium to develop hydrogen-power DRI pilot project appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Tribal community integral to Indias development: Prez Murmu

Raipur: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday, October 26 emphasised the essential role of the tribal community in Indias progress, highlighting that the nations development would be incomplete without their active involvement in it. Speaking at the third and fourth joint convocation of IIT Bhilai in Chhattisgarh on Saturday, the President praised the contributions of IIT Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Tribal communities' active participation crucial for country's development: President Murmu

She also expressed confidence that IIT Bhilai, with new dreams, a new approach and the latest technologies, would bring glory to the nation worldwide

Country's development not possible without active participation of tribal community: President Murmu

BHILAI: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said the country's inclusive development is not possible without the active participation of tribals, and stressed the need to learn from this community on how to live in harmony with nature. Speaking at the 3rd and 4th joint convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai in Chhattisgarh's Durg district, she hailed the institute's efforts towards addressing the issues and problems of the tribal community through technology. Chhattisgarh is rich in tribal culture and tradition. Tribals understand nature very closely and have been living in harmony with the environment for centuries. They are a storehouse of knowledge attained by their lifestyle linked to nature. By understanding their thinking and their lifestyle, we can make a significant contribution to the sustainable development of India, President Murmu said. But the inclusive development of the country is possible only with the active participation of our tribal brothers and sisters, she said, adding IIT Bhilai has made special efforts in the field of technology for their progress. IIT Bhilai has been specially focusing on agritech, healthtech and fintech. IIT Bhilai has developed a mobile app in collaboration with AIIMS Raipur which has provided medical and health suggestions to people at their home in villages, she said. The institute has also collaborated with Indira Gandhi Agricultural University Raipur to create tech solutions for farmers, which gives them guidance in using their resources properly, the President said. Six lakh farmers are using a mobile application called 'Crop Doctor'. I am happy to know this institute is promoting socially relevant research. I have been told many projects related to national security and defence are also being run in this institute, the President said. The institute has been working on the development of people belonging to tribal communities engaged in collection of minor forest produce 'Mahua' and also taking efforts to address issues and problems faced by all stakeholders, she added. The President said IITians had made invaluable contribution to the progress of the country as well as the world with their pioneering thinking, experimental mindset, innovative approach and far-sighted vision. By leading many global companies, IITians are shaping the 21st-century world in many ways with their technical and analytical skills, she said. Many IIT alumni have chosen the path of entrepreneurship, have created new jobs and have promoted India's digital transformation and start-up culture, the President pointed out. In the field of industry, it is said o risk, no gain', Murmu pointed out and asserted success in self-employment cannot be achieved with an attitude of risk aversion. Risk appetite is considered good. I am sure you will continue to move forward with your risk appetite. You all know about AI, blockchain, augmented reality, quantum computing, cyber-security etc. I am sure you all will develop new technologies and work towards making the world a better place, Murmu told the students at the event. The earlier IITs and the newer ones will create a strong ecosystem to face the challenges of the future and this ecosystem will become the identity of a developed India, she said. There are 23 IITs in the country today. The Union government has established IITs in every part of the country with the aim of providing the highest quality technical education to youth, Murmu said. Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Chairman of Board of Governors (BoG) of IIT Bhilai Krishnamurthi Venkataramanan and Director of IIT Bhilai Professor Rajiv Prakash were present on the occasion.

Centre sanctions three pilot projects for using Hydrogen in steel production

New Delhi: As part of National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Central government has sanctioned three pilot projects for use of hydrogen in steel production. Earlier, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy had issued guidelines for implementation of pilot projects in steel sector under this Mission. The objectives of the scheme were to identify advance technologies for utilizing green hydrogen in steelmaking, through pilot projects. These pilot projects can demonstrate safe and secure operations of green hydrogen-based steel making processes, validating technical feasibility and performance, evaluating their economic viability thereby leading to low-carbon iron and steel production. Accordingly, the proposals were invited for three components - pilot project to produce DRI using 100 per cent hydrogen using vertical shaft, use of hydrogen in blast furnace to reduce coal/coke consumption and injection of hydrogen in vertical shaft based DRI making unit. Based on the evaluations of the proposals received, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has sanctioned total three pilot projects in the steel sector - Matrix Gas and Renewables Ltd (Consortium members: Gensol Engineering Ltd, Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, Metsol AB, Sweden) with pilot plant capacity 50 ton-per-day (TPD), Simplex Castings Ltd (Consortium member: BSBK Pvt. Ltd., Ten Eight Investment, IIT Bhilai) with pilot plant capacity 40 TPD and Steel Authority of India Ltd (Ranchi) with plant capacity 3200 TPD. The total financial support made available will be Rs.347 crore from the Central government. These pilot projects are likely to be commissioned in next three years, paving way to the scaleup of such technologies in India. The National Green Hydrogen Mission was launched on January 4 2023 with an outlay of Rs.19,744 crore up to financial year 2029-30. It will contribute to Indias goal to become Aatmanirbhar through clean energy and serve as an inspiration for the global clean energy transition. The mission will lead to significant decarbonization of the economy, reduced dependence on fossil fuel imports, and enable India to assume technology and market leadership in green hydrogen.

Who Is Saurabh Chandrakar? Mahadev Scam Kingpin Who May Be Extradited to India After Arrest In Dubai

Chandrakar started with a juice shop in Chhattisgarhs Bhilai before teaming up with Uppal to run the Mahadev betting app.

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Sourabh Chandrakar, one of the main promoters of the Mahadev betting app, is expected to be brought to India soon following his recent formal arrest in Dubai on the basis of an Interpol-issued arrest warrant in a money laundering and fraud case, official sources said Friday. Chandrakar along with another promoter of the app, Ravi Uppal was detained and put under house arrest in that country late last year following the Enforcement Directorate's request for issuance of a Red Notice (RN) against them. An RN is issued by the Interpol. Sources said Chandrakar is expected to be either extradited or deported to India over the next few days after he was formally placed under arrest in Dubai recently. The ED is in the process of sending relevant documents for his extradition to Dubai authorities following which a competent court there will be approached, they said. Indian consulate sources in Dubai told PTI that they have not heard anything from UAE authorities yet. ALSO READ | How a boy from Bhilai built a Dubai-based betting syndicate Chandrakar is stated to have left for Dubai in 2019 and before that, he used to run a juice shop named Juice Factory with his brother in Bhillai town of Durg district in Chhattisgarh. The ED has alleged that its probe in the Mahadev Online Book (MOB) gaming and betting app has shown involvement of various high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats from Chhattisgarh, the state where Chandrakar and Uppal hail from. MOB app, as per the federal agency, is an umbrella syndicate arranging online platforms for enabling illegal betting websites to enrol new users, create user IDs and laundering of money through a layered web of benami bank accounts. The ED has arrested a total of 11 people in this case till now. Two charge-sheets have also been filed by the agency till now, including against the two promoters. The Chhattisgarh Police too is investigating the case. The projected proceeds of crime in this case are about Rs 6,000 crore, according to the agency. The ED has alleged in its charge-sheet that Chandrakar got married at Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, in February 2023 and about Rs 200 crore in cash was spent for this event. Private jets were hired to ferry Chandrakar's relatives from India to the UAE and celebrities were paid to perform at the wedding, the agency alleged. It had claimed that the alleged illegal funds generated by the app were shared as bribes to politicians and bureaucrats in the state even as it has summoned many celebrities and Bollywood actors for questioning on the mode of payment and their links with the online betting platform.

Chhattisgarh man sent to Laos for 'cyber slavery'; woman among 3 arrested from Mumbai

Durg: Police have arrested three persons from Mumbai, including a woman, for allegedly trafficking a man from Chhattisgarh's Durg district for cyber slavery in Laos in southeast Asia and cheating him of Rs 2 lakh, an official said on Wednesday. The accused, Sajah Sheikh (36), Rafi Khan alias Rafiq Khan (42), and a woman, all residents of Mumbai, were arrested by a Chhattisgarh police team and brought to Durg on Wednesday, he said. The action was taken while investigating a complaint lodged by a Durg district resident, a victim of online fraud, with the Cyber Range police station here, the official said. As per the complaint, the victim, who hails from Bhilai town in the district, was duped of Rs 2 lakh by the accused on the pretext of providing him a job as a computer operator in Laos, he said. A police team was constituted for a detailed investigation, tracked financial transactions, and acted on technical evidence to zero in on the location of the accused in Mumbai. The investigation suggested that Sheikh and the woman used to lure people by sending them advertisements for job opportunities in Southeast Asian countries, including Laos. They had created a fake company, VS Enterprises Manpower Consultancy Pvt Ltd, for the purpose, he said. In this case, Khan, who was an agent of the racket, had informed the victim about the job of a computer operator in Laos and introduced him to Sheikh and his woman associate. The trio took the man into confidence and offered him a job at a company in Golden Triangle (a special economic zone) in Laos and received Rs 2 lakh as a service charge from the victim, the official said. The accused sent the victim to the southeast Asian country via Thailand by air route. The Bhilai resident was introduced to the manager of the company in Golden Triangle. There, the victim was shown some videos during training, which were related to cyber fraud. When the man refused to do the illegal job, he was kept there for four to five days and then sent back to India, he said. After arriving in Chhattisgarh, the victim told the police about his ordeal and how he was forced to work as a cyber slave. The investigation has also revealed the accused had earlier trafficked 8 to 10 persons from India to Laos and Thailand where they were forced into cyber slavery. To save people trapped in cyber slavery in Laos and Thailand, further action will be taken with the assistance of Interpol, the official said. Cyber slavery refers to a phenomenon where criminal networks force their captives to perpetrate online scams. Sheikh and Khan were constantly changing their locations in Mumbai, but the duo along with the woman were nabbed with the help of local police, the official said. The trio was booked under sections 318 (4) (cheating), 3 (5) common intention and 143 (2) (trafficking) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), he said.

Chhattisgarh: Ex-CM Baghels son interrogated over attack on college professor

Raipur: Senior Congress leader and former chief minister Bhupesh Baghels son Chaitanya Baghel was on Thursday interrogated by the police in Bhilai, around 35 km from here, in connection with the recent attack on a college professor. Junior Baghel was interrogated in the Old Bhilai police station for around four hours in connection with the July 19 incident in which a 57-year-old professor of a local government college was assaulted by a group of assailants, leaving him grievously injured, according to the police. He (Chaitanya) was summoned to the police station for interrogation in the case relating to the recent attack on the college professor in Bhilai to probe if he has any nexus with the accused in the incident, Durg district superintendent of police (SP) Jitendra Shukla said. The Congress leader's son was let off after interrogation. The police took the action on the basis of interrogation of some of the accused, arrested recently, he said. Police also seized Junior Baghels mobile phone to find out what type of connection he has with the accused, whether political or financial, Mr Shukla said. The seized mobile phone has been sent to the cyber lab for forensic tests. Professor Sharma was waylaid and assaulted by assailants who came in two motorcycles on the fateful day when he was returning home after college hours on July 19 this year. He was seriously injured and still recovering in the hospital. According to Mr Shukla, five people have been arrested in connection with the incident so far while the remaining four have been absconding. Prima facie, it shows the former chief ministers son has connections with the key accused in the crime, the police officer said. Police was still trying to find out what exactly triggered the assault on the professor, sources said. Later, Junior Baghel said he had received the police summon on Wednesday night and visited the police station on Thursday for his interrogation.