New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Cyber crooks have left Delhiites poorer by Rs 70.64 crore in 184 financial crimes in the first half of 2025 till June 30, official data showed on Tuesday. In 2024, Delhi citizens lost Rs 817 crore in 1,591 cybercrime incidents, Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Nityanand Rai told Lok Sabha in a written reply.The MoS said the number of cyber financial fraud cases registered in Delhi in 2023 was 1,347, and the money lost by victims in such incidents added u…

Kochi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Tuesday stayed further proceedings in a criminal case against Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly and filmmaker Abrid Shine over an alleged Rs 1.9 crore fraud, holding that the dispute appeared to be civil in nature.Justice V.G. Arun issued the interim order while hearing petitions filed by both accused.The court noted merit in the petitioners’ argument, citing an earlier police report that concluded the matter was civil and advised the complainant to seek…

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The national capital has seen a sharp rise in cybercrime incidents over the last decade, with residents losing more than Rs 1,450 crore to online fraud between 2014 and mid-2025, according to data presented in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, citing inputs from Delhi Police, revealed that the number of cyber financial fraud cases in the city has multiplied nearly eightfold in this period. In 2014, 226 such cases were recorded, i…

Uttarkashi, Aug 12 (IANS) A team from the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) is visiting Dharali in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district to ensure that disaster victims are receiving necessary support, including psychological and medical assistance from the concerned authorities.Legal Services Authorities in Uttarakhand provide aid and support to disaster victims through various schemes and initiatives. These include legal awareness programmes, access to compensation schemes, and help in avai…

Patna, Aug 12 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday interacted via video conferencing with electricity consumers from multiple districts to discuss the state’s free power scheme, which provides up to 125 units of electricity at no cost.The initiative, he said, has been a “revolutionary step” in improving the lives of ordinary citizens.”Free electricity up to 125 units is benefiting 1.89 crore consumers in Bihar. It is a revolutionary step for the welfare of the common people of Bih…

Gangtok, Aug 12 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Tuesday reiterated his government’s resolve to strengthen judicial infrastructure, ensuring that no citizen is denied justice due to distance or lack of resources.Laying the foundation stone for the District Court Complex at Pakyong, Tamang described courts as “temples of justice” and said the new facility would bring legal services closer to residents, particularly those in remote areas.The event was attended by Sikkim High…

Chandigarh, Aug 12 (IANS) At the BJP state headquarters here, Punjab Sarpanch Union President Karun Kaura, along with his associates, formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday. State BJP Working President Ashwani Sharma and former Member of Parliament Preneet Kaur extended a warm welcome to them.Welcoming Karun Kaura, BJP chief Sharma said that his induction would further strengthen the party’s base and help in advancing its policies. He expressed confidence that Kaura would …

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025 by voice vote, replacing the colonial-era Indian Ports Act of 1908, even as sustained sloganeering and protests from Opposition benches drowned out much of the debate. The Bill, moved by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, seeks to consolidate and modernise the legal framework governing India’s ports, with an emphasis on cooperative federalism and strategic maritime development…

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved four more semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) with an outlay of Rs 4,600 crore.The four proposals approved are from SiCSem, Continental Device India Private Limited (CDIL), 3D Glass Solutions Inc., and Advanced System in Package (ASIP) Technologies.With these, the total approved projects under the ISM have reached 10, with cumulative investments of around Rs 1.6…

Guwahati, Aug 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to empowering the Koch Rajbongshi community through concrete measures aimed at improving socio-economic and educational opportunities while preserving the community’s cultural heritage. In a post on X, Sarma said his administration was focused on “empowering Assam’s Koch Rajbongshi community with action, not just words,” adding that the government remained committed to wor…