Bengaluru, May 24 (IANS) Actress Rukmini Vasanth, who had gained national attention for her role in the film “Kantara Chapter-2”, has reacted after artificial intelligence (AI)-generated bikini photos and videos falsely claiming to feature her went viral on the social media. The actress on Saturday clarified that the content is fake and urged people not to misuse AI for harmful activities.Taking to her Instagram account, Rukmini Vasanth said that she and her team had come across manipulated imag…
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Thiruvananthapuram, May 23 (IANS) A massive cyber fraud racket has surfaced in Kerala, with online scammers allegedly exploiting the soaring popularity of Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to run a sophisticated money-making operation through fake social media accounts. In a shocking case that has triggered alarm within government circles, fraudsters created a fake Facebook page titled “Chief Minister VDS” and began demanding a monthly subscription fee of Rs 89 from followers to access the Chief…
Ranchi, May 11 (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court on Monday expressed serious concern over the circulation of a viral video involving a young woman survivor and pulled up the police machinery for not acting promptly to curb its spread on digital platforms.The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Dhanbad appeared in person before the court in compliance with an earlier direction issued during the hearing of this case.The SSP informed the court that an FIR had now been registered on the basis of …
Bhopal, April 21 (IANS) A political row erupted in Madhya Pradesh after three Congress IT cell workers were arrested by the Cyber Police in Bhopal on Tuesday for allegedly circulating a controversial letter on social media, purportedly linked to former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje. The arrests have led to a sharp exchange between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with both sides levelling serious allegations over the police action, the authenticity of the letter, and…
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) In a major crackdown on cyber fraud, the Delhi Police’s Cyber Police and Anti-Narcotics Squad on Wednesday busted a fake call centre operating in Pitampura.The accused allegedly cheated victims across the country by posing as representatives of Bajaj Finserv and offering fraudulent loan and insurance services. A total of 19 persons, including 12 women, have been arrested in the joint operation.According to officials, the gang duped unsuspecting victims by charging fak…
Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Cyber fraud cases are witnessing a sharp surge in Mumbai, with scammers posing as officials of Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) to dupe unsuspecting residents and empty their bank accounts within minutes using malicious APK files, police officials said on Sunday. Investigators said fraudsters are exploiting the ongoing gas shortage across the country, a situation further aggravated by tensions linked to the United States and Iran conflict, to create panic among consumers. Unde…
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Amid a search operation launched after a bomb threat received in an email at the Vidhan Bhavan during the ongoing budget session, the Maharashtra Legislative Council Chairman Ram Shinde on Thursday said the threat extended beyond the Vidhan Bhavan. According to Chairman Ram Shinde, an email was sent to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) at 6.57 a.m. “Given that the Budget Session is currently underway, the email specifically threatened attacks using bombs …
Kozhikode, Jan 20 (IANS) The suicide of Deepak, a resident of Govindapuram in Kozhikode, Kerala, following sexual harassment allegations levelled against him through an Instagram Reel, has triggered widespread outrage and renewed debate over social media vigilantism, police responsibility, and due process.Deepak died by suicide after a young woman, later identified as Shimjitha Musthafa of Vadakara, posted a video accusing him of sexually harassing her during a bus journey.The visuals went viral…
Thiruvalla, Jan 17 (IANS) The Thiruvalla Magistrate Court on Saturday refused bail to expelled Congress legislator Rahul Mamkootathil, dealing a significant setback to the former MLA who has been in custody since his arrest earlier this week in connection with a rape case.As the bail was denied, Mamkootathil will continue to remain lodged at the Mavelikkara sub-jail, even as his legal team prepares to move the Pathanamthitta district court seeking relief.The prosecution strongly opposed the bail…
Raipur/Bhopal, Jan 8 (IANS) District courts in three districts of Chhattisgarh and one district of Madhya Pradesh were placed on high alert on Thursday after receiving bomb threats through anonymous emails, prompting immediate evacuation and intensive security sweeps of court premises.Officials said threatening emails were sent to the official email IDs of district courts in Rajnandgaon, Durg and Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh, and the Rewa district court in Madhya Pradesh.In Rajnandgaon, the email wa…