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…
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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…
Rewa, Jan 8 (IANS) Panic gripped the Rewa district court in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday morning after a bomb threat was received via email, prompting swift action by the local administration and police.According to officials, the threatening email was received on the official mail of the Principal District Judge (PDJ), following which the court administration immediately alerted the district police headquarters.Superintendent of Police (SP) Vivek Singh, along with senior police officers, rushed t…
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Legendary screenwriter Javed Akhtar has warned of legal action against those who have circulated a deepfake video of him with misleading claims. On Thursday, Javed Akhtar took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared a long note in which he spoke about the alleged video, and issued clarification.He wrote, “A fake video is in circulation showing my fake computer generated picture with a topi on my head claiming that ultimately I have turned to God. It is rubbish”.He further…