New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) In a major crackdown under its ongoing anti-cybercrime initiative ‘Cyhawk 4.0,’ the Delhi Police South District on Friday dismantled a fraudulent call centre operating from Govindpuri and arrested 11 accused people, including the masterminds behind the operation. The accused have been identified as Sandeep Chaudhary, Ashwini Kumar alias Tushar, Neeraj Gupta, Abhay Kumar, Aman Bhagat, Aryan Nath, Siddharth Chauhan, Ankit Gupta, Dhruv, Akash Gupta, and Pawan Kumar. Addit…
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Imphal, April 7 (IANS) To prevent further escalation of violence, the Manipur government on Tuesday suspended internet and mobile data services, including broadband, for three days across five Imphal valley districts.The government move came hours after a deadly bomb attack in Bishnupur district, reportedly carried out by suspected Kuki militants, claimed the lives of two children, officials said.According to a notification issued by Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Home) N. Ashok Kumar, the decision…
Guwahati, April 5 (IANS) Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika on Sunday accused Congress leader Pawan Khera of misusing personal information allegedly sourced from a social media post, terming it part of a “fake AI campaign”.In a post on X, Hazarika claimed that details related to a “Golden Card” were lifted from a Facebook group where a user had reported losing a wallet in Ajman, UAE. The original post sought public help to recover important documents, including Emirates ID cards, car registr…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Pakistan-linked disinformation networks are actively targeting Bangladesh through coordinated digital campaigns, leveraging social media platforms, artificial intelligence tools and local amplification channels to shape public narratives and geopolitical perceptions, according to a recent investigation.The report, highlights how actors linked to Pakistan are systematically pushing narratives that portray India as a destabilising force while projecting Pakistan as a favo…
Ahmedabad, April 2 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch has uncovered a network of bank accounts linked to at least 41 cyber fraud complaints across India, and has arrested six individuals accused of facilitating financial transactions for a wider cryptocurrency scam syndicate. The arrests follow a complaint alleging that a local resident was duped of Rs 57.9 lakh after being lured into a fake cryptocurrency investment scheme promising high returns.Police said a key accused, identified …
Raebareli, April 1 (IANS) In a remarkable display of prompt response and coordination, the police saved the life of an 18-year-old youth in Uttar Pradesh’s Raebareli after a distressing social media post signalled a potential suicide attempt. The incident highlights the growing role of technology and rapid law enforcement in preventing tragedies. According to officials, a video related to suicide was posted on Instagram, triggering an alert through the Meta Alert System at the police headquarter…
Hyderabad, March 31 (IANS) Hyderabad Police will make elaborate arrangements for the peaceful conduct of Hanuman Jayanti yatra scheduled on April 2, Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar said on Tuesday. As part of the arrangements for the peaceful conduct of the annual procession, a coordination meeting was conducted by the Police Commissioner with officials and organisers.He said approximately 168 processions are expected to converge on the main yatra.To ensure security, nearly 3,000 police perso…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Security agencies are closely monitoring a growing network of social media accounts allegedly operated by Khalistan-linked gangsters, who are increasingly using displays of wealth and luxury to attract young recruits in Punjab and Haryana.According to officials, these accounts — run either by gangsters or their associates — frequently showcase images of extravagant lifestyles, including high-end vehicles, designer clothing, and sprawling residences. Investigators bel…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 27 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (EC) on Friday stepped in following the controversy over Facebook removing a portion of an interview of Opposition Leader, V.D. Satheesan, aired by Manorama News, allegedly at the direction of the Kerala Police.However, officials indicated that it is for the Kerala Police to explain the circumstances that led to the taking down of the interview.Kerala’s Chief Electoral Officer, Rathan U. Kelkar, on Friday clarified that the i…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said it will pass orders directing social media intermediaries and e-commerce platforms to take down online content unauthorisedly using the name and images of former India cricketer and current head coach Gautam Gambhir for commercial gains. A single-judge Bench of Justice Jyoti Singh observed that directions would be issued to tech platforms, including Meta and Google, to remove objectionable links flagged on behalf of Gambhir and to…