Colombo, June 13 (IANS) Pakistan’s shrinking civic space reflects a wider struggle over dissent, accountability and state authority in an increasingly polarised political climate. The growing use of cybercrime laws, counterterrorism legislation and digital restrictions has raised alarm among journalists, activists and civil society groups, who see these measures as part of a steady erosion of democratic freedoms, a report has stated. According to a recent report in Sri Lankan newspaper ‘Dail…
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New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) At least 40 fake FIFA World Cup 2026 ticketing websites linked to a fraud network involving 15 active cybercriminal operators have been identified, according to a report released on Friday.The report by cybersecurity firm CloudSEK said the operation goes beyond traditional phishing scams and uses cloned FIFA ticketing platforms, real-time card skimming and potential OTP interception capabilities to steal payment information from unsuspecting users.The fraudulent website…
Bengaluru, May 29 (IANS) Bengaluru City Police on Friday issued a public advisory ahead of the Tata IPL 2026 final scheduled to be held on May 31, urging citizens and cricket fans to maintain law and order and avoid public celebrations after the match. With Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) reaching the final of the Tata IPL 2026 tournament, the police said strict safety measures and restrictions would be enforced across the city to prevent untoward incidents and ensure public safety.In the advi…
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) A Delhi court on Thursday granted interim relief to BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj in a defamation suit filed against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj and others, restraining them from circulating or publishing allegedly defamatory content linked to a viral video of her detention during a political protest. Principal District and Sessions Judge (South) Gurvinder Pal Singh of Saket Courts restrained the defendants, including Ankush Narang and the Aam Aadmi Party, f…
Thoothukudi, April 8 (IANS) In view of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Thoothukudi District Collector and District Election Officer Vishu Mahajan has issued a detailed advisory mandating prior certification for all political advertisements, as part of strict enforcement of Election Commission guidelines. According to an official press release, a Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) has been constituted in the district to scrutinise and approve all election-related adve…
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…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) State-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) on Friday said it has suspended 10 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distributors for alleged malpractices, reiterating its zero-tolerance policy against irregularities in its distribution network.Taking to the social media platform X, the company informed that it initiated strict action by suspending 10 LPG distributors found involved in malpractice.”With a zero-tolerance approach, we are ensuring accountability an…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Popular messaging platform WhatsApp is planning to introduce usernames and unique IDs, enabling users to send messages and make voice or video calls without revealing their phone numbers, according to reports.The new feature is expected to be rolled out globally by June 2026.Both individuals and businesses are likely to be able to reserve unique handles, similar to other social media platforms, according to them.“We are excited to bring usernames to WhatsApp in the f…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Indian National Congress today strongly condemned the Central government for what it described as a systematic crackdown on social media platforms, including X, YouTube, Instagram and similar other micro-blogging sites. Party spokesperson and Chairperson of social media and digital platforms, Supriya Shrinate, accused the administration of suppressing dissent, undermining freedom of expression, and threatening democratic principles by blocking or restricting ac…
Washington, March 19 (IANS) US lawmakers across party lines voiced growing alarm over the sweeping influence of social media platforms, warning that their impact on children, public discourse, and the flow of information has outpaced existing laws. At a Senate hearing marking 30 years of Section 230 on Wednesday (local time), senators repeatedly pointed to what they described as a digital ecosystem that is no longer functioning in the public interest.“All of us here agree that the digital publ…