Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) A raid conducted by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Mumbai to uncover an online network of terrorist activities in the state, along with the arrest of engineering student Ayan Shaikh for alleged links with the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and the Islamic State (ISIS), has led to several significant revelations on Friday. According to the ATS, preliminary investigations revealed that Shaikh had been living in Mumbai for the past…
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Ahmedabad, March 5 (IANS) The Ahmedabad police have arrested an illegal immigrant residing in West Bengal for his alleged role in a network that sent bomb threat emails to schools, courts, airports and government institutions across several states, including several incidents, reported in Gujarat over the past year. The accused, identified as Sourav Biswas (30), whose real name is Michael Biswas, was detained from the Gopalnagar village of North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal in a joint ope…
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) In a swift rebuttal amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday categorically denied sensational reports alleging that Indian ports are serving as bases for US Navy operations targeting Iran. The denial came via a pointed social media post from the MEA’s official FactCheck handle, underscoring India’s commitment to neutrality and factual diplomacy in a volatile global landscape.The controversy erupted ear…
Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Thursday directed all entities regulated by it to clearly display their registered name and registration number while posting securities market-related content on social media platforms.The new rule will come into effect from May 1. The directive will apply to stock brokers, portfolio managers, mutual funds and other intermediaries and agents such as distributors.SEBI said the move is aimed at helping investors easily ide…
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Delhi Police on Wednesday busted a digital arrest racket operating from Jaipur, Rajasthan, and arrested three on the charges of duping a senior citizen of Rs 16 lakh. According to a statement issued by the South-West District, the operation was carried out by the staff of the Cyber Police Station, South-West District.The accused have been identified as Rakesh Meena (25), Chotu Lal Meena (20), and Yogendra Gujjar (19). With their arrest, the police recovered Rs 1 lakh in …
Washington, Feb 6 (IANS) Online radicalisation by the ISIS and its affiliates is a growing threat in Southeast Asia — especially Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia, a report has highlighted. It mentioned that strong internet penetration and use of social media is increasing the risk, allowing radical ideologies to spread quickly and the growing digital threat posing new security challenges for the Southeast Asian countries. “Building on this, the ‘Southeast Asia angle’ in the Bondi Beach s…
Caracas, Feb 1 (IANS) Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said that US diplomat Laura Dogu, a special envoy of the US government, has arrived in Venezuela as part of the working agenda between the two countries.According to Gil, who released the information via Telegram, their talks are aimed at defining a roadmap on issues of bilateral interest, as well as addressing and resolving existing differences through diplomatic dialogue, Xinhua news agency reported.The foreign minister stressed that t…
Jalandhar, Jan 15 (IANS) A trial court in Punjab’s Jalandhar, on Thursday, ordered the removal and blocking of a “doctored” video featuring former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi. The video clip, which purportedly showed her making controversial remarks about the ninth Sikh master, Guru Tegh Bahadur, was found to be digitally manipulated to incite communal tension.Acting on an application of the cybercrime police, the court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate in Jalandhar said the video’s circul…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking a court-monitored, independent, and time-bound investigation into the alleged leak of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 question paper and answer key ahead of the examination held on December 7.Declining to entertain the writ petition, a Bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe observed that the examination process had already concluded and the petition was filed belatedly. Questioning the need to exa…
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Two cyber fraudsters were arrested from Haryana for duping a Delhi woman of Rs 22.7 lakh in the name of investment through a stock trading App, a Delhi Police official said on Tuesday. The accused were identified as Sameer and Dev Singh, both residents of Hisar, said Deputy Commissioner of Police, Shahdara, Prashant Gautam, adding that two mobile phones and three SIM cards were recovered from them.During the investigation into the complaint of Dr Amita Garg, it was revea…