Patna, June 9 (IANS) The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police on Tuesday issued an advisory ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, urging candidates and the public to stay alert against rumours, misinformation and cyber fraud.The EOU, which serves as the state-level nodal agency for preventing malpractice and irregularities in competitive examinations, stated that it is committed to ensuring the fair and transparent conduct of examinations.The advisory comes in view of the NEET-UG 202…
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Tumakuru (Karnataka), June 8 (IANS) The investigation into the alleged terror-related social media network busted by Karnataka’s Tumakuru police has revealed that the Pakistan-based handler had instructed the arrested youths to build a larger group and recruit 50 to 60 members, promising financial support for their activities, police said on Monday.According to investigators, the handler, identified as Rana, allegedly radicalised the accused through Instagram and other social media platforms, gr…
Tumakuru (Karnataka), June 6 (IANS) The investigation into the case involving the arrest of two individuals for their alleged links with a Pakistan-based person through social media, and for engaging in activities considered prejudicial to India’s national security and sovereignty, has revealed that the youths attempted to organise others against the nation and carry out disruptive activities, police said on Saturday. Karnataka’s Tumakuru Police arrested two youths, Allabakash (23), a reside…
Srinagar, May 30 (IANS) J&K Cyber Crime Department on Saturday issued an advisory for the general public amid rising cases of online fraud and digital scams.A statement by the Cybercrime Department urged the public to remain vigilant against cyber criminals employing fake calls, phishing links, OTP fraud, and suspicious online requests to target unsuspecting individuals.The advisory comes as cyber-related complaints continue to surface across the region, with fraudsters increasingly using de…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the bail plea filed by Athar Khan, one of the accused in the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots, after orally observing that WhatsApp chats placed on record prima facie indicated his active involvement in the alleged conspiracy.A Division Bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Madhu Jain made the observations while hearing submissions on behalf of Khan, who has challenged a trial court…
Gandhinagar, May 25 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Meta to introduce WhatsApp-based delivery of government services, with officials describing it as a step towards expanding citizen-centric digital governance across the state. The agreement was signed in Gandhinagar in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and is aimed at allowing citizens to access a range of government services through a single WhatsApp number in Gujarati and En…
Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has found seven individuals from a single family allegedly using social media platforms to influence retail investors and make illegal profit by taking buy positions ahead of public stock recommendations.An interim enforcement order named seven family members, using channels such as Telegram, WhatsApp and X to circulate tips for stock market manipulation.They took positions in scrips listed in Small and Medium-sized Enterpri…
Jaipur, May 23 (IANS) The Rajasthan Police Cyber Crime Branch is continuously running awareness campaigns to curb cybercrime in the state and protect citizens from digital fraud, officials said. In this regard, the Cyber Branch has issued an important advisory on securing WhatsApp, which has become an essential communication platform in today’s digital age.Additional Director General of Police (Cyber Crime) V.K. Singh said on Friday that even minor negligence or lack of awareness could result in…
Kolkata, May 20 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Pakistan-backed spy involved in clandestinely passing confidential security-related information to Pakistan Intelligence Officers (PIOs) as part of an anti-India terror conspiracy, the central investigation agency said in a statement on Wednesday. The Kolkata resident, Zafar Riaz alias Rizvi, had a Look Out Circular issued against him, and proceedings were also underway to declare him a Proclaimed Offender (PO) when he…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has completed testing for a new facility that will allow subscribers to withdraw their provident fund savings directly into their bank accounts through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday.Addressing reporters, Mandaviya said the move is part of a broader push by EPFO to improve service delivery and simplify access to provident fund savings for over seven crore me…