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Married Man Arrested For Rape After Dating App Meeting

Married Man Arrested For Rape After Dating App Meeting

Rediff.com17 hours ago

A married man has been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly raping a woman he met through a dating app after falsely claiming he was unmarried and promising to marry her.

Kerala Student Death: Loan App Operators Remanded To Custody

Kerala Student Death: Loan App Operators Remanded To Custody

Rediff.com2 days ago

Three men have been arrested in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the death of a first-year BDS student in Kerala, who allegedly faced harassment from a loan app company.

Loan App Accused of Extortion Following Student's Death in Kerala

Loan App Accused of Extortion Following Student's Death in Kerala

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Kerala have filed an extortion case against an online loan app following the death of a student who allegedly faced harassment and intimidation over loan recovery.

Fake WhatsApp Account Used to Impersonate Budgam Police Chief

Fake WhatsApp Account Used to Impersonate Budgam Police Chief

Rediff.com6 days ago

Police in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, have registered a case against a man for allegedly operating a fake WhatsApp account in the name of the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Budgam.

LIC unveils MyLIC and Super Sales Saathi apps for digital transformation

LIC unveils MyLIC and Super Sales Saathi apps for digital transformation

Rediff.com4 days ago

Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has launched two new mobile applications, MyLIC for policyholders and Super Sales Saathi for its sales intermediaries, aiming to enhance digital agility and cater to the younger generation's needs. The apps, part of LIC's DIVE digital transformation platform, offer features like policy management, premium payments, and personalised recommendations.

Kerala dental college links student suicide to loan app, rejects caste bias

Kerala dental college links student suicide to loan app, rejects caste bias

Rediff.com2 days ago

The management of Kannur Dental College has refuted allegations of caste discrimination in connection with the death of a BDS student, attributing the incident to issues related to a loan obtained through a mobile app.

Delhi Police Bust Online Liquor Smuggling Ring Using Delivery App

Delhi Police Bust Online Liquor Smuggling Ring Using Delivery App

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Delhi police have dismantled an illegal liquor supply network operating through an online delivery application, arresting two individuals and seizing illicit liquor transported from Haryana.

Madhya Pradesh Collector's WhatsApp Account Hacked, Money Demands Sent to Contacts

Madhya Pradesh Collector's WhatsApp Account Hacked, Money Demands Sent to Contacts

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The WhatsApp account of the Barwani district collector in Madhya Pradesh was hacked, with fraudsters sending messages to her contacts requesting money.

Six Arrested in Delhi for Operating Fake Loan App Cyber Fraud

Six Arrested in Delhi for Operating Fake Loan App Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested six individuals involved in a transnational cyber fraud syndicate that operated fake loan applications and siphoned money through mule bank accounts.

Jain Recipes: Kele Appe, Pav Bhaji, Mango Sevaiya Custard

Jain Recipes: Kele Appe, Pav Bhaji, Mango Sevaiya Custard

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Jain food is light on the stomach and uses no potatoes, onions or garlic. Try these green banana specials. And a mango custard.

Govt Extends SIM-Binding Deadline for WhatsApp, Telegram Till Dec 31

Govt Extends SIM-Binding Deadline for WhatsApp, Telegram Till Dec 31

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The Indian government has extended the deadline for implementing SIM-binding rules for mobile messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram to December 31, following requests from the industry. The Department of Telecom has also relaxed the mandatory six-hour log-out rule for web versions of these apps.

Haryana Police Unveils 'Abhedya' App to Tackle Cyber Threats

Haryana Police Unveils 'Abhedya' App to Tackle Cyber Threats

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

The Haryana Police have launched 'Abhedya', a mobile application designed to curb cybercrime, extortion, and threatening calls. This initiative makes Haryana the first state in India to introduce such a measure, aiming to protect citizens from various forms of digital harassment.

Delhi Police Nab Five for Dating App Abduction and Robbery

Delhi Police Nab Five for Dating App Abduction and Robbery

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested five individuals for allegedly abducting and robbing a man after luring him through a dating application in the Kalkaji area. The victim was assaulted, forced to transfer money, and later abandoned.

French officer's fitness app leaks aircraft carrier's location

French officer's fitness app leaks aircraft carrier's location

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A French sailor's use of a fitness app has exposed the location of France's aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean, raising serious security concerns amid rising tensions in the West Asia region, a report from a French newspaper said.

Kerala Footballer Nabbed for Allegedly Using Dating App to Supply MDMA

Kerala Footballer Nabbed for Allegedly Using Dating App to Supply MDMA

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A former Kerala Santosh Trophy footballer has been arrested for allegedly supplying MDMA using a dating app. Excise officials apprehended Najeeb Khan, a former player and employee of Travancore Titanium Products Limited, after a raid in Thiruvananthapuram.

Bihar Man Arrested Over Pakistani WhatsApp Contacts

Bihar Man Arrested Over Pakistani WhatsApp Contacts

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A man has been arrested in Bihar, India, after police discovered WhatsApp chats with Pakistani phone numbers on his mobile phones.

App Trap: Hidden Cost Of 'Free' Investing

App Trap: Hidden Cost Of 'Free' Investing

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

In modern investing, transparency is more valuable than zero fees and not all investing app score big on this front, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

No Extension For WhatsApp SIM Linking

No Extension For WhatsApp SIM Linking

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

'On national security issues, there can be no compromise.'

India Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gambling, Blocking 300 Websites and Apps

India Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gambling, Blocking 300 Websites and Apps

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

The Indian government has blocked 300 websites and applications involved in illegal gambling and betting activities, including online sports betting platforms, online casinos, and satta/matka networks, as part of its efforts to create a safe and responsible online gaming ecosystem.

WhatsApp chats not enough to prove cruelty for divorce: HC

WhatsApp chats not enough to prove cruelty for divorce: HC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The Bombay high court has ruled that WhatsApp chats alone are insufficient evidence to grant a divorce on grounds of cruelty, emphasising the need for a fair hearing and opportunity to rebut allegations.

Man Killed in Palghar Over WhatsApp DP Argument

Man Killed in Palghar Over WhatsApp DP Argument

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A 24-year-old man was stabbed to death in Palghar district following a dispute over a WhatsApp display picture.

Gurugram Man Arrested for Hotel Fraud Using Fake Payment App

Gurugram Man Arrested for Hotel Fraud Using Fake Payment App

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A man in Gurugram was arrested for allegedly defrauding a hotel by using a fake payment application to create screenshots of payments totaling Rs 6 lakhs, allowing him to stay for five months without paying.

Kannur Dental College: Student Death Not Due To Caste Bias

Kannur Dental College: Student Death Not Due To Caste Bias

Rediff.com1 days ago

The management of Kannur Dental College has refuted allegations of caste discrimination in connection with the death of a BDS student, suggesting a loan taken through a mobile app was a contributing factor. Police are investigating the case, which involves allegations of abetment of suicide and violations of the SC/ST Act.

Bank of Baroda and Reliance Jio Team Up to Expand Mobile Banking for Feature Phone Users

Bank of Baroda and Reliance Jio Team Up to Expand Mobile Banking for Feature Phone Users

Rediff.com7 days ago

Bank of Baroda has partnered with Reliance Jio to provide access to its mobile banking application, 'bob World Lite', for users of Jio feature phones, aiming to promote financial inclusion and digital payments.

Kerala CM denounces 'unacceptable' student suicide, vows investigation

Kerala CM denounces 'unacceptable' student suicide, vows investigation

Rediff.com6 days ago

Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has condemned the alleged suicide of a student, vowing a thorough investigation into claims of caste-based harassment and loan app involvement.

2 held for Vishu poster showing Lord Krishna with non-veg food

2 held for Vishu poster showing Lord Krishna with non-veg food

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two individuals have been arrested in Kerala for sharing a WhatsApp poster depicting Lord Krishna with a non-vegetarian dish, sparking outrage and prompting police intervention.

Indore Police Bust Investment Fraud Ring Operating From Cambodia

Indore Police Bust Investment Fraud Ring Operating From Cambodia

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indore police have busted a gang involved in investment fraud, arresting five individuals and uncovering links to a WhatsApp account operated from Cambodia.

Family Demands Arrests In Kerala Student Suicide Case

Family Demands Arrests In Kerala Student Suicide Case

Rediff.com16 hours ago

The family of a BDS student who died after falling from a building at Kannur Dental College in Kerala, in a suspected suicide, met with the City Police Commissioner seeking swift action against those accused of abetment.

WhatsApp can't play with citizens' privacy rights: SC

WhatsApp can't play with citizens' privacy rights: SC

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The court is hearing appeals against a CCI order imposing a penalty on Meta and WhatsApp.

Kerala CM Reacts to Student Suicide, Vows Investigation

Kerala CM Reacts to Student Suicide, Vows Investigation

Rediff.com6 days ago

Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has condemned the alleged suicide of a BDS student following accusations of caste-based harassment. An investigation has been launched, and support pledged to the victim's family.

Kerala CM Condemns Student Suicide, Promises Action Against Harassment

Kerala CM Condemns Student Suicide, Promises Action Against Harassment

Rediff.com6 days ago

The alleged suicide of a first-year BDS student in Kerala has sparked outrage and prompted investigations into claims of caste-based harassment. The Chief Minister has condemned the incident, and various organisations are offering support to the student's family and calling for measures to prevent future occurrences.

Bengaluru Police Crack Down on IPL Ticket Black Market, Arresting 11

Bengaluru Police Crack Down on IPL Ticket Black Market, Arresting 11

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Bengaluru police have arrested 11 individuals for allegedly black marketing tickets during an IPL cricket match. Authorities seized tickets, mobile phones, and evidence of online sales, totaling Rs 4.53 lakh.

Ex-Associates Arrested for Allegedly Extorting Builder in Ghaziabad

Ex-Associates Arrested for Allegedly Extorting Builder in Ghaziabad

Rediff.com5 days ago

Ghaziabad police arrested three individuals, including a woman, for allegedly attempting to extort Rs 10 crore from a local builder. The accused were former business associates and employees of the victim.

Student's Family Alleges Delayed Treatment and Harassment in Suicide Case

Student's Family Alleges Delayed Treatment and Harassment in Suicide Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

The family of a dental student who died after falling from a building in Kannur alleges delayed treatment and caste-based harassment by faculty members, disputing the college's claims about the circumstances surrounding his death.

Man Arrested for Duping Over 500 Women in Online Romance Scam

Man Arrested for Duping Over 500 Women in Online Romance Scam

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 35-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly defrauding over 500 women across India of more than Rs 2 crore through fake social media and dating app profiles.

Tendulkar Joins Support Group As Kambli's Health Worsens

Tendulkar Joins Support Group As Kambli's Health Worsens

Rediff.com4 days ago

Former cricketer Vinod Kambli is facing ongoing health challenges, including memory issues, despite improvements in his physical condition. Sachin Tendulkar and friends have formed a support group to provide financial and emotional assistance.

Online IPL Betting Ring Uncovered in Goa, Six Arrested

Online IPL Betting Ring Uncovered in Goa, Six Arrested

Rediff.com5 days ago

Six individuals from Gujarat, Rajasthan, and West Bengal have been arrested in Goa for allegedly running an online betting racket linked to the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Maharashtra Man Duped of 28,000 in Sophisticated Online Scam

Maharashtra Man Duped of 28,000 in Sophisticated Online Scam

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A 64-year-old man from Thane, Maharashtra, was allegedly defrauded of nearly 28,000 in a digital arrest scam involving fraudulent WhatsApp calls and threats.

Noida Police Arrest Over 300 After Workers' Protest Turns Violent

Noida Police Arrest Over 300 After Workers' Protest Turns Violent

Rediff.com6 days ago

Gautam Buddh Nagar Police have arrested over 300 people and registered seven FIRs following a violent workers' protest in Noida. An investigation is underway into a possible organised network behind the unrest.

Noida workers' protest: 300 arrested, 7 FIRs filed; 'syndicate' angle under probe

Noida workers' protest: 300 arrested, 7 FIRs filed; 'syndicate' angle under probe

Rediff.com7 days ago

Gautam Buddh Nagar Police have arrested over 300 people and registered seven FIRs following a violent workers' protest in Noida. An investigation is underway into a potential organised network behind the unrest.