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SC restrains release of accused in Rs 3.29 cr 'digital arrest' case

In a rare move, the Supreme Court on Monday restrained the courts from releasing from jail the accused who had duped a 72-year-old woman advocate of the apex court of Rs 3.29 crore through 'digital......

May entrust probe into digital arrest cases to CBI: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday said it is inclined to entrust to the Central Bureau of Investigation the probe into digital arrest cases after taking into consideration the magnitude and pan-India......

One woman killed every 10 minutes by kin/partner: UN report

One woman or girl is killed by a partner or family member almost every 10 minutes, an average of 137 every day, according to new data released by the UN. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has......

Terror module: Pak handlers radicalised doctors online for India attacks

The radicalisation of the doctors involved in the recent 'white-collar' terror module that came to light with the November 10 Red Fort area bombing began as early as 2019 on social media platforms,......

Delhiites lose nearly Rs 1,000 cr to cyber fraud this year

Cyber fraudsters have duped Delhi residents of nearly Rs 1,000 crore so far this year, with investment scams, digital arrests and boss scams emerging as the most common cybercrimes, official data......

Did Facebook commit 'digital fraud'? HC seeks report

The Delhi high court has asked Delhi police to file a status report on a plea seeking a direction to authorities to take action against Facebook and its senior officials for their alleged criminal......

Microsoft sues Indian company for technical support scam

The technology giant alleged in the lawsuit that the defendants used and misused the Microsoft name and its registered trademarks without authorisation in connection with the provision of phony......

Microsoft unveils cybercrime centre in US

Software giant Microsoft has set up a new Cybercrime Center in Redmond, the US, as part of its efforts to develop new solutions to fight global cybercrime. The centre combines Microsoft's legal and......

Microsoft picks Delhi NCR for its 7th cyber security centre

US tech giant Microsoft has set up a cybersecurity engagement centre (CSEC) in the Delhi-NCR region that will help it work with partners to identify and respond to cyber threats in the country. The......

Govt, India Inc seek cyber security shield

The Indian government and major private players are working together at multiple levels to boost cyber security in various agencies. With the threat of cyber crimes and terrorism looming, the......

Baahubali theft inspires country's first anti-piracy police unit

Every year, 1,500-2,000 films are produced in India, losing up to 30 per cent of their business to piracy. This July, as the film industry was celebrating the success of S S Rajamouli's magnum opus......

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

'This is a film that speaks to the spirit of women who have been cast into the bottom of India's social hierarchy, and how they have navigated their way to redefine the meaning of power.' IMAGE: A......

Have you seen these AMAZING movies?

Sukanya Verma recaps all the action at this year's MAMI. Every year the Mumbai Film Festival strives to make the world a smaller place by putting together a feast for cinephiles across various......

HC upholds bail granted to bookie Chawla in match fixing scandal

IMAGE: Sanjiv Chawla (masked) a key accused in the match-fixing scandal involving former South African cricket team captain Hansie Cronje in 2000, at crime branch office, in New Delhi. Photograph:......

'Stench' of Nassar scandal will dog USA Gymnastics for years

IMAGE: Larry Nassar, centre, a former team USA Gymnastics doctor who pleaded guilty in November 2017 to sexual assault charges, turns to address his victims in the courtroom during his sentencing......