A man has been arrested in Bihar, India, after police discovered WhatsApp chats with Pakistani phone numbers on his mobile phones.
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.
A 24-year-old man was stabbed to death in Palghar district following a dispute over a WhatsApp display picture.
'On national security issues, there can be no compromise.'
The court is hearing appeals against a CCI order imposing a penalty on Meta and WhatsApp.
A 32-year-old man was found dead in a tempo in Latur district, Maharashtra, in a suspected suicide. The man, identified as Gajanan Marwadi, had posted a suicide note on WhatsApp before his death. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to police, rumours claiming the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) was demolishing the mosque spread primarily through voice notes shared across community, religious and neighbourhood WhatsApp groups ahead of a court-ordered anti-encroachment drive.
Jaipur police arrested seven individuals and detained two minors for allegedly defrauding people through online gaming scams, luring victims with promises of cash prizes.
From 2022 to 2024, X, Facebook, and WhatsApp emerged as the primary platforms associated with the spread of fake news in India.
A trader in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, was targeted in a firing incident at his house, followed by a Rs 10 crore extortion demand. A social media post claimed links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, prompting a police investigation.
A Mumbai stock broker received a death threat and a demand for Rs 5 crore from an unidentified caller using an international number, prompting a police investigation.
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has enhanced its intelligence gathering tool to allow two-way communication with anonymous informers of doping and other ethical violations in athletics, while preserving their confidentiality.
The Maharashtra government has launched an emergency WhatsApp helpline for state residents stranded in the Middle East due to airspace closures amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is monitoring the situation and coordinating with central agencies.
Police in Navi Mumbai have dismantled a fraudulent call centre accused of swindling individuals out of over Rs 1 crore by falsely promising high returns on share market investments. Two individuals have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing.
A 29-year-old man was arrested at Chinchpokli railway station in Mumbai for allegedly impersonating a railway employee and presenting a forged identification card to a ticket inspector.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, has denied bail to a junior service engineer accused of leaking sensitive information about warships and submarines to Pakistani nationals, citing the serious nature of the offence.
Amidst the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, the Maharashtra government is arranging evacuation flights to bring home 164 citizens stranded in the UAE due to airspace closures, offering a crucial lifeline and support.
Himachal Pradesh Police have arrested a major supplier of LSD from Gurugram, uncovering a narcotics trafficking network. The accused, Naviel Harrison, was supplying LSD in exchange for cannabis.
Two men have been arrested in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly sharing photos and location details of religious sites with a Pakistan-based gangster network, raising concerns of a potential terror plot.
A retired school teacher in Kanpur was allegedly defrauded of Rs 1.57 crore (approximately 150,000) in a sophisticated cyber scam involving impersonations of Mark Zuckerberg and associates of Elon Musk.
What looked like a delivery update quickly turned into a WhatsApp hijack, Rishika Shah discovered to her horror.
A Delhi court acquitted two men accused of ISIS affiliation, citing gaps in the police investigation and failure to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
The 28-year-old woman, police said, was working at a private firm in Coimbatore, and was living in a private women's hostel following separation from her husband. She hailed from Tharuvai near Melapalayam in the southern district of Tirunelveli.
Mobile internet services have been suspended in five districts of western Meghalaya following violence related to tribal council elections. Curfews are in place and elections have been postponed.
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announced intensified surveillance and technology-driven enforcement to combat pre-investment scams targeting retail investors, who are increasingly being lured by fake trading apps and promises of high returns.
The Bombay High Court has ordered a man to hand over custody of his one-year-old daughter to his estranged wife, observing that the child's best interests lie with the mother as she is still being breastfed.
Cheerio AI, an AI-powered customer engagement platform, has raised Rs 8 crore in seed funding to build multi-modal AI capabilities and expand its platform.
Noida Police have arrested one person and busted a gang allegedly involved in forging visas and duping people with promises of overseas jobs.
Indian missions in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and other Gulf countries have issued advisories urging Indian citizens to exercise caution and follow local safety guidelines amid rising regional tensions.
A man in Mathura, India, allegedly shot and killed his sister's lover due to his disapproval of their relationship. The sister attempted suicide upon learning of her lover's death and is in critical condition. Police are investigating the incident as a possible honour killing.
A man in Mathura, India, allegedly shot and killed his sister's lover due to his disapproval of their relationship. The sister attempted suicide upon learning of her lover's death and is in critical condition. Police are investigating the incident as a possible honour killing.
Mumbai police have arrested a man from Gujarat for his alleged involvement in a cyber fraud case where a senior citizen was duped of Rs 2.25 crore after being threatened with arrest in a fake terrorism-related probe.
Demanding Bawankule's arrest, Raut claimed that the phones of several Opposition leaders were also being tapped in this manner.
A Kerala MLA, K Shantakumari, was targeted by a cyber fraud gang impersonating Anti-Terrorism Squad officers, who claimed she was linked to a bomb blast case. She reported the incident to the cyber cell after uncovering their deception.
A Kerala MLA, K Shantakumari, was targeted by cyber fraudsters claiming a connection to a bomb blast case and using her identity. The MLA reported the incident to the cyber cell after her son identified inconsistencies in the video call.
Noida Police arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding over 100 people of more than Rs 70 lakh by promising fake overseas jobs through social media. The accused operated under a fictitious firm, luring victims with promises of high salaries and free visas.
The audio clip circulated on various social media platforms following which Mumbai Police launched a probe, an official said, adding that it is suspected that similar threats were issued to many others across the country.
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh and filmmaker Rohit Shetty have reportedly received threats via an audio clip, allegedly from a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Mumbai Police have launched an investigation into the threats, which follow a previous threat to Singh and a shooting incident at Shetty's residence.
'It's rare to see Ranveer Singh off-camera. He disappears. He doesn't like to be on set. Only when the shot is ready, he is there. He doesn't want any nonsense, no interaction. If anything would go wrong, he would really get pissed. He doesn't like noise and would tell everyone on the mic to be quiet. Ranveer loves to work, so he would keep telling everyone to be dedicated.'
The missive has, however, polarised stakeholders, with mobile operators under COAI coming out in its support, while digital platforms under the aegis of Broadband India Forum expressing "serious concerns" around overreach and calling for a pause in implementation of timelines.
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