Belagavi police have arrested a woman accused of luring wealthy men through social media, engaging them in obscene chats, and then robbing them at a lodge. Her accomplice is currently absconding, and police are investigating the full extent of their scheme.
India has become world's 2nd largest mobile phone: Modi
The move was necessitated by growing number of crimes especially against women.
Suspension of mobile phone and Internet services on Republic and Independence days has been part of the security drill in the valley since 2005 when militants used a mobile phone to trigger an IED blast near the venue of Independence Day celebrations.
A year-long investigation into a missing 50-year-old man in Navi Mumbai has led to the arrest of his wife and her paramour for his ghastly murder. The duo allegedly strangled the victim, chopped his body into pieces, and dumped the remains in a forest after he discovered their extra-marital affair. The crime came to light after the victim's brother filed a missing person's complaint, leading to police interrogation and confession.
A 32-year-old man from Rajasthan was allegedly assaulted and robbed in Bengaluru after tracking his missing SUV to the city. He had lent the vehicle to a friend who failed to return it, leading him to track it down using a mobile app.
A 22-year-old man in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, died by suicide while streaming live on Instagram. Police are investigating the incident and examining his social media activity.
A man in Thane has been booked for allegedly attempting to murder his mother during a domestic dispute. The incident occurred in Badlapur, where the man reportedly tried to strangle his mother following an argument.
The global sales of mobile phones surged 35 per cent to 417 million units in September quarter, fuelled by a strong market for smart phones, according to research group Gartner.
Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing has arrested Manish Kumar for allegedly defrauding over 20 unemployed youths of Rs 5.5 lakh by falsely promising contractual jobs at GTB Hospital. Kumar, a B.Sc in nursing, used his alleged connections to gain trust before collecting security deposits, then disappeared when jobs didn't materialise.
Viswashkumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of Flight 171 which crashed a year ago in Ahmedabad, has spoken out about his ongoing struggles with 'sleep, anxiety and difficult memories,' highlighting the profound and lasting impact of the disaster.
A Delhi court recently acquitted five accused, including an army personnel and a Border Security Force personnel, in an espionage case. While acquitting the accused persons, the court flagged serious lapses in the investigation.
A 20-year-old man from West Bengal's Bankura district has been arrested by the Telangana Police's special task force (STF) for allegedly having links with a militant organisation.
A software engineer earning a high salary allegedly abandoned his career to run a fake online trading racket, duping investors of nearly Rs 100 crore.
A woman police constable allegedly died by suicide in Vikarabad district of Telangana, police said on Saturday. The 26-year-old woman took her life by hanging at her home in Vikarabad. A note indicated no specific reason, but expressed anguish over a recent loss.
The International Telecommunication Union has announced the success of its expert team in finalising an energy efficient standard mobile charger for all the cell phones in the world, irrespective of which company has manufactured them.
Police in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir have solved the murder case of an 18-year-old youth within 24 hours, arresting the accused and recovering the weapon used in the crime.
Six masked men looted Rs 13 lakh from a nationalised bank branch in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district, also snatching gold chains, mobile phones, and wallets of the staffers.
A Delhi court has remanded Rahul Meena, accused of murdering the daughter of a senior IRS officer, to four days of police custody. The accused admitted to committing a crime and a mistake, claiming he needed the deceased's fingerprints to open a locker.
A village panchayat in Bihar's Kishanganj district has banned women from using mobile phones as a measure to check the increasing cases of 'love affairs' and other 'evils'.
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the online movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), arrived in Delhi on Saturday ahead of a planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar, and urged supporters to maintain discipline and ensure that the protest remains peaceful.
A silent march was held in Pune, demanding capital punishment for the accused in the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Nasrapur village. Members of the girl's family also joined the march, which was taken out from Balgandharv Chowk to the Swatantryaveer Savarkar Statue in the city.
A 44-year-old Nigerian national has been arrested in North Goa for possession of drugs valued at Rs 2 lakh. The accused has a prior drug-related arrest in 2017.
Odisha Police have detained two individuals from West Bengal for allegedly flying a drone over the Jagannath Temple in Puri, violating restrictions. The drone and related equipment have been seized, and an investigation is underway.
The family and coach of Indian sprinter Gurindervir Singh celebrate his record-breaking 100m sprint at the Federation Cup in Ranchi, where he became the first Indian to run below 10.10 seconds.
Debosmita Paul, an assistant professor at Shivaji College, was found dead in her flat at Satyam Apartments in east Delhi's Vasundhara Enclave on June 3.
A jeweller was robbed of gold jewellery, cash, and his scooter at gunpoint in east Delhi's Preet Vihar, police said on Monday. The incident occurred on Sunday night when the victim was returning home from his jewellery shop.
Police in Ferozepur have busted a heroin smuggling racket, arresting four individuals and recovering 7.85 kg of heroin. The accused were allegedly involved in cross-border narcotics supply and were in contact with a Pakistan-based smuggler.
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested a man in Sant Kabir Nagar for his alleged involvement in a gang manufacturing forged Aadhaar cards. The arrest is linked to a larger investigation into a fake Aadhaar card racket uncovered in Lucknow.
Delhi Police have arrested four individuals involved in a sophisticated roadside extortion scheme, posing as fake loan recovery agents and targeting vehicle owners with pending EMIs.
A man has been arrested in Kerala for allegedly attempting to extort money from a relative of IUML state president Sayyid Sadikkali Shihab Thangal by threatening to circulate defamatory images of the leader online.
A man has been arrested in Noida for allegedly defrauding people of approximately Rs 12 lakh by offering fake tour and travel packages through social media platforms.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly removed from his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar by Delhi Police, sparking outrage and renewed determination among protesters who vowed to continue their demonstration.
A 28-year-old man from Ghaziabad has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a Delhi woman of over Rs 1.51 lakh under the guise of a job application scam.
A man in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari district has retracted his accusation of assault against a police officer during a late-night vehicle check, stating it was a "misunderstanding." The incident, which involved a viral video, saw the man, S Kishor, initially alleging misbehaviour, but he has now clarified that police did not demand a bribe and he should have been more cooperative.
Palghar police solved the case of a headless body found in a plastic sack within eight hours, arresting two men for murder stemming from a financial dispute.
Hacking has become relatively easier in the age of smart phones and sophisticated software, says Vicky Nanjappa
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested two youths for allegedly conspiring to carry out terror attacks at key installations in the state, acting on directions from Pakistan-linked operatives.
The son of a councillor in Goa has been arrested for allegedly shooting and circulating obscene videos of local minor girls, sparking protests and an ongoing police investigation.
Worldwide mobile phone sales totaled 205.4 million units in the third quarter of 2005, a 22 per cent increase from the same period last year, according to Gartner, Inc.
