The CBSE has taken up on 'top priority' the cases related to alleged mismatched answer sheets and other concerns faced by students in the re-evaluation process, a source in the board said.
Agra Police swiftly responded to a distress alert on X (formerly Twitter) and arrested four individuals for allegedly harassing a woman and a girl on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a set of 'Melody' toffees, reviving the 'Melodi' trend that went viral during the COP28 summit in Dubai in 2024. Meloni shared her appreciation on X, thanking Modi for the gift and acknowledging the internet trend.
IIT-Roorkee, which conducted the exam this year, said that the information circulating on social media 'does not accurately reflect what happened' and alleged an attempt to spread misinformation.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday alleged that over 5,000 social media accounts, mostly operated from Islamic countries, have become active in favour of the Assam Congress.
The Congress party has alleged that Instagram blocked a post by Rahul Gandhi featuring actor-politician Vijay due to government interference, a claim denied by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Delhi Police dismantled an interstate cyber fraud network involved in routing illicit funds through bank account kits, SIM cards, and ATM credentials, leading to the arrest of three key individuals from Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
Delhi Police have arrested a man from Rajasthan for allegedly running an online shopping fraud racket, cheating people through fake social media advertisements offering discounted branded suits and sarees.
Mizoram Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly uploading obscene content on social media platforms. The arrests followed an investigation into YouTube accounts circulating sexually explicit material, leading to charges under the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
On Tuesday, Kumar issued a public apology on X, acknowledging the error in his original post.
Police in Shimla warn the public about fraudulent websites designed to dupe people under the guise of cricket match ticket bookings. The Cyber Helpline Data Centre has received numerous complaints, highlighting the difficulty in distinguishing these fake sites from genuine ones.
A 24-year-old delivery partner has been arrested in Bengaluru for sexually assaulting a cow on a roadside, an incident that came to light after a video went viral on social media, prompting police to take suo motu action.
'I am not worried about who has how many followers, who is doing what because I know if I take care of cricket then everything will else will take care of itself'
Agra Police responded swiftly to a distress alert posted on X (formerly Twitter) by a passenger and arrested four people for allegedly harassing two girls on a moving bus.
Police in Amethi have arrested five individuals following a disturbance at the residence of a Samajwadi Party MLA, involving allegations of death threats and assault.
A 20-year-old veterinary sciences student has been arrested in Rajasthan for his alleged involvement in an online work-from-home scam that defrauded job seekers with fake handwriting assignments.
A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly circulating defamatory content against actress Anasuya Bharadwaj on social media, following a complaint filed by the actress.
A Facebook user impersonating a Shia cleric has been booked for allegedly inciting animosity and hatred between communities. The action follows a complaint by Shia cleric Maulana Mirza Mohammad Yasoob Abbas, who disavowed the misleading posts circulated under his name.
Delhi Police have busted a sextortion racket where victims were honey-trapped through video calls and then blackmailed for money. The alleged mastermind, Arman, was arrested in Rajasthan.
Punjab Police's State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) in Mohali has arrested two individuals linked to a foreign-based terror operative and recovered a fully assembled RDX-based Improvised Explosive Device (IED), thwarting a major terror conspiracy.
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly attempting to join a crime syndicate with links to Pakistan's ISI and trying to procure weapons.
The Delhi High Court has initiated criminal contempt proceedings against several AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, for their social media posts against a judge in relation to the excise policy case.
Sunil Gavaskar discusses the pressures on players to be role models and how social media has changed the landscape.
In an industry that thrives on reinvention, Candice Pinto has remained one of the few constants on the Indian runway.
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has apologised to the Scheduled Caste community for his recent objectionable remarks, stating that as a minister, he should not have used such language.
The campaign, launched under the leadership of IYC in-charge Manish Sharma and the wing's president Uday Bhanu Chib, seeks to reclaim the term 'cockroaches', which the organisation said had been used to mock protesting youth.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) alleges a crackdown, reporting hacking incidents and account takedowns across its social media platforms following a campaign against the Union Education Minister.
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu was seen at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium during the IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders, sparking social media buzz.
Nepal Airlines has apologised for a map shared on social media that incorrectly depicted Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan, leading to a swift backlash and the removal of the post.
Suspected militants set fire to five houses in a Kuki-Zo village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, prompting condemnation and calls for investigation.
Suryakumar Yadav and his wife Devisha Shetty have revealed the name and shared the first picture of their newborn daughter, Riddhima, born on May 7.
The body of a 25-year-old woman, identified as Neha, was found stuffed inside a plastic drum near the DMW Railway Colony in Patiala, Punjab; police are investigating the case and have detained two local youths for questioning.
The Uttar Pradesh Police dismantled a sleeper cell linked to Pakistani gangster Shahzad Bhatti, arresting four operatives in Saharanpur. The accused were involved in reconnaissance, radicalising youth, and planning subversive activities.
The images highlight the region's marine biodiversity and the importance of balancing tourism with ecological conservation.
Two men have been arrested in Tumakuru, Karnataka, for allegedly conspiring with a Pakistan-based individual via social media to carry out activities detrimental to India's national security, including planning a murder and blasts. The Intelligence Bureau had been monitoring the suspects.
The Supreme Court has ruled that threatening to publish a video of a woman disrobing or bathing on social media constitutes criminal intimidation under the Indian Penal Code.
Rajasthan's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has identified a Punjab-based suspect for allegedly sharing pro-Khalistan and pro-Pakistan content on social media platforms.
A 27-year-old man in Hyderabad has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a police official and uploading fabricated videos on social media platforms using AI to gain followers.
Rajasthan's Minister of State for Cooperation, Gautam Kumar Dak, has been booked for allegedly verbally abusing and threatening police officers in Chittorgarh. An audio clip purportedly featuring the minister abusing policemen circulated online, leading to the registration of an FIR against him.
The BCCI has issued a stern advisory to IPL franchises following concerns about security breaches, unauthorised guests, and players' interactions with social media influencers. Franchises are now working to comply with the new regulations while respecting individual privacy.
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