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Bengaluru woman exposes Rapido driver's fake app scam

A Bengaluru woman uncovers shocking ride-hailing fraud after catching a Rapido driver using a fake app to inflate fares. The company swiftly suspends the driver following her viral social media expose.

Instagram Pooja Fraud: Bengaluru Man Arrested

Bengaluru police arrest man who offered instant pooja services on Instagram, promising to solve personal problems but delivering only empty wallets and broken dreams.

Indian Social Media Apps Challenge Global Giants

Indian social media platforms are witnessing unprecedented growth as users seek homegrown alternatives to global tech giants. Discover how apps like Koo and Hike Messenger are reshaping digital communication.

Reddit Global Outage Affects Thousands of Users

Reddit experienced widespread service disruption affecting users worldwide. The social media platform acknowledged the outage while users reported login problems and feed issues across multiple regions.

Journalism Education Crisis in India

A deep dive into the growing disconnect between journalism education and industry needs, threatening the future of quality reporting in India.

Ex-Bengal Minister Targeted in Social Media Fraud

West Bengal police launch investigation after scammers create sophisticated fake social media profiles impersonating former minister Partha Chatterjee, raising serious cybersecurity concerns.

Bengaluru conman fakes police account, steals ₹20,000

A cunning fraudster in Bengaluru created a fake social media account impersonating a Tilaknagar police inspector and duped a victim of ₹20,000. Learn how this digital impersonation scam unfolded and how to protect yourself.

Khar Social Reborn as Hurrypur Social in Mumbai

Mumbai's beloved Khar Social undergoes a stunning transformation into Hurrypur Social, marking Navi UPI's bold entry into the city's vibrant nightlife and dining scene with a complete makeover.

Pune man dies after digital arrest scam trauma

A 72-year-old Pune man suffered fatal heart attack days after being traumatized by sophisticated digital arrest scam where fraudsters posed as police and narcotics officials.

Digital Arrest Scam Claims Elderly Man's Life in Pune

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolds in Pune as an elderly man suffers fatal heart attack days after being traumatized by sophisticated 'digital arrest' cyber fraud. Read the shocking details of how scammers posing as police destroyed a family.

Australia Plans Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Australia considers banning social media platforms including Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat for users under 16 years old in a bold move to protect youth mental health and online safety.

Bengaluru businessman loses ₹1.32cr to PFI scam

Cyber criminals posing as police and enforcement officials trick a Bengaluru entrepreneur into paying massive sums by threatening fake PFI association charges in sophisticated phone scam.

Australia Bans Under-16s from Social Media

In a landmark move for online safety, Australia compels major tech platforms to implement strict age verification, potentially banning users under 16 from social media access.

Mangaluru Police File Case Over Social Media Post

Mangaluru police register case against social media user for inflammatory post about religious figures. Investigation underway as authorities crack down on online content that could disrupt communal harmony.

Emirati Media Forum 2024: Future of Media in Dubai

The prestigious Emirati Media Forum returns on October 28th, bringing together media leaders and innovators to discuss AI, digital transformation, and the evolving media landscape at Dubai's iconic Museum of the Future.

Haryana CM suspends officials in procurement scam

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini takes decisive action against officials involved in wheat procurement fraud. Two officials suspended as government vows zero tolerance for corruption in agricultural schemes.

Govt hikes print media ad rates 26%, reforms TRP system

In a landmark move, the Indian government has approved a 26% increase in print media advertisement rates while introducing sweeping reforms to transform the television rating system and combat fraudulent TRP practices.

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