A leopard has been sighted again at Pune airport. Forest officials say reduced flight noise due to the IndiGo crisis has made the big cat more relaxed, increasing capture chances. Read the full story.
Surat police arrest a 28-year-old woman and her lawyer for allegedly extorting Rs 20 lakh from a trader using a nude video. Read the full details of the VR Mall trap.
A Delhi chef lost Rs 1.73 lakh to a Bengaluru 'agency' promising overseas jobs. Delhi Police arrested three, including an MBA grad & bank manager, for the interstate cyber fraud syndicate. Read how the scam unfolded.
A camera trap in Uttarakhand's Sunderdhunga valley captured a Bengal tiger at 3,010m, a record high-altitude sighting. The find, part of a snow leopard study, highlights a healthy prey base and crucial ecological corridors. Read more.
A Bengal tiger was captured on camera at over 9,875 ft in Sunderdhunga Glacier Valley, marking the highest sighting in Bageshwar. This discovery raises key questions about wildlife movement and habitat shifts in the Himalayas. Read more about this signifi
A Delhi man cleverly used ChatGPT to create a trap for a scammer impersonating his senior. He captured the fraudster's photo, GPS location, and IP address. Read how he turned the tables.
A Delhi resident turned the tables on a Facebook scammer by using ChatGPT to create a fake payment page that captured the fraudster's GPS, IP, and photo. Read how AI is empowering users against cybercrime.
IIVR Varanasi and ABM Knowledgeware join forces to test an AI-enabled spore trap device for early detection of fungal diseases in vegetables, aiming to cut crop losses and reduce pesticide use.
India's middle class faces a growing debt crisis, with 5-10% of households in a trap. Driven by easy credit and social comparisons, the dream of upward mobility is turning risky. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh Anti-Corruption Organisation arrested three officials in separate bribery traps in Bareilly and Mirzapur. One officer demanded Rs 5,000 for bail, while two power corp staff took Rs 30,000 to alter a bill. Read the full details.
A Bengaluru resident exposes a new rental scam on Reddit. Fraudsters lure victims with fully furnished 2BHK flats for Rs 15,000, then demand Rs 2,500 for an 'entry card'. Learn how to stay safe.
A 28-year-old man was rescued after getting trapped in a Forest Department leopard cage in Bahraich's Kaiserganj area. He was let off with a warning for endangering himself.
Mumbai police arrest 4 including woman for honey-trapping & robbing businessman of gold chain worth ₹5 lakh in Aarey Colony. Read how investigation unfolded.
Mumbai police swiftly arrested four individuals, including a woman, for a honey-trap robbery in Aarey Colony. The gang stole a gold chain worth Rs 5 lakh from a Deonar businessman. Read the full details.
Comprehensive camera trap census of Bengal tigers begins across Sundarbans Tiger Reserve and adjacent habitats. Learn about this crucial conservation effort.
A Bengaluru software engineer lost ₹48 lakh to fraudulent sexual wellness treatments that caused severe kidney damage. Police investigate this elaborate medical scam.
A 68-year-old Mumbai retiree lost ₹1.47 crore in elaborate cyber fraud using Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's photo. Learn how to protect yourself from such investment scams.
A 72-year-old Mulund woman was cheated of Rs 32 lakh by fraudsters posing as Colaba Crime Branch officials in a sophisticated digital arrest scam. Learn how to protect yourself from such cybercrimes.
PIB Fact Check warns about AI-generated videos of PM Modi and FM Sitharaman offering fake investment advice. Learn how to identify these deepfake scams and protect your money.
Indian women are being targeted by a sophisticated social media scam involving fake friendships, gift parcels, and blackmail. Learn how to protect yourself from this growing cybercrime threat.
A man from Udupi lost Rs 12.38 lakh in an online investment scam after receiving a job offer on Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself from similar frauds.
Sanjay Singh, suspended Haryana official accused in multi-crore paddy procurement scam, dies during treatment at PGI Chandigarh. Investigation ongoing.
RBI data reveals India's debt is growing twice as fast as assets. Per capita debt now stands at ₹4.8 lakh. Is young India heading for a debt trap? Read more.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara pledges to apprehend culprits behind Bengaluru's massive Rs 32 crore digital arrest scam - the largest single-victim cyber fraud in state history. Stay informed about cybersecurity threats.
A 52-year-old Bengaluru resident lost ₹92.57 lakh in a sophisticated forex trading fraud involving ICON Forex and Forex Wealth. Learn how to protect yourself from similar investment scams.
A Mangaluru investor lost Rs 2.7 crore in sophisticated WhatsApp stock market scam. Learn how the 'F1 HDFC Securities' group tricked victims and protect yourself now.
Supreme Court intervenes in digital arrest scam case, preventing bail for accused who cheated elderly woman of Rs 1.5 lakh. Learn how cybercriminals operate and protect yourself.
Dhruv Mangukiya sentenced to 97 months in US prison for money laundering conspiracy targeting elderly. He must pay $2.5 million restitution. Read the shocking details.
A Bengaluru tech professional lost Rs 3.2 crore in Karnataka's largest digital arrest scam. Learn how cybercriminals posed as officials and how to protect yourself from such frauds.
Bengaluru police arrest sub-registrar and realtor in multi-crore land fraud case involving fake documents and illegal property sales. Key accused apprehended after 3-year hunt.