Ahmedabad Man Loses Rs 10.7 Lakh in WhatsApp APK Scam

A 50-year-old accountant in Ahmedabad lost Rs 10.7 lakh after installing a malicious 'RTO E-challan.apk' file sent via WhatsApp, which gave cybercriminals remote access to steal banking credentials and intercept OTPs.

Four Semiconductor Plants to be Ready in India This Year

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that four semiconductor plants will be operational in India this year, with two more by 2027. He highlighted rapid execution, global partnerships, and ambitious goals to make India a top semiconductor nation.

Surat Man Duped of Rs 1.63 Crore in Cyber Fraud

A 62-year-old business consultant in Surat was defrauded of Rs 1.63 crore in a cyber scam promising high returns through a fake gold mining trading scheme. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

Pawan Ruia Arrested in Kolkata Over Interstate Cyber Fraud

Businessman Pawan Ruia was arrested by Bengal Police's Cyber Crime Wing in connection with a large interstate investment fraud involving 1,379 cases nationwide. The arrest followed a Calcutta High Court order vacating protection for Ruia and his family.

Miranda House Develops Plant-Based Air Purifier Prototype

Researchers at Delhi University's Miranda House are creating a low-cost, plant-based air purification system inspired by NASA's Clean Air Study. The prototype uses clusters of indoor plants tailored to specific environments to combat indoor air pollution.

Vizag Senior Loses ₹85 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam

A 75-year-old man in Visakhapatnam was defrauded of nearly ₹85 lakh after scammers posing as Mumbai police threatened him with arrest in a fake money-laundering case, highlighting rising cybercrime targeting elderly citizens.

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