A 77-year-old former vice chancellor in Kolkata was cheated of Rs 35 lakh in a sophisticated digital arrest scam where fraudsters impersonated cyber crime officials and held him under virtual house arrest for nearly two weeks.
Kolkata Police arrested Huzaifa Shabbir Darbar, the alleged mastermind of a cyber fraud gang, from Pune for running a fake hotel booking racket that duped 83 Kolkata residents of Rs 13.6 lakh over seven months.
UltraProlink introduces DriveLink, a compact 2-in-1 wireless car adapter that converts wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems to wireless connectivity for seamless driving experiences.
Google agrees to pay $68 million to settle class-action lawsuit alleging its voice assistant illegally recorded conversations without user consent. Settlement awaits court approval.
A former senior manager at Amadeus Software Labs India has been charged by Whitefield police for allegedly stealing proprietary source code worth €8 million. The case involves unauthorized access and data transfer to personal email.
Faridabad Police have arrested two individuals for their involvement in a significant cyber fraud scheme, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat digital crime in the region.
A private company in Bengaluru has reported a massive data theft incident, leading to the filing of an FIR. The case highlights growing cybersecurity threats to corporate data in India's tech capital.
UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall announces comprehensive AI training initiative for all workers, aiming to boost economic output by £140 billion annually while addressing workforce disruption concerns.
A 60-year-old Bhuj retiree was extorted of Rs 83.44 lakh over two months by cybercriminals impersonating TRAI, Mumbai Police, CBI, and Supreme Court officials through continuous video calls and threats.
Artificial intelligence is being pitched as a groundbreaking solution to address domestic violence in Bengaluru, leveraging technology to enhance detection, support, and intervention efforts for victims.
Bengaluru introduces free electric unicycle riding lessons to promote eco-friendly urban mobility. The initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions while teaching safe riding techniques.
Rajkot police have arrested two more accused from Karnal, Haryana, in a major digital arrest fraud case involving a 76-year-old resident. The total arrests now stand at 16.
Gujarat CID's Cyber Centre of Excellence arrests two from Gwalior for running websites providing virtual numbers and OTPs to fraudsters, uncovering Rs 17.54 lakh in transactions.
TikTok confronts technical outages and censorship allegations as it adapts to new US ownership, with app deletions surging 130% but user growth remaining steady.
Popular streamer Dr Disrespect caused social media uproar with a tweet showing a Highguard event badge, leading to speculation about game involvement before clarifying it was a humorous prank.
Domestic brand GoBoult launches Tenet TWS earbuds, claiming India's first 100% designed-in-India brutalist TWS. Priced at Rs 1,299, featuring 75-hour battery, quad-mic ENC, and unique retro-futurism design.
A 36-year-old man from Coimbatore was arrested by cybercrime police for posting abusive messages and photos of a woman and her mother on social media platforms.
Khammam police reveal Udathaneni Vikas Chowdary, an absconding engineering graduate, supplied 110 bank accounts to an international cyber scam network. About Rs 650 crore was transacted, with suspects allegedly pocketing over Rs 60 crore.
Khanna cybercrime officials dismantled a multi-state fraud operation, arresting three suspects and recovering ₹21.4 lakh stolen from a local doctor through a fake government grant scheme.
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge has been revealed as the cover athlete for MLB The Show 26, becoming only the second player in franchise history to appear on the cover multiple times.
Twitch streamer Agent completes first-ever 24-hour live stream from North Pole, battling -45°F temperatures and extreme conditions in groundbreaking survival content achievement.
TikTok has settled a major social media addiction lawsuit just before the trial against Meta and YouTube was set to begin in Los Angeles court. The legal battle highlights growing concerns about digital platform responsibility.
Internal Meta emails reveal CEO Mark Zuckerberg allegedly intervened to prevent restrictions on sex-talking chatbots for minors, according to a New Mexico court filing.
IIT Madras' Centre for Excellence on Road Safety develops AI-based 'ThinnAI' system for testing traffic rule awareness among aspiring drivers. The system features video game-like modules and could revolutionize learner's license issuance.
Chennai scientists develop low-cost biogas technology using banana peels and cauliflower stems to stabilize food waste digesters, increasing clean energy output by 22-30% and reducing CO2 emissions.
The crypto community is buzzing about the best presale for 2026, with Dogeball, Little Pepe, and Maxi Doge emerging as top contenders in discussions.
Bhubaneswar police arrested a 39-year-old man from Tirupati for allegedly subjecting an elderly woman to digital arrest for 10 days and coercing her into paying Rs 30 lakh by impersonating TRAI, Mumbai police, and ED officials.
California-based Northwood raises $100 million in funding led by Washington Harbour Partners and Andreessen Horowitz to expand manufacturing of phased array antennas for satellite connectivity.
Bhaskar Joshi, headmaster of a primary school in Almora, develops AI-based educational apps that work without internet, bridging the digital divide in Uttarakhand's remote hill regions.
Cybercrime police in Visakhapatnam have arrested four individuals, including three engineering graduates, for allegedly promoting illegal online cricket betting platforms through Telegram channels under the AP Gaming Act-1974 and other relevant laws.