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Swipe, Trap and Extort: Digital Honeytrap Gang in Lucknow Used Dating App to Blackmail Gay Men
21+ hour, 48+ min ago (340+ words) A complaint was lodged on March 15, 2026, leading to a coordinated police operation in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The operation uncovered an organised extortion racket in which a group allegedly targeted men through dating apps, recorded them, and then blackmailed them for…...
India eyes global leadership in 6G standards: Scindia
6+ hour, 44+ min ago (348+ words) New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday said that 6G technology will not just be about faster internet speeds, but about creating equal opportunities for people across the world, with India set to play an important role…...
Govt issues factcheck on 'fake BSNL' notices sent by fraudsters to phone users
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (361+ words) New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The Union government, on Tuesday, cautioned citizens against a cyber fraud being perpetrated by scamsters using fake notices from "Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)" or "Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)" that warn phone customers about…...
I&B Ministry Orders Telegram to Remove Over 3,100 Channels for Copyright Violations
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (442+ words) The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, on 11 March 2026, ordered messaging platform Telegram to remove more than 3,100 channels that were allegedly distributing pirated films, web series and other digital content. The directive was issued after the government found that several Telegram…...
7 Email Verification Tools for Reducing Bounce Rates
2+ week, 1+ day ago (733+ words) What it is: Real-time email verification API that checks addresses for validity, spam traps, and abuse complaints before they hit your list. Who it's for: B2B companies running cold outreach or managing large email lists (10k+ contacts) Best feature: Catches spam traps…...
How Russia is Intercepting Communications From European Satellites
2+ week, 1+ day ago (805+ words) Ever since the initial invasion of Ukraine in 2014, two Russian satellites have been'secretly stalking'European spacecraft. They have been manoeuvring close enough to raise concerns about more than mere observation. In 2018, the French defence minister'accused Russia'of espionage after one of these…...
WhatsApp Tells SC it will Comply with CCI Order on User Data Privacy, Argues Against Blanket Ban on Data Sharing
2+ week, 5+ day ago (230+ words) A three-judge Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi was hearing a batch of appeals filed by WhatsApp and Meta, along with a cross-appeal by the CCI. The CCI has filed a cross-appeal…...
Telangana Cyber Security Bureau Nabs 81 Fraudsters in Multi-State Operation
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (461+ words) Hyderabad, Nov 9: In the first-ever simultaneous multi-state special operations, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) arrested 81 cyber fraudsters, including seven women. The coordinated special operation was conducted for 25 days in October across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh....
The TikTok Hook Formula: Get More Likes in the First 3 Seconds
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (309+ words) See Also:Leonardo DiCaprio Becomes a Meme Again With Off-Camera Moment at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards'Netizens Claim His Viral Hand-Gesture Video "Seems Gay" Even with the perfect hook, getting likes on TikTok isn't as easy as it used to be....
A Massive Buildout of Data Centers Powered by Gas Is the Opposite of Affordability
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (477+ words) This past year, our communities were hit with skyrocketing power bills as electricity prices increased at'double'the rate of'inflation.'A new Sierra Club tool'shows that, to make matters worse, utility companies in the US are planning a massive gas buildout, and…...