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Bengaluru woman in 26-day digital arrest loses ₹83L

A 71-year-old Bengaluru woman returning from Saudi Arabia fell victim to an elaborate cybercrime scheme where scammers posing as law enforcement kept her in 'digital arrest' for 26 days, swindling ₹83 lakh while causing severe mental trauma.

Goa Activist Bismarque Dias: 10-Year Mystery Unsolved

Ten years after activist Bismarque Dias drowned under mysterious circumstances in Goa, his family and supporters continue demanding a thorough investigation into his death, remembering his powerful legacy of environmental activism and music.

Pune's Spider Watch: Battling Arachnophobia Through Science

Discover how Pune's groundbreaking Spider Watch initiative is transforming fear into fascination through citizen science, creating India's first comprehensive urban spider database while challenging deep-rooted arachnophobia.

Artists & Scientists Unite to Save Western Ghats

Discover how Bengaluru's creative minds and scientific community are joining forces through the Eco-Watch program to protect the biodiverse Western Ghats from environmental threats through innovative conservation strategies.

Rohtak Police Launches QR Code Feedback System

Rohtak Police introduces innovative QR code feedback system to transform citizen-police interaction. Learn how this digital initiative enhances transparency and service delivery in Haryana.

Bollywood Stars Join PETA for Animal Welfare Campaign

Discover how top Bollywood celebrities including Sonakshi Sinha, Alia Bhatt, and Shahid Kapoor are partnering with PETA India to champion animal rights and create meaningful change through powerful advocacy campaigns.

Mangaluru Senior Loses ₹1.39 Cr in Investment Fraud

A 67-year-old retired professional in Mangaluru loses life savings to elaborate investment fraud. Cybercrime police uncover multi-layered scam operation targeting senior citizens with fake stock market promises.

Swifties Unite to Fight Hunger Amid SNAP Benefit Cuts

Taylor Swift's dedicated fanbase, the Swifties, are mobilizing to combat food insecurity as millions of Americans risk losing crucial food stamp benefits. Discover how this powerful fandom is turning concert excitement into humanitarian action.

Climate Activist: Greenlash Built on Lazy Thinking

Climate activist Anjali Appadurai dismantles the rising 'greenlash' phenomenon, exposing how corporate interests and political inertia threaten climate progress in this powerful critique.

Billie Eilish Confronts Zuckerberg at WSJ Awards

Billie Eilish delivered a bold environmental message directly addressing Mark Zuckerberg at the WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards. Discover how the Meta CEO reacted to this unexpected confrontation.

Assam Vigilante Group Tests Legal Boundaries

Exclusive investigation into Assam's controversial vigilante group operating with alleged government support. Discover how citizen-led policing is raising constitutional questions in Northeast India.

200-yr-old Amritsar banyan tree faces axe, activist fights back

A heritage banyan tree in Amritsar's Ranjit Avenue, believed to be over two centuries old, faces demolition for road expansion. Social activist Rohit Mehra leads the fight to preserve this natural monument that holds historical and environmental significa

Mumbai: Two booked for cheating senior citizen

Mumbai Police registers case against two individuals for allegedly cheating a 72-year-old senior citizen of ₹1.5 lakh in an investment fraud scheme. Learn how the elaborate scam unfolded.

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