Cyberfraudsters Target Belagavi Bureaucrats in WhatsApp Scam
Belagavi officials targeted by cybercriminals impersonating the city commissioner on WhatsApp to demand Rs 50,000. Learn how the scam was uncovered and the growing threat of digital fraud.
Belagavi officials targeted by cybercriminals impersonating the city commissioner on WhatsApp to demand Rs 50,000. Learn how the scam was uncovered and the growing threat of digital fraud.
A man from Karnataka's Belagavi district lost Rs 2.19 lakh to cybercriminals posing as loan agents. Police issue a warning about rising online loan frauds. Read to stay safe.
A special team investigates alleged illegal laterite mining in Belagavi taluk after complaints and media reports. Officials inspect sites, seize records to assess revenue loss.
A tragic explosion at Inamdar Sugars in Belagavi during valve replacement work has now claimed seven lives. Eight others suffered severe burns in the incident that occurred on Wednesday.
Kolkata Police arrests two from Nadia in a major cyber fraud case involving a 'digital arrest' scam that cheated a resident of Rs 1.8 crore. Cryptocurrency seized. Read the full investigation details.
Belagavi administration launches a comprehensive action plan, including a new shelter and sterilisation drive, following public outrage over a stray dog attack on a toddler. Read the full story.
Death toll in Belagavi sugar factory boiler accident rises to seven. Police book three officers for negligence as families demand compensation. Read the full report.
The death toll from the devastating boiler explosion at a sugar factory in Belagavi, Karnataka, has risen to seven. Authorities have concluded rescue operations at the site of the industrial accident.
A tragic boiler explosion at a sugar factory in Karnataka's Belagavi district has resulted in one fatality and three injuries. Details on the incident and ongoing investigation.
In a shocking incident, the driver of youth leader Mrinal Hebbalkar was brutally stabbed by bike-borne assailants in Belagavi. Read the latest updates on the attack and the ongoing police investigation.
A 2-year-old boy was brutally attacked by 7-8 stray dogs in Belagavi. The incident has sparked public outrage over the city's growing stray dog menace and civic inaction.
An 81-year-old retired businessman in Hyderabad was scammed of over Rs 7 crore by fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police. Read about the 'digital arrest' modus operandi and how to stay safe.
Belagavi police data reveals a 95% jump in illegal activities in 2025, with 461 cases. NDPS offences surged to 210, and illegal arms cases increased tenfold. Explore the full report and the challenges for law enforcement.
A Bank of Baroda assistant manager in Bantwal, Karnataka, has been booked for an ATM fraud of Rs 71.41 lakh. The scam was uncovered during an inspection that also revealed stolen gold worth Rs 55,000. Read the full investigation details.
Star Air restarts Belagavi-Ahmedabad bookings from Jan 15, but Jaipur service remains suspended. Passenger confidence wanes amid poor communication and prior route cuts. #Belagavi #AirTravel
Belagavi's New Year celebrations saw a cultural shift as beer consumption rose to 1,62,344 bottles, overtaking traditional winter whisky. Explore the changing drinking trends in Karnataka.
CCTV captures a masked man throwing packets containing mobile phones and suspected drugs into Belagavi's Hindalaga Central Jail, raising serious security concerns. Police investigation underway.
Belagavi's proposed flyover project will only be implemented after public consultation. A meeting on Jan 6 will gather stakeholder feedback. The project, approved in three phases, aims to ease traffic.
Belagavi City Corporation employees submit memorandum, accusing union leadership of failing to address grievances for a decade. They demand immediate general body meeting.
AIDSO demands an independent probe into alleged multi-crore corruption at Rani Channamma University, citing tender cost escalation and bribery. Read more.
Chowk Bazar police arrest Shaivin Pumbhadiya, a wanted cyber fraudster linked to scams worth Rs 3.80 crore across India. He carried a Rs 5,000 reward. Read the full story.
A Kolkata school teacher and Booth Level Officer lost Rs 8.4 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud. The theft occurred in five transactions while he was busy with SIR work. Read the full story.
Belagavi's air connectivity suffers a major blow as the Mumbai flight is suspended from Dec 26, reducing direct links to just five cities. Locals express shock and disappointment.
SBI data reveals 15,956 cyber fraud cases from Jan 2024-Oct 2025, with losses of ₹118.47 crore. Experts warn of rising digital banking risks. Learn how to stay safe.
Bhagalpur police report a sharp rise in cyberfraud in 2025, with 91 FIRs registered. Senior citizens and bank managers among victims losing crores. Learn how police are fighting back.
Indore cyber police swiftly recovered Rs 3.72 crore for a local company targeted in a sophisticated business email compromise scam. Learn how international coordination prevented major financial loss.
A 63-year-old retired banker in Mumbai was cheated of Rs 1.3 crore in a sophisticated online fraud involving fake IPOs promoted via YouTube. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial tips to stay safe from cybercrime.
Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi vows legal fight against privilege complaint by Maharashtra MP. State cabinet approves 2km Belagavi flyover. Minister also addresses Pocso case handling.
A series of sexual assaults on minors in Belagavi taluk, coupled with allegations of police inaction under political pressure, triggers a major controversy. High Court and Child Rights Commission intervene.
Mumbai cyber police arrest a company director linked to a Rs 9 crore digital arrest scam targeting an 85-year-old. The account was involved in multiple senior citizen frauds. Read the full investigation details.