A 30-year-old PT teacher in a Bengaluru private school was arrested for allegedly assaulting a Class VII student, causing facial swelling. The boy was reportedly held back until 5:30 PM. Read the full details.
Karnataka High Court acquits a man of abduction & rape charges, ruling that harsher punishment cannot apply retrospectively. Justice G Basavaraja cites lack of proof. Read the full legal analysis.
Android launches a US pilot to combat screen sharing scams. New feature warns users & adds a 30-second pause during suspicious calls to banking apps. #Cybersecurity
Indian seniors are becoming avid digital users for bhajans, UPI, and family calls, but face addiction and scam risks. Experts weigh in on this demographic shift.
Cybercrime in India is outpacing defences, with SMS scams causing unprecedented financial losses. Experts warn that current regulations offer an illusion of safety. Read more.
Gurgaon police arrested 214 cyber fraudsters in November, freezing Rs 8.7 crore and refunding Rs 3.52 crore to victims. Investment scams dominate 60% of fraud cases in the city.
A shocking audit reveals 97% of major Indian apps use manipulative 'dark patterns' to trick consumers, especially during festive sales. Learn how to spot these e-commerce scams and protect yourself.
The Centre's order to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on all phones has triggered a major debate on digital security versus privacy. Explore the facts and expert opinions.
India's digital economy is expanding at 2.6 times its GDP, driving Asia-Pacific's transformation. Discover the key drivers and future projections shaping this rapid growth.
A 13-year-old boy executed a man in a Taliban public spectacle in Khost, Afghanistan, witnessed by 80,000. Details of the chilling 'retaliatory punishment' inside.
A convicted murderer publicly executed in an Afghan stadium, marking the 12th such event since the Taliban's return. UN rights officials call it 'inhumane'. Read the full report.
Maharashtra's education department initiates mandatory training for all government school teachers on positive discipline, aiming to curb corporal punishment and improve teacher-student relationships. Learn about the new initiative.
Visakhapatnam residents lose over ₹32 lakh to fake customer care numbers on search engines. Police warn against QR code payments and share safety tips. Stay protected from cyber fraud!
Join TOI's Digital Safety Townhall in Hyderabad this Sunday. Learn from cyber security experts about KYC scams, UPI frauds & phishing attacks. Protect yourself now!
Join TOI's Digital Safety Townhall in Bengaluru on Nov 30. DCP Raja Imam Kasim reveals OTP frauds, UPI scams & safety tips. Win ₹5000 Amazon voucher!
Mumbai sessions court grants bail to businessman Aryan Shivpal Mishra in Rs 1.9 crore cyber fraud case. Learn how to protect yourself from online scams and digital fraud.
Chandigarh faces alarming cybercrime wave with Rs 1.9 crore lost in scams. Learn about book-scanning, share-trading frauds and protection tips.
Explore why the US death penalty saw increased use in 2023, with 24 executions and key Supreme Court decisions shaping capital punishment trends. Understand the legal shifts.
Amazon issues urgent cybersecurity warning as Black Friday begins. Hackers target 310 million users with fake domains and phishing scams. Learn how to protect yourself.
Protect yourself from phishing and fraud. Learn to verify website safety using Google Safe Browsing and report scams to Cybercrime.gov.in. Secure your data today!
Singapore police mandate Apple and Google to implement anti-spoofing measures on messaging apps by Nov 30, 2025. Learn how this protects users from scams.
A school teacher in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur village suspended a 5-year-old student from a tree as punishment. The teacher has been dismissed and an investigation ordered. Read the shocking details.
A teacher in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur suspended a 5-year-old boy from a tree as punishment. The accused teacher has been dismissed, and an official probe is underway.
Financial domination or 'findom' is exploding in India, but so are scams targeting both dominants and submissives. Learn how to spot red flags and protect yourself from financial exploitation.
US Senators demand FTC, SEC investigation into Meta's $16 billion scam ad revenue. Meta denies claims, says it aggressively fights fraud. Read full details.
Osstem Implant leads India's dental transformation with K-Digital Dentistry, enhancing precision and accessibility. Discover how digital innovation is reshaping dental care.
A Vasai school teacher was arrested after a Class 6 student died following a punishment of 100 sit-ups. The school also faces scrutiny for allegedly running unauthorized classes.
Apple introduces Digital ID feature allowing iPhone users to store passport information in Apple Wallet for TSA checkpoints across 250+ US airports. Learn how it works and limitations.
Google unveils AI safety initiatives for India, including real-time scam detection, deepfake watermarking, and cybersecurity tools ahead of the AI Impact Summit 2026. Learn how it protects users.
Author Snigdha Poonam reveals how inequality and discrimination fuel India's scam industry in her new book Scamland. Discover the shocking truth behind fraud networks.