Author: Sharad Natani
For more than a decade, social media has been the centrepiece of digital life. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube shaped how people communicated, learned, and even entertained themselves. But the dominance that once seemed unshakeable is now facing a quiet but significant disruption. A new global study by the Digital Ounce Institute, covering more than 250,000 respondents across 50 countries, reveals a clear trend: young users are stepping back from social media faster than ever before. While 2022 marked the peak of worldwide engagement, the time spent on these platforms has dipped by nearly 10% by 2024.…
भारत में अपराध की दुनिया पहले जैसी नहीं रही। अब चोर सिर्फ ताले नहीं तोड़ते—वे फायरवॉल तोड़ते हैं। ठग अब सड़क पर नहीं, बल्कि मोबाइल स्क्रीन पर हमला करते हैं। और अपराधी अब पहचान छुपाने के लिए नकाब नहीं, deepfake और VPNs का सहारा लेते हैं। ऐसे समय में भारत की कानून-व्यवस्था को एक ऐसे ‘टेक-ब्रेन’ की जरूरत थी, जो अपराधियों से दो कदम आगे रहे—और इसी सोच से जन्म हुआ Centre for Police Technology (CPT) का, जो आने वाले वर्षों में भारतीय पुलिसिंग की तस्वीर बदलने जा रहा है। भारत की पुलिस को मिला हाई-टेक “Mission Control Centre” CPT…
In a major regional security development, six Asian nations — China, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam — have agreed to launch the strongest coordinated crackdown yet on fast-expanding telecom and online fraud networks operating across Southeast Asia. The decision came after a high-level multilateral meeting in Kunming, capital of China’s Yunnan province, where senior security officials from all six countries held extensive discussions on combating transnational online crime. China’s Ministry of Public Security announced that the meeting concluded with the signing of multiple agreements aimed at full-spectrum, real-time cooperation. A New Regional Security Framework Under the fresh arrangement, all…
With financial frauds rising sharply across India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a fresh warning to small and first-time investors: verify before you invest. The central bank is urging citizens to use its dedicated ‘Sachet’ portal, a one-stop platform designed to check whether a company or scheme is genuine, registered, and legally allowed to accept deposits. Increasingly, scamsters are using polished websites, viral videos, and influencer-led promotions to lure people into high-return schemes. According to RBI, thousands of Indians continue to lose their savings every year to unregistered investment offers circulating on WhatsApp, Telegram, and social media…
In a dramatic turn of events that has deepened political turmoil in Bangladesh, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on charges of crimes against humanity. Brutal Crackdown During 2024 Student Uprising The tribunal, in a landmark ruling delivered in absentia, found Hasina guilty of ordering a violent crackdown on student-led protests in July–August 2024. Prosecutors said she “personally authorised and oversaw” actions that led to mass civilian deaths, torture, and conspiracy. According to court documents and a UN report cited in the trial, up to 1,400 people were killed during…
In a significant milestone, Goa Police has become the first state police force in India to attain a 100% response rate for cyber fraud complaints, highlighting its growing efficiency in tackling online financial crimes. How They Did It The state’s cloud-based 1930 cyber helpline ensures all calls are answered, with caller details recorded in real-time for quick escalation. The system is staffed 24/7, with trained personnel and built-in quality monitoring — supervisors review calls, and can even join via conference call to assist. This strong infrastructure has played a pivotal role in reducing delays between a fraud being reported and…