Supreme Court Flags Rise in ‘Digital Arrest’ Scams, Seeks Centre’s Response

A pack of stray dogs on a city street as India’s Supreme Court pulls up states and Union Territories over their failure to control the growing menace summoning Chief Secretaries to appear on November 3 to explain lapses in compliance.(PC: India Today)

The Supreme Court of India has expressed serious concern over the alarming rise in digital arrest scams across the country, where fraudsters are allegedly forging court orders and judges’ signatures to extort money from citizens. Taking cognizance of the issue, a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi has sought responses from the Central […]

Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe into Karur Stampede, Forms 3-Member Panel to Supervise

Supreme Court of India orders a CBI probe into the Karur stampede, forming a three-member panel led by Justice Ajay Rastogi to monitor the investigation. (PC: The Hindu)

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Karur stampede case and formed a three-member supervisory committee led by retired Justice Ajay Rastogi to oversee the investigation. A Bench comprising Justices J.K. Maheshwari and N.V. Anjaria said the tragic incident had “left a deep imprint on the national […]

CBI Cracks Down on Corruption in Nagaland University: Dean Accused of Bribe-for-Tender Racket

Key Highlights: CBI Case Against Nagaland University Dean Who is Accused:Dr. Chitta Ranjan Deb, Dean of School of Sciences & Director of IQAC, Department of Botany, Nagaland University. Charges Filed:Corruption and misuse of official position for personal financial gain. Nature of Allegation:Demanded bribes from at least two companies in exchange for awarding tenders worth ₹23 […]

Cybercrime Traps in Southeast Asia: 549 Indians Rescued, Government Cracks Down on Traffickers

Hundreds of Indians, lured by fake job offers, found themselves trapped in cybercrime rings operating in Southeast Asia. The Indian government has now rescued 549 nationals from Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos, bringing them back home in two military aircraft. But this is just the tip of the iceberg—investigations reveal a well-oiled trafficking network that […]