The Maharashtra State Cyber Department filed a criminal case on December 19, 2025, after an investigation found that a viral video showing YouTuber Payal Dhare, also known as Payal Gaming, was fake and made using AI technology. Officials confirmed it was a deepfake. The case is an important step in India’s fight against the misuse of artificial intelligence to harass and target women online.Read more…
The Enforcement Directorate carried out raids at nine places in Uttar Pradesh on December 17 in a money laundering case linked to illegal online betting. The agency seized four luxury cars, including a Lamborghini Urus worth over Rs 4 crore, from YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi. Officials said he promoted illegal betting apps and invested money in Dubai using hawala routes. Dwivedi is currently in Dubai and has not responded to ED notices.Read more…
The US Justice Department released many documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. However, many parts were blacked out, and the release was incomplete, leading to criticism from both political parties. Lawmakers warned of legal action, saying the law was not fully followed. Officials admitted only some documents were released before the deadline, with more expected in the coming weeks.Read more…
Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy made history on Friday by becoming the first cricketer to take 10 or more wickets in a bilateral T20I series three times. He achieved this with a four-wicket performance in India’s 30-run win over South Africa in Ahmedabad. India won the series 3-1 and extended their winning streak to 10 straight T20I series or tournaments.Read more…
Bangladesh deployed Border Guard paramilitary forces in Dhaka on Friday after violence increased following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, who died from gunshot injuries after an attack last week. The unrest has led to attacks on media offices, the Indian mission in Chittagong, and the killing of a Hindu man. The situation has raised worries ahead of national elections on February 12, 2026.Read more…
A farmer from Chandrapur, Maharashtra, sold his kidney in Cambodia to repay debt after a ₹1 lakh loan grew to ₹74 lakh due to high daily interest by moneylenders. Roshan Sadashiv Kude took loans in 2021 after crop loss and a failed dairy business. He sold his land and belongings but failed to clear dues. Police arrested five moneylenders, but Kude says no action was taken on organ trafficking and has threatened self-immolation.Read more…
A sleeper bus going from Delhi to Varanasi caught fire on November 27, 2025, at the Ramdevi crossing on NH-19 in Kanpur. The bus was carrying around 30 to 40 passengers at the time. Due to the quick response of traffic police and local people, all passengers were safely taken out. No injuries or deaths were reported.Read more…
Ukrainian drones attacked an oil tanker at Russia’s southern port of Rostov-on-Don early on Thursday, Russian officials said. The strike caused a fire on the ship and led to the death and injury of some crew members. This attack is part of Ukraine’s increasing efforts to target Russia’s oil and fuel facilities.Read more…
Former First Lady Melania Trump released the official trailer of her documentary film “Melania” on Wednesday. This is the first time people have seen visuals from the film, which will release in theatres worldwide on January 30. Fox News got exclusive access to the trailer. It begins with Melania walking into the US Capitol for her husband’s second inauguration, wearing a navy blue Adam Lippes dress and saying, “Here we go again.”Read more…
