‘Fake passports, drugs links & wireless sounds’: How a woman philanthropist was duped over a phone call

Shekhar Singh | September 5, 2023 12:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) The art of cybercrime often lies in its power to deceive, with scammers constantly evolving tactics to ensnare unsuspecting victims. In a recent case, a philanthropic professional found herself swindled of nearly Rs three lakh in just five hours, in an operation that displayed a higher level of sophistication by cyber thugs.

Pakistan sees sharp surge in militant attacks in Aug: Report

IANS | September 2, 2023 3:54 AM

Islamabad, Sep 2 (IANS) Pakistan witnessed a sharp rise in militant attacks in August, with 99 incidents reported across the country, the highest monthly number since November 2014, the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) has said.

Manipur: 5 injured in firing incidents; security forces recover more looted arms

IANS | August 30, 2023 10:34 PM

Imphal, Aug 30 (IANS) At least five persons sustained minor injuries in sporadic incidents of firing in different districts of Manipur while the combined security forces recovered five looted sophisticated arms, 31 different types of ammunition, 19 powerful bombs, three packs of explosives from Kangpokpi and Imphal West districts on Wednesday.