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Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
CA aspirant held for posting derogatory images of Hindu deities online
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Cyber Police on Sunday arrested a 39-year-old aspiring chartered accountant from Indore for allegedly creating vulgar edits of Hindu deities and posting them on social media. According to the police, MP Medha Kulkarni had complained to the chief minister Devendra Fadnavis last year about distorted depictions of Hindu deities making rounds online. The CM directed the Director General of Police to take action against such social media users. Based on this complaint, the Maharashtra Cyber police have flagged social media accounts. Using technical analysis, they tracked the owner of this social media account, who was identified as a B Com graduate from Madhya Pradesh. The cyber police scanned his phone and allegedly found six additional X accounts he was running to disseminate similar obscene and provocative content online. These X accounts were operating in a coordinated manner, spreading derogatory material across various platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, online marketplaces, and pornographic websites, said a police officer. An FIR was registered against him under Sections 196 (promoting enmity between different groups), 294 (offenses related to obscenity), and 299 (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, along with Sections 67 and 67(A) which deals with publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000. The police are investigating and conducting forensic analysis of the device to trace the real identities of the remaining six accounts, which are presumed to be fake. 'We have arrested the accused and are questioning about his motive and associates,' said the officer from Maharashtra cyber police. The aspirant was arrested and remanded to police custody till May 13. Crackdown on misinformation Maharashtra Cyber has removed 5038 posts from social media platforms, uploaded between April 22, after the terror attack in Pahalgam, and Monday. The officials said they removed content presumed to be fake news or misinformation regarding the military conflict between India and Pakistan, army movements, strategic operations, or retaliatory measures. Some of them carried content which could spread tension in the country that may cause serious risks to national security and escalate the conflict. The cybercrime unit issued an advisory on content not to post on social media.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Co-op bank will be investigated: MP
Kolhapur: BJP MP Medha Kulkarni on Saturday assured depositors of Karad-based Yashwant Cooperative Bank that an probe would be made into the financial conduct of the bank. Kulkarni was in Karad where he met depositors complaining about the mismanagement in the bank. They stated that they were facing difficulties in accessing their money and obtaining loans."I have come across cases that show dire irregularities occurred in the bank since 2017. One of the depositors was falsely made a guarantor in a loan application. The funds were disbursed to someone else, and the documents were forged to disburse the loans. I recently met Union home minister Amit Shah and sought a CBI enquiry into it," said Kulkarni. Depositors allege the-then chairman of the bank, who is also a BJP leader, is the ringleader of the scam, worth Rs150 crore. tnnKolhapur: BJP MP Medha Kulkarni on Saturday assured depositors of Karad-based Yashwant Cooperative Bank that an probe would be made into the financial conduct of the bank. Kulkarni was in Karad where he met depositors complaining about the mismanagement in the bank. They stated that they were facing difficulties in accessing their money and obtaining loans."I have come across cases that show dire irregularities occurred in the bank since 2017. One of the depositors was falsely made a guarantor in a loan application. The funds were disbursed to someone else, and the documents were forged to disburse the loans. I recently met Union home minister Amit Shah and sought a CBI enquiry into it," said Kulkarni. Depositors allege the-then chairman of the bank, who is also a BJP leader, is the ringleader of the scam, worth Rs150 crore. tnn
The Print
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Cyber attacks on India continue even after understanding with Pak: Cyber officials
Addressing reporters, a senior official of Maharashtra Cyber debunked claims of hackers stealing data from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, hacking aviation and municipal systems, and targeting the Election Commission website. Officials revealed that 1.5 crore cyber attacks were carried out after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, but only 150 proved successful. Mumbai, May 12 (PTI) Even after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop military hostilities, Indian government websites are facing a barrage of cyber attacks from the neighbouring country as well as from Bangladesh and the Middle Eastern region, Maharashtra Cyber officials said on Monday. Maharashtra Cyber is a nodal office under the Maharashtra government responsible for cybercrime investigation and maintenance of security. 'The probe discovered that cyber attacks on (government websites in) India decreased after India-Pakistan ceased hostilities, but not fully stopped. These attacks continue from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Morocco, and Middle Eastern countries,' the official said. He said Maharashtra Cyber has launched a dedicated campaign against misinformation on social media and has taken down 38 of 83 fake news posts. The cyber department will take action against fake news related to the armed forces and the Indian government under the 'Nation First Fact First' campaign, the official added. To spread awareness among citizens about online fraud, dedicated helplines were launched. Citizens can dial 1945 and 1930 for immediate help. After receiving the distress call, analysts reach out to the caller, the official said, adding that around 100 phone lines are working simultaneously. He said that 7,000 calls are received daily on both 1930 and 1945 numbers. Cyber officials have saved Rs 600 crore since 2019 by taking timely action against cyber fraudsters. 'In the last six months, Rs 200 crore has been saved'. Meanwhile, officials said a 39-year-old CA student was arrested in Indore for allegedly insulting Hindu deities through seven accounts on X. The accused has been allegedly insulting Hindu deities since 2021. This issue was brought to the attention of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis by BJP MP Medha Kulkarni. The official informed that Maharashtra Cyber had rescued six youths from Maharashtra trapped in cyber slavery in Laos. The trapped youths were tortured, which involved giving electric shocks and pulling out nails, if they refused to commit cyber crimes. He said Maharashtra Cyber had received information that 29 Indians were trapped in cyber slavery in the Southeast Asian country. PTI ZA NSK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Cyber attacks on India continue even after understanding with Pak: Cyber officials
Even after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop military hostilities, Indian government websites are facing a barrage of cyber attacks from the neighbouring country as well as from Bangladesh and the Middle Eastern region, Maharashtra Cyber officials said on Monday. Officials revealed that 1.5 crore cyber attacks were carried out after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, but only 150 proved successful. #Operation Sindoor The damage done at Pak bases as India strikes to avenge Pahalgam Why Pakistan pleaded to end hostilities Kashmir's Pahalgam sparks Karachi's nightmare Addressing reporters, a senior official of Maharashtra Cyber debunked claims of hackers stealing data from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, hacking aviation and municipal systems, and targeting the Election Commission website. Maharashtra Cyber is a nodal office under the Maharashtra government responsible for cybercrime investigation and maintenance of security. "The probe discovered that cyber attacks on (government websites in) India decreased after India-Pakistan ceased hostilities, but not fully stopped. These attacks continue from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Morocco, and Middle Eastern countries," the official said. He said Maharashtra Cyber has launched a dedicated campaign against misinformation on social media and has taken down 38 of 83 fake news posts. Live Events The cyber department will take action against fake news related to the armed forces and the Indian government under the "Nation First Fact First" campaign, the official added. To spread awareness among citizens about online fraud, dedicated helplines were launched. Citizens can dial 1945 and 1930 for immediate help. After receiving the distress call, analysts reach out to the caller, the official said, adding that around 100 phone lines are working simultaneously. He said that 7,000 calls are received daily on both 1930 and 1945 numbers. Cyber officials have saved Rs 600 crore since 2019 by taking timely action against cyber fraudsters. "In the last six months, Rs 200 crore has been saved". Meanwhile, officials said a 39-year-old CA student was arrested in Indore for allegedly insulting Hindu deities through seven accounts on X. The accused has been allegedly insulting Hindu deities since 2021. This issue was brought to the attention of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis by BJP MP Medha Kulkarni. The official informed that Maharashtra Cyber had rescued six youths from Maharashtra trapped in cyber slavery in Laos. The trapped youths were tortured, which involved giving electric shocks and pulling out nails, if they refused to commit cyber crimes. He said Maharashtra Cyber had received information that 29 Indians were trapped in cyber slavery in the Southeast Asian country.
Indian Express
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Pune-Jodhpur Express, promises redevelopment of Pune station
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the inaugural Pune -Jodhpur train from Pune railway station on Saturday. He promised more facilities to the station including four new platforms, a new second entryway and a fully digitized control environment in order to address the increasing congestion. 'During our election campaign, we had promised to take care of the congestion situation, and now we are here with a DPR in hand on how we can further decongest, taking the six stations into consideration. We are planning four new platforms and a second entryway for the Pune station, including a complete digitalisation of the existing system. The new line connecting Pune to Lonavala will be starting soon, post state cabinet clearance. Similarly, there are plans for more lines, including Jalna to Jalgaon, and most importantly Pune to Nashik. This will be of significance for we are planning to make a new route, post which we would start our work. I have already done the first review on Friday, and will soon be moving ahead keeping in mind the upcoming Kumbh Mela in Nashik.' Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Medha Kulkarni, said, 'I congratulate our Rajasthani brothers and sisters. Earlier there used to be just one train a week. So, people had it very difficult and would have had to opt for private buses. But this train which will be running daily will provided a much-needed respite. And it is not just this, the railways as a whole have undergone an improvement, with cleanliness and technology. I also request, as per the pilgrim trains that are being run, a new Pune-Nashik train to ease connectivity for the upcoming Kumbh Mela. All our requests have been accepted, and I hope this is humbly considered as well.'
