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Old video of 'fake Brigadier' Aryan Verma addressing UPSC aspirants with 'gunman' goes viral
offbeat | Jun 30, 2026, 01:50 PM ISTAn old video of Aryan Verma, the 21-year-old accused of posing as India's "youngest Brigadier", has resurfaced online. The clip shows him delivering a motivational speech to UPSC aspirants alongside a man posing as his "gunman", sparking fresh reactions online.
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AI chatbots can be manipulated with fake content, Google tightens rules: Report
Technology | Jun 01, 2026, 11:38 AM ISTA new investigation revealed how AI chatbots and search tools can be manipulated into spreading false information by using simple online content. The report found that platforms including ChatGPT, Gemini and Google's AI Search features could be influenced by misleading blog posts and web pages.
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Mumbai comedian exposes traffic challan scam and how a text message nearly duped him
Trending | Jan 18, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTIt all began when Shridhar V received an SMS informing him that his vehicle had been caught speeding by a traffic camera. The message, sent from a regular mobile number, included a shortened link urging immediate payment of a Rs 500 fine.
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Is your phone charger fake or original? Use the BIS Care App to confirm
Technology | Nov 06, 2025, 08:18 AM ISTPurchased a new iPhone or Android smartphone during a festive sale? You may have also bought a separate charger with it (as most of the devices do not come with a charger). But with the Indian market being flooded with cheap counterfeit chargers, it’s normal to worry whether the one you purchased is
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DU acid attack: Victim's father admits staging fake incident, says daughter poured toilet cleaner
Delhi | Oct 27, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTPolice have now classified the case as false and are taking legal action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against both the woman and her father for misleading authorities and wasting public resources.
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Mumbai crime branch busts fake ID racket for Bangladeshi immigrants, couple arrested
Maharashtra | Aug 04, 2025, 06:33 AM ISTThe Mumbai crime branch arrests a couple for running a fake document racket aiding illegal Bangladeshi immigrants with forged Indian IDs.
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Fake Apple products worth Rs 3 crore seized in major crackdown
Technology | Jul 28, 2025, 04:00 PM ISTA major crackdown has targeted individuals selling fake Apple products. The Hyderabad Task Force has seized counterfeit Apple items, including iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and AirPods, with an estimated value of Rs 3 crore.
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How to identify real vs fake mangoes? Follow these tips and tricks
Food | Apr 28, 2025, 11:46 AM ISTKnow the sweetness of real mangoes! Learn how to spot fake or artificially ripened mangoes with these simple tips and tricks. Enjoy your favourite fruit with confidence, knowing you're getting the real deal.
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Madhya Pradesh: Fake 'cardiologist' arrested after allegedly killing seven in Damoh
Madhya Pradesh | Apr 07, 2025, 11:31 PM ISTA fake cardiologist, Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, posing as Dr. John Camm, was arrested in Prayagraj after allegedly causing seven deaths during illicit heart surgeries in Madhya Pradesh.
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Rajasthan man accused of killing his wife arrested for impersonation as IPS officer
Rajasthan | Mar 09, 2025, 11:20 AM ISTSuresh Chaudhary, arrested for impersonating a police officer, was also involved in the 2020 murder of his wife, Sunita, for which he was previously arrested and released on bail.
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Man tests paneer in bread pakora, internet stunned by 'fake' result | Watch viral video
Trending | Feb 06, 2025, 11:44 AM ISTWatch the viral video that's left the internet stunned! A man's experiment with paneer in bread pakora yields unexpected results. Is it real or fake? Find out!
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12 fake universities closed in 10 years, govt issues show cause notices to unauthorised institutes
Higher Studies | Feb 05, 2025, 01:15 PM ISTThe government has taken a firm stand against fake universities. According to data shared by the education minister, a total of 12 out of 21 fake universities have been closed since 2014. Read more about it here.
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Identify whether asafoetida is real or fake by following this easy trick at home
Food | Dec 28, 2024, 12:57 PM ISTAsafoetida must be used in your home too while cooking. But do you know whether the asafoetida you are using to enhance the taste of food is real or not? Today in this article we will tell you a trick to identify real and fake asafoetida while sitting at home.
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Gujarat minister alleges AAP leader’s role in fake ED raid, party denies link
Gujarat | Dec 13, 2024, 11:08 PM ISTGujarat Minister Harsh Sanghavi accused AAP leader Abdul Sattar Manjothi of orchestrating a fake ED raid, but AAP refuted the claim, citing his resignation over a year ago. The Bollywood-style heist has sparked a political row between the BJP and AAP.
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Comedian Sunil Pal accused of faking his own kidnapping, netizens say, 'publicity stunt gone wrong'
Entertainment | Dec 11, 2024, 11:01 AM ISTAn audio clip is going viral on social media where some kidnappers are asking Sunil Pal how the matter reached the police. On this, Sunil Pal is heard saying that the media people along with the cyber crime people have got everything. Now they just need to save their life.
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Netflix account suspension scams targeting users globally
Technology | Dec 06, 2024, 12:18 PM ISTA significant scam is occurring in the name of Netflix, as reported by users from numerous countries around the world. This scam allows hackers to steal people's bank account information.
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Delete these 15 fake loan apps now to protect your bank account, over 80 lakh users affected
Technology | Nov 28, 2024, 09:28 AM ISTResearchers from the security firm McAfee have identified fake loan apps on the Google Play Store that are stealing your personal data and sending it to hackers.
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Be careful of adulteration in THESE food items, know how to identify duplicate products
Food | Nov 18, 2024, 02:55 PM ISTAt present, a large amount of fake khoya, paneer, turmeric, oil, milk, and spices are being sold in the market which is extremely harmful to health. In such a situation, it is important that you be careful of adulterated items. Let us tell you how to identify fake items at home.
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Digital Arrest: 6 signs to identify fake warrants, notices to prevent scam
Technology | Nov 05, 2024, 09:50 AM ISTDigital arrest scammers use fake warrants and notices to convince their victims to undergo interrogation and trick them into transferring large sums of money. Here's how you can identify fake warrants and notices.
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Be cautious of calls from this number, they could be associated with scams
Technology | Oct 22, 2024, 06:28 PM ISTDespite TRAI's implementation of new rules to curb fake calls and messages, scammers have adapted by employing new tactics to ensnare people. They are defrauding individuals through VoIP calls, which are internet-based phone calls.