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Justice in Cybercrime Cases Often Depends on Bribery and Influence, New India Survey Finds

A new Status of Policing in India Report (SPIR) 2026, based on a survey across 16 states, suggests that victims of cybercrime do not experience the criminal justice system equally. The report finds that bribery and the use of personal networks are two of the main channels through which complaints move forward, with both appearing to work more often for marginalised groups than for others.

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Mamata Backs Opposition Unity Over Demand to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday signaled support for a broader Opposition front against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying she would back any party that raises a common cause for the people regardless of political colour. Her remarks came as the INDIA bloc prepares to meet in New Delhi on September 30 amid escalating tensions over the Election Commission and the special intensive revision exercise in West Bengal.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy27 Oct 2026, 04:34 PM IST

Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh Residents Can Report Emergencies via Mana Mitra WhatsApp Service

As Cyclone Arnab disrupts normal life across parts of Andhra Pradesh, authorities have urged affected residents to report emergencies through the Mana Mitra WhatsApp service by sending “Hi” to 9552300009. The digital channel is being used to flag power outages, fallen trees, collapsed walls, waterlogging and other cyclone-related hazards, aiming to speed up response and improve coordination on the ground.

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Global Markets & Equities27 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

AT&T Internet Outage Disrupts Northwest Arkansas, Raising Service Reliability Concerns

AT&T reported an internet outage affecting customers in Northwest Arkansas, disrupting connectivity for households and businesses across the region. While the company has not immediately detailed the cause or scale of the disruption, the incident underscores the operational and financial sensitivity of network reliability in a market where broadband access is increasingly essential.

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Global Health & Biotech26 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Driver Abandons Car in San Francisco Muni Tunnel, Triggering Hit-and-Run Probe and Transit Disruption

San Francisco police are investigating a driver who abandoned a vehicle inside a Muni tunnel near the Embarcadero after an apparent hit-and-run, forcing a late-night shutdown of subway service on Market Street. Transit operations have since resumed, but the incident briefly disrupted a key urban rail corridor and raised fresh questions about tunnel security and emergency response in one of the city’s most heavily used transit arteries.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition23 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Europe’s Deadly Heatwave May Have Killed 50,000, With Climate Change Driving Most Deaths

A new analysis suggests Europe’s record-breaking summer heat may have contributed to more than 50,000 deaths across the continent, with climate change linked to roughly two-thirds of them. The findings underscore how extreme heat has become one of Europe’s most lethal climate risks, especially in cities where aging populations and dense urban infrastructure magnify exposure.

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World Politics & Diplomacy23 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Global Services Scramble to Patch PHP Flaw After Critical Vulnerabilities Trigger Outages

Web operators and service providers rushed to update systems on Tuesday after the developers of PHP disclosed critical vulnerabilities that prompted some websites to be taken offline as a precaution. The incident underscores how quickly a flaw in a widely used software component can ripple through digital infrastructure, forcing administrators to balance continuity of service against the risk of exploitation.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance23 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Hackers Claim Access to 3.75 Lakh SBI Accounts in Alleged Data Breach

A threat actor has claimed access to data linked to 375,000 State Bank of India accounts, according to a disclosure circulating in cybercrime monitoring circles. The authenticity, origin and full scope of the alleged exposure remain unverified, but security analysts warn that even partial banking data can be exploited for identity theft, phishing and fraudulent loan attempts if the claim proves accurate.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance20 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

ICICI Bank Faces Rs 229 Crore GST Demand Over Minimum Balance Services

ICICI Bank has received a show cause notice from GST authorities seeking Rs 229.14 crore in tax demand tied to services linked to customers maintaining minimum account balances. The notice, issued on September 30 by the Additional Commissioner at the CGST and Central Excise Division-IV, adds to the bank’s existing legal and regulatory overhang on a similar issue. The lender said it is examining the notice and will take appropriate steps in line with the law.

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