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126 fake sites, 22,000 victims: How a gang pulled off massive scam targeting tourists booking stays online

2 people have been arrested by Gujarat Police who are conducting raids to nab others who were part of gang that duped 22,000 unsuspecting tourists, 7,000 of them from Gujarat.

The Economist says Indian govt can’t build good websites. Broken links, outdated CAPTCHAs

A 2016 audit of central government websites found that only 31 of 957 portals complied with the government's own guidelines.

Sadistic pop-ups, flashing graphics & ministers—portrait of an Indian govt website, courtesy global media

The Economist spots some common features that define Indian govt websites: a sadistic mix of pop-ups, flashing graphics, ministerial portraits & antique elements like text-based Captchas.

From pages to platforms: how digital media is reshaping storytelling

While technology has expanded creative freedom & audience reach, it has reshaped how stories are consumed, often favouring speed, algorithms & virality over depth & narrative craft.

From roots to reels: What digital culture is doing to traditional art will surprise you

UNESCO has raised awareness about how indigenous and folk art forms globally are fading, with digital culture being a key reason.

India’s fast-growing gig economy adds lakhs of jobs, but comes with risks for workforce—Economic Survey

Economic Survey underlines gig workforce has grown from 77 lakh in FY 2021 to about 1.2 cr in FY 2025, driven by smartphone penetration, scale-up of digital platforms & payments.

Union Census 2027: Cabinet clears Rs 11,718 cr budget, caste to be recorded for the first time

It will also be first Census wherein data will be collected using mobile applications. About 30 lakh field functionaries will be deployed for the entire process of operations.

Kerala govt’s broadband service gets major upgrade with OTT services, national ambition follows

Kerala Fibre Optic Network Ltd (KFON) will provide access to 29 OTT platforms and 350 channels starting Thursday, with a preference for south Indian languages.

Sonu Nigam vs Sonu Nigam: How singer invoked personality rights to win impersonation case

Singer says posts by ‘Sonu Nigam’ Singh—who writes just 'Sonu Nigam' on X—harmed his reputation & caused backlash. HC asks man, who claims to be lawyer in Bihar, to use his full name.

ASEAN magazine focuses on ‘mobile and connected’ region

The 41st issue highlights the priorities of Lao PDR's chairmanship.

On Camera

Trump threatened to redraw the map. Greenland deal shows the limits of his disruption

The bargain was never sovereignty in exchange for security. It was extensive American military freedom inside continuing Danish sovereignty.

Tiruppur’s success runs on cheap cotton. India needs to ask who pays for it

Repeated changes in cotton import duty have prioritised textile competitiveness when mills face high input costs. But policy can also put pressure on farmgate prices.

At Tejas trainer handover, Rajnath warns delays can lead to ‘technology obsoletion’

HAL finally closes 2010 Tejas order but work remains on Mk1A and the first delivery is unlikely before IAF chief retires end of October.

Bangladesh isn’t a mirror image of Pakistan. Hyphenating them undermines India’s strategic interests

India is caught in a trap of its own making. While BJP may find it convenient to play on insecurities, it gives Pakistan and Bangladesh leverage.