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Jamtara is getting a big makeover, shedding stigma. Police are aiding, not raiding

Jamtara is going all out to erase its tag as a cybercrime capital. Cops are running coaching classes, turning old thanas into libraries, and inviting YouTubers to teach positive internet use.

‘Cyber crime as a service’ with after-sale support: Inside ‘DK Boss’ gang’s cyber crime module in Jamtara

Jharkhand Police say cyber crime module, run by school dropouts using AI tools & YouTube tutorials, defrauded nearly 3,000 mobile users of Rs 12 crore and is linked to over 500 cases.

Bengal govt connects diversion of student funds with ‘Jamtara gangs’. ‘10 held have cyber café links’

Over 600 students in government-aided schools and madrasas have been found to have not received govt funds under the Taruner Sapna scheme. Oppn points to corruption.

Ranchi court convicts 5 Jamtara residents under PMLA for running ‘organised’ cybercrime syndicate

Netflix series 'Jamtara' is said to have been based on real-life incidents of phishing phone calls and bank accounts scamming launched by criminals from this district.

Eastern Coalfields Ltd to pilot underground coal gasification in Jharkhand

The Kasta coal block in Jamtara District, Jharkhand, has been chosen for the pilot project.

At least 2 killed as train runs over commuters in Jharkhand’s Jamtara district

A three-member committee has been formed to investigate the issue of MEMU train running over two persons who were walking on the track in the region.

Move over, Jamtara. Most fake customer care numbers registered in Bengal, says cyber firm study

Study by Bengaluru-based cybersecurity firm CloudSEK analyses 20,000 fake customer care numbers. Report, released Friday, says Delhi and Uttar Pradesh tied for second spot.

Darlings, Jamtara to Scorsese-approved Derry Girls—Best OTT films and shows of 2022

White Lotus’s posh madness to the unforgiving Jamtara, 2022 saw some of the best new seasons of fan-favourite web shows.

Mewat is India’s latest Jamtara. And sextortion is the new kill

Mewat’s cybercrime industry has no kingpins. It’s a cottage industry of truck drivers, villagers lead sextortion racket.

‘Sabka Number Ayega’—Netflix’s Jamtara Season 2 will make you wary of sharing OTP

It's Season 2 of Jamtara. Both the conmen and the conned have learnt their lessons from the past.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.