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A Ramagundam cybercrime notice requiring bank statements and identity details went viral on Reddit after the recipient questioned its authenticity. The post sparked debate, but police clarified the notice is genuine, issued to suspected account holders during investigations.

A fake video of a tiger in Kawal Tiger Reserve went viral on Friday, sparking panic in Mancherial. Forest officials clarified the clip was from another state and urged the public not to trust unverified social media content.

Actress K SriRanga Sudha filed a complaint with Punjagutta police alleging harassment on social media. She claimed obscene posts were made against her and that she was threatened with the leak of private photos. Police registered a case and began investigation

Bigg Boss 19 contestant Tanya Mittal, mocked for her extravagant claims, received support from her parents, who urged viewers to be humane and avoid targeting the family. They praised her composure in the house and asked her to stay strong

Koram Surender, brother of Yellandu MLA Koram Kanakaiah, allegedly threatened Maloth Nivas over a social media post showing farmers confronting the MLA about urea shortages. Complaints were filed by both parties, and Nivas was reportedly taken into custody for questioning

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A CPI(M) branch committee in Eloor, Kochi, mistakenly hoisted the Congress party’s flag instead of the national flag during Independence Day celebrations. The mix-up by an elderly leader lasted about 10 minutes before being corrected, but images went viral online

Ministry cautions against fraudulent claims of government-designated account

Jennifer Aniston says Selena Gomez has been an “angel” in helping her navigate social media since joining Instagram in 2019. The Friends star avoids doomscrolling, focuses on positivity, and cherishes time with her dogs, friends, and creative projects.

Heavy rains in Hyderabad on Thursday led to severe waterlogging and traffic snarls, with residents venting their anger on social media over GHMC’s inaction. Commuters reported being stuck for hours and demanded urgent measures to tackle recurring rain-related chaos.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s criticism of social media journalists has drawn sharp condemnation from Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy and others. The remarks have triggered protests from digital journalists who warned of campaigning against the Congress government if he doesn’t retract.

Tolichowki police arrested five members of a gang that duped people by luring them with fake cryptocurrency deals. They recovered Rs 7.55 lakh. The gang used attention diversion tactics to steal money and had cheated at least two victims

A Cineworld theatre in the UK paused the screening of Hari Hara Veera Mallu after audience members allegedly threw confetti, creating a mess. A viral video of the incident has ignited debate on cultural norms and cinema etiquette among Indians abroad.

At least 11 people have been arrested in Pakistan’s Balochistan province after a video showing a couple being killed in an apparent honour killing went viral. The incident sparked nationwide outrage, prompting calls for justice from various social and political groups.

Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer Inc., resigned after a viral jumbotron video showed him embracing chief people officer Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert. The incident sparked an internal investigation and reignited debate on privacy, leadership accountability, and internet surveillance

Around 50 people, including children, died in a massive fire at a hypermarket in Kut, Iraq’s Wasit province. Governor Mohammed Al-Mayahi declared three days of mourning and pledged legal action. Rescue and investigation efforts are ongoing as casualties may rise

A video of a couple engaging in romantic behaviour while riding a motorcycle on Hyderabad’s Aramghar flyover has gone viral, sparking public outrage. Citizens have demanded police action for the stunt, which was seen as dangerous and indecent.

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International rider Anush Agarwalla launched Dressage with Anush, a digital series offering an inside look into the sport of dressage, blending training insights, personal stories, and behind-the-scenes dedication

Actor R Madhavan praised Priyanka Chopra Jonas for her role in Heads of State, which topped Prime Video globally. Calling her success personal, he lauded her performance. The action-comedy stars John Cena and Idris Elba, directed by Ilya Naishuller