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Kashmiri Engineering Student in Mumbai Duped of Rs 4.30 Lakh in Online Task Fraud

Kashmiri Student

A 20-year-old Kashmiri engineering student in Mumbai was duped of Rs 4.30 lakh by cybercriminals through a “task fraud” scheme. The student filed a complaint with Matunga Police after being repeatedly asked for money under the guise of security deposits. April 23, Mumbai (PTI) According to city police on Wednesday, a 20-year-old engineering student from Jammu and Kashmir was defrauded of Rs 4.30 lakh by cybercriminals in a “task fraud.” According to an official, the student, who resides in the college dorm in Matunga, received a WhatsApp message from an unknown number introducing herself as “Pallavi Jha.” She gave the victim a “task,” informing him that he could submit online evaluations and make between Rs 2,000 and Rs 8,000 a day. According to the official, he was first paid for finishing the work after accepting the proposal and being connected to a Telegram channel. Later on, however, he was given more responsibility and requested to provide security, so he periodically deposited a total of Rs 4.30 lakhs.

Reddit Answers’ Debuts in India: AI Summaries and Smarter Searches Now Live

Reddit’s

“Reddit Answers” in India, an AI-powered tool that offers users curated summaries, topic suggestions, and conversational responses. The platform aims to boost engagement by integrating AI into search and plans further expansion in India with a local office in Bengaluru. On April 24, 2025, Reddit Answers, a new AI service, was introduced in India. In addition to offering users curated summaries of pertinent comments and previous postings, the tool assists users in asking inquiries. Only a few users had access to the capability, which has been in testing since December 2024. The company’s homepage now features a new button that leads to the AI-powered search tool, which is now more widely accessible. Similar to how users might engage with Chatgpt, Perplexity, or other AI chatbots, clicking this button directs them to a page where they can pose inquiries to the AI. How Reddit Answers work Instead of directing users to Google to look for posts, the function aims to keep them on the platform. Reddit is setting Reddit Answers apart from other AI-based chatbots in this way. For instance, Reddit Answers’ conversational tool will provide a summary of the most recent Bollywood news in bullet points if a user queries the platform, “What is the latest Bollywood gossip?” Additionally, it will suggest related topics and subreddits on the same subject. Google’s AI Overview, which now shows up at the top of some Google search results, is quite similar to the structure of Reddit Answers. The social media site has been attempting to challenge conventional search engines by further integrating artificial intelligence into its search feature. Another instance would be if a person inquired, “I’m going to Kolkata.” Which locations offer the greatest authentic Bengali thali? The AI-powered feature highlights must-try dishes, summarises suggested locations, and gives links to original publications. Reddit Answers outperforms Google when it comes to complex topics with different points of view. One of the primary distinctions between the two search engines is this. For instance, when questioned, “What are the advantages and disadvantages of residing in Gurugram?” Reddit Answers presents viewpoints from both sides, highlighting five advantages and five disadvantages. Links to one or two pertinent Reddit posts on the subject are included with each point. Reddit and Google announced a partnership last month, aiming to use the Gemini tool to help users find answers quickly and enhance search relevance. Reddit has over 100,000 online communities and 400 million weekly active users. Reddit went public earlier last year. During an October earnings call, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman referred to search as “a key part of the strategy” for the firm, pointing out that an increasing percentage of users were relying on Google to find material on Reddit. By boosting platform traffic in recent months, Google has helped Reddit’s spectacular growth by attracting a significant number of new members. Since its inception in 2005, Reddit has offered its members free access to the network; however, it now intends to impose a paywall on certain material. Reddit is now looking to India for growth, even though the US is still one of its biggest markets. According to reports earlier this year, Reddit was considering hiring a local staff and opening an office in Bengaluru in order to reach a new audience of users.

Pahalgam Attack: Cybersecurity Warning Is Issued to Protect Digital Assets Following Hacker Attack in Pakistan

Pahalgam Attack

The Pahalgam Attack, a Pakistani hacker group, Team Insane PK, vandalised the Army College of Nursing website, prompting a nationwide cybersecurity alert in India. Authorities warn of potential future attacks targeting critical infrastructure as part of a broader cyberwarfare strategy. The Indian government has issued a cybersecurity alert after a hacking group based in Pakistan targeted the Army College of Nursing following an attempt to compromise the G20 website. All government ministries, departments, and organizations have been directed to strengthen their cyber defenses to prevent such incursions. According to sources, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has prepared an internal assessment following the most recent cyberattack, which occurred soon after the Pahalgam terror assault. As part of a larger cyberwarfare plan, the agency believes that further cyberattacks, especially on critical infrastructure, may be on the horizon. All departments are advised by a reviewed alert to improve their cybersecurity procedures immediately. They have been told to put strong security measures in place and adhere to Cyber Hygiene Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) in order to stop unauthorized access and data breaches. The Army College of Nursing’s homepage was vandalised on April 25 by the hacking collective Team Insane PK, which is based in Pakistan. The headline said, “You are hacked!” and also included images of the latest Pahalgam massacre and militant Burhan Wani. “Our religion, customs, and beliefs are miles apart—and that makes us stronger,” the hackers added in a provocative message. The two-nation hypothesis is true; it was not merely a theory. You are Hindu, and we are Muslims. Allah is with us. You will die because of your religion, not because it will save you. Said, we are too strong and superior. Authorities view this as a psychological warfare approach meant to undermine Indian institutions, in addition to being a felony. The origin and network of the hacker organisation are being investigated, and attempts are being made to track them down.