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‘Bengal has never believed in culture of hatred’: Dev says manipulated videos of him being circulated to mislead people

‘Bengal has never believed in culture of hatred’: Dev says manipulated videos of him being circulated to mislead people

In West Bengal, BJP sealed a landslide victory with 207 seats in the 294-member assembly, ending the Trinamool Congress’s uninterrupted 15-year rule. Actor Dev, who has been associated with Mamata Banerjee‘s TMC for years now, took to his Facebook account to strongly react to videos of him getting mobbed by people who shouted ‘chor (thief)’ at him. Dev said that these videos are fake and made to mislead people. (Also read: Dev reacts after BJP sweep in West Bengal, hopes new government ends ‘culture of bans’ in Bengali film industry) Dev has issued a statement after videos of him went viral on social media. What Dev said Dev took to his Facebook account to address the social media chatter surrounding a video in particular, where he was seen in public. As he made his way in the midst of a tight security, hundreds of people rushed around him and were heard shouting ‘chor (thief)’. Dev did not react and was seen trying to cover his face due to the dust around the place. In the …

Magazine slams fake cover circulated by Vijay’s TVK and fans ahead of Tamil Nadu elections; internet says ‘file case’

Magazine slams fake cover circulated by Vijay’s TVK and fans ahead of Tamil Nadu elections; internet says ‘file case’

A day ahead of the Tamil Nadu elections, Frontline Magazine (of The Hindu group) has called out Vijay’s fans and his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, for circulating a fake cover with their name. The cover claimed that TN is experiencing a new ‘political force’ led by Vijay and his party, a claim the magazine has now clarified as false. Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay during a roadshow ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. (PTI) ‘Vijay wave’ fake cover circulated An X (formerly Twitter) user named Dr Ravishankar Sadasivam posted a fake cover of Frontline magazine. The picture on the cover shows a massive crowd gathered as Vijay passes by in his van during a campaign. The cover story’s headline reads: Vijay wave, and the subhead reads: “After five decades, Tamil Nadu is witnessing a new political force that has shattered conventional bipolar politics and turned the state’s entrenched Dravidian duology upside down.” The post’s caption read: “The wave is real. It has sustained till elections. I also was one among those …

Jana Nayagan actor Mamitha Baiju disappointed to see Vijay film being circulated illegally: ‘Don’t support piracy’

Jana Nayagan actor Mamitha Baiju disappointed to see Vijay film being circulated illegally: ‘Don’t support piracy’

Jana Nayagan leak: Vijay‘s final film as an actor, Jana Nayagan, was leaked online ahead of its theatrical release, sending shockwaves across the industry. In response, the makers confirmed that they have initiated legal action against those responsible and have issued a warning to audiences against downloading or sharing the film through unauthorised sources. Actor Mamitha Baiju, who stars in the film, has now reacted to the leak and urged audiences to wait for the theatrical release. (Also read: Pooja Hegde says Jana Nayagan leak is ‘disheartening’ for team: ‘Don’t we deserve to celebrate Vijay sir’s last film?’) Mamitha Baiju along with Vijay and Pooja Hegde in a still from Jana Nayagan song Thalapathy Kacheri. What Mamitha said Taking to her Instagram Stories, Mamitha wrote, “Dear audience, a film comes to life through the hardwork, passion, and commitment of so many people who give their best every single day. It’s truly disappointing to see it circulated illegally. Some moments are meant to be experienced together on the big screen, just as they were intended.” She …

Woman Raped After Being Picked Up In Auto In Karnataka’s Hubballi, Videos Circulated; 3 Held | India News

Woman Raped After Being Picked Up In Auto In Karnataka’s Hubballi, Videos Circulated; 3 Held | India News

Last Updated:January 11, 2026, 20:03 IST According to police, the woman had come to Hubballi around six weeks ago from another district following a dispute with her husband. The woman is stable and undergoing medical examination, police said. (Image used for representation) In a shocking incident, a 35-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by two men in Karnataka’s Hubballi, and photographs and videos of the assault were later circulated on a messaging platform, police said on Sunday. The police have arrested all three accused- two for allegedly raping the victim and a third individual who circulated videos of the incident, and will be produced in court, news agency PTI reported. The incident took place between 11.30 pm and midnight on January 9, when the woman was allegedly taken in an auto-rickshaw from Ambedkar Ground. They misbehaved with her, forced her to consume alcohol and sexually assaulted her. “The two men misbehaved with her, made physical contact, and allegedly forced her to consume alcohol. They took photos and videos before dropping her back at Ambedkar Ground,” Hubballi-Dharwad …

Bengal Student Dies By Suicide After AI-Generated Nude Images Circulated Online | India News

Bengal Student Dies By Suicide After AI-Generated Nude Images Circulated Online | India News

Last Updated:November 28, 2025, 22:49 IST A class 10 student in West Bengal, died by suicide after AI-generated nude images were circulated online. Image used for representation A class 10 student allegedly died by suicide in Sonarpur in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district after her AI-generated nude images were circulated on social media, police said on Friday. The girl was found hanging from the ceiling of her room in Sonarpur. According to the police, the victim, who had been staying at her maternal uncle’s house, was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared her brought dead on Thursday night, a police officer said. “We have received a complaint alleging that a married man from the locality has been harassing her,” he said. In the complaint, her family members alleged that the man had collected her photographs and used AI tools to generate nude images, which were then shared online. “The family also accused members of the man’s family of participating in the harassment. They have demanded strict legal action against all those involved,” …

Angry Preity Zinta slams her morphed photos hugging Vaibhav Suryavanshi being circulated online: ‘I’m so surprised’ | Bollywood

Angry Preity Zinta slams her morphed photos hugging Vaibhav Suryavanshi being circulated online: ‘I’m so surprised’ | Bollywood

Actor Preity Zinta is annoyed over morphed pictures of her with Rajasthan Royals’ 14-year-old teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi making the rounds on social media. She has fired back, saying she is surprised at how people are falling for it. Also read: Preity Zinta says she will unleash her ‘Kali avatar’ if anyone breaks no-photo rule for her twins: ‘Leave my kids alone’ Preity Zinta took to social media to set things right about her meeting with Vaibhav. Preity Zinta reacts to morphed pics On Monday, several videos and images of Vaibhav meeting Punjab Kings co-owner Preity in Jaipur emerged on social media. In the said video, the actor is seen having a conversation with him and then hugging him. It was claimed that the video was from Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. As soon as the image of her hugging Vaibhav caught everyone’s attention and became a talking point in the media, the actor took to social media to share that they are not real. Reposting a news story on her hugging Vaibhav, Preity wrote, …

Fabricated photos and videos of Shivangi Singh being circulated by Pakistan: Don’t trust them

Fabricated photos and videos of Shivangi Singh being circulated by Pakistan: Don’t trust them

In its deliberate attempt to mislead people and manipulate public perception amid rising tension between the two countries, people from Pakistan are sharing some photos and videos claiming that the IAF pilot has been captured. New Delhi: After India’s firm and proportionate response to attacks, Pakistan has resorted to spreading fake news and misinformation in the digital space. The latest attempt by Pakistan was regarding Shivangi Singh, the country’s first woman Rafale fighter jet pilot. In its deliberate attempt to mislead people and manipulate public perception amid rising tension between the two countries, people from Pakistan are sharing some photos and videos claiming that the IAF pilot has been captured. However, this is a piece of fake news being circulated by Pakistan. Some social media users have countered the news. Here are some posts that are spreading fake information.  However, the fact-checking unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has already stated that the claim is FAKE. “Indian Female Air Force pilot has NOT been captured,” it stated.  PIB has urged citizens to be careful …

Vadodara: ‘Questionnaire’ on UCC circulated among govt school children, complaint filed | Ahmedabad News

Vadodara: ‘Questionnaire’ on UCC circulated among govt school children, complaint filed | Ahmedabad News

Members of the Minority Coordination Committee (MCC) Saturday filed a complaint with the panel which is assessing the need for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Gujarat against a “questionnaire” that is reportedly being circulated in government-run schools asking opinions on several contentious aspects of the proposed code such as inheritance in live-in relationships, divorce, personal laws based on faith and so on, with a box on “suggestions”. Seeking a probe into the matter, MCC members stated that the “document” was found in a government primary school in Vadodara city’s Akota area and claimed that three days after several government-run schools in Naswadi taluka of Chhota Udepur district were alleged to have “coerced students to file consent” to UCC. The contentious “document” which is in Gujarati language, is titled “A Questionnaire on Uniform Civil Code- Gujarat” and is based on the form inviting individual suggestions available on the Gujarat UCC website. The print-out of the form, allegedly circulated among schools, includes the same 13 questions listed on the Gujarat UCC website . The form also …

‘Two Teams Formed, Photo Circulated’: How Railway Police Nabbed Saif Ali Khan’s Suspected Attacker

‘Two Teams Formed, Photo Circulated’: How Railway Police Nabbed Saif Ali Khan’s Suspected Attacker

Last Updated:January 18, 2025, 19:22 IST Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Case: The actor was stabbed by an intruder at his Bandra West Apartment in the early hours of Thursday, shocking the film fraternity. He is reportedly out of danger after multiple surgeries. Saif Ali Khan’s suspected attacker was arrested at Durg by Railway Police Force. Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Case: In a major breakthrough regarding the attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, authorities on Saturday arrested the suspected attacker from Durg, Chhattisgarh, according to the Railway Protection Force (RPF). Aakash Kailash Kanojia, who is suspected of stabbing Khan, was travelling by Jnaneswari Express train when the Railway force received information about his whereabouts, after which he was arrested. Speaking to CNN-News18, DG RPF Manoj Yadav said Mumbai police had been monitoring his location for a while. “We received information that the suspect was aboard the train, so our team in civil clothes went and arrested him,” he said. The suspected attacker’s photograph was shared with the Mumbai Police, who confirmed that it was the same …

‘Yatra 2’ release: YSRCP claims fake govt order being circulated on social media | Latest News India

The Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) on Thursday hit out at its rival parties in Andhra Pradesh, the Telugu Desam Party and the Jana Sena Party for allegedly circulating a fake government order which claimed that the YSRCP had made all arrangements for the screening of biopic of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Rajashekhara Reddy ‘Yatra 2’ in theatres. In a post on X, the YSR Congress Party said, “The news that the government has put out GO on Yatra 2 movie is untrue. This is totally fake news… Shame on you @JaiTDP @JanaSenaParty to spread such false news!” A poster of ‘Yatra 2’ featuring actors Jiiva and Mammootty. “All the people of the state should be alert against the false news being propagated by TDP and Janasena,” the party added. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! It also posted the government order in connection with the screening of ‘Yatra 2’ in theatres and labelled it as fake. Earlier, during the screening of the movie in …