VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html HCLTech wins $1.1bn AI-led deal with Mercedes Factory floor emerges as new cyber battleground Taurus Horoscope Today, July 4, 2026: Don’t get carried away by the first good sign JCO injured in landmine blast in J&K’s Rajouri Indian-origin Rep Thanedar tells ‘racist’ Brandon Gill what the Internet has been constantly reminding him. ‘You married an Indian American’ Ram temple theft deeply hurt devotees, don’t let anti-Hindu forces exploit row: RSS | India News Samsung phones lead in purchase via EMI route Aries Horoscope Today, July 4, 2026: Your romantic side gets lovely support today Scientists thought ravens followed wolves for food. A 2.5-year GPS study told a different story. Govt may look at a separate legal framework for AI: Secretary SC critical of HC order but refuses to stay Sonam bail | India News Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding: Venue, 1,000 celebrity guest list, timings and everything we know so far Congress demands dissolution of Ram temple trust Representative image NEW DELHI: Government has ordered Google and Apple to remove seven Chinese battery management apps, including BAT-BMS, Lossigy and Epoch-i-ion, from their app stores after reports surfaced online that these were being misused to remotely disable battery-operated vehicles, including e-rickshaws.The order – against the backdrop of bans and takedowns since the Galwan confrontation in 2020 – marks the first to address issues of data security, sovereignty and remote interference linked to vehicle devices.Govt sources said the ministry of electronics and IT (MeitY) has warned that any other app found being used to interfere with or remotely shut down battery-operated vehicles will also be blocked.The action followed videos showing e-rickshaws being stopped through Bluetooth-enabled battery management systems. In clips, users were seen scanning batteries through apps and switching off battery discharge, leaving drivers stranded and costing them hours of work.MeitY secretary S Krishnan said, “There are a couple of apps which came to our notice yesterday (Thursday) and they have been taken down from the app stores.”Officials said apps like BAT-BMS are designed to monitor battery parameters su-ch as voltage and charge status. On poorly secured systems, the interface can be used to cut power supply.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. Through his 2,500 articles and related outlets, he has emerged as a trusted voice in national discourse, particularly in linking education reform to broader societal change.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre Directs Apple, Google To Remove 7 Apps From Their Stores Over E-Rickshaw Shutdown ScareCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing Trial123Photostories8 traditional South Indian rice dishes for a light, healthy summer dinner (with calories)BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Tamannaah Bhatia serve Yin and Yang-inspired ensembles at the Shiseido launch eventMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? 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Here are 7 legal rights he cannot take away from wifeDoctors warn that diabetic kidney damage often has no symptoms: These everyday habits can help lower the risk123Hot PicksTrump tariffsLuka Modric Net WorthEPF Scheme 2026Amarnath Yatra 2026Income Tax Return FilingMumbai rainUS unemploymentMicrosoft layoffsIndia Japal TradeTop TrendingBrittany MahomesTravis KelceKansas CityFIFA World Cup 2026GTA 6 Estimated SizeNew England PatriotsCandace OwensFIFA War DecisionCA Toppers ListAnitha Radhakrishnan Now, you can update email on Aadhaar app | India News J&K education minister Sakina Itoo SRINAGAR: A viral video of a 12-year-old child criticising J&K education minister Sakina Itoo took another turn Friday with Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq terming the remarks “impolite” and the govt-run Child Welfare Committee (CWC) summoning the news portal that first uploaded the clip.CWC also ordered cops to take steps to get the clip removed and register an FIR. In the video, the child denounces Itoo for not announcing summer vacations in the Valley despite temperatures rising above 35 degrees Celsius. He is heard saying he “feels the minister may not have children who attend school and she herself might be sitting in an AC room”.Summer vacations in schools in the Valley are usually announced by authorities for around two weeks in July-Aug, with the exact dates depending on the weather.The video has generated heated social media debate. Many have defended the child’s views as free expression, praised his arguments and asked other children to emulate him, while others have criticised him for what they describe as a “troubling lapse in basic upbringing and social values”.Mirwaiz Farooq expressed unease. “Society must ask whether minor children should be exposed to social media in such a manner and used for public reactions without understanding the consequences,” Mirwaiz told a gathering in Jamia Mosque after Friday prayers.CWC’s notice said the child was “interviewed and recorded by representatives of the news portal without obtaining the informed consent of the parent/legal guardian and without the knowledge or permission of the concerned school authorities”.CWC has directed the journalists to appear before it even as the portal submitted a written statement. Separately, CWC issued a fresh advisory prohibiting interviewing, filming and dissemination of videos involving children in ways that may compromise their privacy, dignity, safety or overall well-being.“I took suo motu cognisance after I saw the viral video. At the time, I did not know the identity of the child, his parents or the school. The video had already gone viral,” CWC chairperson Khair-ul-Nisa said.Khair-ul-Nisa feared trouble for the child. “He may not even be able to return to school due to the attention the video has received. The journalists should have exercised greater discretion before uploading the video.” According to the CWC chief, she identified the child’s school from his uniform and directed its principal to appear Saturday for verification of facts.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre Directs Apple, Google To Remove 7 Apps From Their Stores Over E-Rickshaw Shutdown ScareCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing Trial123Photostories8 traditional South Indian rice dishes for a light, healthy summer dinner (with calories)BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Tamannaah Bhatia serve Yin and Yang-inspired ensembles at the Shiseido launch eventMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? 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Meet the families choosing homeschooling and other alternatives UK Hindus lose land bid to church and Muslim group Nigerian proverb of the day: ‘Only the thing for which you have struggled will last’ teaches us the value of hard work, sacrifice Centre ready for elected UT body, Article 371-like safeguards, say Ladakh groups | India News Horoscope Today: Daily astrological predictions for July 4, 2026 Jason Kelce introduces Prince William in the longest possible introduction on New Heights podcast alongside about to be wedded Travis Kelce Amarnath Yatra JAMMU: The second batch of pilgrims departed the Yatri Niwas base camp for the holy cave shrine of Shri Amarnath Ji early Friday. As a precautionary measure, J&K administration issued an advisory late Thursday, warning that non-registered yatris would not be allowed to undertake the yatra.Of 3,865 pilgrims in the second batch, 1,735 left via the shorter Baltal route and 2,130 opted for the traditional Nunwan-Pahalgam route, escorted by armoured vehicles and security personnel.The official advisory urged pilgrims to arrive in J&K only after completing registration in advance, stating that tatkal registration slots were extremely limited. “It is not possible to accommodate thousands of pilgrims arriving in J&K without registrations under the tatkal facility. Such pilgrims are requested to wait for their turn and travel only on the date assigned by the administration,” it said.Officials said many registered pilgrims were arriving in J&K ahead of their scheduled travel date, but they would be allowed to embark on the pilgrimage only on their registered date.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre Directs Apple, Google To Remove 7 Apps From Their Stores Over E-Rickshaw Shutdown ScareCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing Trial123Photostories8 traditional South Indian rice dishes for a light, healthy summer dinner (with calories)BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Tamannaah Bhatia serve Yin and Yang-inspired ensembles at the Shiseido launch eventMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? 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Here are 7 legal rights he cannot take away from wifeDoctors warn that diabetic kidney damage often has no symptoms: These everyday habits can help lower the risk123Hot PicksTrump tariffsLuka Modric Net WorthEPF Scheme 2026Amarnath Yatra 2026Income Tax Return FilingMumbai rainUS unemploymentMicrosoft layoffsIndia Japal TradeTop TrendingBrittany MahomesTravis KelceKansas CityFIFA World Cup 2026GTA 6 Estimated SizeNew England PatriotsCandace OwensFIFA War DecisionCA Toppers ListAnitha Radhakrishnan A 5,000-year-old ritual circle was hidden under a Scottish island; archaeologists found it without digging Orlando Gill’s World Cup journey comes full circle as buyer offers back jersey sold for newborn son’s medical bills IShowSpeed reveals plans to stream Lionel Messi’s Argentina vs Cape Verde FIFA World Cup knockout match from the stadium WMO warns rapid development of El Nino during July-Sept; government reviews the situation of rainfall deficit | India News ‘This is the level of safety in Dubai’: Man captures Defender waiting for a peacock family to cross the road | Codewords, nicknames, emojis: Cops to decode Siya Goyal’s ‘secret chats’ to unravel Ketan Agarwal murder plot | Pune News Allahabad high court (Photo: ANI) NEW DELHI: A writ petition was filed before the Allahabad High Court on Friday seeking a declaration that the Agreshwar Mahadev Nagnatheswar Virajman Tejo Mahalaya temple exists within the Taj Mahal complex. The petition is scheduled to be heard on July 6.The plea challenges orders passed by courts in Agra, where both the Civil Judge (Senior Division) and the Additional District Judge had declined to appoint an advocate commissioner to conduct a survey of the disputed premises.According to the petitioners’ counsel, Saumya Srivastava, a declaratory suit was filed in 2015 before the Civil Judge (Senior Division), Agra, seeking a declaration that the Agreshwar Mahadev Nagnatheswar Virajman Tejo Mahalaya temple is situated within the Taj Mahal premises.During the pendency of the suit, the petitioners had moved an application seeking the appointment of an advocate commissioner to survey the site. However, the district courts declined to grant the request, prompting the petitioners to approach the high court.The writ petition has been filed by the Agreshwar Mahadev Nagnatheswar Virajman Tejo Mahalaya temple, along with Hari Shankar Jain and four others.The Union of India, the Archaeological Survey of India and two other parties have been named as respondents in the case.(With inputs from PTI)Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre Directs Apple, Google To Remove 7 Apps From Their Stores Over E-Rickshaw Shutdown ScareCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing Trial123Photostories8 traditional South Indian rice dishes for a light, healthy summer dinner (with calories)BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Tamannaah Bhatia serve Yin and Yang-inspired ensembles at the Shiseido launch eventMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? 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Global shipping major AP Moller–Maersk placed an order for 1,000 India-manufactured shipping containers.The EXIM shipping container has been manufactured in India for the company at the Maersk-CONCOR Inland Container Depot in Dadri in Uttar Pradesh. ”The unveiling of the first India-manufactured EXIM shipping container for a leading global shipping line is a defining milestone in our journey towards Atmanirbhar Bharat. It reflects the growing confidence of global industry in India’s manufacturing capabilities and our commitment to building world-class maritime infrastructure,” Sonowal said.Maersk placed the order for containers with DCM Shriram Group. The ministry said the first India-manufactured container has been produced in accordance with internationally accepted quality and safety standards, including ISO specifications and the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC), making it suitable for global deployment.This aligns with govt’s efforts to promote domestic manufacturing through policy interventions, including the Rs 10,000 crore Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS) framework announced in the Budget for domestic container manufacturing.Sonowal said the scheme envisages an annual manufacturing capacity boost by 10 times upto 7.5 lakh twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEUs), supported through capital assistance, operational incentives, research, testing and technology development.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing TrialIndia Set For Major Defence Boost As DAC Reviews HAMMER, Verba And MP-ATGM Deals123PhotostoriesBLACKPINK’s Lisa and Tamannaah Bhatia serve Yin and Yang-inspired ensembles at the Shiseido launch eventMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? 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Here are 7 legal rights he cannot take away from wifeDoctors warn that diabetic kidney damage often has no symptoms: These everyday habits can help lower the risk10 cheapest countries to visit in 2026 offering incredible value for Indian travellers123Hot PicksTrump tariffsLuka Modric Net WorthEPF Scheme 2026Amarnath Yatra 2026Income Tax Return FilingMumbai rainUS unemploymentMicrosoft layoffsIndia Japal TradeTop TrendingBrittany MahomesTravis KelceKansas CityFIFA World Cup 2026GTA 6 Estimated SizeNew England PatriotsCandace OwensFIFA War DecisionCA Toppers ListAnitha Radhakrishnan Jul 03, 2026, 23:05 IST ‘Why are the police here?’ Wife’s chilling remark after killing husband of nearly 30 years ‘I usually read stories about myself’: Usha Vance faces backlash after inviting Trump to children’s podcast Representative image NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to several beverage companies for alleged misbranding and making misleading claims by marketing their products as “energy drinks”.In a post on X, the food regulator said it had “issued notices to several beverage brands claiming to be ‘energy drinks’ for misbranding and misleading claims.”According to the FSSAI, “FSSAI has not notified any standard for ‘Energy Drink’ or similar products.” The regulator also clarified that the Food Category System under the Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2011, “is not intended for product naming or labelling purposes.”The regulator said food companies cannot make functional or therapeutic claims related to boosting energy, improving focus or addressing general weakness unless specifically permitted under the law.For products such as Hell Energy Drink and Adrenaline Rush Energy Drink, the FSSAI said claims relating to “boosting energy,” “enhancing focus,” and “aiding general weakness” are “not permissible for food products under the FSS Act 2006 and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder.”In the case of Red Bull Energy Drink, the regulator objected to claims such as “vitalizes body and mind,” “enhancing focus,” “boost energy levels,” and “aid in general weakness,” saying such functional or therapeutic claims are not permitted for food products.Similarly, for Sting Energy Drink, the FSSAI said claims including “stimulates mind energizes body,” “enhancing focus,” “boost energy levels,” and “aid in general weakness” violate provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act and related regulations.The action comes as the food regulator steps up scrutiny of product branding and labelling practices to ensure consumers are not misled and that companies do not imply regulatory recognition where none exists.Meanwhile, Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said the state would soon issue a fresh order to tighten enforcement against the sale of prohibited products near schools and introduce food standards for educational institutions.”I will issue a detailed order about prohibited items like gutkha and cigarettes being sold near schools in the coming days. Along with the FDA, it is also the responsibility of school principals to ensure such prohibited items are not sold within a 500-metre radius. I also appeal to parents to sensitise their children not to consume so-called energy drinks,” Mundhe told reporters.He said the FDA would issue food standards for schools within the next eight to ten days, covering food quality, nutritional standards and recommended diets for students.Referring to the FSSAI’s June 30 order, Mundhe said companies can no longer market their beverages as “energy drinks” because no such category exists under the regulator’s classification system.”There are some 10-12 companies in the country that have been issued notices by the FSSAI asking them not to describe their products as ‘energy drink’,” he said.Mundhe also said the Maharashtra FDA has recommended 25 reforms to strengthen food safety enforcement by tracing adulteration to its source instead of merely testing samples and taking action afterwards. He clarified that there is no ban on the sale of raw milk, but vendors must comply with all prescribed norms and regulations.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing TrialIndia Set For Major Defence Boost As DAC Reviews HAMMER, Verba And MP-ATGM Deals123PhotostoriesMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? 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Here are 7 legal rights he cannot take away from wifeDoctors warn that diabetic kidney damage often has no symptoms: These everyday habits can help lower the risk10 cheapest countries to visit in 2026 offering incredible value for Indian travellersMonsoon is here: 7 fascinating birds closely linked to India’s rainy season, and where to find them123Hot PicksTrump tariffsLuka Modric Net WorthEPF Scheme 2026Amarnath Yatra 2026Income Tax Return FilingMumbai rainUS unemploymentMicrosoft layoffsIndia Japal TradeTop TrendingBrittany MahomesTravis KelceKansas CityFIFA World Cup 2026GTA 6 Estimated SizeNew England PatriotsCandace OwensFIFA War DecisionCA Toppers ListAnitha Radhakrishnan Jul 03, 2026, 22:46 IST Retired at 32 with millions, this entrepreneur says it became the ‘worst mistake’ of his life France records 2,025 deaths amid record-breaking heatwave, toll may rise further Representational AI generated image NEW DELHI: A 24-year-old graphic designer from Maharashtra’s Beed district, held captive in Myanmar and forced to work in cyber fraud operations, has told his family that around 800 Indians are facing a similar ordeal and that non-complying hostages are subjected to electric shocks, police said on Friday.The victim, a resident of Nandurghat in Kaij tehsil, has been held captive since last month after he fell prey to an online job offer promising a Rs 70,000 monthly salary for a graphic designing and data entry position in Bangkok.According to police, the man spotted an advertisement on social media and contacted the WhatsApp number provided. Believing the offer to be genuine, he boarded a flight from Pune to Bangkok on June 4. However, upon landing, he was abducted and trafficked to an undisclosed torture camp on the Thailand-Myanmar border, where all his essential travel documents were taken from him.The ordeal came to light when the man managed to make a WhatsApp call to his wife, narrating the horrific conditions of his captivity. He told her that 700 to 800 Indian youths are currently held hostage in these torture camps, including 20 to 25 from Maharashtra.During the call, he said hostages who refuse to comply are subjected to brutal electric shocks and forced to work 16 to 18 hours a day. He also told his wife that two to three captives who confronted their tormentors were brutally tortured to death, police said.His wife immediately approached the Beed cyber police and lodged a complaint. An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act against unidentified agents and individuals.MEA informed, investigation underwayBeed cyber police inspector Nilesh Kele said the External Affairs Ministry has been informed about the matter. “Since it is an international matter, the MEA has been informed about it. Investigation is being conducted under the guidance of senior authorities. Other central investigative agencies are also working with the police in the case,” he said.Former state minister Dhananjay Munde has written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, demanding immediate government intervention for the safe extraction of those trapped in Myanmar.The scale of the crisisThe crisis is part of a larger regional problem. In August 2023, the UN estimated that more than 120,000 people, most of them men from Asia, had been forced to work in scam centres across Southeast Asia. These centres have been particularly prevalent in Myanmar, where they have generated billions of dollars for Chinese underworld crime syndicates and the various armed groups operating in border towns.While scam centres have popped up across the region, Myanmar has emerged as a hub for such operations, with armed groups and criminal syndicates running the torture camps with impunity. The centres are fed by a steady stream of aspiring migrant workers from all over the world, drawn by fake job offers promising high salaries.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing TrialIndia Set For Major Defence Boost As DAC Reviews HAMMER, Verba And MP-ATGM Deals123PhotostoriesMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? 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NEW DELHI: Dealing with fuel shortages after Ukrainian attacks damaged its refineries, Russia has started importing gasoline from India.Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri, however, said no Indian refiner – private or state-run – has dealt directly with Russian agencies and that the purchases must have been made through a trader.“Because of damage to its refineries due to the war, Russia has probably started buying gasoline from India. As far as I know, it has not been bought from any of our companies. It is the purchase of Indian-origin products from a trader,” minister said.According to Reuters, at least 60,000 metric tonnes of gasoline were dispatched from India to Russia on Wednesday.India is the world’s fourth-largest refiner and exports petroleum products – petrol, diesel, aviation turbine fuel, bitumen, naphtha and lubricants – to a host of countries, including Singapore, South Korea, Japan and the UAE and African nations.Puri said India also purchases crude from other countries through traders, adding that cargo imported from Venezuela was an example of the same.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. 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