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Ahmedabad: Kasam Ansari repeatedly rapes Hindu woman after trapping her through Instagram, holds her captive for 10 days, multiple accounts discovered on phone; arrested

OpIndia Staff - 17 October, 2026

Ahmedabad police arrested Chennai man Kasam Ansari after a 26-year-old Hindu woman accused him of raping her.

Law

‘A fundamental right’: SC opposes complete ban on internet for children, asks Centre to suggest safeguards for their online safety

Divya Bharti - 17 October, 2026

The SC determined that the Centre is required to formulate a comprehensive set of guidelines designed to safeguard children.

Omani terrorist who attacked Indian pilot to carry out 9/11 style attack identified as Hamam al-Hammami, Instagram handle had pictures of Al-Qaeda terrorist

OpIndia Staff - 3 October, 2026

Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, who attacked Indian Captain Smit Machchhar in a cockpit struggle, faced prior radicalisation warnings at Oman Air.

Featured

NHRC directs Etah Police to register FIR, Meta to respond after complaint against ‘home tutor’ Pratibha, who was brainwashing children with anti-Modi hate: Details

Shraddha Pandey - 29 September, 2026

After OpIndia reported about a home tutor Pratibha using her Instagram page with a misleading bio and posting videos featuring school children hurling abuses at PM Modi, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has initiated action.

Law

‘How can these platforms allow 12 to 13-year-olds to have accounts, it is contrary to law’: SC raises concern over social media access to...

OpIndia Staff - 29 September, 2026

"On membership, they must invoke the minimum age of 18 years," the SC stated in reference to social media platform access.

News Reports

How a ‘home tutor’ with a misleading Instagram bio is brainwashing school children with anti-Modi hate

Dibakar Dutta - 28 September, 2026

The caption of one video reads 'Sharm karo Modi Ji' while another says 'Modi Baba Chor.' Another video features kids saying that Narendra Modi has destroyed India completely. It is clear from the footage that the children are tutored by Pratibha to mock and berate the Indian Prime Minister.

OpIndia Explains

Are Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses a privacy nightmare? Secret filming, data misuse and what you need to know

Divya Bharti - 27 August, 2026

The AI-powered Meta smart glasses face growing criticism after reports revealed Kenyan contractors reviewed intimate footage for AI training. Meanwhile, rising incidents of covert street recordings highlight systemic risks to bystander consent and public privacy.