In Delhi, a sextortion gang led by Jahid allegedly used AI and social media to blackmail vulnerable individuals. Jayshree lured victims, while others impersonated police. Another call center, managed by Ujjawal Pandey and Gaurav Barua, offered fake loans, extracting fees before cutting contact. Telecallers like Akshita, Dimple, and Pinki, under Dilshad Ali, posed as loan representatives, deceiving customers.

Errol Musk noted his familiarity with Indian culture, saying, “There are a lot of Indians in the country where I come from, so I know the Indian culture.” 

India reported 276 new COVID-19 cases and seven deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of active cases to 4,302 and the overall death toll to 44.