The digital landscape in Mumbai has recently become a volatile battleground, following a week of intense protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). What began as a physical rally at Shivaji Park—where thousands gathered to celebrate the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan—quickly spilled over into a sophisticated digital conflict. Maharashtra Cyber, the state’s specialized cybersecurity wing, has now uncovered a calculated, large-scale disinformation campaign designed to exploit these protests. By identifying over 400 separate social media posts and profiles spreading misinformation, authorities have pulled back the curtain on a coordinated effort to manipulate public sentiment and incite social unrest…

The dust has barely settled on the latest World Cup, but the tournament’s afterglow is already being overshadowed by a heated war of words. FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently took to social media to strike back at what he perceives as a relentless campaign of negativity surrounding the event. In a sprawling, 900-word statement released across multiple platforms, the FIFA chief passionately defended the organization’s performance, positioning the tournament as a triumphant achievement in global unity. Rather than reflecting on the logistical hurdles or political friction that defined the lead-up to the games, Infantino chose to double down on his…