Amitabh Bachchan's cyber crime awareness caller tune discontinued as government campaign ends
Mumbai: The government has officially withdrawn the cyber crime awareness caller tune voiced by Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, bringing an end to the initiative that aimed to warn citizens about online frauds.
The pre-recorded message, which played before phone calls, was part of a government-led campaign to spread awareness about the increasing threat of cyber scams. However, the campaign concluded on Thursday, leading to the removal of the tune, NDTV reported.
While the message served as a cautionary reminder, it gradually became a source of frustration for many. Several users took to social media to express irritation, particularly over delays during emergency calls. Some even criticised the actor directly for the prolonged message.
Responding to the backlash, Bachchan recently addressed a troll on X (formerly Twitter), clarifying that the message was recorded at the government's request. “Sarkar ko bolo bhai, unhone humse kaha so kiya,” he wrote.
On the film front, Bachchan is set to appear in Section 84, alongside Nimrat Kaur, Diana Penty, and Abhishek Banerjee. He is also part of the upcoming sequels Brahmastra 2 and Kalki 2898 AD.
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HC grants conditional permission for RSS guard of honour in Chittapur on November 16
Kalaburagi: The Kalaburagi Bench of the Karnataka High Court has granted the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) permission to hold a guard of honour in Chittapur on Sunday, November 16, under certain conditions.
The Chittapur tahsildar had refused permission for an RSS guard of honour on October 19, citing law and order issues. The order was challenged in court by petitioner Ashok Patil.
Justice MGS Kamal, who heard the case on Thursday, granted conditional permission for the RSS event, with 300 members and a band strength of 50 persons.
