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An IPS officer warns of a scam as the "Nano Banana" Gemini trend picks up steam.

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People are attempting to create vintage-style portraits from their photos using Google's AI tool.

Online trends nano banana can be entertaining, but if users are irresponsible with their personal information, they could put themselves in danger.

September 16, 2025, New Delhi — Law enforcement is now warning against what began as a harmless online trend: using Google Gemini's "Nano Banana" tool to turn photos into old-fashioned Bollywood portraits. V.C. Sajjanar, an IPS officer, has warned social media users that seemingly innocuous actions can have serious consequences.

Gemini's Nano Banana trend is causing a crazy frenzy. Everybody on social media is attempting to create vintage-style portraits with their photos using Google's AI tool. Despite its initial fascination, an IPS officer has cautioned that it could result in financial loss.
On X (formerly Twitter), IPS officer VC Sajjanar warned users about the risks associated with disclosing personal information online. He emphasised that although following trends online can be entertaining, users who are irresponsible with their personal information run the risk of suffering major consequences.

"Be wary of popular topics on the internet! He wrote, "Stumbling into the Nano Banana trending craze... if you share personal information online, such scams are bound to happen."


The IPS officer advised people to use caution and upload their images only to the official website—not to phoney websites or unapproved apps. "Criminals can access the funds in your bank accounts with a single click."

He advised people to only give their personal information and images to reputable and validated websites and applications. He wrote, "Remember that safety should be your first priority, but you can share your happy moments on social media trends."

Sajjanar also cautioned against using unidentified websites and apps. "You're bound to fall into a pit if you step onto an unseen path," he said. Before uploading your pictures or private information, give it some thought.

According to him, internet trends frequently gain popularity right away but eventually lose it. Trends pass quickly, but the effects of careless data sharing can linger for a long time. These new trends are frequently exploited by scammers to take advantage of users.

"These trends appear, create a stir for a few days, and then fade away... It's hard to get your data back once it's on phoney websites or unapproved apps," he continued.

He said, "In the end, you are in charge of safeguarding your financial information and personal data online."

A post that claims that a woman who jumped on the newest Banana AI saree trend on Google Gemini felt "creepy" is going viral in the midst of this trend. She uploaded a picture of herself wearing a saree, and to her surprise, the AI produced an image showing a mole on her body.

"How does Gemini know that I have a mole in this area of my body? This mole is visible to you; it's eerie and frightening. "How this happened is still a mystery to me," she wrote.

She cautioned others to exercise caution when posting anything on social media and AI platforms after sharing her experience on Instagram.

After serving six months in jail for a liquor policy case, AAP MP Sanjay Singh is granted bail.

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New Delhi: On Tuesday, the Supreme Court granted bail to Sanjay Singh, the head of the Aam Aadmi Party, and asked the Enforcement Directorate, which had detained Mr. Singh, pointed questions, such as why he had been imprisoned for more than six months without being given a chance to defend himself or get back the ₹ 2 crore bribe that was allegedly paid.

The agency, claiming the party collected 600 crore in bribes, was told by the court that "nothing has been recovered... there is no trace (of money allegedly received by the AAP as bribes for allotting liquor licences to the 'South Group')".

The court then ordered Additional Solicitor General SV Raju to speak with the ED and determine if Mr. Singh's detention is now necessary. Following the Enforcement Directorate's declaration that it did not desire custody, Mr. Singh was freed.

"I am making this statement (not opposing bail) without going into the merits of the case and keeping all the rights and contentions open," said Mr. Raju.

The court had already noted that in his first comments, accused person Dinesh Arora—who later became a government witness or approver—had not implicated Mr. Singh. Based on comments made by Mr. Arora, who was granted release in August, Mr. Singh was taken into custody.

Since his arrest in October in connection with the alleged liquor policy fraud, which rocked the opposition party and resulted in the arrests of Mr Sisodia and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal weeks before the election, Sanjay Singh has been detained in Delhi's Tihar Jail.

Charges of money laundering related to the purported scheme led to Mr. Singh's detention.

His previous bail requests were denied, even by the Delhi High Court, which stated in February that there was "no ground" for release.

Then, the ED had contested the bail request, claiming that Mr. Singh had been involved in the acquisition, possession, concealment, disbursement, and use of criminal gains resulting from the purported liquor fraud.

Sanjay Singh of the AAP gets bail

After a panel of Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Dipankar Datta, and Prasanna B. Varale declared that Mr. Singh might be discharged while the trial was pending, such relief was ultimately provided this afternoon.

The trial court will determine the terms and circumstances of the release, according to the court. The fact that Mr. Singh is able to engage in political activities—that is, run for office and support the AAP, which may be shorthanded in well-known leaders in the run-up to the elections—is noteworthy, though.

He has been advised not to discuss the probe, though.

The court further declared that precedent in comparable circumstances could not be applied to the bail.

Atishi, a colleague and Delhi PWD Minister, expressed happiness at Mr. Singh's release by posting on X (formerly Twitter) with the message "satyameva jayate," or "the truth will win." Since Chief Minister Kejriwal's detention, Atishi has spearheaded the AAP's resistance and claims of innocence.

She asserted this morning that if she and the other four AAP leaders do not join the Bharatiya Janata Party, they will be arrested by central agents in relation to the alleged liquor policy scandal. The opposition has often charged the BJP with targeting opponents with the help of federal agencies, especially in the run-up to an election. Similarly consistently, the BJP has refuted the accusations.

What Is the Alleged Scam of Delhi Liquor Policy?

The Enforcement Directorate asserts that the now-repeated spirits policy gave retailers an unconscionably large profit margin of 185% and wholesalers a profit margin of 12%. Six percent of the latter, or more than ₹ 600 crore, were bribes, and it is said that the AAP utilised the funds to finance its election campaigns.

The ED labelled Chief Minister Kejriwal the "kingpin" of this purported fraud, and on March 21 he was taken into custody. Up to April 15, Mr. Kejriwal, who is still in charge of the Delhi administration, is being held in Tihar Jail.

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