A recent report by global analytics firm FICO has highlighted the increasing threat of scams in India's real-time payments (RTP) ecosystem. According to the survey, over one-third (34%) of respondents have lost money to scams, paying for goods, services, or investments that were never delivered. The report further reveals that 60% of respondents have received messages from scammers, and 54% reported that friends or family members have been scammed. Despite fewer people reporting

A British woman in Birmingham was left contemplating suicide after being deceived by a close friend of twenty years, Sumaiya Khurram, who catfished her online and drained her life savings of £92,300 (Rs 98.5 lakh). Khurram, 33, posed as a "pretty boy" on WhatsApp, claiming to be in love with the victim and asked for money to pay for cancer treatment at a private clinic. The fraud occurred between 2015 and 2017 when Khurram introduced the victim to someone named Etesh

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi was visibly emotional during a press conference today after BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri made controversial remarks about her father. Atishi, struggling to control her tears, expressed disbelief at the level of personal attack made against her elderly father. Bidhuri, a BJP candidate running against Atishi in the Kalkaji constituency, had targeted her over her surname and made unfounded accusations about her family’s past, including alleging their involvement wi

In a recent legal development, the vacation bench of the Karnataka High Court, led by Justice Suraj Govindaraj, intervened in the case involving cricketer Robin Uthappa. Uthappa, who is the director of Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Pvt. Ltd., approached the court to challenge the recovery notices and arrest warrant issued against him. The case revolves around allegations of financial mismanagement, where U

 A Bengaluru software engineer was defrauded of Rs 11.8 crore over the span of just 18 days in a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam. The victim, a 39-year-old tech professional, filed a complaint with the North-East CEN police station on December 12 after realizing he had been tricked. The scam began when an individual posing as a Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) officer contacted the victim, falsely claiming his Aadhaar-linked SIM card was involved in illegal acti

A shocking case of fraud has come to light in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, where a man, Virendra Joshi, allegedly opened a bank account in the name of actress Sunny Leone and has been receiving Rs 1,000 every month under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, a government scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to married women. The fraud was discovered in Talur village, raising serious concerns about the verification process and the accountability of officials handling the scheme.

Om Prakash Chautala, a five-time Chief Minister of Haryana and a prominent figure in Indian politics, has passed away at 89 following a cardiac arrest at his residence in Gurgaon. Born on January 1, 1935, in Sirsa, Haryana, Chautala’s political career spanned several decades. He first became Chief Minister in 1989, but his tenure was marked by short stints due to political instability. His third term in 1991 was also brief, as President's rule was imposed within two weeks. However,

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar playfully suggested to his nephew, Rohit Pawar, that had he campaigned in the Karjat Jamkhed constituency, where Rohit won by a narrow margin of 1,243 votes, it might have been difficult for him to retain the seat. Rohit, the grandnephew of NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar, won against BJP's Ram Shinde in the just-concluded assembly polls. Ajit Pawar made the comment during a visit to the memorial of Y B Chavan, Maharashtra's first Ch

In a significant breakthrough in a ₹100 crore cyber fraud case, Delhi police have arrested a Chinese national, Fang Chenjin, who was allegedly involved in orchestrating fraudulent online stock trading scams. The fraud was carried out through WhatsApp groups, where the accused lured victims into fake stock market training sessions and convinced them to invest large sums of money, only for the funds to be diverted to multiple bank accounts under his control. The case came to light a

Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) has debarred Reliance Power Ltd. and its subsidiary Reliance NU BESS Ltd. (formerly Maharashtra Energy Generation Ltd.) from bidding in any future SECI tenders for the next three years. This decision comes after SECI discovered that the company had submitted fake bank guarantees during the bidding process for a 1 gigawatt solar power and 2 gigawatt battery energy storage system project. The Incident: Fake Bank Guarantees in SECI Tender

As Vijayawada recovers from the devastating flooding, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s government continues to lead the rescue operations with efficiency and dedication. Among those who have made an exceptional impact is Irrigation Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu. His unwavering commitment and tireless efforts have been critical in managing the crisis, especially in overseeing the urgent repairs needed for the Budameru canal, which had three significant breaches threatening further damage

Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and leader of the Jana Sena Party (JSP), is celebrating his 55th birthday today. This year’s celebration is particularly significant for Pawan and his supporters, marking a milestone as he has achieved his long-standing aspiration of holding a prominent political position after years of dedication and effort. In recognition of Pawan Kalyan’s special day, CM Chandrababu Naidu has extended heartfelt birthday wishes.

The recent release of Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy from Nellore Central jail has stirred controversy, primarily due to a social media blunder by the YCP. Pinnelli, who lost his Macherla seat this election, was previously jailed for destroying EVMs and assaulting TDP agents. Following the release, YCP's Twitter handle posted a video with the caption: “Former MLA Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy has came out of detention in illegal cases.” This caption, which described Pinnell

Former YCP minister Jogi Ramesh has encountered significant legal troubles following a police summons related to an attack on Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s residence. This development comes as Jogi Ramesh faces questions about his involvement in the attack, including who accompanied him and the identities of those who orchestrated it. The police are keen to establish the extent of Ramesh’s involvement and his role in the attack. In addition to the police summons,