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Mumbai Retired BMC Official Defrauded of Rs 16.5 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam Over Fake Delhi Blast Probe

A retired BMC official lost Rs 16.50 lakh after fraudsters staged a fake "digital arrest" interrogation online.

Cyber Fraud in Bengaluru: Techie Loses ₹5 Lakh After Clicking Fake Website Link to Clear ₹500 Traffic Challan

A Bengaluru software professional lost ₹5 lakh after clicking a fake traffic challan link, highlighting the growing threat of e-challan phishing scams across India.

What Indian Families Should Know About Death Benefit Payouts?

Explore how life insurance death benefits deliver tax-free financial protection through flexible payouts, despite key exclusions, ensuring your loved ones' stability.

Bengaluru Matrimonial Scam: Woman Alleges ₹1.5 Crore Fraud as Man Introduced Wife as ‘Sister’

A Bengaluru software engineer alleges she was emotionally manipulated and financially cheated of over ₹1.5 crore by a man who promised marriage while hiding his existing family.

From Risky to Safe: Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan Makes India’s Roads Secure Nationwide

Every year, over 1.7 lakh lives are lost as India’s roads reflect gaps in awareness and behavior, highlighting the urgent need for responsible driving and prevention.

India’s Silent Vitamin B12 Crisis: Why Nearly Half the Population May Be Deficient Without Knowing It

Widespread Vitamin B12 deficiency in India is often missed, misdiagnosed, and underestimated despite serious long-term health consequences.

Germany Eases Airport Transit Rules: Here’s What It Means for Indians

Germany has announced visa-free airport transit for Indian travellers at major hubs, though the rule’s implementation is still awaited.

Perfume on the Neck May Do More Harm Than Good, Doctors Warn of Thyroid and Lymph Node Concerns

Medical experts caution that frequent perfume application on the neck may increase chemical exposure near the thyroid gland and lymph nodes, potentially affecting skin, immunity, and hormonal balance.
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‘₹320 at Restaurant, ₹655 on Zomato’: Woman Calls Out ‘Insane’ Food Price Markup, Sparks Online Debate

A viral post has reignited debate over food delivery pricing after revealing a steep markup on Zomato compared to in-restaurant bills.

High Salary, Crushing Debt: How Options Trading Cost a 30-Year-Old Indian Professional Over ₹2 Crore

A viral Reddit post reveals how risky options trading pushed a well-paid professional into massive debt, sparking fresh concern over retail investor losses.

Digi Yatra Glitch at Mumbai Airport: Facial Recognition Fails to Distinguish Identical Twins – Here’s What Travellers Should Know

A rare facial recognition error delayed identical twins at Mumbai airport, raising questions about biometric reliability and human oversight in digital travel systems.

Amul Flags Illegal US Imports of Indian Cow Ghee Mislabelled as Vegetable Oil to Evade Duty

Amul alleges Indian-market ghee is being misdeclared as vegetable or puja oil in the US to dodge high import duties.

DGCA Bans In-Flight Power Bank Charging, Restricts Lithium Batteries to Hand Luggage to Prevent Fires

India’s aviation regulator has restricted power bank usage on flights to prevent lithium battery fires and improve passenger safety.

Retired Officer Drains Savings in Prolonged Digital Arrest by Ruthless Cyber Fraudsters Posing Police

A 73-year-old Lucknow retiree lost Rs 90 lakh to scammers who posed as cyber police, holding him in a 25-day virtual arrest until his son intervened.

Mumbai’s 68-Year-Old Loses Rs 3.71 Crore to Cyber Scammers Posing as Justice Chandrachud in Fake Digital Arrest

Retired Mumbai woman loses Rs 3.71 crore to fake "Justice Chandrachud" digital arrest scam; Surat man arrested.

Consumer Safety at Risk: Delhi Police Bust Racket Selling Tampered Expired Imported Foods in Elite Stores; Seven Arrested

Delhi Police raided warehouses, busting a racket faking labels on expired global foods for upscale stores-seizing ₹25 lakh worth and arresting five.

No ‘Guaranteed Approval’: US Embassy in Indian Warns Against Rising Visa Scam Rackets

Amid prolonged US visa backlogs, authorities urge Indian applicants to avoid fake agents and rely only on official channels.

Is Bajaj Life’s NRI Plan a Good Option for Cross-Border Family Security?

Bajaj Life's NRI Plan offers NRIs tailored life coverage, death benefits, and investment options to protect dependents in India seamlessly from overseas.

“Poison De Rahe Ho”: Dead Rat Found in Curd at Ghazipur Dhaba, Authorities Seal Eatery After Video Goes Viral

Ghazipur authorities sealed a popular highway restaurant after a customer found a dead rat in curd.

‘I Feel Foolish’: Hyderabad Man Loses Swiggy Order After Sharing OTP With Fake Pista House Caller

A Hyderabad man's routine Swiggy biryani order turned scam when he shared his delivery OTP over a fraudulent Pista House call, sparking warnings amid 152 rising cases in the city.

Indian Army Colonel Duped in Fake Traffic Challan Scam, Loses Rs 3.81 Lakh to Cyber Fraud in Pune

An Army officer lost Rs 3.81 lakh after clicking a fake traffic fine payment link.

Bengaluru Techie in ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam Sells Flat, Plots, Loses ₹2 Crore to Shield 10-Year-Old Son

Bengaluru techie coerced over 5 months to sell home, lands after scammers threaten her son's arrest.

What Is GST on Gold? A Breakdown for First-Time Investors & Buyers

This beginner's guide breaks down India's 3% GST on gold value plus 5% on making charges, compares tax-free options like SGBs, and shares tips to minimize costs for smart investing.

From Risky to Safe: Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan Makes India’s Roads Secure Nationwide

Every year, over 1.7 lakh lives are lost as India’s roads reflect gaps in awareness and behavior, highlighting the urgent need for responsible driving and prevention.