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How a Fake Election Verification Call Cost an 82-Year-Old ₹3.49 Lakh
Fraudsters exploited Bihar’s SIR verification drive using a fake app and WhatsApp QR code scam.
August 3, 2026
Fraudsters exploited Bihar’s SIR verification drive using a fake app and WhatsApp QR code scam.
The Greece rollout strengthens India’s digital diplomacy while making overseas payments easier for Indian travellers globally.
New pension rules modernise administration but retain existing contribution structure, eligibility norms and minimum pension benefits.
The digital credential simplifies overseas travel while reducing paperwork for millions of OCI cardholders worldwide.
A consumer’s challenge over ₹15 reinforces accountability and strengthens everyday consumer rights.
A Kanpur customer’s viral complaint alleging impossible petrol billing has triggered an official investigation into suspected fuel dispenser tampering.
June 1 reforms tighten UPI and LPG rules, boosting security and transparency.
India’s food regulator expands strict controls across processed foods, oils, seafood, and spices amid rising contamination concerns and weak enforcement challenges.
West Bengal will implement Ayushman Bharat from July 2026, benefiting six crore families with ₹3,505 crore healthcare funding.
A food contamination scare at BHU’s Dalmia Hostel triggered student illness, protests, and a mess shutdown amid hygiene concerns.