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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.
A 74-year-old retired teacher in Bengaluru was held under virtual hostage by an interstate syndicate impersonating federal officers, transferring ₹24 crore over five months before a vigilant bank manager exposed the fraud.
EPFO 3.0 is set to transform provident fund withdrawals into a near-instant, fully digital process using UPI, QR codes, and ATM access, eliminating employer approvals and long waiting times.
New USCIS Green Card rules trigger fear and uncertainty among Indian H-1B immigrant families nationwide.
Cybercriminals are exploiting fake APK files disguised as everyday alerts to target vulnerable smartphone users across Karnataka.
Fraudsters allegedly hijacked Aadhaar-linked identity using AI tools, enabling illegal e-KYC and loan approval in Ahmedabad case.
Investment scams are rapidly rising as social media platforms reshape how Indians discover and trust financial opportunities online.
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp have become highly efficient engines for distributing scams through advanced targeting and digital advertising.
Anthropic’s Claude used $100 to shop independently, revealing how AI can negotiate, decide, and act in real markets.
RBI cancels Paytm Payments Bank licence after long restrictions, raising key questions on compliance and user impact.
Teens report sleep and productivity loss on TikTok, Instagram, raising deeper questions about the long-term economic cost of engagement design.
Elon Musk's XChat challenges WhatsApp, but trust, habit, and network effects make switching far harder than innovation alone. Read more.
A consumer court held PNB liable for negligence after a woman’s locker was accessed and reassigned without consent.
The RBI’s revised framework aims to reduce payment failures while maintaining security and user control.
Railways clarifies that PwDs with valid UDID cards can access designated coaches while ensuring strict action against misuse.
Austria recalls HiPP baby food after rat poison found, probing possible supply-chain tampering.
Fake Mounjaro seizure in Gurugram exposes how rising demand is fueling a dangerous counterfeit drug market across India’s supply chains.
West Asia war disrupts aluminium supply, raising costs and triggering shortages across India’s beer market for consumers and producers.