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India’s 2025 Innovation Ranking at 39th, Conference Calls for Stronger Competition Act and CCI Empowerment

Experts at The Dialogue conference emphasise flexible, innovation-friendly competition policies essential for India’s global economic leadership.

Mumbai Senior Citizen Loses ₹18.5 Lakh in Elaborate Online Milk Delivery Scam, Police Investigate

A 71-year-old Mumbai woman was tricked into sharing personal data and lost ₹18.5 lakh in an online milk delivery scam.

Telangana Woman Alleges Finding Snake in Curry Puff, Police Probe Bakery’s Hygiene Amid Food Safety Concerns

A rice snake concealed in a curry puff from a Telangana bakery triggers food safety concerns and probe.

South Delhi Consumer Forum Orders Flipkart to Pay ₹10,000 for Cancelling 16+ Confirmed Orders; Intermediary Defence Rejected

The South Delhi Consumer Forum ruled against Flipkart for repeated order cancellations, mandating compensation for mental agony and service deficiency.

FSSAI Mandates QR Codes in Restaurants for Instant Complaints and Transparency from August

India’s food safety regulator mandates QR code displays at all food businesses to streamline consumer complaints and boost transparency.

Bengaluru Bumble Scam: Techie Extorted ₹2 Lakh in Fake Drug Raid; Woman, 5 Others Arrested

A staged drug raid involving fake narcotics leads to a ₹2 lakh extortion from a Bengaluru man, exposing growing cybercrime risks on dating apps.

Chennai Hospital, Doctor Ordered to Pay ₹33.75 Lakh After Premature Baby Loses Fingers Due to Negligence

The Consumer Disputes Commission ruled hospital and gynaecologist negligent for unconsented cervical pessary causing premature birth and severe infant injury.

Lucknow Cyber Cell Seizes ₹1.07 Cr, 103 Phones in City’s Biggest Online Scam Crackdown

A joint police operation in Lucknow uncovered a pan-Indian fake betting scam, recovering ₹1.07 crore, arresting 16 suspects, and exposing nationwide digital fraud.

Bengaluru Women Stripped, Robbed by Cybercriminals Posing as Mumbai Police in Jet Scam

Two women in Bengaluru were coerced into transferring ₹58,477 and forced to strip on video by scammers impersonating Mumbai police.

No Aadhaar, No Tatkal: Indian Railways Makes OTP Verification Mandatory for All Last-Minute Train Ticket Bookings from July 15

Indian Railways now requires Aadhaar-linked OTP authentication for all Tatkal bookings nationwide, aiming to curb fraud and prioritise genuine travellers over agents.

₹7,000 Crore Lost in 5 Months: Trafficked Indians Forced into Cyber Scams by Foreign Crime Gangs

Indians lost a staggering ₹7,000 crore to online scams in early 2025, with many frauds traced to global syndicates exploiting trafficked citizens.

Bengaluru Woman and Accomplice Arrested in ₹30 Crore Scam Targeting Women Through Kitty Parties and Fake Investments

Two arrested for duping over 20 women of Rs 30 crore through fake gold imports and real estate schemes.

Mangaluru Woman Loses ₹3.16 Crore in ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam as Fraudsters Impersonate Cops, Prosecutor

A 40-year-old Mangaluru woman was conned out of Rs 3.16 crore after fraudsters staged a fake “digital arrest” by impersonating police and a public prosecutor over 17 days

Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing Busts China-Linked Transnational Investment Scam, Saves Victims Across Six Indian States

A swift police operation in Tamil Nadu exposed and halted a sophisticated Chinese-linked investment scam targeting Indians nationwide.

1 in 5 Indian UPI Users Hit by Fraud Since 2022: Survey; RBI, NPCI Launch New Safeguards from June 30

A nationwide survey reveals 20% of UPI users faced fraud, prompting urgent new security measures by authorities.

Global Health Agencies and Dermatologists Urge Safe Hair-Dye Practices as Natural and Ammonia-Free Options Rise

Recent studies and expert opinions highlight health risks of frequent hair dye use, urging safer consumer choices.

All You Need To Know About Astrazeneca-Oxford Vaccine

Bengaluru Teen Loses ₹90,000 in OLX QR Code Scam While Selling Books Online; Here’s How to Stay Safe

An 18-year-old in North Bengaluru lost ₹90,000 to a fake buyer on OLX after scanning QR codes sent for payment verification.

Fake Compassionate Appointment Scam Busted in Rewa; Madhya Pradesh Launches Probe Across 4 Districts

A fake compassionate appointment scam in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, saw five people secure government jobs using forged documents, prompting a multi-district probe and calls for urgent recruitment reforms.

Bengaluru Consumer Court Orders Lenskart to Pay ₹8,299 for Defective Spectacles Sold to Elderly Couple

Bangalore Consumer Commission orders Lenskart to refund, compensate elderly couple after failing to honour eyewear warranty.

India Faces ₹20,000 Crore Cybercrime Threat in 2025 Amid Surge in AI-Driven Deepfake Investment Scams

AI-powered scams using deepfakes and false endorsements have cost Indians over ₹20,000 crore, prompting urgent calls for stronger defences and public awareness.

BIS Raids FirstCry’s Bengaluru Warehouse, Seizes ₹90 Lakh Worth of Non-Certified Toys and Baby Products Over Quality Norm Violations

BIS seized nearly ₹90 lakh worth of uncertified children’s products from FirstCry’s Bengaluru warehouse, intensifying regulatory scrutiny on e-commerce safety standards.