A 19-year-old from Jaipur was arrested for an AI-based QR code scam that diverted high-value UPI payments. Jaipur police will question him to uncover more frauds. Read the full investigation details.
Investors from tier-II cities allege funds disappeared after backing a venture capitalist's ambitious startup pitch. The case raises serious questions about alternative investment safeguards. Read the full investigation.
HCLTech strengthens its telecom portfolio with a strategic $160M acquisition of HPE's Telco Solutions business, aiming to accelerate 5G, AI, and network cloud services for global operators. Discover the details.
Delhi Traffic Police integrates with Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS). Now pay challans instantly via UPI apps. Learn how it works, avoid fraud, and clear pending fines.
Discover Co-regulated C touch, a gentle, soothing practice that activates C-tactile nerves to reduce stress and improve mental health. Learn how to incorporate it into daily life.
Delhi Traffic Police partners with SBI to enable Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) for challan payments on all UPI platforms, boosting digital governance and convenience.
Kerala's State Central Library in Thiruvananthapuram lacks UPI payments and modern shelves, causing student inconvenience. Despite high demand, govt delays funds and digital shift. Read more.
Aligarh Muslim University forms committee to investigate students who allegedly didn't pay fees after the university switched from manual to online payment during Covid-19.
Regulus Retail Forex launches in India, offering institutional-grade liquidity and FSC-regulated operations for retail traders. Discover a new era of secure forex trading.
Venmo faced a major outage, leaving thousands of users unable to access accounts or make payments. Over 14,000 reports flooded in. Read the full story on the app disruption and user frustration.
Prayagraj's paddy procurement sees major boost with 161 centres & faster MSP payments. Over 4,400 farmers already paid Rs 4,701 lakh. Read about the new OTP-based system.
A Chandigarh real estate firm introduces a revolutionary 1 rupee booking plan for its luxury project. Discover how this scheme makes homeownership more accessible.
MCD approves Rs 13.5 crore to clear unpaid dues to NGOs sterilising stray dogs in Delhi. Funds aim to boost population control and rabies prevention efforts. Read more.
A Gurgaon resident was duped of Rs 94,000 after fraudsters tricked her into returning a non-existent bank transfer. Police have registered a case. Learn how to stay safe from such UPI scams.
A major financial fraud involving Rs 61.49 lakh in BBMP funds was exposed in Bengaluru. An internal audit revealed fraudulent salary payments. Read the full details of the scam and police action.
Bihar's Energy Secretary mandates action against smart meter installation delays, sets a 7-day deadline for billing complaints, and emphasizes 100% consumer tagging. Read the full directives from the high-level review meeting.
Directly paying one credit card bill with another is banned in India. Discover the two legitimate, yet cautious, methods like balance transfers that banks allow for debt management.
A Kanpur couple faces criminal breach of trust charges for allegedly backing out of a property deal after taking a Rs 1.10 crore advance from their neighbour. Read the full details of the real estate dispute.
Social Security payments for December follow the usual schedule. This is the final round before a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) boosts checks in January 2026. Check your payment date here.
As Putin visits India on Dec 4, focus is on new S-400 squadrons & RuPay-Mir payment link. Can India balance Russia ties with the West? Read the full analysis.
VA benefits payment shifts to December 1 due to weekend schedule. Learn about the updated payment calendar and upcoming 2026 COLA increases for disabled veterans.
FASTag Annual Pass transforms highway travel with 36.3 lakh users. 20% of car toll payments now use this Rs 3,000 pass covering 200 plazas. Reduces queues and conflicts at toll gates.
Visakhapatnam residents lose over ₹32 lakh to fake customer care numbers on search engines. Police warn against QR code payments and share safety tips. Stay protected from cyber fraud!
A 30-year-old IT professional from Ahmedabad was cheated of Rs 34.2 lakh by fraudsters posing as UK job consultants. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud schemes.
US Social Security recipients to receive December payments as scheduled with 2.8% increase starting January 2025. Check payment dates and benefit amounts.
A 21-year-old BCom student in Ahmedabad lost ₹7.08 lakh in a sophisticated online hotel review scam operated through WhatsApp and Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
Join TOI's Digital Safety Townhall in Hyderabad this Sunday. Learn from cyber security experts about KYC scams, UPI frauds & phishing attacks. Protect yourself now!
Bengaluru court orders husband to pay maintenance after he prevented wife from pursuing education and subjected her to dowry harassment. Landmark judgment highlights women's rights.
China International Capital Corp ends bonus delay, paying 2-3 months salary amid compensation crackdown. Learn how China's wealth distribution policy impacts bankers.
XFlow announces ambitious plan to multiply cross-border payment volumes 10x within 18 months, expanding global reach and enhancing digital payment solutions for businesses.