Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra to refund stamp duty to an elderly Pune couple who abandoned a flat purchase due to Covid-19 financial and medical crisis. Landmark ruling prevents 'unjust enrichment' by state.
President Donald Trump delivered a prime-time address outlining his administration's actions on border security and the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full details and analysis here.
Two Ghaziabad residents lost over Rs 43 lakh in separate online investment scams. Fraudsters used Facebook and WhatsApp to lure victims with promises of high returns. Police have registered FIRs and investigations are ongoing.
The US FDA has decided against placing its most serious 'boxed warning' on mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, citing data review. Learn the details and implications for public health policy.
Karnataka government initiates special recruitment to provide jobs to dependents of the Chamarajanagar oxygen tragedy victims. CIMS sends letters, requests documents. Read the latest update.
Thiruvananthapuram cybercrime police arrest a 25-year-old from Ahmedabad for defrauding a doctor of Rs 1.11 crore via fake online trading promises. Read the full investigation details.
Bollywood director Vikram Bhatt arrested for allegedly cheating a Rajasthan doctor of Rs 30 crore in a fake IVF investment scheme. Details on the fraud case and police action.
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt arrested in a ₹30 crore investment fraud case. Joint police operation in Mumbai leads to detention. Details on the biopic project and allegations inside.
Bombay High Court sets aside disqualification of Powai housing society committee for not holding meeting during Covid. Justice cites pandemic restrictions as 'reasonable cause'. Read the full judgment details.
A 63-year-old lost Rs 17 lakh in a crypto scam, while a 34-year-old lost Rs 69.43 lakh in a fake SEBI stock fraud. Ahmedabad Cybercrime is investigating both cases of cheating and breach of trust.
Uttar Pradesh STF uncovers a major interstate loan fraud syndicate using forged documents & shell companies, arresting 8 including the mastermind. Details inside.
Dubai-based investors allege a massive fraud by Blue Chip Company in Kanpur, losing crores. Police arrest accused Ravindranath Soni and plan a Red Corner Notice. Read the full investigation details.
US Senator John Kennedy condemns the massive $1 billion 'Feeding Our Future' pandemic aid fraud scheme, one of the largest welfare fraud cases in US history. Read the shocking details.
A Canara Bank manager in Mangaluru files a police complaint, alleging a Rs 104.7 crore loss due to fraudulent loan sanctions by 15 individuals. Read the full investigation details.
A Kolkata doctor was cheated of Rs 33.7 lakh in an elaborate Instagram investment scam. Police have registered a case and issued safety guidelines. Learn how to protect yourself from such frauds.
Ghaziabad consumer commission orders Star Health to pay Rs 50k claim, rules treatment method is for doctors, not insurers, to decide. Read the full verdict details.
Mohammed Asif, owner of American Labworks, sentenced for fraudulent COVID-19 test billing scheme. He must repay $1.17 million and faces deportation. Read the full details.
Jalandhar police register four separate fraud cases totaling Rs 55 lakh. Victims deceived by fake promises of jobs, loans, and online schemes. Authorities urge public vigilance.
Kochi police uncover major visa fraud ring shifting from healthcare to blue-collar job scams for Europe & Gulf. Over 25 agents arrested, victims lose Rs 5+ crore. Experts warn of new tactics targeting desperate youth.
Kolkata's MP Birla Planetarium eyes over 3.5 lakh winter visitors to offset monsoon losses and continue post-Covid recovery. Hindi shows remain most popular. Read more.
A Greater Noida government employee was duped of nearly Rs 1.3 crore in a fake investment scheme. Cyber police have registered a case and are investigating. Read details of the sophisticated scam.
An Ahmedabad court sentenced two individuals to three years in prison for forging a Covid-19 positive report to extend bail. Discover the details of the conspiracy and the court's verdict.
Mumbai EOW investigates a major fraud by Ojasvi Foundation promising 7-8% monthly returns. ED seizes cash, foreign currency. Learn how to avoid such scams.
Mumbai Police arrested a 23-year-old science graduate for stealing valuables worth Rs 1.63 lakh from a retired teacher's flat in Andheri. The accused cited pandemic-induced loss of income from her dance class as the motive. Read the full story.
Oxfam's 2020 report reveals India allocated only 4% of its budget to health, ranking 155th globally. This critical underfunding left the nation vulnerable during the COVID-19 crisis. Read the full analysis.
The pandemic halted an informal cross-border e-commerce network between India and Bangladesh that had flourished for years. Discover how this underground trade route operated and its economic impact.
A 75-year-old Mumbai man was cheated of Rs 6 crore in a sophisticated WhatsApp share market scam. Learn how fraudsters operate and how to protect yourself from such investment frauds.
Leaked FDA memo claims 10 children died from COVID vaccines, sparking national safety debate. Experts question evidence as new vaccine rules promised. Read full details.
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.
Internal FDA memo claims 10 children died from COVID-19 vaccines, sparking expert criticism. Learn about the controversy and vaccine safety data. Read more.