Fake e-Challan Scam Targets Indian Vehicle Owners
A sophisticated cyber fraud campaign uses fake traffic fine portals to steal financial data. Learn how the scam works and how to protect yourself from these phishing attacks.
A sophisticated cyber fraud campaign uses fake traffic fine portals to steal financial data. Learn how the scam works and how to protect yourself from these phishing attacks.
Rajasthan transport department cracks down on vehicle number allotment scam. RTOs directed to file criminal cases and submit detailed probe reports by year-end. Full story inside.
Chandigarh's vehicle registration trends show a shift as two-wheelers now lead. Explore the data, reasons behind high car ownership, and comparisons with Gandhinagar and Jalandhar.
Pune cab riders face demands for extra payment to switch on air-conditioners during winter. Multiple incidents reported with Uber and Rapido. Read about the commuter ordeal and official response.
Pune's festive season vehicle registrations soar 15-20%, hitting a 4-year peak. Experts warn of traffic and pollution, urging public transport focus. Read the full analysis.
Kanpur authorities launch a new colour-code system for e-rickshaws, merging 40 routes into 4. Joint campaigns for registration, fitness checks, and traffic enforcement announced. Read the full plan.
Mumbai's car registrations cross 15 lakh, pushing vehicle density to 753 per km. Experts warn of worsening congestion and call for urgent public transport boost. Read more.
Dell tightens return-to-office rules, demanding sales staff work 5 days a week onsite. New policy ends flexibility for parents, causing disruption. Read the full story.
Jaipur police arrest the alleged mastermind of a fake ghee racket, seizing 7500 litres of spurious product. The unit produced 2000 litres daily, sold under forged Amul and Saras labels. Read the full investigation details.
Despite a Madras HC-backed circular, Karur RTO insists on manual vehicle inspections, demanding bribes up to Rs 2000. Dealers allege systemic corruption undermining digital reforms.
Lucknow police uncover a major fake degree racket, arresting 3 including a PhD holder. Over 900 forged documents seized. Learn how the scam operated and its implications.
Jaipur RTO cracks down on a vintage vehicle number scam. Over 2000 owners face scrutiny, documents under verification from Dec 24-26. Read details and consequences.
Delhi Police uncovers a major counterfeit smartphone operation in Karol Bagh, arresting four and seizing 512 fake premium phones assembled with Chinese parts. Read the full investigation details.
Udupi Deputy Commissioner Swaroopa TK directs RTO to penalize overloaded ready-mix concrete trucks causing spills and accidents. Action also ordered against buses stopping illegally.
Nine days after Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik ordered his suspension for negligence in a fatal school van crash, the Nagpur RTO officer remains in post. Public outrage grows over enforcement lapses. Read more.
Pune RTO claims Uber, Ola, Rapido updated fares to approved rates. Yet, passengers report overcharging as drivers use unauthorized website. Companies silent. Details inside.
A mason in Ahmedabad lost Rs 1.75 lakh after downloading a malicious APK disguised as an RTO traffic challan. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial cybersecurity tips to stay safe.
UGC warns students against National Institute of Management Solution, Delhi, declaring its degrees invalid for higher education and govt jobs. Check the full state-wise list of fake universities.
Despite outrage over a student's death, 364 school buses/vans in Nagpur lack fitness certificates. Officials claim action, but safety gaps persist. Read the full investigation.
Following a deadly multi-vehicle pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway, Prayagraj RTO has launched a major campaign for road safety in fog, deploying teams and working with transport unions.
Operations at Nagpur's RTO East office were disrupted after clerks stopped work protesting an agent's threats. Citizens faced major inconvenience. Police intervention led to a consensus, but no FIR was filed. Read the full story.
Three Pune residents, including an Army officer, collectively lost Rs 11.33 lakh in sophisticated online RTO challan scams. Learn how the frauds unfolded and how to protect yourself.
Noida police arrest two men for defrauding people with fake loan sanction letters via WhatsApp. The duo used stolen data from their former employer. Read the full investigation details.
Kalyan RTO registers FIR against Uber after a driver molested a woman. The case highlights major safety failures in bike taxi operations. Read the full details.
Mangaluru RTO office was targeted by a hoax bomb threat email claiming ISI-LTTE involvement. Police found nothing after a thorough search. Read the full details of the incident and investigation.
Amboli Police registers FIR against Ola and Rapido for running illegal petrol bike-taxis in Mumbai. RTO officer's complaint highlights safety and permit violations. Details inside.
Two scooters in Lucknow rack up 463 traffic fines worth Rs 3 lakh, exceeding their market value. Police escalate search, suspend registrations. Discover the shocking details of chronic traffic violations.
Learn how India's Sanchar Saathi portal empowers you to block lost/stolen phones, verify IMEI numbers, and combat telecom fraud. A complete guide to using this citizen-centric platform.
Ujjain police arrested two men with counterfeit notes worth Rs 17.5 lakh, leading to a raid on an Indore printing unit. A separate racket was also busted in Neemuch. Read the full investigation details.
Indore's 10,500 private e-rickshaws, meant for eco-friendly travel, now cause major traffic disorder. Authorities plan a new zone-based strategy to control their movement. Read more.