WhatsApp says claims of people reserving popular, well-known usernames falseThe rebuttal came as part of a set of FAQs released by the Meta-owned messaging platform around its contentious username feature - which is...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Bharti Airtel shares in focus as NBFC Airtel Money commences commercial operations after RBI nodBharti Airtel shares will be in focus after its NBFC arm, Airtel Money, commenced commercial operations following RBI approval. The develop...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Centre asks Meta to pause WhatsApp username rollout; seeks reply in three daysIt has directed Meta to furnish a detailed explanation of the feature within three days. The company has been asked not to roll out the fea...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Promoters with fraud loan A/Cs may not get to join other companies as directorsThe move follows concerns raised by banks, citing cases where such promoters continue to hold directorships elsewhere. Existing laws do not...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
NCLAT revives IL&FS plea in Rs 1,080 crore circuitous transactions, sets aside NCLT orderThe National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has revived IL&FS's plea concerning Rs 1,080 crore in alleged circuitous lending transa...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
Bharti Airtel's NBFC arm begins commercial operationBharti Airtel's non-banking financial arm, Airtel Money, has officially begun its commercial operations after securing a license from the R...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
'WhatsApp has to worry, not us': Govt warns messaging platform over fraud risks as username feature sparks privacy debateThe recently announced WhatsApp username feature is under scrutiny, amid concerns over impersonation and scams. While WhatsApp claims safeg...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Kisan Credit Card loan 'scam' unearthed in Jammu and KashmirJammu and Kashmir Crime Branch's Economic Offences Wing has exposed a significant Kisan Credit Card loan scam. A daily wage JK Bank employe...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
US Stock Market: US Supreme Court shields Fed independence, but leaves central bank more isolatedThe US Supreme Court has reaffirmed the Federal Reserve’s independence by blocking attempts to allow presidential removal of its governors ...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Worries arise over gaming of WhatsApp usernamesThe feature, expected to roll out later this year, will allow users to connect using usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. Whil...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
US Supreme Court rejects Trump's unprecedented bid to fire Fed's CookThe Supreme Court has taken a significant stand for the Federal Reserve's independence, rejecting President Trump's unusual effort to remov...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
From QR codes to fraud risks: 7 essential UPI facts every user should knowWe begin this new series with Bala, a curious young learner, as he explores money concepts. His first lesson: understanding UPI and digital...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Bank fraud cases: CBI flags issue of pending sanctions to probe bank officials in corruption casesThe CBI has highlighted significant delays in obtaining sanctions to probe and prosecute bank officials for corruption and fraud. This hurd...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Reserve Bank of India issues final rules on credit derivativesThe rules will allow resident Indian non-retail users to deploy instruments such as credit default swaps and total return swaps without an...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.57 AM IST
Lost Rs 50,000 in digital fraud? Soon, you can get 85% amount back if you follow these rules - 3 calculations to explain how this worksAs per the latest RBI guidelines, if you have lodged a complaint for the fraudulent transaction within 5 calendar days, you shall be compen...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
RBI finalises digital banking fraud protection rules; introduces shadow reversal, extends relief to sole proprietorsVictims of digital payment fraud losing up to Rs 50,000 can now get up to Rs 25,000 compensation from banks, effective January 1, 2027. The...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
The 'Boss Scam': I4C warns of cyber fraud targeting CEOs, firmsCybercriminals are employing a new 'Boss Scam' to defraud companies. Impersonating regulators, they send malicious files via email or Whats...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.07 AM IST