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Over 63,000 bank accounts linked to cyber frauds worth Rs 540 cr frozen over past one year: Punjab DGPPunjab Police has taken decisive action against cyber fraud, freezing over 63,000 bank accounts linked to transactions worth ₹540.34 crore ...
Telcos reject call for cheaper, standalone voice & SMS plansTelecom operators Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have rejected the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (Trai) proposal for man...
India's rise is coming at an important time... because the world needs India, says Jane Fraser, Board Chair and CEO, CitiGlobalisation is changing. It now balances efficiency with resilience and security. This shift benefits India, a nation with strong tech ta...
Finance Ministry to review PSBs performance today, Secretary Nagaraju will chair high-level meetThe Department of Financial Services is holding a major meeting with Public Sector Banks today. The focus is on strengthening digital banki...
FinMin to meet chiefs of PSU banks on Fri to review credit flow to agri, MSME sectorsPublic sector banks posted record profits of Rs 1.98 lakh crore in the financial year ended March 2026. The finance ministry will meet bank...
India's consumption story changes track as OTT, travel and premium phones outpace staples: ReportThe report titled "The Great Consumption Shift" said, "Indian wallet has moved from cereal to data to OTT to mobiles," highlighting how Ind...
As Indians buy pricier phones on EMI, OneAssist bets big on protection plansAs smartphones become costlier and increasingly financed through EMIs, device damage is emerging as a new source of household financial str...
Retail investing has surged in India, but rural participation remains low, says Sebi Chief Tuhin Kanta PandeyIndia's securities markets have seen substantial growth. Retail investor numbers have surged, and market capitalization has climbed signifi...
A complete guide to nominating for the Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026Across industries, businesses are moving from AI experimentation to measurable enterprise impact. The Most Innovative AI product awards 202...
Star Health to launch affordable health insurance plans targeting tier 2, 3 marketsAs healthcare expenses soar, Star Health is bracing for premium increases in the next fiscal year. In a proactive move, the insurer is roll...
Financial Inclusion 2.0 in works; FinMin plans push to bring informal borrowers into formal credit systemThe Finance Ministry is charting a course for Financial Inclusion 2.0. Discussions involved regulators and stakeholders to enhance banking ...
Digital frauds surge in east UP; sharp rise in Lucknow, Prayagraj, Kanpur, rural areas: AirtelEastern Uttar Pradesh is experiencing a surge in digital fraud, with cybercriminals employing tactics like fake delivery links and phishing...
Airtel's AI system blocks 1.80 lakh malicious links, safeguards 3 million usersIn a statement, Bharti Airtel said, "Automatically enabled for all Airtel mobile and broadband customers, the advanced system scans and fil...
Malware data sharing: Beyond big tech, panel demands government clarityStanding Committee questions reach of cybercrime information, seeks inclusion of local search engines and rural connectivity agencies.
These 10 transactions will be reported as fraud to RBI, as per new rulesThe RBI said in a circular dated July 16, 2024, “These master directions have been prepared based on a comprehensive review of the earlier ...
Hamara gaon, hamara digital pushWhile smartphone adoption among low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities is growing, usage is limited to social media and messaging apps....
Wary of BoB World app and other scams, Fin Min bats for enhanced KYC, due diligenceTo counter financial frauds like the BoB World app scam, the finance ministry proposes reinforced KYC procedures and due diligence for merc...
RBI to further strengthen security features of AePS to curb fraudsThe Reserve Bank of India announces plans to bolster security measures for the Aadhaar-enabled payment system (AePS) to combat fraud risks....
RBI to streamline Aadhar-enabled payment system, introduce additional risk management measuresRight now, there is no two factor authentication for Aadhar enabled payments, which is risky and the cause for many frauds. The customer ca...
Increase in phishing scams, malware campaigns, fraudulent websites associated with Covid-19 : ReportThe increase in digital payments have given rise to digital frauds such as fraudulent claims, identity theft, triangulation fraud, etc.