SFIO seeks nod for deeper probe into Xiaomi IndiaThe Serious Fraud Investigation Office seeks permission for a deeper probe into Xiaomi. This investigation will examine fund transfers and ...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
For 16 months, America wasn't called the United States — it was the 'United Colonies'. Some even wanted to call it the “United States of Alleghania”The United States was once known as the United Colonies during its revolution. Official documents began using 'United States' in September ...
09 Sep, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Bank OTPs were sent to duplicate SIM card instead of real one, audit company loses Rs 79 lakh; Bank of India ordered to pay Rs 1.5 croreAn IT Act adjudicating authority has ordered Bank of India to pay Rs 64.44 lakh, which works out to nearly Rs 1.5 crore with 12% annual int...
08 Sep, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Indians can use crypto to buy groceries, fuel and gold through overseas gift-card platformsIndians can use cryptocurrencies to buy goods and services domestically through overseas fintech platforms that convert stablecoins and oth...
08 Sep, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Amit Shah calls western states 'WEST' engine of India's economyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the western region as India's economic growth engine. He defined 'WEST' as wealth, exports, start...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
India's coastal security to see serious action in next two years: Amit Shah says MHA will move forward 'very seriously'Amit Shah emphasised the need to strengthen coastal security over the next two years. He called on Western states to take the lead in imple...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
From bank queues to QR codes: Flood-hit Nepal's digital shift in philanthropyNepal's digital payment systems now facilitate swift disaster relief donations. QR codes and mobile banking enable direct person-to-governm...
06 Sep, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
US 'most-wanted' fraudster Manjeet Singh Bedi arrested in India, FBI chief Kash Patel saysFBI Director Kash Patel said fugitive fraudster Manjeet Singh Bedi has been arrested in India after allegedly defrauding the US government ...
06 Sep, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
AI fuels low-value cybercrimes, use of 'salami slicing'The rise of low-value cybercrimes is alarming, as scammers increasingly focus on individuals rather than systems. Driven by AI and the digi...
05 Sep, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
$4.4 trillion black money: Everyone in the world can get a laptopGlobal illicit money flows reached $4.4 trillion in 2025, growing faster than the world economy. Organized crime and corruption alone accou...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Rs 15 lakh fraud money credited to senior citizen’s account, police wanted to question him; HC grants anticipatory bail on this groundCriminals deposited Rs 15 lakh in senior citizen’s bank a/c; police wants to question him; HC grants anticipatory bail and observes mere de...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
FBI adds India-born Manjit Singh Bedi to Most Wanted Fraudsters List for $600,000 SNAP benefits fraudThe FBI has listed Manjit Singh Bedi, an India-born man, on its Most Wanted Fraudsters List. Bedi is accused of defrauding the US governmen...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
ET Graphics: The $4.4 trillion illicit money machine, in numbersGlobal illegal money flows reached $4.4 trillion in 2025, impacting world GDP significantly. Bank frauds are increasing, with many types gr...
03 Sep, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
£3.46 billion and counting: Premier League clubs smash summer spending recordPremier League clubs shattered their summer transfer spending record again. Around £3.46 billion was spent on numerous significant player a...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Meta removes ads for fraud apps posing as porn after India sounds alarmThe government said ads on Facebook and Instagram operating under names such as "Night Play" and "Kyss" directed users to phishing websit...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
SWIFT system explained: How international money transfers workIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
ED arrests 2 in Rs 30,000 crore pan-India cyber fraud caseThe Enforcement Directorate has made two arrests in Mumbai related to a vast cyber fraud operation, part of a money laundering investigatio...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.59 AM IST