Resilient Indian economy may face West Asia headwinds; El Nino impact likely on agri output: RBIAs energy prices surge and supply chain disruptions persist, India's economic landscape is indeed testing its resilience; yet, robust finan...
29 May, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Fake Rs 500 notes surge 20% as counterfeits rise across banking systemFake currency detection in India increased in 2025-26. The Rs 500 note became the primary target for counterfeiters, showing a significant ...
29 May, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Can you use UPI abroad? Here’s what Indian travellers must know about charges, limits and security risksIndian travellers are increasingly using UPI abroad for convenient payments, but understanding its limitations and risks is crucial. While ...
29 May, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Has RBI announced 'new rules' for exchanging old Rs 500 & Rs 1,000 currency notes?Social media claims about the Reserve Bank of India allowing exchange of old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes are false. The official website of th...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Border villages in WB's Murshidabad caught in whirlpool of infiltration politics, identity fearsIllegal immigration from Bangladesh dominates politics in Murshidabad's border areas. Parties debate infiltration, identity cards, and demo...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Recovery of fake notes shows a spike of 1342%There has been an increase of around 1342% in the seizure of fake Indian currency notes (FICN) in Delhi on an annual basis, National Crime ...
01 Sep, 2022, 10.40 AM IST
Bangladesh busts Pak-run fake Indian currency racketThe fake currency notes produced in Pakistan were sent to Sri Lanka from where they were transported in a marble container to the Chattogra...
27 Nov, 2021, 08.26 PM IST
UP: Fake currency found in RBI chest, FIR lodged44 fake notes have been found in the currency chest of Reserve Bank of India, Mahanagar. Police has been intimated by the Assistant Manager...
30 Jun, 2021, 11.37 AM IST
Accept Rs 500/1,000 notes only after careful scrutiny: RBIThe central bank has cautioned the public to subject notes that are accepted to "careful scrutiny".
26 Oct, 2016, 10.35 PM IST
India, Bangladesh officials to meet soon to tackle fake currency notes problemThe pact was signed during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bangladesh on June 6-7.
15 Jun, 2015, 08.02 PM IST
Dubai based Pakistani, known as Safi alias chacha, sends 'human couriers’ with fake notes: NIAAs per the charges, chacha entices needy Indian workers in Dubai, like Ansari, to smuggle fake currency notes into India on a consideration...
07 Feb, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
- Dawood Ibrahim's gang pumping fake currency via Hyderabad: Intelligence
The flow of fake notes through Hyderabad, though, is still much less compared to that through the India-Bangladesh border.
13 Nov, 2011, 10.15 AM IST
- FIR against SBI manager for depositing fake currency
The RBI registered an FIR against a manager of State Bank of India (SBI) for allegedly depositing fake currency, police said here.
28 Mar, 2011, 06.21 PM IST
- Govt may introduce plastic currency to counter fake notes
The problem of fake currency notes being circulated has been affecting the economy and the RBI was taking steps to check it, RBI Governor D...
15 Dec, 2010, 11.42 AM IST
- Fake notes: Pakistan to be taken to global body
The home ministry will approach the multilateral FATF, which combats global terror financing, with hard evidence linking Pakistan to financ...
16 Nov, 2010, 04.33 AM IST
- Fake notes flowing into India
Intelligence agencies have traced source of counterfeit currency to ISI and Dawood.
07 Jun, 2008, 05.36 PM IST
- Money matters: Plastic's better than paper
If the prospect of a credit card swindle drives you nuts, here's a different kind of plastic money for you: go, splurge at the downtown mal...
08 Oct, 2002, 07.55 AM IST