CBI files FIR in Rs 397-crore transformer 'scam' in Tamil NaduThe CBI has filed a case concerning a Rs 397 crore scam in Tamil Nadu. This involves the procurement of transformers between 2021 and 2023....
08 Jun, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Calcutta High Court denies urgent hearing of ex-Bengal minister Sujit Bose's petition challenging ED arrestThe Calcutta High Court has denied an urgent hearing for former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose's petition challenging his arrest. The ED a...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Forensic experts call for AI-driven playbook to counter deepfakes and digital scamsFinancial crime is evolving rapidly with AI-generated deepfakes and complex fraud rings. Traditional methods are no longer sufficient. Expe...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
No cost EMI a scam? CA warns why it can be a financial trap targeting middle classNo-cost EMIs are popular in India, making big purchases seem affordable. Chartered accountant Nitin Kaushik warns this is a psychological s...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Operation Octopus: Trapping the tentacles of India’s cyber fraud networkAmidst the alarming increase in cyber scams, the Hyderabad Police have initiated Operation Octopus, a mission aimed at dismantling the enti...
31 May, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: “The first time you cheat me, be ashamed. The second time it is I who must be ashamed” — Life lessons on red flags, self-respect, betrayal and why trust takes years to build and seconds to breakChinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “The first time you cheat me, be ashamed. The second time it is I who must be ashamed....
28 May, 2026, 03.51 AM IST
Is RBI running any donation or lottery compensation scheme? Check detailsA fake email claiming to be from the Reserve Bank of India is circulating. It asks people to pay a credit fee for a 'Donation Program 2026'...
26 May, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Google blocked the first known AI-powered attack on 2FA accounts; here is how hackers tried to break in, know how to stay safeForeign hackers attempted a novel AI-powered cyberattack targeting two-factor authentication using a zero-day exploit. Google's Threat Inte...
25 May, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Who is Shashikant Suthar, the chemistry teacher who exposed the alleged NEET paper leak scandal?The NEET-UG 2026 examination has been cancelled following allegations of a paper leak. A Rajasthan-based teacher's discovery of a leaked pa...
22 May, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
CBI files first chargesheet in Haryana Rs 504 crore fund diversion caseThe CBI has filed its first chargesheet in a major corruption case. Fifteen individuals, including bank officials and Haryana government em...
22 May, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Malaysia orders TikTok to explain 'grossly offensive' fake content targeting kingMalaysia has ordered TikTok to explain its slow response to offensive content targeting the royal family. The platform failed to promptly r...
21 May, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
US shuts India-based call centre operation that defrauded elderly AmericansUS authorities have dismantled an India-based call centre scam. Hundreds of elderly Americans lost millions to tech support fraud. The inve...
21 May, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Good news for senior citizens: Money in this bank can now only be transferred by double OTP verification one to a/c holder and another to trusted contactSenior citizens in Gurugram and Faridabad now have enhanced security for their bank accounts. HDFC Bank has introduced a double OTP system....
20 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Rs 1 cr retirement corpus not enough: PSU employee retiring after 35 years job breaks down before son seeking helpA PSU employee retiring with nearly Rs 1 crore faces family anxiety due to his history of financial mismanagement and falling victim to sca...
19 May, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Cryptocurrency Security and Fraud PreventionSophisticated AI-powered fraud is escalating, with global digital asset fraud surging 30% in 2025. Binance is combating this by deploying p...
16 May, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
IDFC First Bank case: Haryana govt gives go-ahead to CBI to probe 5 IAS officers' roleThe Haryana government has approved a CBI probe into five IAS officers concerning a Rs 590-crore IDFC First Bank fraud. This permission all...
16 May, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
ED arrests ex-Bengal minister Sujit Bose in municipality recruitment 'scam'The Enforcement Directorate has taken former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose into custody, a move that underscores the intensifying scrutin...
11 May, 2026, 09.47 PM IST