Authorised push payment frauds have emerged as a growing challenge globally as scammers increasingly rely on social engineering techniques to persuade users to transfer money voluntarily, making recovery more difficult even when transactions are authenticated.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the government's argument that the Great Nicobar Island Project is about defence and a trans-shipment port is a "lie", and alleged that it is actually about benefiting one businessman so that he can build hotels and casinos on India's most irreplaceable ecological land.
A Model Code of Conduct violation case hearing involving AAP MP Sanjay Singh has been adjourned due to the investigating officer's absence. The case relates to an alleged unauthorised election meeting during the Uttar Pradesh panchayat polls in 2021.
Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna turn up the glamour, humour and chemistry at Cocktail 2's lively trailer launch, where the team addressed if their film is a 'queer' love triangle.
West Bengal's Bharatiya Janata Party government has moved to institutionalise its "detect, delete and deport" policy by directing all district administrations to set up "holding centres" for suspected illegal foreigners and foreign prisoners awaiting repatriation -- a step that appeared to give administrative shape to one of the party's most potent political themes in the state.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announces that ChatGPT image creation in India has surpassed 1 billion, less than a month after the release of ChatGPT Images 2.0.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have dismantled a flesh trade operation disguised as a health spa, rescuing five women and arresting one woman involved in the racket.
Security forces used tear gas to disperse protestors blocking National Highway 202 in Manipur's Ukhrul district. The protest was triggered by allegations that Naga groups were holding 14 community members hostage. The disruption affected the movement of essential supplies and security forces.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized suspicious food items worth almost Rs 12 lakh in Thane district, leading to the arrest of six persons.
Rishabh Pant has been relieved of his captaincy duties with the Lucknow Super Giants after a disappointing 2026 IPL season. The decision comes after the team finished last and amidst reports of a disconnect between Pant and the team management.
Two more individuals have been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly attempting to encroach on government land using fabricated government orders. The arrests follow a prior case involving similar fraudulent activities.
Police in Bhubaneswar rescued a 17-year-old boy who was kidnapped by six engineering students. The students demanded a ransom of Rs 5 lakh for his release and threatened to kill him if their demands were not met. Police swiftly responded, rescuing the boy and arresting the accused.
Lucknow Super Giants face a crucial rebuilding phase after finishing last in IPL 2026 and Rishabh Pant stepping down as captain. From auction strategy and potential Hardik Pandya interest to coaching changes and retention plans, here's what lies ahead for LSG before IPL 2027.
A Mumbai court has granted the CBI permission to arrest Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, a former senior executive at Reliance Group, in connection with a case involving the alleged misuse of bank loans. Jhunjhunwala was already in judicial custody in Delhi for a related money laundering case.
CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan has accused a Kozhikode-based cooperative society of fraud following the alleged suicide of a depositor, claiming the society, run by local Congress leaders, failed to return the deceased's money.
'The name Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata was given by the prime minister in 2025.'
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is overseeing preparations for the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, ensuring all arrangements are completed before September. The tournament marks the first time Punjab will host a major international hockey event.
The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that 217 Indian nationals reportedly joined the Russian armed forces, with 49 fatalities amid the Russia-Ukraine war, and efforts are underway to repatriate those who were misled.
A 40-year-old man was apprehended in Hyderabad for allegedly transporting hawala money from Mumbai, with Rs 1.22 crore in cash seized from his possession.
Police have registered a case against three persons for allegedly cheating a tribal farmer of Rs 50.27 lakh by fraudulently withdrawing part of his land compensation for the Vadhvan Port project in Maharashtra's Palghar district, officials said on Thursday.
A man was arrested in Surendranagar, Gujarat, for allegedly posing as a deputy superintendent of police and using the false identity to commit cybercrimes and cheat people.
A 22-year-old man from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir crossed the Line of Control (LoC) to meet his lover in North Kashmir's Uri sector but was apprehended by the Indian Army.
A 40-year-old man was apprehended in Hyderabad for allegedly transporting hawala money from Mumbai, with Rs 1.22 crore in cash seized from his possession.
A firefighter and a security guard died, and two firefighters were injured, in a major fire at a vegetable market near Thane railway station. The blaze destroyed 155 stalls, prompting investigations and financial aid for victims' families.
The new Index of Industrial Production (IIP) series, which shifts the base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23 and is scheduled for release on June 1, will, for the first time, track rare earths and minor minerals, piped natural gas (PNG), and water supply, sewerage and waste management.
Former Karnataka pacer S L Akshay died in Bengaluru on Sunday due to heart attack.
Punjab AAP president Aman Arora criticised Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu for alleged misconduct and objectionable behaviour towards police personnel in Dhuri, following an incident where Bittu intervened in the detention of a BJP leader during the election silent period.
Avika Gor has quietly built one of the most versatile wardrobes. While Ugly Story may be the title of her latest release, that does not reflect the way she dresses.
The US Department of Homeland Security has clarified that not all immigrants seeking green cards will be required to return to their home country to make such applications, partially walking back a previous announcement.
The United States military and Kuwaiti air defence forces successfully intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait and Bahrain, with Iran's state broadcaster claiming American military installations in Kuwait were deliberately targeted.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke plans to return to India to launch a peaceful protest seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination-related lapses.
A labourer was allegedly kidnapped from a train in Thane by an individual posing as an RPF officer, who then demanded ransom from the victim's family.
A 26-year-old woman from Madhya Pradesh, initially reported missing and presumed murdered, has been found alive, leading to the release of her father and brother who were arrested on murder charges by Maharashtra police.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has ordered a special investigation into alleged fake beneficiaries of the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme, a women's cash transfer programme from the previous government, also initiating a money laundering probe.
A man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly stabbing a juvenile multiple times due to the victim's relationship with the man's sister. The incident occurred in Meera Bagh, where the victim was left for dead in a drain.
A new report indicates India has become the world's fifth most digitalised economy and ranks fourth globally in AI performance, driven by increasing AI adoption and a strong digital infrastructure.
'Delimitation is scheduled for 2028. No matter how much the BJP currently depends on the Shinde Sena or NCP factions, it may not need them after delimitation.'
A man allegedly involved in nearly 20 criminal cases across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh relating to cheating and matrimonial fraud was arrested, police said.
Nearly 150 Indian Super League players, including national team members, face an uncertain future as their contracts expire amid ongoing disputes between the AIFF and clubs over the league's structure.
