NPCI BHIM Services Ltd is expanding the BHIM app to feature phones to increase financial inclusion and diversify revenue through financial product distribution. The app aims to double its market share and is focusing on partnerships with banks and new features like UPI Circle.
A court in Mumbai sentenced a Bangladeshi national to seven months in jail for illegally entering India and working abroad with forged documents, highlighting concerns about national security.
An EY India report suggests that banks must compete on customer experience and evolve physical branches into phygital advisory hubs. The report highlights the importance of anticipating customer needs and blending digital tools with human interaction.
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has busted an alleged racket involved in rigging Staff Selection Commission (SSC) online recruitment examinations using proxy servers and dummy candidates, arresting seven people from Greater Noida.
Over 1,500 police personnel have been deployed around the Bhojshala in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, ahead of the first Friday since the high court declared it a Vagdevi temple.
Delhi Police have arrested a life convict in a murder case who had been absconding for 24 years after jumping parole in 2002. The accused, Rakesh Patel, had allegedly changed his identity and was living under the name 'Nandlal Verma' in Prayagraj to evade arrest.
A Delhi court has remanded five individuals to seven-day police custody in connection with the alleged NEET paper leak, citing the involvement of an organised gang.
Six individuals, including a professional shooter, have been arrested in Telangana for illegally hunting wild animals using airguns in the Shadnagar and Makthal forest areas.
Hundreds of Hindu devotees gathered at the Bhojshala complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, for a 'maha aarti' following a high court ruling declaring the site a temple. Members of the Muslim community protested peacefully by offering namaz at home wearing black bands.
Mizoram Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly uploading obscene content on social media platforms. The arrests followed an investigation into YouTube accounts circulating sexually explicit material, leading to charges under the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Police in Telangana have arrested three members of an interstate gang in connection with a major jewellery heist in Karimnagar city. The gang, guided by a jailed handler, stole gold and diamond ornaments worth Rs 82.02 lakh after injuring four employees.
Self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat, accused of portraying himself as Lord Shiva and using black magic to extort money from victims, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate.
Police in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, have arrested six men allegedly involved in firing at a garment showroom over a ransom demand. The accused, identified as members of a gang, were apprehended with arms and ammunition.
Bengaluru police have arrested eight individuals, including three foreign nationals, for allegedly selling MDMA in the city. The police seized 17.5 kg of MDMA, estimated to be worth Rs 35 crore.
Members of the Muslim community in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district said they would offer their first Friday namaz at home and wear black bands after the court setback in the Bhojshala case.
A man wanted for allegedly killing a minor boy in a road rage incident was shot in the leg by police after he attacked a constable with a knife in a bid to escape in Gujarat's Surat city.
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will soon allow subscribers to withdraw their EPF and transfer it directly to their bank accounts through the UPI payment gateway. Testing of the facility has been completed, according to Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
A man arrested for allegedly looting Rs 50 lakh from a State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Gujarat's Surat was shot in the leg by police after he opened fire at them in an attempt to escape.
Bharti Airtel reported a 33.5 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 7,325 crore for the March 2026 quarter, primarily attributed to one-time provisions for statutory and tax liabilities.
Police in Jhansi have arrested four individuals involved in an online betting racket during Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, seizing transaction records worth approximately Rs 1.5 crore and uncovering cryptocurrency links.
Police in Thane have returned stolen and lost items, including jewellery and mobile phones, valued at over Rs 7.81 crore, to their rightful owners.
A special court in Nagpur sentenced two men to five years of rigorous imprisonment for allegedly making threat calls to Union minister Nitin Gadkari in 2023 from a jail in Karnataka.
The CBI has arrested Naveen Kumar Singh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an associate of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The arrest was made in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, and firearms potentially used in the murder have been recovered.
A 26-year-old man was found dead near a railway track in Mumbai, leading his family to request an investigation into a video he allegedly recorded, accusing two women and a man of harassment.
Jharkhand Police seized narcotics and illicit foreign liquor worth over Rs 8.85 lakh and arrested 12 people across four districts in separate operations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Italy concluded with the elevation of India-Italy relations to a Special Strategic Partnership, focusing on enhanced cooperation across various sectors.
Two medical students were arrested in Pithoragarh for allegedly snatching a gold chain and mobile phone from a woman. The students, identified as Sunny Singh and Himani Bora, were apprehended while attempting to flee.
A man in Mumbai has been booked for allegedly cheating a woman of 7 crore by making false promises of financial assistance and business loans after her husband's death. The accused, Bharat Singh alias Johnny, allegedly obtained the woman's GST login credentials and carried out fake transactions in her company's name.
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.
Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora has been sent to judicial custody for two weeks in connection with an alleged Rs 100-crore money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate produced Arora before the court after completing his extended remand. The minister's next court appearance is scheduled for June 1st.
A 39-year-old driver in Delhi, employed by a family for 15 years, has been arrested for allegedly exploiting an elderly Alzheimer's patient and siphoning off Rs 2.57 lakh through unauthorised UPI transactions.
Severe storms and heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi and Budaun districts have resulted in 11 fatalities and widespread damage, disrupting rescue operations due to network outages.
Ludhiana Police have busted a large cyber fraud racket, arresting 132 people involved in running fake call centres that targeted foreign nationals through various online scams.
The Uttar Pradesh government announced it has paid a record Rs 3,21,963 crore to sugarcane growers since 2017, emphasising on-time payments and direct transfers to farmers' accounts. The government highlighted initiatives like farm loan waivers and the 'Smart Ganna Kisan' system for online sugarcane management.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an associate of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The arrest follows inputs from the CBI, which is investigating the murder that occurred in West Bengal on May 6.
The family of Twisha Sharma, who died last week, alleges dowry harassment and seeks a CBI probe into her death. A court rejected a plea for a second autopsy, prompting the family to express concerns about the preservation of forensic evidence. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has assured the family that the state government will seek a CBI investigation.
The CBI's investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak has revealed that the leaked question paper allegedly reached Rajasthan through an accused, with students paying significant sums for access. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities questioning individuals and tracing the money trail.
Delhi Police busted an interstate liquor smuggling racket that used cartons labelled as 'wood polish' to transport liquor to Bihar. One person has been arrested, and the syndicate is being investigated under organised crime provisions.
Delhi Police dismantled multiple interstate cyber fraud syndicates in a month-long operation, arresting 35 and bringing 89 offenders to justice. The syndicates were involved in various scams, including digital arrest, investment fraud, and fake dating schemes, with transactions worth nearly Rs 40 crore.
A wanted criminal, Sunil alias Shetty alias Deva, was arrested in Delhi's Pul Prahladpur area after a brief exchange of fire with police. He was wanted in connection with a robbery and attempted culpable homicide case.
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