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New Delhi: A 29-year-old Nigerian national was arrested from west Delhi's Tilak Nagar for allegedly duping more than 100 women from across India by posing as a UK-based Korean businessman on a language exchange app, police said on Monday. Stephane, alias K Cee Dominic, was picked up from his rented accommodation, they said. Explaining his modus operandi, police said Dominic used an app, which helps users practise languages by chatting with native speakers around the world, to target single wom ...Read More >
The 29-year-old man named Stephane, alias K Cee Dominic, was arrested from his rented accommodation, news agency PTI reported, citing police officials. Police officials said that the man used an app which helps users practise language skills by chatting with native speakers around the world. From this app, he used to target single women and gain their trust. He would then claim to be stranded at immigration with large-value cheques or documents pending clearance. Meanwhile, his associates woul ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Police has arrested an African national for allegedly defrauding multiple women by posing as a Korean jewellery businessman settled in the UK. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Stephane, alias K Cee Dominic, was nabbed in west Delhi's Tilak Nagar. The case surfaced when a Shahdara resident filed a complaint stating she was duped of Rs 48,500 by an individual she met on a language learning app, HelloTalk. Using the profile name 'Duck Young', the scammer reportedly establishe ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A 29-year-old African national was arrested in Delhi for allegedly duping over 100 women after impersonating as a UK-based Korean jewellery businessman and luring them with false promises of a personal relationship and business collaboration, police said on Monday. The accused has been identified as Stephane alias K Cee Dominic, a resident of Tilak Nagar. A case was registered on September 24 on the complaint of a woman alleging that she came into contact with Duck Young through a l ...Read More >
Bengaluru, 29 September 2025: Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, in collaboration with Freecharge, has unveiled Credit on UPI with Gold Loans - India's first gold-backed credit line accessible through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This innovative product is designed to unlock the economic potential of gold assets, especially for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), self-employed entrepreneurs and merchants across both urban and rural India. Credit on UP ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy, Premier Energies said in a statement. Implementation will be carried out by Premier Energies in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's navratri economy is gaining momentum with strong festive tailwinds as e-commerce sales are projected at Rs 1.2 lakh crore -- with UPI volumes crossing 20 billion transactions in August, and MSME festive credit demand is set to rise 35-40 per cent to Rs 3.45 lakh crore, a report said on Monday. According to Smallcase's report, nine sectors, including auto components, FMCG, defence, clean energy and others, are set to benefit from a combination of festiv ...Read More >
Dehradun, Sept 28 (PTI) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday said Swadeshi is not just a slogan, but the foundation for a self-reliant and developed India. Addressing the media at an event on the theme 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat Swadeshi Sankalp - Har Ghar Swadeshi, Ghar Ghar Swadeshi' at the state BJP office here, Dhami said the campaign will further strengthen the commitment made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to achieve a self-reliant India by 2047. "Swadeshi has been our way ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 28 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, during a media interaction at the BJP state office on the "Self-Reliant India -- Swadeshi Pledge: Every Home Swadeshi, Every Household Swadeshi" program, spoke about the significance of swadeshi. According to a CMO, CM Dhami emphasised that swadeshi is not just a slogan, but the foundation of a self-reliant and developed India. It is a way of life rooted in our ancient, eternal culture. As per t ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 28 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann paid tributes to Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his 118th birth anniversary on Sunday. CM also inspected the ongoing construction works of the 'Shaheed Bhagat Singh Heritage Complex'. In a post on X, he shared, "Today, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Ji, we reached their ancestral village Khatkar Kalan and offered flowers of reverence. We paid obeisance to Shaheed Bhagat ...Read More >
Karaikal (Puducherry) [India], September 28 (ANI): The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 12 Karaikal fishermen while they were fishing in the Bay of Bengal near Kankesanthurai, the Rameswaram Fishermen Association said on Sunday. According to the association, the Navy accused them of crossing the international maritime boundary and took them to the Kankesanthurai naval camp for questioning. Their boat was also seized. Also Read | UPI EMI Payments: NPCI Likely To Introduce New Credit Options, Plans ...Read More >
Vijayawada, Sep 27 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said that it is important to make products rather than remain as employees, emphasising that products guarantee 100 per cent revenue. Inaugurating the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd's (BSNL) Swadeshi 4G Mobile Network in Vijayawada, the chief minister noted that Indians are downloading 24 per cent of apps made by others, ending up paying 95 per cent to foreign companies. "We are doing job work (jobs), that is not ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 27: Banks will be closed for more than 15 days in October 2025 as the 10th month of the 25th year of the 21st century is packed with major festivals such as Dussehra, Diwali, Chath Puja and Durga Puja. During October, several states will observe bank holidays due to regional festivals in addition to national holidays. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks across the country will stay shut for a total of 15 days in October. The October bank holiday of 15 days excl ...Read More >
New York [US], September 26: The Roundtable on Democratic Artificial Intelligence Governance for Global Peace and Prosperity, held during the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, convened former Heads of State, senior UN officials, and leading experts to discuss how democratic values can shape the future of AI. The dialogue spotlighted India role as a digital empowerment leader for the world, particularly the Global South, transforming societies through innovations su ...Read More >
With uncertainty becoming a defining feature of the global landscape, the role of banks has become much more critical not just as custodians of savings but also as engines of growth, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday. She noted that financial institutions play a crucial role in national infrastructure building and banks must maintain strong balance sheets to fund significant investments, meet the demand for credit, and provide innovative financial products and capital expendit ...Read More >
Tirupati: Tirumala witnessed a major push towards modernisation of pilgrim facilities as Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu jointly inaugurated development projects initiated by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). The new amenities aim at providing hassle-free accommodation and enhanced crowd management through advanced technology, promising devotees an improved spiritual experience. The highlight of the inauguration was 'Venkatadri Nilayam,' t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 : Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, emphasized that India is ... New Delhi [India], September 26 : Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, emphasized that India is well-positioned to withstand global economic shifts. "Amidst global uncertainty, India's resilience is remarkable. With strong macroeconomic fundamentals, a young demographic profile, and increased reliance on domestic demand, India is w ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, emphasized that India is well-positioned to withstand global economic shifts. "Amidst global uncertainty, India's resilience is remarkable. With strong macroeconomic fundamentals, a young demographic profile, and increased reliance on domestic demand, India is well-positioned to withstand global shocks and maintain a high-growth trajectory," the Finance Minister said. She stressed that i ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, emphasized that India is well-positioned to withstand global economic shifts. "Amidst global uncertainty, India's resilience is remarkable. With strong macroeconomic fundamentals, a young demographic profile, and increased reliance on domestic demand, India is well-positioned to withstand global shocks and maintain a high-growth trajectory," the Finance Minister said. She stressed that i ...Read More >
Highlighting the success of India's fintech revolution, the PM stressed that United Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed the way financial transactions are done in the country. Minutes after inaugurating the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show-2025 (UPITS-2025) at Greater Noida, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined the robustness of India's economic framework and said that self-reliance is not an option for India but it is a concept that will aid India attain its rightful place going ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Finance Ministry on Tuesday issued a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide a more detailed explanation on the tax rate cuts that have been announced as part of the GST 2.0 reforms. Q1. Is it required to recall and re-label MRP on medicines already in the supply chain before 22nd September, 2025? How will the re-labelling be implemented? Answer: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) vide OMs dated 12.9.2025 and13.9.2025 have clarified the following: ...Read More >
New Delhi: A Reddit post shared by a TCS employee has once again highlighted the level of harassment and psychological stress that HR departments inflict on employees. In the Reddit post, the TCS employee claimed that he was asked to step down from his position but he refused to do so. The techie said that he is subjected to mental harassment and torture in a toxic environment, and that "after Ratan Tata, this company is messed up". Sharing his ordeal through a post on Reddit, the techie workin ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 16: Guidewire, a leading insurance technology provider for non-life insurance companies, announced the opening of its new office at Prestige Tech Park, Bengaluru. The move to a larger facility is indicative of Guidewire tremendous growth in India as it continues to advance cloud-native solutions, attract top engineering talent, and help non-life insurers become digital-first companies. With more than 570 insurers in 43 countries relying on the Guidewire ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 16: Guidewire, a leading insurance technology provider for non-life insurance companies, announced the opening of its new office at Prestige Tech Park, Bengaluru. The move to a larger facility is indicative of Guidewire's tremendous growth in India as it continues to advance cloud-native solutions, attract top engineering talent, and help non-life insurers become digital-first companies. Also Read | BNB, Ethereum, and XRP Climb As Bitcoin's Market Share ...Read More >
BusinessWire India Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 16: Guidewire, a leading insurance technology provider for non-life insurance companies, announced the opening of its new office at Prestige Tech Park, Bengaluru. The move to a larger facility is indicative of Guidewire's tremendous growth in India as it continues to advance cloud-native solutions, attract top engineering talent, and help non-life insurers become digital-first companies. With more than 570 insurers in 43 countries rel ...Read More >
Fintech platform CRED is postponing its IPO, deeming itself "too young" and prioritizing building a robust financial ecosystem. CEO Kunal Shah aims to deepen relationships with affluent users and expand product offerings, fueled by a recent $75 million Series G fundraise. CRED launched new features including asset tracking, curated fixed deposits, and premium credit cards. Fintech platform CRED has ruled out an initial public offering (IPO) in the immediate future, with Founder and CEO Kunal Sh ...Read More >
Bengaluru: In a shocking turn of events, Sandalwood couple Upendra Rao and Priyanka Upendra became victims of a ruthless digital scam. What began as a routine day quickly spiralled into a nightmare when fraudsters hacked their phones, impersonated trusted couriers, and unleashed a deceptive campaign to swindle money from their contacts. Some of their family and friends transferred money to the fraudsters, forcing the couple to fight back and raise alarm before more damage could be done. Fraudste ...Read More >
1. Karnataka HC declines to interfere with government's invitation to Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara 2025 The High Court of Karnataka on September 15 declined to interfere with the State Government's decision to invite writer and activist Banu Mushtaq, whose collection of Kannada short stories translated to English won the international Booker award 2025, to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara festival, which begins on September 22. A division bench passed the order while dismissing petitio ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 15: Flipkart, India homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has officially announced the dates for its blockbuster annual shopping festival, The Big Billion Days (TBBD) 2025, starting 23rd September, with 24 hour early access for Flipkart Black and Plus members beginning on 22nd September. With Early Bird Deals, customers can shop for their favorite products at The Big Billion Days Sale prices before it officially begins and can access deals across mobiles, ele ...Read More >
NewsVoir Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 15: Flipkart, India's homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has officially announced the dates for its blockbuster annual shopping festival, The Big Billion Days (TBBD) 2025, starting 23rd September, with 24 hour early access for Flipkart Black and Plus members beginning on 22nd September. With 'Early Bird Deals', customers can shop for their favorite products at The Big Billion Days Sale prices before it officially begins and can access deals acros ...Read More >
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