Delhi Cybercrime: Rs 100+ Crore Lost, Seniors Hit Hard
Delhi faces a cybercrime surge with Rs 100+ crore stolen in 2025. Learn about digital arrest scams, OTP frauds, and how to protect yourself at the TOI Townhall.
Delhi faces a cybercrime surge with Rs 100+ crore stolen in 2025. Learn about digital arrest scams, OTP frauds, and how to protect yourself at the TOI Townhall.
Southern Railway introduces OTP authentication for tatkal bookings on five key trains from Chennai to curb misuse. Learn which trains are affected and how it enhances transparency.
A Vadodara man with 14 criminal cases conned over 100 parents & staff of Santram School, Nadiad, using fake WhatsApp identities. Police reveal his 'jugadu' method. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
SIM swap fraud can drain your bank account. Learn how to lock your SIM card with a PIN in 4 simple steps to protect your OTPs, UPI, and digital identity. Act now!
After a Vande Bharat train collided with an autorickshaw near Varkala, Southern Railway plans more barricades to prevent track trespassing. Read about the safety measures and public concerns.
Bengaluru's Yelahanka to get India's first fully elevated railway terminal at a cost of Rs 6,000 crore. The project aims to decongest the city and boost connectivity. Read for details.
The arrest of BlueChip Group's Ravindra Soni via a food delivery sting highlights a new era of Indian policing. Discover how OTPs, FASTag data, and app logs are cracking down on cybercrime.
IRCTC's Tatkal booking service faces severe criticism as users report persistent 'Error' messages on the app and website, disrupting last-minute travel plans. Read the full story for details and updates.
Niwai police in Tonk district successfully recovered Rs 53,000 fraudulently withdrawn from a bank account and refunded the victim. SP appeals for OTP safety. #CyberSecurity #RajasthanPolice
A shocking school fee scam in Kheda exposes cyber vulnerabilities. A new study reveals 53.3% of teachers have been cybercrime victims. Learn how to protect yourself.
A Kheda school faces a massive cyber fraud with scammers targeting 100+ phone numbers of staff & parents, swindling lakhs. Police probe data breach. Learn how to protect yourself.
Delhi Police is creatively using viral Instagram reels and popular film scenes like 'Dhurandhar' to raise awareness about phone scams and drug abuse, making safety messages relatable. Learn how they're adapting to modern information consumption.
Beware of fake credit card limit extension offers! Learn how scammers operate, red flags to spot, and essential steps to protect your finances from data theft.
Indian Railways introduces OTP-based authentication for Tatkal bookings in Samastipur division to ensure fair access and stop touts. Passengers must update mobile numbers.
South Western Railway detects over 7.7 lakh ticketless travel cases Jan-Nov 2025, a 10% jump. Bengaluru division sees highest violations. Officials cite increased checks and passenger volume.
An Indian Army colonel in Pune lost Rs 3.81 lakh after clicking a fake traffic challan link. The money was charged to a Hong Kong hotel. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
Southern Railway's new MEMU maintenance shed in Trichy's Manjathidal is 80% complete. The Rs 61 crore facility, set for March 2026, will upgrade 36 DEMU services, enhancing suburban commute capacity and speed. Read more.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Lok Sabha that survey for Pathankot-Jogindernagar gauge conversion is done. DPR is being prepared. He also detailed the massive strategic Bilaspur-Manali-Leh rail project. Read for full details.
The detailed project report for the new Almatti-Kushtagi railway line will be completed in the next five months, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced. The survey work is already finished.
Southern Railway's new MEMU maintenance shed in Trichy's Manjathidal is 80% ready. Set for March 2026 completion, it will boost suburban train services and cut diesel use. Read more.
The long-delayed Greater Southern Peripheral Road in Gurgaon gets a push. Land acquisition for the first phase to finish in five months, easing traffic on NH-8. Details inside.
Central Railway converts retired coaches into 24x7 multi-cuisine restaurants at four new stations. 10-year contracts offered to attract major food brands. E-auction on Dec 22.
South Western Railway's Mysuru division reports a major surge in revenue from ticket checking, with Rs 89.4 lakh collected in Nov 2025 alone. Read how intensified enforcement is curbing unauthorized travel.
MP Praveen Patel leads high-level meeting with Railway Board officials to preserve Prayagraj's 165-year-old railway heritage. Key proposals include adaptive reuse and accurate documentation.
Himachal Pradesh's failure to transfer land and pay its share is delaying the Rs 6,753 crore Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri railway line. Get the full details on the project's status and strategic implications.
The Kanyakumari District Railway Users' Association urges extension of Mangaluru-Thiruvananthapuram Express to Nagercoil, citing 35 years of passenger hardship. Read the full story.
Southern Railway completes phase of Kochu Veli station redevelopment with lifts & pit lines. Passengers demand ticket counters, shelters, more train stops to decongest Central. Read more.
Chennai's Egmore Railway Station's new G+5 parking on Gandhi Irwin Road will hold 450 vehicles, aiming to decongest the area. Second facility on Poonamallee Road expected by February.
A 20-year-old passenger in Thane was arrested after a ticket inspector caught him using a forged digital season ticket on an AC suburban train. Police are investigating the fraud's scope.
A 63-year-old Kolkata woman lost Rs 12.35 lakh while trying to book a doctor's appointment online. Police have registered a case. Learn how to protect yourself from such digital scams.