India's ATM Network Shrinks Amid Digital Payment Boom
RBI reports a decline in ATMs as digital payments reduce cash demand. Public sector banks expand rural branches, while deposit insurance covers 97.6% of accounts. Explore the shift.
RBI reports a decline in ATMs as digital payments reduce cash demand. Public sector banks expand rural branches, while deposit insurance covers 97.6% of accounts. Explore the shift.
Punjab's Doaba region faces a crime surge with over 12 thefts, armed robberies & an ATM heist reported in days. Read about the incidents, police response & political blame game.
Police connect a Ludhiana ATM robbery to similar heists in Kapurthala & Jalandhar. A white Swift car gang targets unguarded kiosks using gas cutters. Read about the security lapses and ongoing probe.
A spate of gas-cutter attacks on SBI ATMs across Bihar has led to a multi-state probe. Police suspect a Haryana-based organised gang. Read the full investigation details.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a 97% decline in malaria cases, putting India on the brink of eradicating the disease. Read about the national strategy and achievements.
Burglars stole ₹30 lakh from two ATMs in Nizamabad. Police have formed 5 SITs, suspecting a professional gang from Rajasthan or Maharashtra. Read the latest details.
Unidentified robbers stole an ATM cash tray in Ludhiana's Basti Jodhewal. The kiosk was unlocked and unguarded. Police are investigating. Read for details.
Delhi Police Crime Branch arrests Mubarik Ali, the alleged mastermind behind a series of North India ATM thefts, following a 2,000-km surveillance operation. Read the full story.
Unidentified thieves looted an ATM in Khajurala village, Phagwara, stealing ₹16.8 lakh. Police are investigating the heist which occurred early Friday. Read for details.
Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov declares Asia and India as the new global epicentres of power, marking a historic shift away from US-European dominance. Read the full analysis of this geopolitical realignment.
As OTT platforms expand in India, a focus on franchises and TV-inspired formats is leading to fewer standout originals. Experts cite the 'Smart TV Effect' and algorithmic decisions. Read more.
India and New Zealand seal a swift FTA, the Centre plans a ₹1.3 trillion rail safety outlay, and J&J faces a record $1.56 billion fine. Dive into the key data stories of the week.
Three sub-inspectors suspended and eight personnel face salary hold after lapses during Rs 24 lakh ATM heist in West Champaran. Internal probe reveals negligence in night patrol.
Patna police crack down on a sophisticated ATM fraud ring using card trapping and PIN theft. 12 arrested, mastermind still at large. Learn how to protect yourself.
India's malaria cases have plummeted by nearly 80% since 2015, with deaths falling sharply. The fight now focuses on specific districts in Mizoram and Tripura as the nation aims for elimination by 2030. Read the full report.
Bee population collapse, driven by pesticides & climate change, slashes onion seed production by 60%. Pune's Bee Basket rescues hives, trains rescuers to safeguard India's food future. Read how.
Surrendered Maoist leader Chandranna details the internal decay, state pressure, and failure to adapt to social change that led to the movement's decline. Read his exclusive insights.
India reports over 80% drop in malaria, 21% fall in TB, and significant reductions in maternal & child mortality. Health Minister Nadda credits institutional strength and public participation for the success. Read the full report.
Former VP M Venkaiah Naidu warns freebies disempower people, stresses on quality education & healthcare. He recalls Atal Bihari Vajpayee's dignified politics. Read more.
Two BTech students and an accomplice attempted to steal an ATM in Bhopal's Govindpura to fund their drug addiction and luxury lifestyle. Police have arrested two, search on for the third. Read the full story.
The Indian government highlights the critical role of small ruminants in poverty alleviation, urging for research-driven growth and stronger veterinary services to unlock the sector's full potential.
India's advertising landscape pivots decisively to digital, with a 149% surge in impressions in 2025. E-commerce leads the charge as TV ad volumes fall 10%. Discover what this means for brands and agencies.
As India's fertility rates dip, experts advocate for routine fertility screening as preventive healthcare. Learn why early testing for ovarian reserve and sperm health is crucial for family planning.
Haryana Police STF arrests inter-state ATM cutter gang leader Niyamat and associate Ranveer in Nuh. Accused wanted in multiple theft cases across four states. Details inside.
A professional gang stole Rs 14.5 lakh from an HDFC Bank ATM in Patna's Nasriganj using a gas cutter. City SP visited the site, an SIT is probing. Read the full details.
East Champaran police cyber cell arrests 3 gang members involved in Rs 3 crore fraud. Cash, phones, ATM cards seized. Read how the scam was uncovered.
Criminals used gas cutters to break into two SBI ATMs in West Champaran's Bettiah, escaping with ₹23.52 lakh. Police suspect the same gang behind both heists. Read the full investigation details.
A new report reveals India's payment shift: credit cards for high-value buys, UPI for daily needs, while debit card use falls. Explore the Q3 2025 data and trends shaping digital payments.
A new report reveals a 16% drop in debit card usage in India, as consumers prefer UPI for daily spends and credit cards for high-value purchases. Explore the changing landscape of digital payments.
Indian tech startups raised $10.5B in 2025, a 17% YoY decline. However, IPO exits surged 17% and acquisitions rose, signaling a maturing, resilient ecosystem. Read the full analysis.