Kerala's State Central Library in Thiruvananthapuram lacks UPI payments and modern shelves, causing student inconvenience. Despite high demand, govt delays funds and digital shift. Read more.
Panchkula residents report sudden electricity disconnections without notice, even after paying bills. UHBVNL responds. Demands for stricter verification grow. Read more.
Goa's IT dept appoints Grant Thornton to finalise a design policy for its creative industry. Draft expected in Jan, aims to make Goa a global design hub. Read more.
First Abu Dhabi Bank & Mastercard launch contactless payment bands in UAE, powered by India's Tappy Technologies. Wearable tech offers speed & convenience for everyday transactions.
Aligarh Muslim University forms committee to investigate students who allegedly didn't pay fees after the university switched from manual to online payment during Covid-19.
Venmo faced a major outage, leaving thousands of users unable to access accounts or make payments. Over 14,000 reports flooded in. Read the full story on the app disruption and user frustration.
Prayagraj's paddy procurement sees major boost with 161 centres & faster MSP payments. Over 4,400 farmers already paid Rs 4,701 lakh. Read about the new OTP-based system.
A Chandigarh real estate firm introduces a revolutionary 1 rupee booking plan for its luxury project. Discover how this scheme makes homeownership more accessible.
MCD approves Rs 13.5 crore to clear unpaid dues to NGOs sterilising stray dogs in Delhi. Funds aim to boost population control and rabies prevention efforts. Read more.
A Gurgaon resident was duped of Rs 94,000 after fraudsters tricked her into returning a non-existent bank transfer. Police have registered a case. Learn how to stay safe from such UPI scams.
A major financial fraud involving Rs 61.49 lakh in BBMP funds was exposed in Bengaluru. An internal audit revealed fraudulent salary payments. Read the full details of the scam and police action.
Bihar's Energy Secretary mandates action against smart meter installation delays, sets a 7-day deadline for billing complaints, and emphasizes 100% consumer tagging. Read the full directives from the high-level review meeting.
Directly paying one credit card bill with another is banned in India. Discover the two legitimate, yet cautious, methods like balance transfers that banks allow for debt management.
A Kanpur couple faces criminal breach of trust charges for allegedly backing out of a property deal after taking a Rs 1.10 crore advance from their neighbour. Read the full details of the real estate dispute.
Social Security payments for December follow the usual schedule. This is the final round before a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) boosts checks in January 2026. Check your payment date here.
As Putin visits India on Dec 4, focus is on new S-400 squadrons & RuPay-Mir payment link. Can India balance Russia ties with the West? Read the full analysis.
VA benefits payment shifts to December 1 due to weekend schedule. Learn about the updated payment calendar and upcoming 2026 COLA increases for disabled veterans.
FASTag Annual Pass transforms highway travel with 36.3 lakh users. 20% of car toll payments now use this Rs 3,000 pass covering 200 plazas. Reduces queues and conflicts at toll gates.
Visakhapatnam residents lose over ₹32 lakh to fake customer care numbers on search engines. Police warn against QR code payments and share safety tips. Stay protected from cyber fraud!
A 30-year-old IT professional from Ahmedabad was cheated of Rs 34.2 lakh by fraudsters posing as UK job consultants. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud schemes.
Hubballi-born Vivek Thontadarya wins UK's National Award for Project Excellence 2025 for his digital apprenticeship platform. Discover how his innovation is transforming opportunities for youth.
Jon Richelieu-Booth detained after posting Florida gun photo on LinkedIn. West Yorkshire Police investigation drew Elon Musk's criticism. Read the full story.
US Social Security recipients to receive December payments as scheduled with 2.8% increase starting January 2025. Check payment dates and benefit amounts.
A 35-year-old IT consultant was stabbed in Kharadi, Pune, after a minor scooter-SUV mirror brush. Police are hunting for the SUV driver and a woman accomplice. Read the full details.
A 21-year-old BCom student in Ahmedabad lost ₹7.08 lakh in a sophisticated online hotel review scam operated through WhatsApp and Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
Join TOI's Digital Safety Townhall in Hyderabad this Sunday. Learn from cyber security experts about KYC scams, UPI frauds & phishing attacks. Protect yourself now!
Bengaluru court orders husband to pay maintenance after he prevented wife from pursuing education and subjected her to dowry harassment. Landmark judgment highlights women's rights.
China International Capital Corp ends bonus delay, paying 2-3 months salary amid compensation crackdown. Learn how China's wealth distribution policy impacts bankers.
XFlow announces ambitious plan to multiply cross-border payment volumes 10x within 18 months, expanding global reach and enhancing digital payment solutions for businesses.
A Chandigarh resident lost ₹20.47 lakh to cyber criminals posing as FedEx officials. Learn how this sophisticated scam unfolded and crucial tips to protect yourself from similar frauds.