The Department of Telecommunications plans to finish reassessing Vodafone Idea's frozen AGR dues of ₹87,695 crore by late February, following Supreme Court rulings and a government relief package.
India and Germany have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to enhance telecommunications cooperation, focusing on 5G, 6G, and digital infrastructure development.
Ericsson announces 1,600 job reductions in Sweden as part of global cost-cutting measures. The telecom giant aims to maintain tech leadership while improving operational efficiency.
The Central Bureau of Investigation is investigating an illegal VoIP exchange system that has been exploited by cybercriminals for fraudulent activities across India.
JPMorgan Chase provides Altice USA with $1.1 billion to refinance debt before penalty period begins, aiming to calm creditors amid legal and financial turmoil.
The Indian government offers Vodafone Idea a major cash flow relief by capping its annual AGR dues payout at Rs 124 crore for six years. This move aims to ensure sector competition and protect 20 crore consumers. Read the full details.
Vodafone Idea gets major relief as Centre freezes AGR dues at Rs 87,695 crore. New repayment schedule stretches to 2041. Read the full details of the debt restructuring plan.
Vodafone Idea shares surged over 10% after the Department of Telecommunications proposed a flexible AGR repayment schedule, offering major relief to the telecom operator. Read the full analysis.
Delhi's Red Fort blast investigation uncovers a white-collar terror module using ghost SIMs and encrypted apps linked to Pakistan. DoT now mandates SIM-linking for WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal. Read the full report.
A Moga-based businessman was duped of Rs 8.5 lakh by cyber criminals posing as police. Learn the details of this online fraud and how to protect yourself.
A Bank of Baroda assistant manager in Bantwal, Karnataka, has been booked for an ATM fraud of Rs 71.41 lakh. The scam was uncovered during an inspection that also revealed stolen gold worth Rs 55,000. Read the full investigation details.
A 73-year-old retired finance officer in Lucknow was swindled of nearly Rs 90 lakh after cybercriminals posing as Mumbai police held him under a 25-day 'digital arrest'. Read how the scam unfolded and learn to stay safe.
The US SBA suspends 6,900 borrowers in Minnesota over a massive $400 million COVID loan fraud scandal. Key figures face bans and federal prosecution. Read the full investigation details.
Police in Rae Bareli register an FIR against 48 individuals for a Rs 9.2 crore banking fraud at a Bank of Baroda branch using forged KYC and income documents. Read the full investigation details.
Jaipur police dismantled a cyber financial fraud network, arresting two for hacking phones & misusing cards. Learn how they used instant delivery & crypto to hide trails.
A Chandigarh resident was cheated of ₹27 lakh in an elaborate online scam. The fraudsters posed as officials from the Mumbai Crime Branch and RBI. Read the full story to learn how to protect yourself.
A private bank in Kolkata has filed a police complaint alleging a Rs 11.2 crore loan fraud by an education trust running an engineering college in Hooghly. Read the full investigation details.
A special CBI court in Ahmedabad sentences three men to 3-year imprisonment and a Rs 50,000 fine each for a housing loan fraud involving forged documents. Read the full details of the case.
A Surat-based doctor lost Rs 28.93 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as Anand Rathi Securities. The elaborate scam promised high IPO returns. Learn how to protect yourself from such investment frauds.
A staggering ₹3,198 crore was lost from 8.3 lakh bank accounts in cyber frauds in just three years. Learn how scammers operate and what you can do to protect your money.
The US Department of Justice has arrested 100 individuals in Minnesota, including many of Somali descent, in one of the biggest medical fraud crackdowns. Pam Bondi thanked the journalist who exposed the scam. Read the shocking details.
Washington state childcare centers face fraud allegations after a Minnesota probe. Investigators question taxpayer fund use in Somali-language facilities. Read the full report.
A retired MSEDCL official from Baramati lost Rs 28 lakh in a sophisticated digital arrest scam. Fraudsters posed as police, staged a fake Supreme Court hearing. Read how the cybercrime unfolded.
A heated online debate between US VP JD Vance and journalist Mehdi Hasan ignites over alleged $250M fraud in Minnesota's Somali community, linking it to immigration. FBI probes deepen.
A Kolkata school teacher and Booth Level Officer lost Rs 8.4 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud. The theft occurred in five transactions while he was busy with SIR work. Read the full story.
A viral investigation alleges up to $8 billion in taxpayer funds lost to fraud in Minnesota's welfare programs. Elon Musk calls for prosecution. Read the shocking details.
An Ahmedabad trader faces criminal breach of trust charges for allegedly defrauding a garment supplier of Rs 91.47 lakh. The supplier claims a long-standing business relationship turned sour. Read the full details.
Two Ahmedabad industrialists face cheating charges for allegedly defrauding a steel trading firm of Rs 1.29 crore. Read the full details of the bounced cheques and unpaid orders.
PIB and SBI warn of a new SMS/WhatsApp scam luring users with fake reward APK files. Learn how to stay safe as RBI reports a 194% surge in bank fraud value.
Punjab National Bank reports a massive ₹2,434 crore borrowal fraud to RBI involving former promoters of Srei Equipment and Srei Infrastructure Finance. Get the latest details.