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How India's "Robin Hood" Tantya Bhil Became A Political Scam In Madhya Pradesh
Tribals are once again at the centre of Madhya Pradesh politics. Speeches are being made, statues are being unveiled, leaders are paying tributes, and social media is full of references to tribal icons.
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Viral Reddit Posts On Rs 5 Tip For Zomato Agent Sparks Discussion About Tipping Culture
It all began when a woman took to Reddit to explain a "weird request" she allegedly received from a Zomato delivery agent around midnight. She felt it was a scam, but people disagreed.
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Australia Puts India In 'Highest-Risk' Tier For Student Visas. What It Means
Australia has reclassified India to the highest-risk category (Assessment Level 3, or AL3) for student visas, imposing stricter documentary requirements and greater scrutiny on applications. The changes took effect on 8th January 2026.
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Paddy Heist Blamed On Rats, Birds Points To Bigger Scam In Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh, proudly known as the "rice bowl of India", is seeing a crisis. Paddy in the state is now vanishing at the speed of a truck every hour. Officially, it is being eaten by rats, pecked away by birds.
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Elderly Couple Duped Of Rs 14 Crore In Delhi In 'Digital Arrest' Scam: Cops
An elderly doctor couple residing in south Delhi's Greater Kailash was allegedly cheated of nearly Rs 14 crore after cybercriminals placed them under "digital arrest" for over two weeks, police said on Saturday.
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'Impregnate Childless Women, Get Rs 10 Lakh': How Men Were Conned In Bihar
Make a woman pregnant and get rewarded up to Rs 10 lakh -- was how it started. Online advertisements describing the so-called 'All India Pregnant Job' were put up on social media.
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Ex-Soldier In Himachal Pradesh Loses Rs 98 Lakh To Digital Arrest Scam
A retired soldier of Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh has been duped of Rs 98 lakh after being kept under 15 days "digital arrest" by the fraudsters, officials said on Friday.
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2025 Saw Downfall Of Myanmar's Four Families In International Fraud Crackdown
Chinese authorities have exposed and dismantled major scam operations along Myanmar's border, arresting key members of the powerful "four families" of Kokang.
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Deepinder Goyal Reveals Most Common "Scams" Customers And Delivery Riders Try On Zomato
Deepinder Goyal claims customers commit "insane frauds", such as placing their own hair in food and then raising a complaint for a refund.
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Hyderabad Man Loses 7 Crores To Digital Arrest. Was Named In Fake Drugs Case
In a terrifying display of how ruthless and sophisticated cybercriminals have become, an 81-year-old man from Hyderabad, recently lost nearly Rs 7 crore in a meticulously orchestrated "digital arrest" scam.
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BJP Alleges Rs 100 Crore Flood Relief Scam In Bengal, Cites CAG Report
The West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday launched a sharp attack on the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), citing a 700-page report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) submitted to the Calcutta High Court.
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Kilos Of Gold, Silver, Cash Seized In Gujarat In Stock Market Scam Probe
Several kilograms of gold and silver and cash worth over Rs 4 crore were seized by the Enforcement Directorate on Friday from Gujarat's Mehsana district as part of a money laundering investigation linked to a major stock market investment fraud.
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Woman Shares 7 Tips For Safe, Productive International Trip Without Compromising Fun
After several trial-and-error experiences, travel content creator Drishti Sharma has built a process for planning an international trip that works every time.
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"It's A Puzzle": Internet Reacts To Viral 'Paratha Scam' With A Missing Piece
The hilarious paratha video quickly went viral on Instagram, clocking more than 7 million views.
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"Don't Trust Agents Claiming Guaranteed US Visa", Warns Embassy In India
The US Embassy in India has issued an advisory against fraudulent messages and agents offering guaranteed visas or quick approvals.
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How India's "Robin Hood" Tantya Bhil Became A Political Scam In Madhya Pradesh
Tribals are once again at the centre of Madhya Pradesh politics. Speeches are being made, statues are being unveiled, leaders are paying tributes, and social media is full of references to tribal icons.
-
Viral Reddit Posts On Rs 5 Tip For Zomato Agent Sparks Discussion About Tipping Culture
It all began when a woman took to Reddit to explain a "weird request" she allegedly received from a Zomato delivery agent around midnight. She felt it was a scam, but people disagreed.
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Australia Puts India In 'Highest-Risk' Tier For Student Visas. What It Means
Australia has reclassified India to the highest-risk category (Assessment Level 3, or AL3) for student visas, imposing stricter documentary requirements and greater scrutiny on applications. The changes took effect on 8th January 2026.
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Paddy Heist Blamed On Rats, Birds Points To Bigger Scam In Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh, proudly known as the "rice bowl of India", is seeing a crisis. Paddy in the state is now vanishing at the speed of a truck every hour. Officially, it is being eaten by rats, pecked away by birds.
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Elderly Couple Duped Of Rs 14 Crore In Delhi In 'Digital Arrest' Scam: Cops
An elderly doctor couple residing in south Delhi's Greater Kailash was allegedly cheated of nearly Rs 14 crore after cybercriminals placed them under "digital arrest" for over two weeks, police said on Saturday.
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'Impregnate Childless Women, Get Rs 10 Lakh': How Men Were Conned In Bihar
Make a woman pregnant and get rewarded up to Rs 10 lakh -- was how it started. Online advertisements describing the so-called 'All India Pregnant Job' were put up on social media.
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Ex-Soldier In Himachal Pradesh Loses Rs 98 Lakh To Digital Arrest Scam
A retired soldier of Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh has been duped of Rs 98 lakh after being kept under 15 days "digital arrest" by the fraudsters, officials said on Friday.
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2025 Saw Downfall Of Myanmar's Four Families In International Fraud Crackdown
Chinese authorities have exposed and dismantled major scam operations along Myanmar's border, arresting key members of the powerful "four families" of Kokang.
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Deepinder Goyal Reveals Most Common "Scams" Customers And Delivery Riders Try On Zomato
Deepinder Goyal claims customers commit "insane frauds", such as placing their own hair in food and then raising a complaint for a refund.
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Hyderabad Man Loses 7 Crores To Digital Arrest. Was Named In Fake Drugs Case
In a terrifying display of how ruthless and sophisticated cybercriminals have become, an 81-year-old man from Hyderabad, recently lost nearly Rs 7 crore in a meticulously orchestrated "digital arrest" scam.
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BJP Alleges Rs 100 Crore Flood Relief Scam In Bengal, Cites CAG Report
The West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday launched a sharp attack on the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), citing a 700-page report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) submitted to the Calcutta High Court.
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Kilos Of Gold, Silver, Cash Seized In Gujarat In Stock Market Scam Probe
Several kilograms of gold and silver and cash worth over Rs 4 crore were seized by the Enforcement Directorate on Friday from Gujarat's Mehsana district as part of a money laundering investigation linked to a major stock market investment fraud.
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Woman Shares 7 Tips For Safe, Productive International Trip Without Compromising Fun
After several trial-and-error experiences, travel content creator Drishti Sharma has built a process for planning an international trip that works every time.
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"It's A Puzzle": Internet Reacts To Viral 'Paratha Scam' With A Missing Piece
The hilarious paratha video quickly went viral on Instagram, clocking more than 7 million views.
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"Don't Trust Agents Claiming Guaranteed US Visa", Warns Embassy In India
The US Embassy in India has issued an advisory against fraudulent messages and agents offering guaranteed visas or quick approvals.
