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Govt Urges Smartphone Makers to Preload Sanchar Saathi App on New Devices: Report
The Ministry of telecommunications has reportedly asked smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. As per the report, the notice was sent to mobile brands operating in the country on November 28, highlighting that users should not be able to uninstall or disable the app. The government’s cybersecurity app allows users...
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The End of Anonymous WhatsApp? What the SIM-Binding Rule Means for User Privacy in India
The DoT has issued a new directive that will impact users who access messaging apps across multiple devices. Under the updated rule, instant messaging platforms are required to enable SIM-based login verification. This means services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure that users have the same active SIM used during account registrat...
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Viral Video Shows iPhone 17 Pro Max Seal Removed Without Damage, Sparks Fraud Concerns Online
A viral video showing the seal of an iPhone 17 Pro Max being removed undamaged has triggered widespread concern about potential smartphone fraud, questioning the reliability of original packaging from trusted brands.
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Senior Official of Chinese Smartphone Maker Arrested in Thane for ITC Fraud of Rs. 19 Crore
The Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Commissionerate of Mumbai Zone on Wednesday arrested a senior official of a Chinese smartphone maker in Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly fraudulently availing input tax credit (ITC) worth Rs. 19 crore through fake invoices.
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Chinese Smartphone Company Official Arrested For Fraud Of Rs 19 Crore
The Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Commissionerate of Mumbai Zone on Wednesday arrested a senior official of a Chinese smartphone maker in Thane district for allegedly fraudulently availing input tax credit (ITC) worth Rs 19 crore.
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Rs 20 Crore Online Scam Busted, 8 'Smartphone-Obsessed' Racketeers Held
A Union Home Ministry team, with help from several police departments, has busted a major online fraud racket and recovered hundreds of smartphone handsets that the scamsters had invested in.
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Freedom 251 Maker Mohit Goel Arrested in Rs. 200 Crore Dry Fruit Fraud Case: Report
Mohit Goel first grabbed headlines when his company, Ringing Bells, promised on delivering a Freedom 251 smartphone for an astonishing price of Rs. 251. Those promises were never fully met and Goel was later accused of multiple frauds, including a death threat as well.
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Punjab Free Smartphone Scheme: Education Minister Issues Phishing Alert
Do not click on any URL, sent through SMS or WhatsApp, to register for free smartphones under the Punjab Smart Connect Scheme, state's Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla said cautioning people against online frauds.
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Delhi Man Orders Phone Online, Gets Soap On Delivery. His Post Is Viral
A Delhi-resident ordered a brand new smartphone through Amazon on September 7. However, when the package arrived on September 11, he opened it to find detergent soap inside.
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Founder of Freedom 251 Phone Arrested, Accused of Death Threat Too
Goel has been detained after owner of Ghaziabad-based Ayam Enterprises filed an FIR on Thursday alleging that Ringing Bells "defrauded" it of Rs. 16 lakhs.
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Man Behind Freedom 251 Smartphone Detained For Fraud
The Director of Ringing Bells, the company which promised a smartphone, the Freedom 251, as the name suggests for an unbelievable price of Rs 251, has been detained by police on charges of fraud.
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Apple Is Sued Over Unresponsive iPhone 6 Touchscreens
The plaintiffs linked the problem to Apple's decision not to use a metal "shield" or "underfill" to protect the relevant parts.
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'Freedom 251' Scheme Biggest Scam Of Millennium, Alleges Congress Lawmaker
Alleging that 'Freedom 251' smartphone scheme was a "fraud", Congress lawmaker Pramod Tiwari in Rajya Sabha today strongly objected to the presence of BJP leaders at the launch of the scheme to sell smartphones at a price of Rs 251 and sought a reply from the government.
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Freedom 251 Maker Accused of Fraud by Customer Care Firm; Refutes Charge
Cyfuture Founder and CEO Anuj Bairathi said, "We were always sceptical of Ringing Bells and their business model."
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Call Centre Alleges Fraud By Ringing Bells; Company Refutes Charge
In another controversial turn of events in the Freedom 251 saga, Ringing Bells has been accused of "fraud" and non-payment of dues by its customer service provider -- a charge refuted by the smartphone company.
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Govt Urges Smartphone Makers to Preload Sanchar Saathi App on New Devices: Report
The Ministry of telecommunications has reportedly asked smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. As per the report, the notice was sent to mobile brands operating in the country on November 28, highlighting that users should not be able to uninstall or disable the app. The government’s cybersecurity app allows users...
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The End of Anonymous WhatsApp? What the SIM-Binding Rule Means for User Privacy in India
The DoT has issued a new directive that will impact users who access messaging apps across multiple devices. Under the updated rule, instant messaging platforms are required to enable SIM-based login verification. This means services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure that users have the same active SIM used during account registrat...
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Viral Video Shows iPhone 17 Pro Max Seal Removed Without Damage, Sparks Fraud Concerns Online
A viral video showing the seal of an iPhone 17 Pro Max being removed undamaged has triggered widespread concern about potential smartphone fraud, questioning the reliability of original packaging from trusted brands.
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Senior Official of Chinese Smartphone Maker Arrested in Thane for ITC Fraud of Rs. 19 Crore
The Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Commissionerate of Mumbai Zone on Wednesday arrested a senior official of a Chinese smartphone maker in Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly fraudulently availing input tax credit (ITC) worth Rs. 19 crore through fake invoices.
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Chinese Smartphone Company Official Arrested For Fraud Of Rs 19 Crore
The Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Commissionerate of Mumbai Zone on Wednesday arrested a senior official of a Chinese smartphone maker in Thane district for allegedly fraudulently availing input tax credit (ITC) worth Rs 19 crore.
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Rs 20 Crore Online Scam Busted, 8 'Smartphone-Obsessed' Racketeers Held
A Union Home Ministry team, with help from several police departments, has busted a major online fraud racket and recovered hundreds of smartphone handsets that the scamsters had invested in.
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Freedom 251 Maker Mohit Goel Arrested in Rs. 200 Crore Dry Fruit Fraud Case: Report
Mohit Goel first grabbed headlines when his company, Ringing Bells, promised on delivering a Freedom 251 smartphone for an astonishing price of Rs. 251. Those promises were never fully met and Goel was later accused of multiple frauds, including a death threat as well.
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Punjab Free Smartphone Scheme: Education Minister Issues Phishing Alert
Do not click on any URL, sent through SMS or WhatsApp, to register for free smartphones under the Punjab Smart Connect Scheme, state's Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla said cautioning people against online frauds.
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Delhi Man Orders Phone Online, Gets Soap On Delivery. His Post Is Viral
A Delhi-resident ordered a brand new smartphone through Amazon on September 7. However, when the package arrived on September 11, he opened it to find detergent soap inside.
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Founder of Freedom 251 Phone Arrested, Accused of Death Threat Too
Goel has been detained after owner of Ghaziabad-based Ayam Enterprises filed an FIR on Thursday alleging that Ringing Bells "defrauded" it of Rs. 16 lakhs.
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Man Behind Freedom 251 Smartphone Detained For Fraud
The Director of Ringing Bells, the company which promised a smartphone, the Freedom 251, as the name suggests for an unbelievable price of Rs 251, has been detained by police on charges of fraud.
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Apple Is Sued Over Unresponsive iPhone 6 Touchscreens
The plaintiffs linked the problem to Apple's decision not to use a metal "shield" or "underfill" to protect the relevant parts.
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'Freedom 251' Scheme Biggest Scam Of Millennium, Alleges Congress Lawmaker
Alleging that 'Freedom 251' smartphone scheme was a "fraud", Congress lawmaker Pramod Tiwari in Rajya Sabha today strongly objected to the presence of BJP leaders at the launch of the scheme to sell smartphones at a price of Rs 251 and sought a reply from the government.
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Freedom 251 Maker Accused of Fraud by Customer Care Firm; Refutes Charge
Cyfuture Founder and CEO Anuj Bairathi said, "We were always sceptical of Ringing Bells and their business model."
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Call Centre Alleges Fraud By Ringing Bells; Company Refutes Charge
In another controversial turn of events in the Freedom 251 saga, Ringing Bells has been accused of "fraud" and non-payment of dues by its customer service provider -- a charge refuted by the smartphone company.
