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Viral Video From IPL Match Shows Rs 50 Chips Sold For Rs 100, Internet Calls It 'Scam'
- Tuesday April 14, 2026
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani
In the clip, a fan is seen peeling off a price sticker from a packet of chips. The sticker displays a price of Rs 100, but once removed, it reveals the original MRP of Rs 50.
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food.ndtv.com
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Passenger Alleges "Ticket Scam" At Bhopal Station After Being Bypassed In Queue, Railways Reacts
- Tuesday April 14, 2026
- India News | Edited by Ritu Singh
In the clip, the man is seen recording the interaction while questioning the clerk about why a particular person was consistently being served ahead of others.
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www.ndtv.com
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DoT Reportedly Extends SIM Binding Mandate Till the End of 2026
- Thursday April 2, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is said to have extended the SIM-binding mandate till the end of the year. First announced in November 2025, the directive intends to curb digital fraud and identity misuse by ensuring that registered identities remain verifiable and linked to telecom subscriber records at all times. According to a report,...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Etihad Passengers Scammed Over Flight Refunds, Airline And Abu Dhabi Police Post Alerts
- Friday March 13, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
Etihad Airways has cautioned passengers against fake social media accounts and fraudulent refund messages, urging them to use only official channels.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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WhatsApp Introduces Device Linkage Warning as Meta Expands Anti-Fraud Tools Across Facebook, Messenger
- Thursday March 12, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Meta Platforms announced a new set of anti-scam tools across its major messaging platforms on Wednesday. Rolling out on Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp, the additions are aimed at helping users identify and avoid online scams. As per the Menlo Park-based tech giant, new features include new in-app alerts, improved safety controls, and partnership...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Himachal Judge Duped Of Rs 6 Lakh In 'Money Doubling' Scam
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- India News | Press Trust of India
Police on Tuesday registered a case of cheating against unknown persons after a judge here was allegedly duped of Rs 6 lakh under the ruse of doubling the amount, an official said.
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www.ndtv.com
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Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar Exposes Weight-Loss Scam In Viral Post
- Wednesday February 4, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Anjali Choudhury
Rujuta Diwekar's post has reopened an important conversation about the direction modern fitness culture is taking
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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How India's "Robin Hood" Tantya Bhil Became A Political Scam In Madhya Pradesh
- Thursday January 15, 2026
- India News | Reported by Anurag Dwary
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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www.ndtv.com
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Sudha Murty's Deepfake Video Used For Investment Scam, She Reacts
- Friday December 19, 2025
- India News | Reported by Deepak Bopanna
Sudha Murty said she was "really concerned" about her deepfake videos.
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www.ndtv.com
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Video Of Tourist Activities On 'Fake Snow' In Manali Goes Viral, Internet Can't Stop Laughing
- Wednesday December 17, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
A viral video showed tourists posing for photos and attempting winter sport activities at an allegedly fake 'snow point' in Manali. Many social media users reacted humorously.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Viral Video From IPL Match Shows Rs 50 Chips Sold For Rs 100, Internet Calls It 'Scam'
- Tuesday April 14, 2026
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani
In the clip, a fan is seen peeling off a price sticker from a packet of chips. The sticker displays a price of Rs 100, but once removed, it reveals the original MRP of Rs 50.
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food.ndtv.com
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Passenger Alleges "Ticket Scam" At Bhopal Station After Being Bypassed In Queue, Railways Reacts
- Tuesday April 14, 2026
- India News | Edited by Ritu Singh
In the clip, the man is seen recording the interaction while questioning the clerk about why a particular person was consistently being served ahead of others.
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www.ndtv.com
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DoT Reportedly Extends SIM Binding Mandate Till the End of 2026
- Thursday April 2, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is said to have extended the SIM-binding mandate till the end of the year. First announced in November 2025, the directive intends to curb digital fraud and identity misuse by ensuring that registered identities remain verifiable and linked to telecom subscriber records at all times. According to a report,...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Etihad Passengers Scammed Over Flight Refunds, Airline And Abu Dhabi Police Post Alerts
- Friday March 13, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
Etihad Airways has cautioned passengers against fake social media accounts and fraudulent refund messages, urging them to use only official channels.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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WhatsApp Introduces Device Linkage Warning as Meta Expands Anti-Fraud Tools Across Facebook, Messenger
- Thursday March 12, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Meta Platforms announced a new set of anti-scam tools across its major messaging platforms on Wednesday. Rolling out on Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp, the additions are aimed at helping users identify and avoid online scams. As per the Menlo Park-based tech giant, new features include new in-app alerts, improved safety controls, and partnership...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Himachal Judge Duped Of Rs 6 Lakh In 'Money Doubling' Scam
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- India News | Press Trust of India
Police on Tuesday registered a case of cheating against unknown persons after a judge here was allegedly duped of Rs 6 lakh under the ruse of doubling the amount, an official said.
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www.ndtv.com
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Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar Exposes Weight-Loss Scam In Viral Post
- Wednesday February 4, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Anjali Choudhury
Rujuta Diwekar's post has reopened an important conversation about the direction modern fitness culture is taking
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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How India's "Robin Hood" Tantya Bhil Became A Political Scam In Madhya Pradesh
- Thursday January 15, 2026
- India News | Reported by Anurag Dwary
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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www.ndtv.com
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Sudha Murty's Deepfake Video Used For Investment Scam, She Reacts
- Friday December 19, 2025
- India News | Reported by Deepak Bopanna
Sudha Murty said she was "really concerned" about her deepfake videos.
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www.ndtv.com
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Video Of Tourist Activities On 'Fake Snow' In Manali Goes Viral, Internet Can't Stop Laughing
- Wednesday December 17, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
A viral video showed tourists posing for photos and attempting winter sport activities at an allegedly fake 'snow point' in Manali. Many social media users reacted humorously.
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www.ndtv.com/travel