Indian authorities caution users against social media adverts promoting adult content apps that conceal malware designed to hijack devices and steal finances, amid rising fraud reports. India’s cybercrime authorities have warned that a growing number of Android frauds are being…
The West Bengal government is set to transfer land for 33 industrial projects before Durga Puja, aiming to boost manufacturing and attract major investments, including a hospital project with the Adani Group and a defence initiative at Junput. West Bengal…
The Bombay High Court has reiterated that banks are responsible for safeguarding and returning original title papers, ordering the SBI to pay compensation for missing property deeds decades after loan repayment. This ruling highlights systemic issues in India’s property record…
Russia’s sovereign wealth fund and BRICS Pay India sign new deal to strengthen local currency transactions within the bloc, aiming to reduce reliance on Western payment channels amid ongoing global shifts. Russia’s sovereign wealth fund and the Indian arm of…
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has reignited the debate on establishing a credible alternative to the US dollar within the BRICS grouping, amid rising tensions with Washington and efforts to deepen financial integration beyond mere currency issuance. Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian,…
Bidvest Bank has confirmed a cyber incident involving a third-party provider, assuring customers that their banking systems are unaffected while investigations continue into the extent of data exposure and potential risk. Bidvest Bank has told customers it is dealing with…
Maharashtra is developing a pioneering blockchain-based policy to tokenise up to 50% of its power transmission assets, unlocking capital and easing grid bottlenecks, while India advances its digital bond market through tokenised corporate debt pilots. Maharashtra is preparing a policy…
Gold prices decline sharply amid rising expectations of US interest rate hikes driven by persistent inflation, higher energy costs, and geopolitical tensions impacting supply and demand dynamics. Gold prices were under renewed pressure this week as traders grew more convinced…
A new report projects India’s mining industry could add $500 billion to its economy and create 25 million jobs by 2047, as it shifts towards ‘Mining 5.0’ with advanced digital technologies and a focus on critical minerals for energy security…
The Mumbai Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has clarified that redevelopment gains linked to co-operative housing societies cannot be automatically taxed, emphasizing the importance of proper documentation and the specific nature of transfer benefits for tax purposes. Mumbai’s tax tribunal has…
