A 90-year-old former district judge in Jaipur fell victim to a sophisticated ‘digital arrest’ scam, losing Rs 2.5 crore after being manipulated by fraudsters posing as CBI and RBI officials, exposing the growing threat of cyber extortion in India. A…
Cyber fraudsters are manipulating Turkey’s ‘Ödeme İste’ transfer feature to deceive sellers in online vehicle and property sales, prompting urgent security warnings and advice from experts on how to recognise and prevent these scams. Banks’ “Ödeme İste” feature, designed to…
A recent essay highlights how retirees stress the importance of flexibility, health, and mindset over purely financial considerations, offering fresh insights into navigating the lifelong adjustment that retirement entails. The appeal of retirement advice is often in its simplicity, but…
Indian households continue to view Post Office time deposits as a secure savings option, with a fixed 7.0% annual return for two years, offering no higher rate or benefits for senior citizens, contrasting with bank fixed deposits. Post Office time…
Cyprus’s Tax Department aims to centralise all direct tax filings within the new Tax For All platform by 2027, marking a significant upgrade from the legacy TAXISnet system amidst ongoing digital transformation efforts including AI and automation. Cyprus’s Tax Department…
A recent Comptroller and Auditor General of India report exposes weakening fiscal discipline in Delhi, revealing declining growth, stagnant capital expenditure, and mounting liabilities amid concerns over long-term financial sustainability. Delhi’s finances came under fresh scrutiny this week after the…
Tamil Nadu’s new government launches its economic drive with 97 memoranda of understanding worth more than ₹67,542 crore, aiming to boost industrial growth and create over 1.2 lakh jobs in the state. Tamil Nadu’s new government has opened its investment…
India’s consumer price inflation in July increased marginally to 4.45%, driven mainly by food prices, prompting the Reserve Bank of India to opt for a cautious approach amid ongoing supply and weather challenges, with rate hikes expected to be delayed…
Cyprus’s Tax Department has postponed the nationwide rollout of its new Tax For All platform until early 2027, citing delays caused by necessary system upgrades and integration challenges. The move marks a significant shift in digital tax management, with a…
Many students starting university after A-level results remain unaware that paying rent or bills alone does not necessarily help establish a credit history, potentially affecting their future borrowing ability. Students heading into university after A-level results day are being urged…
