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Skill Development Corporation scam: SC to hear TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu’s plea today
India | Oct 03, 2023, 08:45 AM ISTNaidu, whose judicial remand will end on October 5, was arrested in the alleged Skill Development Corporation scam case on September 9. Earlier, Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed his petition for quashing the FIR against him.
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Online rental scam on the surge: 2 students lost around Rs 13 lakh
Technology | Oct 01, 2023, 06:25 PM ISTRental fraud in the UK has surged by 23% from 2021 to 2022, highlighting the need for caution and thorough verification when entering rental agreements. Travellers, particularly Indians in unfamiliar territories, should exercise vigilance to avoid falling victim to such scams.
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Ghaziabad woman loses Rs 13 lakh in YouTube video-liking scam
Technology | Sep 27, 2023, 07:20 PM ISTA recent case has emerged where Prachi Mathur, a Ghaziabad resident, fell victim to scammers who lured her through text messages with an apparently straightforward method to earn extra money. They offered her compensation for liking YouTube videos.
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Kolkata: CBI conducts searches at 6 locations in teachers' appointment scam
Kolkata | Sep 26, 2023, 10:47 PM ISTThe Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) was held on October 11, 2015, in which alleged ineligible candidates were appointed.
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Chandrababu Naidu moves SC against HC order dismissing his petition in skill development scam
India | Sep 23, 2023, 04:09 PM ISTEarlier, a court in Vijayawada had granted custody of Naidu to the CID for two days.
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Calcutta High Court grants relief to TMC's Abhishek Banerjee, directs ED not to take coercive steps
Kolkata | Sep 22, 2023, 01:50 PM ISTThe Calcutta HC has provided a relief to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee and asked the ED not to take any coercive steps in connection with its probe into the school jobs scam in West Bengal.
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McAfee unveils AI-driven scam protection for real-time defense
Technology | Sep 21, 2023, 03:44 PM ISTTo access McAfee Scam Protection, users can take advantage of a free seven-day trial of McAfee Mobile Security. After this trial period, they can opt for a monthly or annual subscription.
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CBI case against unknown officials in alleged Rs 144 crore minority scholarship scam
India | Aug 29, 2023, 11:08 PM ISTThe CBI registered an FIR into alleged minority scholarship scam case in which 830 "fake" institutions were benefitting under the government scheme.
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Scammers exploit 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' to steal money and personal information
Technology | Jul 18, 2023, 07:59 PM ISTCybercriminals, as reported by Kaspersky, are exploiting users' anticipation of movie releases through phishing scams to deceive and unlawfully obtain their hard-earned money and sensitive personal data.
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Land for job scam: Lalu Prasad, wife Rabri Devi, Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav named in CBI chargesheet
Bihar | Jul 04, 2023, 06:46 AM ISTCBI through its Special Public Prosecutor Advocate DP Singh informed the Court that a fresh chargesheet is filed in the case, despite a chargesheet already being filed because the alleged act is committed with a different modus operandi.
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Pink WhatsApp Scam link stealing money from the users: How to be safe?
Technology | Jun 23, 2023, 01:52 PM ISTMumbai Police warns about the viral 'Pink WhatsApp' message offering a new look and features, advising users to avoid clicking the link or downloading the app due to its deceptive nature.
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Medical Seat Blocking Scam: ED conducts searches at 12 private medical colleges across Telangana
India | Jun 22, 2023, 08:59 PM ISTVarious incriminating documents, digital devices, records of cash transactions among other things have been seized by the ED.
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MP: Officials declare 26 alive labourers dead to get almost Rs 1 crore fund, case registered
Madhya Pradesh | Jun 22, 2023, 12:55 PM ISTOfficials misused the government's monetary aid for the funeral purpose by declaring alive labourers dead in Shivpuri.
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Maharashtra govt to investigate Uddhav, Shiv Sena (UBT); SIT to probe Municipal Corporation scam
Maharashtra | Jun 19, 2023, 11:21 PM ISTMaharashtra govt is set to investigate Uddhav Thackeray and his faction of the Shiv Sena while an SIT team will be constituted to probe the Municipal Corporation scam.
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Beware of New 'Look Who Just Died' Scam on Facebook
Technology | May 31, 2023, 07:44 PM ISTVictims are lured to enter their Facebook login details to access the article, but the link carries malware that steals personal information. Hackers seize control of the victim's account and send similar messages to their friends.
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YouTube like and subscribe scam on WhatsApp: In detail
Technology | May 31, 2023, 04:13 PM ISTWhatsApp and Telegram have become platforms for cybercriminals to lure potential victims with work-from-home and part-time job opportunities.
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Al-Qadir scam: Pakistan Former PM Imran Khan to appear before court in EUR 190 mn case today
World | May 31, 2023, 11:15 AM ISTThe federal government had previously placed the name of former prime minister and PTI chief Imran Khan on the Exit Control List (ECL) in connection with the EUR 190 million (PKR 60 billion) National Crime Agency (NCA) scandal, according to ARY News.
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School jobs scam: TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee moves SC against his questioning by CBI
India | May 22, 2023, 12:14 PM ISTThe apex court on Monday agreed to hear the plea on May 26. Banerjee has sought the apex court's direction that no coercive steps be taken against him by the agency.
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'Dare CBI to arrest me if...': Mamata's nephew Abhishek Banerjee day before CBI questioning
West Bengal | May 19, 2023, 05:34 PM ISTTMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, who has been called by the CBI to appear at its Kolkata office on Saturday as part of its probe into the school jobs scam, has decided to suspend his mass outreach campaign temporarily to join the probe.
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Mamata govt to challenge Calcutta HC Court order cancelling jobs of nearly 36,000 primary teachers
Kolkata | May 15, 2023, 08:50 PM ISTThe West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) challenged the Calcutta High Court's single-judge bench order for termination of services of 36,000 primary teachers in state-run schools at a division bench of the same court.