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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Techie loses 12 lakh in online fraud
Pune: A software engineer from Hadapsar lost Rs11.73 lakh in an online fraud between June and July last year. Cybercrooks obtained his credit card details under the pretext of updating his address and duped him. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The victim filed a complaint with the cyber police. After preliminary investigations, a case was registered with the Hadapsar police. He was expecting some documents from his UK-based relatives by post. "He received a message from the 'India Post' for updating address details on June 27 last year. The message also stated that charges for updating the details was of Rs25," a police officer said. He said the techie filled in the necessary details and made the payment of Rs 25 through his credit card the same day. "When he did not get the parcel, he went to the post office on July 1 and learnt that it was a fraudulent link. The postal department never shared such links," he said. The officer said the techie received three messages from his bank about transactions worth Rs11.73 lakh after 10 days. "He approached his bank and also the police. Our investigations are on," the officer said.
India Today
a day ago
- Business
- India Today
Now postmen to deliver CBI Bengaluru's bank fraud branch legal notices
The CBI's Banking Security and Fraud branch and Anti-Corruption branch in Bengaluru will now deliver summonses and legal notices by postmen, replacing the traditional method of manual delivery by investigators as a move to improve efficiency and agency's Banking Security and Fraud Branch and Anti-Corruption Branch signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Karnataka Circle of the Department of Posts on Wednesday to operationalise this to an official statement released on Thursday, the initiative will not only ensure secure, trackable, and timely delivery of legal communications but also lead to significant savings in travel and daily allowances. This will also enable more efficient use of manpower for core investigation duties. As part of the MoU, the dispatch and delivery of summons and legal notices will be done through India Post's Speed Post 'Book Now Pay Later (BNPL)' service and India Post will supply specially designed envelopes and Proof of Delivery (POD) cards bearing the Chief Bureau of Investigation logo and return addresses. These items will be collected directly from Chief Bureau of Investigation offices and delivered to recipients across the country. Signed Proof of Delivery cards confirming delivery will be returned to the Chief Bureau of Investigation, with full tracking available via the India Post centralised dispatch will be managed through the RT Nagar Head Post Office in Bengaluru, with pickup services available on all working days. 'Delivery timelines will range from one to five days, with provisions for re-delivery and free return of undelivered items. It enhances transparency, accountability and delivery efficiency, particularly in rural and remote areas and serves as a model of synergy and inter-agency collaboration in public service delivery," the statement by Debosmita Maity IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
India will be data capital of the world in 5 years: Jyotiraditya Scindia
With a 97 per cent fall in the price of data over the past 11 years, India is set to become the data capital of the world in the next five years, Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday. India is already the second-largest mobile market globally, with 1.2 billion users and 974 million internet users, of whom 940 million are broadband users, he said. With 1 GB of data now costing ₹9 on average—down from ₹287 in 2014—the cost of communication has fallen by 97 per cent, Scindia said. India's per GB data cost is only one-fifth of the global average, he added. India is also among the only five countries in the world to develop an indigenous 4G telecom stack. BSNL has installed close to 94,000 4G telecom towers. Scindia said he is committed to transforming India Post from a cost centre to a profit centre within the next five years, noting that it has the largest distribution network in the world with 1.64 lakh points of presence. 'There is no reason why the post office can't become a small mall. We are empowering every Grameen Dak Sevak with a handheld electronic payment device,' he said. North East rising Scindia, who also serves as Minister for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, said the eight North Eastern states have seen a decadal compounded annual growth rate of 12–13 per cent, and are on course to becoming the economic powerhouse of the country. He said the recent North East Summit attracted ₹4.3 trillion worth of investment for the region. Highlighting infrastructure development, the Minister said the number of airports in the region has increased to 17, from 9 earlier. Weekly air traffic movements have more than doubled—from 980 a decade ago to about 2,200 now. The region is home to 38 per cent of India's bamboo and 22 per cent of its rubber, and holds the greatest potential for the cultivation of Agarwood, used extensively in the perfume industry. 'Around ₹1,000 crore of investment has been received for Agarwood cultivation in the North East,' Scindia said. He added that nine infrastructure projects worth ₹81,000 crore are currently under execution. The Centre is committed to developing Agartala and Guwahati as connectivity hubs for South East Asia, he said. 'Up to $122 billion of trade currently conducted with ASEAN nations must be routed through the North East,' the minister said. He also noted that 6,000 km of highways and 2,000 km of railways have been built in the region over the past decade.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Meerut bizman held for posting extortion letters to fund son's wedding
Meerut: A Meerut-based trader has been arrested for allegedly sending ransom letters via post to a local businessman, threatening to kill his son unless Rs 50 lakh was paid for his son's wedding, police said on Saturday. Naseer Ahmed, 55, a nail cutter manufacturer and resident of the Lisari Gate area, sent two extortion letters by speed post, which were delivered on May 13 and May 20, both warning of dire consequences if the demand was not met. Kotwali police station inspector Yogendra Kumar, said, "Ahmed, who was apprehended on Friday evening, sent the letters to Fazlur Rahman, who owns a furniture manufacturing shop. In the first letter, Ahmed referred to Rahman's past gifts of cars to his daughters during their weddings and demanded a similar gesture — Rs 50 lakh — for his son's marriage. He warned that failure to comply would result in Rahman's son being shot dead. " When there was no response, Ahmed posted a second letter, escalating the threat to kidnapping and murder. The letter instructed Rahman to shut his shop for two days to indicate his willingness to pay. "Otherwise, your shop will be closed forever," the letter warned. After Rahman approached the police, investigators contacted India Post officials and obtained CCTV footage from a local post office, which showed Ahmed mailing the letters. "This helped us trace his address and arrest him from his residence. Ahmed was charged under BNS 308 (extortion). He admitted that he needed the money for his son's wedding. He was produced in court and has been sent to judicial custody," Kumar said.
NDTV
20-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
India Post GDS 2025: 3rd Merit List Released, Check Steps To Download
India Post GDS 2025: India Post GDS 2025: India Post has officially released the third merit list for the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS). Candidates who applied for the post can now view and download the merit list from the official portal at India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2025: Steps To Download To access the merit list, follow the steps below: Step 1. Visit the official website at Step 2. Click on the link labeled "India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2025" on the homepage Step 3. You'll be redirected to a new page showing state-wise merit lists Step 4. Select your state to view the corresponding list Step 5. The merit list will appear on your screen Step 6. Download and save the list for future reference Candidates featured in the third merit list will undergo a document verification process, which will be carried out by the Divisional or Unit Head of the postal division where the vacancy has been notified. Verification must be completed within 15 days of the result announcement. To ensure a smooth process, shortlisted candidates are required to report to the designated authority with the following documents: Original Class 10 mark sheet Valid identity proof Proof of date of birth Caste certificate (if applicable) PwD certificate (if applicable) EWS certificate (if applicable) Transgender certificate (if applicable) Medical certificate from a government medical officer In addition to original documents, two sets of self-attested photocopies must be submitted. Failure to report within the 15-day window will result in automatic cancellation of the candidate's application. The system will mark such cases as 'Non-turned up,' and no further verification will be allowed. India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2025: Vacancies This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 21,413 vacancies across various states under India Post. The process is being conducted circle-wise and state-wise, and selections are made accordingly. India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2025: Selection Process The selection process for GDS posts does not include a written examination. Instead, candidates are shortlisted purely on the basis of their Class 10 board exam marks. Once the merit list is released, document verification is the final step before engagement.
