Online Fraud Alert: Woman loses Rs. 80,000 in Rs. 5 handling fee scam; know 5 ways to protect yourself

India is being applauded for following a path of digitalization and introducing the revolutionary digital payment mode UPI. However, digitalization has also led to some serious UPI fraud and crimes. In a concerning trend, Himachal Pradesh has seen a shocking surge in cybercrime complaints. Officials have reported at least one complaint every hour which includes cases of UPI fraud, job fraud, sextortion, and blackmailing. Know what officials have reported about these cybercrime cases.

Trimurti Online by GameOlic Development Studio is an Eastern themed MMORPG, and built as a remaster of Tantra Online, that invites players to immerse themselves in a captivating universe where plenty of adventure awaits. The game has recently entered into their Open Alpha playtest, where you’ll be able to check out all the features, and help them get it prepared for their release on February 13th, 2024.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) offers spectra of online courses to researchers, students, academics and others. Now, ISRO has announced a free online course named geo-data sharing and cyber security to aware people of cyber defense and its infrastructure. Cyber security has been an utmost priority in all industries and businesses due to the increase in online crime and scams. Therefore, it is important to have an in-depth knowledge of how to protect yourself and your business from cybercrime.

Google Play best of 2023 awards: Google Play, the official app marketplace for Android smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets, has announced its annual awards for the best apps and games. The entire list has been divided into several categories as well as Users' Choice awards. These awards are listed for the US, but they are also curated locally for your country. For India, the best app of 2023 is Level SuperMind, the meditation app by YouTuber and influencer Ranveer Allahbadia, whereas the Users' Choice winner is THAP: Your Happiness Gym, a self-care app for mental health. Below, we have shared the best apps and games for both the US and India. Let us take a closer look.

Dhootha OTT release: Naga Chaitanya is all set to make his OTT debut with a new supernatural thriller web series called Dhootha. The star was mostly seen in rom-com dramas such as Venky Mama, Majili, Love Story, and others. Now, his devoted fans will get to see the actor in a new role with a spine-chilling sequence. The good news is that the Dhootha OTT release date has finally been revealed, and you can soon watch the web series online from the comfort of your home with your friends and family. Know more about Dhootha OTT release below.

Redmi 13C has been talked about for a long time now and the fans are eagerly waiting for the smartphone to be launched soon. The company has finally announced the Redmi 13C launch date in India and it is scheduled for December 6, 2023. Redmi has teased its upcoming smartphone with a new star shine design and two color variants. Excited to know what's coming? Check out what the Redmi 13C may feature.

NASA on October 13, launched the Psyche mission from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The asteroid mission took flight on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The Psyche mission objectives include the study of the metal-rich asteroid named Psyche. It is an asteroid exploration project which aims to study Psyche asteroid's core, surface, relative ages of regions, and more. The mission has excited the scientific community and the public globally. So, will India ever undertake such an asteroid mission? Know what ISRO scientists Sreedhar Somanath said.

State Bank of India finally concluded the preliminary exam for the probationary officers' post and just a few days back announced the result for the SBI PO prelim exam 2023. Now the selected candidates will appear for the SBI PO Mains 2023 for which the admit card has been released on the official website. The SBI PO Mains 2023 is scheduled for December 5, 2023, and candidates are advised to check their SBI PO Mains Admit Card 2023 thoroughly before the exam to avoid any confusion.

In these, post-Covid days, we are heavily reliant on calling customer care services for every small query or problem. However, when looking for the customer care number, we often do a peremptory Google Search and dial the first number that appears on the list without giving it a second thought. It proved costly for a doctor who was caught up in an online cab refund scam. In a hurry, a Delhi doctor fell into a trap laid down by these criminals while trying to connect to the cab service customer care, which he found online. In the shocking event, the man, named Pradeep Chowdhury, lost over Rs. 4.9 lakh while asking for a refund due to the overcharging by the cab driver. Check out how the case took place.

800 OTT release: Sports biopics have become an extremely popular genre as of late. Films like Dangal, Mary Kom, and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag have earned rave reviews and become box-office hits, earning big numbers commercially. Add cricket to that and it becomes a sure-shot recipe for success. That has been the case with films like MS Dhoni: The Untold Story and 83. Keeping this in mind, another sports biopic is set to grace the small screens. 800, the biopic based on the life of Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan is set to make its OTT debut soon. If you wish to watch the film from the comfort of your home, know when, and where to 800 online.

Battlegrounds Mobile India is known to bring unique themes and rewards to its game. The game recently announced the 2.8 update with the Zombie Edge theme and the A2 Royale Pass with exciting rewards which kept the player hooked. Now, BGMI is teasing the A3 Royale pass and it will be rolling it out soon to the game soon, It should make the players quite excited. Furthermore, rumours about the 2.9 update have also started to circulate which means we might hear about it soon too.

India vs Australia final live score: In a dazzling display of cricket prowess, India secured their spot in the 2023 World Cup final after a commanding victory over New Zealand, triumphing by 70 runs in the semi-final clash at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, November 15. The stage is set for an epic showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 19, where India will face off against the formidable Australia in the 50-over World Cup final.