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India’s Digital Payments System Gets Major Security Upgrade from April 1

With the start of the new financial year, India’s digital payments ecosystem is undergoing a significant transformation as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduces stricter authentication norms effective April 1, 2026. These changes are aimed at enhancing security amid rapidly growing transaction volumes and rising concerns over digital fraud.

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Why Did HDFC Bank Chairman Quit Suddenly?

The sudden resignation of HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty has sent shockwaves through the financial markets, triggering a steep sell-off that wiped out over ₹1 lakh crore in investor wealth within hours and raising fresh concerns about governance at India’s largest private lender.

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Your guide to Golden Visas and homes in Greece, Turkey, Antigua and Malta that will buy you citizenship

Searches for citizenship by investment are soaring, so how does it work — and which of the over 100 options should you choose?

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Indian Rupee Slides to Fresh Record Low Amid Dollar Demand, RBI Absent

The Indian rupee fell to a fresh all-time low on Thursday as strong dollar demand from corporates and importers outweighed early gains, intensifying pressure on the local currency.

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₹92 per Dollar Isn’t Just a Number: Why a Weak Currency Makes Life Costlier in India

A weak rupee does not stay in currency markets. It quietly shows up in household budgets. When the rupee moves toward levels like 90 or beyond against the dollar, India starts paying more for fuel, food, education, healthcare, travel, and essential imports. Life does not feel expensive overnight. It feels…

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Did You Know? India’s Auto Industry Ended 2025 With a Powerful Sales Surge

The Indian auto industry closed 2025 with renewed confidence and strong momentum. December emerged as a key recovery month as leading carmakers recorded double digit growth in domestic sales. After struggling with weak demand earlier in the year, the sector benefited from improved affordability, supportive government policies, tax relief measures,…

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5 "Best of the Best" Dividend Stocks to Own in 2026

These five companies come with above-average yields and buy ratings from Wall Street analysts.

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WhatsApp university blames foreign investors for the rupee’s slide – like blaming fever on a thermometer

On December 16, the rupee crossed the 91-per-dollar mark to touch an all-time low of 91.09. As soon as this happened a joke started going around on WhatsApp: USD (+1) = INR (+91). Finally ISD Codes and Exchange rate matched.

Newslaundry

Zero revenue, growing partners: The inside story of LLPs linked to Boby Chemmanur

In Kerala, there are more successful and wealthy businessmen than him, but none commands the fame and unique attention he has. This heir of a family jewellery business has built a massive personality cult, fueled by social media and the insatiable appetite of 24/7 television for the absurd.

Newslaundry

Common Mistakes to Avoid During the Gold Loan Process

Gold is a safe and liquid asset that can offer financial security in times of need. Leveraging this valuable asset through a loan has become a popular option for those looking for quick liquidity without having to sell their jewellery. While the Gold Loan process appears straightforward, there are several…

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Austrian bank takes centre stage as EU pushes new sanctions on Russia

Raiffeisen is seeking to offset €2.1 billion in damages imposed by a Russian court. As a solution, Austria has proposed to unfreeze the assets of a sanctioned Russian company. But the plan has proven controversial.

Euronews

Burger King hacked - ethical hackers crack fast food security, and find it's as fragile as a French fry

Ethical hackers uncovered catastrophic flaws in Burger King systems, from weak passwords to leaked drive-through audio, exposing fragile cybersecurity practices.

TechRadar

'Solid as a paper Whopper wrapper in the rain': Hackers reported 'catastrophic' cybersecurity flaws at Burger King before the fast food giant nuked their criticism off the 'net via DMCA

The hackers' blog post on the incident can still be accessed via the Wayback Machine.

PC Gamer

Burger King hacked, attackers 'impressed by the commitment to terrible security practices' — systems described as 'solid as a paper Whopper wrapper in the rain,’ other RBI brands like Tim Hortons and Popeyes also vulnerable

Ethical hackers have detailed how they uncovered 'catastrophic' vulnerabilities in various Burger King systems.

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Geekflare

This Indian Startup Is Making Cross-Border Payments Less Complicated

Cross-border payments have always been an issue for businesses, startups, and freelancers. As usual, legacy systems involve high transaction fees,

Radio France Internationale

Lawyers decry arrest of Rwandan opponent Ingabire as 'unlawful and arbitrary'

Lawyers for Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire say she is being targeted by a biased justice system after her arrest on Thursday evening, claiming there is no evidence linking her to an alleged plot to incite public unrest.

Newslaundry

Inside India’s shadow wealth: Just 3 lakh crorepatis in a nation of 1.4 billion

India’s wealthy elite love their cash – not just for convenience, but for what it hides. Despite a surge in digital payments, stacks of unaccounted currency still fuel real estate deals and many economic activities in the informal part of the economy, leading to tax dodging and funding of election…

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India’s FDI story is a mirage and the numbers prove it

Late last week multiple news outlets reported that in 2024-25, gross foreign direct investment (FDI) into India hit $81 billion, up nearly 14 percent from the previous year – a stat that made headlines.

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1876 to 2025: Why civil services age reforms always hit a wall

In an opinion piece published in The Times of India, D Subbarao, former IAS officer and former RBI governor, on Wednesday called for lowering the upper age limit for the civil services examination to 27 years and reducing the number of attempts to three. Last month, following the declaration of…

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From Global Trade Wars to Political Firestorms! Read Today's Top 10 Headlines.

From political clashes to tragic crimes, here are today's must-know developments across India and beyond. Read Top 10 Must Know Headlines of the Day on Dynamite News:

International Business Times

India Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates As Trump Tariffs Kick In

India's central bank cut interest rates in the world's fifth-largest economy on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump's tariffs kicked in and policymakers warned of "challenging global economic conditions".

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RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps; Relief for homebuyers, EMIs to come down

The repo rate cut, besides relief for homebuyers and other borrowers, will boost economic growth. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India's GDP grows 6.2 in Q3 of 2024-2025 fiscal year

In July-September, the economy recorded a growth of 5.6 per cent. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mumbai's EOW summons ex-bank general manager Hitesh Mehta over Rs 122 crore fraud

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has summoned Hitesh Pravinchand Mehta, the former General Manager of New India Co-operative Bank Limited, in connection with a Rs122 crore financial fraud case, Mumbai police confirmed in their statement. Read further on Dynamite News:

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RBI bars this bank from offering loans, deposits; Customers queue outside bank

The RBI has barred this Co-operative Bank from granting or renewing loans and accepting fresh deposits for 6 months. Read further on Dynamite News:

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