A company accidentally hired a North Korean cyber criminal who stole sensitive data and tried to extort them after getting fired. This hacker faked his credentials, used company tools to download info, and demanded a ransom in cryptocurrency. It’s a stark reminder of the rising threat from North Korean infiltrators in remote jobs.
India's retail distributors are pushing the antitrust authority to look into Blinkit, Swiggy, and Zepto for what they claim are predatory pricing tactics that threaten local retailers. Quick commerce is booming, but it might be messing with the traditional distribution game.
A complaint from Pune investor Harshal Shantaram Pinjan has blown the lid off a jaw-dropping Rs 900 crore fraud linked to the OctaFx forex trading platform. The scam, which promised huge returns, mainly targeted folks with hearing and speech disabilities, leading to major financial losses. As the investigation heats up, authorities are teaming up internationally to tackle this widespread con.
Jio, owned by Mukesh Ambani, has lost a whopping 10.9 million users after raising its tariffs, even though its 5G subscriber numbers are on the rise. The company thinks this drop is pretty normal and won’t hurt their profits, as they’re focused on beefing up their 5G network and services.
Tragic news has surfaced about a 15-year-old boy who took his own life following a heated argument with his mom over tuition fees. The heartbreaking incident happened at their home, where the discussion about school costs escalated.
The BJP is throwing its hat in the ring with Navya Haridas as their candidate for the Wayanad bypolls, going up against Congress’ Priyanka Gandhi. Set for November 13, this election marks Priyanka's first shot at Parliament, filling the seat left by her brother Rahul Gandhi.
An IIT Madras student recently turned down a video editing gig with YouTuber Ishan Sharma after he had already signed the offer. He decided to stick to his studies, sparking a conversation about the pressures young talent and an employer face in today’s job market.
Borosil Group is on a mission to double its revenue to ₹7,000 crore in the next four years, mainly fueled by their glassware and solar products. They’re planning to invest ₹250 crore to boost their production capacity, though they’re facing stiff competition, especially from Chinese imports in the solar sector.
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) just had a crucial chat with airline CEOs about a wave of hoax bomb threats impacting over 70 flights. As these incidents spike, BCAS is reassuring airline leaders about their security measures while the Civil Aviation Ministry looks into stricter rules for offenders.
Swiggy's shooting for a whopping valuation of $11.7 to $12.7 billion as it gears up for a massive $1.4 billion IPO in early November. Investment banks are already in, and bids from anchor investors are starting to roll in.