The victim, 46-year-old Ujjwal Digambar Chaudhary of Pune, was allegedly persuaded to transfer money over several weeks after fraudsters promised extraordinary returns and displayed fictitious profits worth more than Rs266 million ($3.1 million) on a bogus trading platform. Illustrative image.

How retired techie lost Rs44m to WhatsApp trading scam

Fraudsters used fake investment groups, bogus trading platforms and fabricated profits

In a first, India deploys 12 nuclear warheads: Report

Watchdog links deployed warheads to India’s growing submarine deterrent force

In file photo, the long range ballistic Agni-V missile is displayed during Republic Day parade, in New Delhi. SIPRI says India's nuclear deterrent is becoming more operationally ready, with an estimated 12 warheads now deployed.

Dowry row at wedding ends in bride’s father’s death

Authorities investigate events leading to father's death at wedding venue

Bride’s father dies of heart attack amid dowry dispute at wedding in Uttarakhand

Indian expat wins Dh150,000 after first Big Ticket try

Another winner from Kerala to share Dh140,000 with 21 colleagues after 10 years of trying

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Kerala-born Nithya Raman surges into LA mayoral runoff

Indian-American councilwoman will challenge incumbent Karen Bass in November contest

Nithya Raman, a candidate in the Los Angeles mayoral race, smiles during a campaign event discussing tenant protections with renters in Los Angeles, Monday, June 1, 2026.

Dirham gains against INR, PKR and PHP. Remit now?

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of June 9 - against the UAE dirham

Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when.

Planning Thailand trip? New Air India–THAI routes open

Air India–Thai Airways pact expands routes across Asia, Europe, North America

Air India–THAI partnership set to boost India–Thailand travel plans

Shocking visuals: Probe after 3 planes damaged in storm

No injuries as fierce winds batter IGI, grounding three Air India aircraft

Runaway ground gear damages parked Air India planes amid sudden Delhi squall

Indians killed in Dubai Emirates Road crash: Consulate

Mission says officials visited hospital and are working with authorities to help families

Dubai Police said a minibus rammed into a truck that had stopped in the middle of the road due to a malfunction

Fire on tanker carrying 24 Indians near Hormuz

No confirmation yet on whether the vessel was struck by a projectile

Desh Garima, an Indian-flagged tanker carrying crude oil that transited through the Strait of Hormuz, is seen docked at an offloading terminal along the coast in Mumbai on April 30, 2026.

IPS officer raids Hyderabad pub, uncovers sex racket

Nine staff members, including four women, taken into custody

The operation was led by DCP Kukatpally Riti Raj, a 2018-batch IPS officer of the Telangana cadre.

Jill Biden reveals why she returned Modi's diamond gift

The First Lady shares behind-the-scenes story from her White House years

File photo: Joe Biden and Jill Biden.

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