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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.

Whats Hot · Apr 1

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.

Whats Hot · Mar 19

RBI Recruitment 2026: Applications open for 650 assistant posts, check eligibility and how to apply

The Reserve Bank of India has opened applications for 650 Assistant posts nationwide. Eligible candidates with a Bachelor's degree and age between 20-28 years can apply online until the deadline. The selection process includes Preliminary and Main Examinations, followed by a Language Proficiency Test.

The Economic Times · Mar 4

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.

Barchart · Dec 20, 2025

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 · Dec 18, 2025

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 · Nov 21, 2025

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…

inkl · Oct 24, 2025

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 · Oct 14, 2025

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 · Sep 10, 2025

'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 · Sep 8, 2025