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Scammers Impersonate Directors on Microsoft Teams, Dupe Mumbai Firm of Rs 2.3 Crore | Mumbai News

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Mumbai: The classic WhatsApp display picture scam, where fraudsters impersonate corporate leaders to trick employees into making unauthorized fund transfers, has taken a dangerous leap in sophistication. Moving beyond messaging apps, scammers are now using professional collaboration platforms for deception.In a recent case, scammers created a fraudulent group chat on Microsoft Teams using the names…

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After JNU cancels venue, Umar Khalid book discussion held outside amid ABVP protests | Delhi News

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New Delhi: A discussion on Umar Khalid’s book was held outside the School of Social Sciences-II building Monday after JNU withdrew permission for the programme at the auditorium. The event was, however, disrupted by ABVP members who stormed into the gathering and raised slogans.A large number of students had gathered for the discussion, with chairs…

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Bihar govt seeks Centre’s nod to fast-track tourism projects | Patna News

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Bihar tourism minister Kedarnath Gupta meets Union tourism and culture minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday Patna: To speed up development plans for Bihar’s key religious and tourism sites, tourism minister Kedarnath Gupta met Union tourism and culture minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday. He requested early consideration and in-principle approval for proposals sent by…

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On camera: Swollen river sweeps away bridge after flash flood in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli | India News

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Bridge damaged after Tamak drain overflows in Chamoli NEW DELHI: A bridge over the Tamak drain beyond Malari in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district was swept away after the drain overflowed amid a strong water current, disrupting traffic in the area on Monday.No casualties have been reported so far.Police, district administration, SDRF and NDRF teams have been…

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First meeting to handle medical negligence, scope of work by homeopaths in Maharashtra held | Mumbai News

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Mumbai: The first committee meeting to address concerns of medical negligence by homeopaths and assess their scope of work was held on Monday at the Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DMER). The committee is also looking to form an ethical framework for the same after homeopaths were granted registrations with the Maharashtra Medical Council…

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Rs 2,574cr Wazirabad water project for network overhaul gets nod | Delhi News

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New Delhi: The Rs 2,574-crore Wazirabad water supply improvement project has received in-principle approval from the screening committee of the economic affairs department, paving the way for implementing the long-pending plan to modernise the supply network in the Wazirabad water treatment plant’s (WTP) command area spread over several assembly constituencies.Funded with assistance from Asian Development…

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