Influencer Diya Krishna has accused former employees of her venture of allegedly misappropriating funds, up to ₹50,000, from premium customers through fraudulent payment methods. Diya plans to take legal action.

A 22-year-old man, Suraj Sharma, was arrested by Delhi Cyber Police for duping a money transfer agent of Rs 70,000 using a fake QR code and delivery agents. He used the scammed money to buy an iPhone and fund his online gaming habit.

QR code scams are on the rise in India, with fraudsters replacing legitimate codes with fake ones. Verify payments with sound boxes, double-check recipient names, and use Google Lens to identify suspicious links and protect yourself from these scams.

Scanning QR codes is a convenient way to pay at stores using PhonePe, Paytm, or Google Pay. But there are risks involved in QR code payments. Learn how to avoid them.

Merchants and customers are being impacted by a QR code swapping scam. Fraudsters are switching QR codes at shops and petrol pumps, diverting payments to their accounts.

Unprecedented security arrangements are being implemented for the safety of devotees at Mahakumbh 2025, with extensive integration of digital technology. 

This feedback is instantly transmitted to the control room, where any toilets falling below cleanliness standards will be flagged for immediate cleaning by the assigned vendors. Beyond the Ganga Sevadoots, the general public can also report issues using the online feedback system, she added. 

KSEB is exploring options to implement monthly billing instead of the current bi-monthly system. Plans include allowing consumers to perform their own meter readings and incorporating QR codes for immediate payments with spot bills.

Bengaluru's Namma Metro now offers QR code ticket booking, streamlining the process and saving time. Passengers scan QR codes at stations, book and pay via WhatsApp, and receive tickets with a 5% discount. The system is popular, with over 30 lakh users benefiting from the new feature.