Vrinda Goel

Mule accounts decoded: The hidden banking layer behind cybercrime

Mule accounts have become a significant challenge for India's cybercrime enforcement agencies, as through these accounts the fraudsters move illicit funds through banks before detection

From Kalshi to Meta's Arena: How prediction market platforms work

As Kalshi restricts Indian users and Meta develops Arena, here is a look at how prediction market platforms work and how they differ from betting apps

Adani Group AGM: Gautam Adani shares three-pronged plan; focus on workforce

Adani said the group will simplify management structures, strengthen contractor partnerships and improve welfare standards for its nearly 400,000-strong workforce

China's 'digital parents': How young Chinese are finding solace online

Digital parents are middle-aged content creators who speak directly to viewers as though they were their children, offering praise, comfort and everyday life advice

Kunal Shah named WhatsApp CEO: A look at Indian biz leaders at global firms

Kunal Shah's appointment to WhatsApp adds to a growing list of Indian business leaders who built careers in India before rising to top roles at global firms

Why Tata Electronics' cyber breach could be a concern for Apple and Tesla

A ransomware group claims to have leaked over 200,000 Tata Electronics files, including documents linked to Apple and Tesla, raising fresh supply-chain security concerns

Meet Kunal Shah, the CRED founder set to become WhatsApp's global head

Shah will succeed Will Cathcart, who has led WhatsApp since 2019. Cathcart will move to a newly created division within Meta focused on building next-generation products

Neet-UG retest today: 2.2 million aspirants to appear under tight security

The re-examination comes nearly seven weeks after the May 3 test was cancelled over paper leak allegations, triggering protests and calls for a fresh examination

IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms as monsoon set to advance further

The IMD has forecast heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several states as conditions remain favourable for the monsoon to advance into more regions

Why govt wants ONGC to build India's next ₹15,000 crore strategic reserve

The facility would expand India's existing strategic storage capacity of 5.33 MMT by roughly one-third amid geopolitical conflicts and oil supply disruptions

Why has monsoon progress stalled across parts of India despite early onset?

After a swift onset over Kerala and rapid early advances, the southwest monsoon has lost momentum across India, leaving many states facing rainfall deficits and water concerns

'You can't kill your way to security': JD Vance's blunt warning to Israel

US vice-president publicly rebukes Israel over Iran and Lebanon, arguing that military force alone cannot guarantee security and reminding Jerusalem that Washington remains its strongest ally

NSE files for ₹30,000 crore IPO: A look at its defining milestones

As NSE moves closer to a ₹30,000 crore IPO, here's a look at the milestones that transformed it from a market reform initiative into India's leading stock exchange

4 Namo cities, 3 development zones: What NCR Regional Plan 2041 proposes

Draft NCR Plan 2041 proposes four greenfield Namo cities, a 30-minute transit network and new development zones as the region prepares to accommodate growing population

Why Sarvam's unicorn round is a test case for India's sovereign AI policy

HCLTech's $150-million investment gives Sarvam capital, credibility and enterprise reach, but India's sovereign AI push must now prove commercial viability

Telegram moves Delhi HC against curbs imposed ahead of Neet UG re-exam

On Tuesday, the government ordered the temporary suspension of Telegram's services across India until June 22, ahead of the Neet UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21

Reliance Jio IPO filing nears: A look at its rise, scale, profitability

As Reliance Jio nears a reported $4 billion IPO, here's a look at how India's largest telecom operator grew, its subscriber base, services, profitability and future plans

India has 'punished' over 150 mn users by banning Telegram: CEO Durov

Pavel Durov said banning Telegram would do little to curb the circulation of leaked content and would push such activity to other platforms

Changing aspirations, rising cost of living drag India's fertility rate

As fertility rates falls below replacement level, rising costs of housing, education and childcare, alongside changing aspirations and delayed marriage, are reshaping family size decisions

Nitin Gadkari approves 100% ethanol fuel use to reduce fossil fuel imports

According to the minister, ethanol has the potential to emerge as a viable alternative to petrol, helping India reduce its massive fuel import bill