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Original explanations and analysis of payments, crypto, AI and digital security. India in focus, the world in view.

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crypto scams · Oct 20

Crypto Scams in India: Fake Apps, Task Scams and Reporting

Task scams and fake investment apps often use crypto to move money out of India. How they work and how to report.

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Deepfakes · Oct 20

AI Voice Cloning Scam in India: Spot It, Report It

A familiar voice asking for money may be synthetic. What CERT-In advises, which laws apply and where to report.

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FIU-IND · Oct 19

Offshore Crypto Exchanges in India: FIU Notices and Blocks

Foreign crypto platforms serving Indian users must register with FIU-IND. What the notices and takedowns mean for you.

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SEBI · Oct 19

SEBI @valid UPI Handles: How to Check Before You Pay

SEBI-registered brokers and funds collect UPI payments through @valid IDs that you can verify on SEBI Check.

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Fintech & Payments

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RBI Ombudsman · Oct 18

RBI Ombudsman Complaint: When and How to File

Complain to your bank first, wait 30 days or get its reply, then file on RBI CMS within 90 days under the 2026 scheme.

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Income tax · Oct 17

The Income-tax Act, 2025: What Changes for Individual Taxpayers

Tax year replaces assessment year, 80C becomes section 123 and Form 16 becomes Form No. 130; tax rates stay the same.

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UPI Lite · Oct 14

UPI Lite vs UPI: Limits, Offline Use and Safety

UPI Lite is a PIN-free balance for small payments. Here is how its limits and safeguards differ from UPI.

Crypto

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Crypto tax · Oct 16

Crypto Asset Reporting Framework in India Explained

India's CARF rules make crypto platforms collect tax-residence declarations and report foreign users' trades.

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Crypto law · Oct 13

Is Crypto Legal in India? What Courts, FIU Rules and Parliament Say

No ban, no regulator: what the Supreme Court, PMLA rules and Parliament say about crypto's legal status in India.

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Crypto KYC · Oct 11

Crypto KYC in India: What Exchanges Must Ask You For

Liveness selfie, location, penny drop and re-KYC: what FIU-IND's 2026 guidelines ask exchanges to check.

AI & Work

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Bhashini · Oct 17

Bhashini: How India's Language AI Platform Works

Bhashini is MeitY's language AI platform for translation and speech in Indian languages. Here is how it works.

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IFSCA · Oct 16

IFSCA's AI Circular: Cyber Rules for GIFT City Firms

IFSCA's June 2026 circular tells GIFT City firms to prepare for AI-speed cyber attacks. The 11 measures explained.

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RBI · Oct 15

AI in Indian Banks: What the RBI's FREE-AI Framework Asks For

The RBI's FREE-AI report set seven Sutras for AI in finance; a June 2026 draft adds AI disclosure and human override.

Tech & Security

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DPDP Rules · Oct 18

DPDP Rules Explained: What They Require and When

The DPDP Rules set consent notices, 72-hour breach reports, data erasure and 90-day limits, phased in to May 2027.

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CERT-In · Oct 16

CERT-In's Six-Hour Rule: Reporting Cyber Incidents in India

Indian organisations must report cyber incidents to CERT-In within six hours. Who is covered and what else applies.

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Sanchar Saathi · Oct 15

Chakshu and Sanchar Saathi: Fraud Calls, SIMs, Lost Phones

The DoT portal for suspicious calls, SIMs in your name and stolen phones. Money already lost goes to 1930.

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