The National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has issued a warning about the "Digital Arrest" scam targeting users of digital payment platforms. Criminals impersonate officials, using threats and demands for money. NPCI advises verifying identities and reporting suspicious activity to the cybercrime helpline (1930).
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Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav announced a liquor ban in 17 religious places to address social-economic problems arising from alcohol consumption. The ban is likely to affect Ujjain, Orchha, Salkanpur, Chitrakoot, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar, Maihar, Amarkantak, and the Pashupatinath temple area of Mandsaur, with cabinet discussions scheduled for Maheshwar on Friday.