Noida woman falls victim to a new scam - loses ₹51 lakh
Tesla is in India
Welcome to your Thursday dose, where we spill the news before your coffee gets cold.
Today’s lineup: A Noida woman lost ₹51 lakh to a scam that started with just ₹1,000 (yikes!), Tesla is finally setting up shop in India, and a boatman’s family made more money in 45 days than most startups dream of.
Now, let’s get to it! 🚀
📌 Top Headlines of the Day
Tesla signs lease for first India showroom The EV giant has signed a lease for its first showroom in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, a prime business hub.
The five-year lease kicked off on February 16, 2025, with an initial annual rent of $446,000, increasing 5% yearly to hit $542,000 in year five.
This comes after Tesla scrapped similar plans last year but now seems serious about selling imported cars in India.
Reuters also reported that Tesla is eyeing another showroom in New Delhi. All this buzz follows Elon Musk’s recent meeting with PM Modi in the U.S.
Noida woman loses Rs 51 lakh in Amazon scamA woman from Greater Noida lost over ₹51 lakh in a WhatsApp investment scam that started with a seemingly harmless ₹1,000 Amazon gift voucher.
Scammers, posing as stock market experts, lured her into a group where they shared fake success stories. Gaining her trust, they convinced her to invest small amounts initially, even showing fake profits through a bogus app.
Encouraged, she kept investing, eventually borrowing money from family, only to realize it was all a fraud when someone warned her. When she demanded her money back, the scammers vanished. She later filed a complaint with the cyber police.
Scammers are getting smarter. A free gift or high-return promise is often bait. If you’re added to an unknown WhatsApp group, exit immediately.
Never trust unsolicited investment tips or click suspicious links. When it comes to money, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
India to celebrate Women’s Day as a national event India is gearing up for a grand celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, with the theme "Viksit Bharat with Nari Shakti" (Developed India with Women’s Power).
Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi announced that the event will be held at Vigyan Bhawan in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu.
PM Modi encouraged women to share their inspiring stories on the NaMo App, with selected voices taking over his social media on March 8.
📌 Startup News
A boatman’s family made ₹30 crore in just 45 daysThat’s exactly what happened to Pintu Mahra’s family in Prayagraj. With 130 boats, they made a jaw-dropping ₹30 crore during the Mahakumbh, raking in ₹50,000–₹52,000 per boat daily.
For boatmen who typically earn just ₹1,000–₹2,000 a day, this was a once-in-a-lifetime windfall.
Over 66 crore devotees flocked to the grand religious gathering, and thanks to the UP government’s initiatives, business boomed. Pintu and his mother, Kalavati, were so thrilled that they distributed sweets in celebration.
The state pumped ₹7,500 crore into the event, boosting tourism and infrastructure—think new roads, flyovers, and even a modern airport terminal.
India's largest homegrown burger chain Burger Singh is now in BangaloreIts first outlet is in HSR Layout, and a second one is coming soon in BTM Layout.
With 175+ outlets nationwide, the brand is on an aggressive expansion spree.
Known for its Indian-flavored burgers like Amritsari Murgh Makhani and Bihari Gosht Mutton, Burger Singh blends global fast food with local taste.
Operating on a franchise model, it offers low-investment, high-ROI opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs. Bengaluru’s dynamic food scene makes it a key market, and the brand plans to open 100 more outlets in the region.
“We’re not just selling burgers, we’re delivering an experience,” says founder Kabir Jeet Singh.
📌 Crypto News
How did the crypto market react to Trump's crypto reserve announcement?Crypto markets saw a major shake-up after Trump announced a Crypto Strategic Reserve on March 2, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. Traders rushed to capitalize on price swings, triggering massive sell-offs.
Bitcoin inflows to exchanges skyrocketed, peaking at 6,739 BTC per hour, while Ethereum saw 300,000 ETH hit exchanges in an hour. XRP wasn’t far behind, with 2 billion tokens moved in two days, mostly from whale transactions.
This surge in exchange inflows signals strong selling pressure, as traders locked in profits from the market spike. Despite the volatility, CryptoQuant analysts noted spot demand remains weak, with Bitcoin’s growth slowing since late 2024.
For now, it seems the market is adjusting to the news, but whether this reserve plan boosts long-term confidence in crypto remains to be seen.
📌 Now, Bolly News
Chhava box office collection day 20Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava is unstoppable at the box office!
The historical drama has raked in ₹477.65 crore in just 20 days and is eyeing the ₹500 crore milestone.
If it succeeds, it’ll be Kaushal’s highest-grossing film ever. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film stars Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, alongside Akshaye Khanna and Rashmika Mandanna.
Chhaava has also received political recognition, with a special screening for Maharashtra MLAs.
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