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A viral Reddit post has exposed a new scam where fraudsters deliver fake cash-on-delivery parcels using real personal details. Victims unknowingly pay, only to find cheap or useless items inside. Experts warn scammers exploit leaked data and trusted courier names, urging people to verify orders before making any COD payments.
Bitcoin just suffered its biggest one-day fall since 2024, with prices plunging sharply amid broad market sell-offs and rising risk aversion. Heavy liquidations, outflows from institutional ETFs, and weakening tech stocks pushed crypto sentiment into “fear,” driving rapid price declines and wiping out billions in market value.
Fashion quick-commerce startup ZILO has secured $15.3 million in a Series A funding round led by Peak XV Partners. The fresh capital will help the company scale operations, strengthen its supply chain, and accelerate rapid fashion deliveries across key markets.
UK supermarket Asda has been struggling with falling sales, low customer satisfaction, and lost market share as discounters and rivals outperform it. The retailer’s turnaround plan—including major price cuts and leadership changes—faces setbacks from IT problems, debt pressures, and customer concerns, making revival an uphill battle.
On January 26, 2026, gold rates in India stayed elevated. In major cities, 22-carat gold was around ₹1,60,000 per 10 g and 24-carat hovered near ₹147,000 per 10 g, with slight differences across locations. Prices reflect steady bullion demand amid wider market trends.
