Basics of Cyber Security

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Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

CCI vs WhatsApp is a pivotal battle in regulatory evolution, Pg14

Supreme Court scrutinizes WhatsApp's data-sharing practices, challenging NCLAT's relief and highlighting concerns over user consent mechanisms.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

19 Feb, 2026

CCI vs WhatsApp is a pivotal battle in regulatory evolution, Pg14

Supreme Court scrutinizes WhatsApp's data-sharing practices, challenging NCLAT's relief and highlighting concerns over user consent mechanisms.

19 Feb, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Disaster and Disaster Management Basics of Cyber Security

Indian Army puts up a show with homegrown dual-use AI systems, Pg13

Indian Army showcases indigenous AI solutions at India AI Summit, enhancing defence, disaster response, and cybersecurity capabilities.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Disaster and Disaster Management Basics of Cyber Security

18 Feb, 2026

Indian Army puts up a show with homegrown dual-use AI systems, Pg13

Indian Army showcases indigenous AI solutions at India AI Summit, enhancing defence, disaster response, and cybersecurity capabilities.

18 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

A common framework to build trust in AI in Asia, Pg7

Asian nations seek common AI framework for trust, addressing data, infrastructure, skills, and governance disparities amidst differing national agendas.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

16 Feb, 2026

A common framework to build trust in AI in Asia, Pg7

Asian nations seek common AI framework for trust, addressing data, infrastructure, skills, and governance disparities amidst differing national agendas.

16 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

RBI’s plan to compensate victims of fraud transactions, Pg12

RBI proposes novel compensation framework for victims of fraudulent small-value transactions, capping payout at ₹25,000 or 85% of fraud value.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

16 Feb, 2026

RBI’s plan to compensate victims of fraud transactions, Pg12

RBI proposes novel compensation framework for victims of fraudulent small-value transactions, capping payout at ₹25,000 or 85% of fraud value.

16 Feb, 2026

Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

How CBI busted a national cyber gang that used 20,986 illegal SIMs to dupe people, Pg4

CBI busts cyber fraud syndicate obtaining 20,986 illegal SIMs, implicating Vodafone Idea employees in massive scam impacting telecom security.

Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

12 Feb, 2026

How CBI busted a national cyber gang that used 20,986 illegal SIMs to dupe people, Pg4

CBI busts cyber fraud syndicate obtaining 20,986 illegal SIMs, implicating Vodafone Idea employees in massive scam impacting telecom security.

12 Feb, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

The approaching AI surge, its global consequences, Pg6

AI revolutionizes warfare with autonomous drones and cyber weapons, posing unprecedented threats to global security and demanding urgent international oversight.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

11 Feb, 2026

The approaching AI surge, its global consequences, Pg6

AI revolutionizes warfare with autonomous drones and cyber weapons, posing unprecedented threats to global security and demanding urgent international oversight.

11 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

SC tells RBI to bring in stricter checks to stop online frauds, Pg12

Supreme Court directs RBI to implement stringent fraud checks after ₹52,000 crore siphoned via online scams between 2021-2025.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

10 Feb, 2026

SC tells RBI to bring in stricter checks to stop online frauds, Pg12

Supreme Court directs RBI to implement stringent fraud checks after ₹52,000 crore siphoned via online scams between 2021-2025.

10 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention

Rs 54,000 cr lost in digital arrests, this is dacoity: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court slams RBI, banks over ₹54,000 crore lost in digital arrests, demands AI-driven fraud detection and victim compensation.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention

10 Feb, 2026

Rs 54,000 cr lost in digital arrests, this is dacoity: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court slams RBI, banks over ₹54,000 crore lost in digital arrests, demands AI-driven fraud detection and victim compensation.

10 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Basics of Cyber Security Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Doval meets his Canadian counterpart, discusses safety, security of citizens, Pg12

India and Canada resume security cooperation with Doval's visit, aiming to normalize relations after Khalistani separatist killing.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Basics of Cyber Security Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

9 Feb, 2026

Doval meets his Canadian counterpart, discusses safety, security of citizens, Pg12

India and Canada resume security cooperation with Doval's visit, aiming to normalize relations after Khalistani separatist killing.

9 Feb, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Basics of Cyber Security Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Myanmar’s military-scripted polls, India’s strategic bind, Pg6

Myanmar's military-staged elections deepen India's strategic challenges amid rising instability, refugee influx, and stalled connectivity projects, demanding a balanced diplomatic approach.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Basics of Cyber Security Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

9 Feb, 2026

Myanmar’s military-scripted polls, India’s strategic bind, Pg6

Myanmar's military-staged elections deepen India's strategic challenges amid rising instability, refugee influx, and stalled connectivity projects, demanding a balanced diplomatic approach.

9 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Security info channel opens with Canada post Doval visit, Pg7

India and Canada reset relations by establishing security liaison officers for enhanced information sharing on drug trafficking and transnational crime.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

9 Feb, 2026

Security info channel opens with Canada post Doval visit, Pg7

India and Canada reset relations by establishing security liaison officers for enhanced information sharing on drug trafficking and transnational crime.

9 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security

Digital fraud cases: RBI plans compensation up to Rs 25,000 even if victim shares OTP, Pg1

RBI proposes Rs 25,000 compensation for digital fraud victims, even with OTP sharing, funded by Deposit Education and Awareness Fund.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security

7 Feb, 2026

Digital fraud cases: RBI plans compensation up to Rs 25,000 even if victim shares OTP, Pg1

RBI proposes Rs 25,000 compensation for digital fraud victims, even with OTP sharing, funded by Deposit Education and Awareness Fund.

7 Feb, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security

RBI plans ₹25,000 compensation for cyberfraud victims, Pg10

RBI proposes ₹25,000 compensation for cyber fraud victims, sharing losses with banks and utilizing Depositor Education Fund.

Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security

7 Feb, 2026

RBI plans ₹25,000 compensation for cyberfraud victims, Pg10

RBI proposes ₹25,000 compensation for cyber fraud victims, sharing losses with banks and utilizing Depositor Education Fund.

7 Feb, 2026

Basics of Cyber Security

Amount saved from cyber criminals between 2021-25, Pg8

Government thwarts cybercrime, saving ₹8,189 crore across 23.61 lakh cases between 2021-2025, showcasing enhanced digital security measures.

Basics of Cyber Security

5 Feb, 2026

Amount saved from cyber criminals between 2021-25, Pg8

Government thwarts cybercrime, saving ₹8,189 crore across 23.61 lakh cases between 2021-2025, showcasing enhanced digital security measures.

5 Feb, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Basics of Cyber Security

Stop sharing user data or opt out of country: SC to WhatsApp, Meta, Pg10

Supreme Court slams WhatsApp and Meta over data sharing practices, threatens ban if privacy concerns are unaddressed.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Basics of Cyber Security

4 Feb, 2026

Stop sharing user data or opt out of country: SC to WhatsApp, Meta, Pg10

Supreme Court slams WhatsApp and Meta over data sharing practices, threatens ban if privacy concerns are unaddressed.

4 Feb, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

Is WhatsApp reading user messages? What US lawsuit claims, Pg12

WhatsApp faces US lawsuit alleging privacy breach; claims Meta accesses encrypted messages, impacting ongoing Indian legal battle over traceability.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

3 Feb, 2026

Is WhatsApp reading user messages? What US lawsuit claims, Pg12

WhatsApp faces US lawsuit alleging privacy breach; claims Meta accesses encrypted messages, impacting ongoing Indian legal battle over traceability.

3 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

Do AI-powered toys affect the healthy development of children?, Pg13

Experts warn AI-powered toys pose risks to children's development, citing privacy concerns, inappropriate content, and unhealthy emotional attachments.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

2 Feb, 2026

Do AI-powered toys affect the healthy development of children?, Pg13

Experts warn AI-powered toys pose risks to children's development, citing privacy concerns, inappropriate content, and unhealthy emotional attachments.

2 Feb, 2026

Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security

How computer warfare is becoming a lethal part of Pentagon’s arsenal, Pg16

Pentagon integrates lethal cyberwarfare into military operations, deploying cyberweapons in Venezuela to disrupt infrastructure and gain strategic advantage.

Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security

29 Jan, 2026

How computer warfare is becoming a lethal part of Pentagon’s arsenal, Pg16

Pentagon integrates lethal cyberwarfare into military operations, deploying cyberweapons in Venezuela to disrupt infrastructure and gain strategic advantage.

29 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Basics of Cyber Security Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas