Basics of Cyber Security

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Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

India has most road accident deaths in the world. Can 'talking cars' curb these?, Pg12

India plans 'talking cars' with V2V tech using 30 GHz spectrum to cut road accident deaths, facing cyber risks.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

27 Jan, 2026

India has most road accident deaths in the world. Can 'talking cars' curb these?, Pg12

India plans 'talking cars' with V2V tech using 30 GHz spectrum to cut road accident deaths, facing cyber risks.

27 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Basics of Cyber Security

India, EU to ink new pact on defence and security, says Kallas, Pg18

India and EU to strengthen ties with new defence and security partnership focusing on maritime and cyber security.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Basics of Cyber Security

23 Jan, 2026

India, EU to ink new pact on defence and security, says Kallas, Pg18

India and EU to strengthen ties with new defence and security partnership focusing on maritime and cyber security.

23 Jan, 2026

IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Kill switch, insurance as tools to fight digital arrest, Pg1

MHA panel considers 'kill switch' and insurance to combat digital arrest, aiming to protect users from financial fraud.

IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

21 Jan, 2026

Kill switch, insurance as tools to fight digital arrest, Pg1

MHA panel considers 'kill switch' and insurance to combat digital arrest, aiming to protect users from financial fraud.

21 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

India explores setting up data embassy in UAE, Pg9

India and UAE to explore setting up 'data embassies' for secure digital data storage and sovereignty, a first for India.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

20 Jan, 2026

India explores setting up data embassy in UAE, Pg9

India and UAE to explore setting up 'data embassies' for secure digital data storage and sovereignty, a first for India.

20 Jan, 2026

Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Investigation into Cambodia job scam points to a Pakistan link, Pg3

Cambodia job scam investigation reveals Pakistan link, implicating cyber fraud and human trafficking networks targeting Indian youth.

Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

19 Jan, 2026

Investigation into Cambodia job scam points to a Pakistan link, Pg3

Cambodia job scam investigation reveals Pakistan link, implicating cyber fraud and human trafficking networks targeting Indian youth.

19 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention

How are crypto firms vetting customers?, Pg11

FIU-IND tightens KYC norms for crypto exchanges mandating stricter customer verification to combat money laundering and terror financing.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention

18 Jan, 2026

How are crypto firms vetting customers?, Pg11

FIU-IND tightens KYC norms for crypto exchanges mandating stricter customer verification to combat money laundering and terror financing.

18 Jan, 2026

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

Govt blocks 242 illegal betting, gambling website links, Pg18

Government intensifies crackdown, blocking 242 illegal betting websites to safeguard youth and prevent financial exploitation through online gambling platforms.

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

17 Jan, 2026

Govt blocks 242 illegal betting, gambling website links, Pg18

Government intensifies crackdown, blocking 242 illegal betting websites to safeguard youth and prevent financial exploitation through online gambling platforms.

17 Jan, 2026

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

Cyber fraud cases: MHA’s new SOP allows refund below Rs 50,000 without court order, Pg22

MHA's new SOP expedites cyber fraud refunds below Rs 50,000 via NCRP, enhancing digital payment security and grievance redressal.

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

15 Jan, 2026

Cyber fraud cases: MHA’s new SOP allows refund below Rs 50,000 without court order, Pg22

MHA's new SOP expedites cyber fraud refunds below Rs 50,000 via NCRP, enhancing digital payment security and grievance redressal.

15 Jan, 2026

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

Is the government seeking phones’ source code?, Pg10

Government considers requiring smartphone makers to disclose source code, raising security and privacy concerns amidst transparency debates and industry pushback.

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

14 Jan, 2026

Is the government seeking phones’ source code?, Pg10

Government considers requiring smartphone makers to disclose source code, raising security and privacy concerns amidst transparency debates and industry pushback.

14 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

Panel on digital arrests formed; DoT, RBI gave detailed inputs: Centre to SC, Pg10

Centre forms panel to examine 'digital arrests' following SC concerns; seeks to identify gaps and suggest corrective measures.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

14 Jan, 2026

Panel on digital arrests formed; DoT, RBI gave detailed inputs: Centre to SC, Pg10

Centre forms panel to examine 'digital arrests' following SC concerns; seeks to identify gaps and suggest corrective measures.

14 Jan, 2026

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

Centre to seek source code of smartphones in ‘security measure’, Pg1

Centre's new security measures mandate smartphone makers to share source code for vulnerability analysis, raising privacy concerns among tech giants.

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

12 Jan, 2026

Centre to seek source code of smartphones in ‘security measure’, Pg1

Centre's new security measures mandate smartphone makers to share source code for vulnerability analysis, raising privacy concerns among tech giants.

12 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention

‘Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for crypto users’, Pg17

FIU mandates live selfies and geo-tagging for crypto users to combat money laundering and enhance KYC compliance.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention

12 Jan, 2026

‘Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for crypto users’, Pg17

FIU mandates live selfies and geo-tagging for crypto users to combat money laundering and enhance KYC compliance.

12 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

X admits Grok AI objectionable image issues, blocks 600 offending accounts, Pg17

X Corp admits Grok AI image misuse, removes 3,500 contents and blocks 600 accounts after government intervention for IT act violation.

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

12 Jan, 2026

X admits Grok AI objectionable image issues, blocks 600 offending accounts, Pg17

X Corp admits Grok AI image misuse, removes 3,500 contents and blocks 600 accounts after government intervention for IT act violation.

12 Jan, 2026

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

Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13

Centre Warns X over Grok's Sexually Explicit Content, Highlighting AI Governance Gaps and the Need for Stricter Regulations.

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

12 Jan, 2026

Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13

Centre Warns X over Grok's Sexually Explicit Content, Highlighting AI Governance Gaps and the Need for Stricter Regulations.

12 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Intellectual Property Rights, IPR Basics of Cyber Security

Govt proposes phone makers to give source code, firms push back, Pg3

India proposes mandatory source code sharing for phone makers, sparking privacy concerns and industry pushback over security standards and feasibility.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Intellectual Property Rights, IPR Basics of Cyber Security

12 Jan, 2026

Govt proposes phone makers to give source code, firms push back, Pg3

India proposes mandatory source code sharing for phone makers, sparking privacy concerns and industry pushback over security standards and feasibility.

12 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

Jointly develop tools to combat digital fraud: RBI Governor, Pg15

RBI urges collaborative development of AI tools to combat rising digital fraud, focusing on mule account detection and pre-emptive measures.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

10 Jan, 2026

Jointly develop tools to combat digital fraud: RBI Governor, Pg15

RBI urges collaborative development of AI tools to combat rising digital fraud, focusing on mule account detection and pre-emptive measures.

10 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate Accountability and Ethical Governance

‘Natgrid’, the search engine of digital authoritarianism, Pg6

NATGRID's integration with NPR raises concerns over mass surveillance, lacking statutory framework, and potential for biased algorithmic policing, threatening civil liberties.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate Accountability and Ethical Governance

8 Jan, 2026

‘Natgrid’, the search engine of digital authoritarianism, Pg6

NATGRID's integration with NPR raises concerns over mass surveillance, lacking statutory framework, and potential for biased algorithmic policing, threatening civil liberties.

8 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

Govt ‘not satisfied’ with X response on Grok AI, considering next steps, Pg11

Government rebukes X over Grok AI's objectionable content generation, demands stricter safeguards and technical explanations for non-consensual images.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

8 Jan, 2026

Govt ‘not satisfied’ with X response on Grok AI, considering next steps, Pg11

Government rebukes X over Grok AI's objectionable content generation, demands stricter safeguards and technical explanations for non-consensual images.

8 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security