Basics of Cyber Security

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Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber SecurityLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
24 Dec, 2025

OTPs to food orders: The digital clues helping police, Pg17

Digital breadcrumbs expose criminals: OTPs, food orders, and FASTag data become crucial tools for law enforcement in tracking down elusive suspects.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsBasics of Cyber Security
20 Dec, 2025

ByteDance agrees to hand control of TikTok US app to new JV, Pg19

ByteDance relinquishes TikTok US control to a new JV led by Oracle, resolving security concerns and avoiding a ban.

Vulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber Security
17 Dec, 2025

SC expresses shock over money lost to digital arrest fraud, Pg10

Supreme Court alarmed as digital arrest scams pilfer ₹3,000 crore, demands government action to protect vulnerable citizens.

Role of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
16 Dec, 2025

Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and risks are expected to grow, Pg17

Militant groups are experimenting with AI for recruitment, propaganda, and cyberattacks, raising concerns about potential misuse in biological/chemical weapons development.

E GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
15 Dec, 2025

How AI tool developed with Microsoft is helping Maharashtra police solve crime, Pg16

Maharashtra Police deploys Microsoft's AI-powered 'MahaCrimeOS AI' across all stations, enhancing cybercrime investigation and efficiency through advanced data analysis.

Representation of the People's ActE GovernanceBasics of Cyber Security
14 Dec, 2025

Aland case accused used loopholes in poll body’s portal, Pg1

Aland voter fraud case exposes NVSP loopholes; accused deleted genuine voters using purchased OTPs before Karnataka polls.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Basics of Cyber Security
14 Dec, 2025

How aviation sector is tackling rise in GPS jamming and spoofing incidents, Pg13

GPS jamming and spoofing incidents surge near airports, raising aviation safety concerns and prompting countermeasures to safeguard navigation systems.

Space TechnologyBasics of Cyber Security
12 Dec, 2025

Issues of aircraft GPS interference reported by govt. in two years, Pg10

Government reports 1,951 aircraft GPS interference incidents in two years, highlighting growing concerns over navigation system manipulation.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
10 Dec, 2025

Does Google’s Quantum Echoes bring Q-day closer?, Pg10

Google's Quantum Echoes experiment explores quantum information spreading, not encryption breaking, but Q-day threat necessitates quantum-safe system adoption by decade's end.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBasics of Cyber SecurityLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
10 Dec, 2025

How countries like Myanmar and Cambodia turned into hubs of cyber slavery, Pg17

Transnational cyber slavery syndicate busted in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos; Indian authorities rescue 1,500 victims lured by fake jobs.

E GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
8 Dec, 2025

National intelligence grid gains traction as Central agencies, police scour for information, Pg12

NATGRID gains traction with 45,000 monthly requests; agencies urged to scale up usage amid rising cyber incidents.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityRight to Information and Transparency in Government
8 Dec, 2025

Swap app mandates for digital literacy, Pg7

Government withdraws mandatory 'Sanchar Saathi' app preloading after backlash, raising concerns over privacy, surveillance, and digital rights.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineE GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecurityAccountability and Ethical Governance
6 Dec, 2025

A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism, Pg8

Digital constitutionalism urgently needed to protect citizens' rights amidst rising surveillance and algorithmic governance, ensuring accountability and transparency in the digital age.

Population and Associated IssuesHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
6 Dec, 2025

The Great Elderly Scroll, Pg13

Smartphones become double-edged sword for Indian elderly, bridging gaps but raising addiction, fraud, and isolation concerns amidst digital dependence.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsBasics of Cyber SecurityLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
5 Dec, 2025

New Delhi’s relative isolation, India’s tryst with terror, Pg8

India faces rising threats: Hostile neighbors, Pakistan's military buildup, and resurgence of domestic terror modules involving educated elites.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceBasics of Cyber Security
4 Dec, 2025

Govt. withdraws order to install Sanchar Saathi app, Pg1

Government retracts mandatory Sanchar Saathi app installation order amid privacy concerns and increased voluntary adoption, ensuring user choice.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceBasics of Cyber Security
3 Dec, 2025

DoT order to ‘pre-install’ govt. app triggers storm, Pg1

Government mandates pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app, sparking privacy concerns and opposition backlash over potential digital surveillance.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber Security
3 Dec, 2025

Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society’, Pg7

AI-driven deepfake abuse necessitates gender-neutral laws, platform accountability, and robust victim support beyond current SOPs, reveals study.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
3 Dec, 2025

How new SIM binding rule could log users out of WhatsApp Web, Pg16

DoT's SIM binding rule mandates WhatsApp, Telegram link services to SIM cards, raising privacy concerns and impacting web access.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryBasics of Cyber Security
2 Dec, 2025

SC gives CBI free hand to stop ‘digital arrest’ scams, Pg1

Supreme Court directs CBI to investigate ₹3,000 crore 'digital arrest' scams targeting elderly, overriding state consent for pan-India probe.

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