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RBI-led initiative to curb digital frauds gains momentum banks roped in to set up DPIP
The proposed platform seeks to bolster fraud risk management by...
UK’s car theft reaches near a 15-year high, cost insurers $867 million
While owners are compensated when their cars are taken, vehicle...
Cyber fraud victims should be immediately compensated by financial institutions: Parliamentary panel
“What we have suggested is if the consumer files a complaint that they have been the victim of cyber crime fraud, then they should automatically get the money back into their accounts. Up to a certain limit of course. The onus should be on the financial institutions...
Urgent need to introduce data protection law to curb cybercrime menace: Par Panel
In its submission to the panel, the Ministry of Electronics and IT representative said that any entity that takes consent which is beyond what is necessary for the stated, specified purpose, will be considered illegal ''Just like an illegal contract is no contract,...
Health ministry’s e-initiative clocks 14.17 cr teleconsultations since April 2021
The telemedicine application provides doctor-to-doctor and patient-to-doctor consultations, Mandaviya said responding to a question. The application, launched on April 13, 2021, works on a hub and spoke model where doctors, including specialists, provide services to...
Social media marketing most effective when it motivates consumers to start posting: Study
The conventional belief has been that social media allows marketers to influence the purchase behavior of their followers directly. New research from the University of Notre Dame analyzes data from the motion picture industry, which often relies on social media...
Shriram General Insurance net profit jumps 37 % to Rs 98cr in Q1
"Our physical approach is the main driver during the quarter. While we remain focussed on existing business streams, we believe newer areas like EV insurance and developing a stream of combo insurance plans will help the market and drive growth for us," Anil Aggarwal,...
Global Trade: War, AI and climate change shaking up $32 trillion supply chain risks
A shift from fossil fuels is spurring demand for materials essential for electrification. Artificial intelligence is forcing employees to learn new skills so they won’t be replaced by computers. Long before these trends are reflected in government data, they’re...
Focus on infra, investment, innovation, inclusiveness to make India developed nation by 2047: FM
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, infrastructure is not just going to be physical such as bridges, roads, ports or airports, but also creation of digital infrastructure is given importance New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said...
Safety Standards: As e-bikes proliferate in US, so do deadly fires blamed on exploding lithium-ion batteries
"We have reached a point of crisis in New York City, with ion batteries now a top cause of fatal fires in New York.'' With some 65,000 e-bikes zipping through its streets — more than any other place in the U.S. — New York City is the epicenter of battery-related...
Possible Chinese malware in US systems a ‘ticking time bomb’: Report
"The Biden administration is working relentlessly to defend the United States from any disruptions to our critical infrastructure, including by coordinating interagency efforts to protect water systems, pipelines, rail and aviation systems, among others," said Adam...
Weather tool used in India could help better predict floods in Sri Lanka: Study
Understanding the link between weather patterns and extreme rainfall is really important for helping Sri Lankan communities prepare and respond to deadly natural disasters and could ultimately save lives, the researchers said New Delhi: Applying weather forecasting...