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Budget 2026 proposes penalties to tighten crypto transaction reporting
The proposal is aimed at ensuring compliance with Section 509 of...
Budget 26-27:Builds assets, de‑risks infra, broadens growth and removes operational bottlenecks
Girija Subramanian, CMD, New India Assurnace The government is...
Govt issues guidelines to protect solar power equipment from potential cyberattacks
“Inverter communication modules that transmit data to servers outside India not only pose risks of unauthorized control but also threaten national energy sovereignty by exposing sensitive consumption and generation data,” the Indian ministry said. New Delhi: India...
Govt props up India’s climate preparedness
Jitendra Singh, Union Minister,Ministry of Earth Sciences “We are now at a stage where even a casual user can access live weather alerts, cyclone warnings, air quality updates, and ocean forecasts on their mobile phones. This is the result of a Government that works...
Government’s anti-fraud initiative shows remarkable success, 97% reduction in spoofed calls
Jyotiraditya Scindia,Union Minister for Communications The portal's CEIR facility allows users to report lost or stolen handsets for immediate blocking and tracing across all telecom operator networks. This ensures that stolen devices cannot be misused anywhere in...
Microsoft suspends services to Nayara, Co sues firm in Delhi HC
"Nayara Energy has initiated legal proceedings against Microsoft following the abrupt and unilateral suspension of critical services. Microsoft is currently restricting Nayara Energy's access to its own data, proprietary tools, and products - despite these being...
Only 20-25% of India’s 850 mn internet users shop online, shows untapped potential: McKinsey Report
E-commerce companies are also finding new ways to serve consumers. They are expanding into new categories such as instant bookings for domestic services, professional help, and even medical aid. New Delhi: India's e-commerce sector is set for significant growth in the...
Centre conducts over 9,700 cybersecurity audits of critical sectors like banking, insurance
Jitin Prasada,Minister of State for Electronics and IT “The policies of government of India are aimed at ensuring a safe, trusted, and accountable cyberspace for all users. Multiple initiatives have been undertaken to secure critical infrastructure sectors such as...
Insurance brokers should maintain high governance standards and business ethics: IRDAI member
Girija Subramaniam, CMD, New India Assurance Rakesh Jain, CEO, Reliance General Insurance,Satyajit Tripathy, member, Distribution, IRDAI , Naveen Chandra Jha, MD & CEO, SBI General Insurance, Abhilash Sridharan, Partner, McKinsey & Company at a panel...
IRDAI imposes a stiff penalty of Rs 3.39 crore on Star Health for violating cyber security laws
A significant data leak from Star Health Insurance was reported in Aug, 2024, affecting approximately 3.1 crore customer records. The data, including mobile numbers, PAN details, addresses, and medical information, was allegedly accessible through a website created by...
Singapore says cyber espionage group targeting critical infrastructure
“UNC3886 poses a serious threat to us, and has the potential to undermine our national security,” Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam said in a speech. Google-owned cybersecurity firm Mandiant has described UNC3886 as a “China-nexus espionage...
Evidence shows Jeju Air pilots shut off less-damaged engine before crash, source says
The source said the evidence, including the cockpit voice recorder, computer data and a physical engine switch found in the wreckage showed pilots shut off the left engine instead of the right engine when taking emergency steps after a bird strike just before it was...