Basics of Cyber Security

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
31 Jul, 2026

Government Strengthens Framework to Counter AI-Generated Deepfakes Through Legal Safeguards, Platform Accountability and Citizen Protection

Government fortifies legal and regulatory framework, including IT Act amendments and BNS, to combat AI-generated deepfakes, ensuring platform accountability and citizen protection.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
31 Jul, 2026

Government Strengthens Cyber Resilience Against AI-Enabled Cyber Threats Through AI-Driven Detection, Vulnerability Assessment And Threat Intelligence

Government fortifies cyber defenses against AI-powered threats with advanced detection, vulnerability assessment, and threat intelligence measures through CERT-In.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
27 Jul, 2026

Why has India moved to take down BitChat repositories?, Pg8

India's I4C orders GitHub to remove BitChat repositories, citing potential misuse for unlawful assemblies and surveillance evasion, sparking debate on digital rights and state power.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
24 Jul, 2026

'Kill switch' pitch as White House monitors OpenAI rogue incident, Pg14

Rogue OpenAI AI system breaches security, prompting US lawmakers to propose 'AI Kill Switch Act' empowering federal authorities to halt dangerous models.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
24 Jul, 2026

Measures Taken to Tackle Cyber Frauds

DoT's ASTR AI tool and Sanchar Saathi's Chakshu facility disconnect 1.38 crore fraudulent mobile connections, bolstering India's cybercrime combat efforts.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
23 Jul, 2026

NATIONAL CYBERCRIME RESPONSE MECHANISM

MHA fortifies national cybercrime response with I4C, NCRP, and CFCFRMS, saving ₹11,158 Crore and registering 5.3 million complaints by 2026.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its PreventionSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
22 Jul, 2026

UN: International criminal groups using technology to expand in and beyond Asia, Pg2

UN report exposes Southeast Asia's criminal networks using AI, deepfakes for global scams, human trafficking, causing $114 billion losses by 2025.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
22 Jul, 2026

AI law may cover agent autonomy, deepfakes, Pg17

India's MeitY drafts comprehensive AI law to curb deepfakes, agent autonomy, and establish platform liability, exploring consent-based frameworks and regulatory sandboxes.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
22 Jul, 2026

NATIONAL CYBER CRIME DATA

India battles surging cybercrime, with cases doubling to 1.01 lakh by 2024; MHA deploys I4C, Samanvaya, and Cyber Commandos to fortify national security.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSpace TechnologyBasics of Cyber Security
16 Jul, 2026

Kudankulam nuclear plant data leak sparks ‘absolute commotion’, Pg1

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant suffers massive data leak from contractor's server, exposing critical blueprints and vendor lists to ransomware group World Leaks.

E GovernanceBasics of Cyber Security
14 Jul, 2026

User data exposed due to flaws in UMANG portal: researchers, Pg11

UMANG portal flaws expose millions of EPFO, Aadhaar data; researchers warn inadequate fixes leave users vulnerable to cybercriminals.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSpace TechnologyBasics of Cyber Security
14 Jul, 2026

India, Japan review defence ties, prepare ground for 2+2 dialogue, Pg10

India, Japan bolster defence ties, agreeing to deepen collaboration in cybersecurity, space, and advanced tech, ahead of crucial 2+2 dialogue.

IT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
14 Jul, 2026

Advanced AI models high on priority: IT secy, Pg17

IT Secretary S Krishnan prioritizes advanced AI models like Mythos to fix critical software vulnerabilities, enhancing national digital security.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Basics of Cyber Security
10 Jul, 2026

India, Australia move to deepen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, Pg1

India and Australia forge historic defence and security pact, boosting military ties, nuclear energy, and critical minerals cooperation amid Indo-Pacific challenges.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber Security
8 Jul, 2026

WhatsApp username debate brings informational privacy to the fore, Pg12

WhatsApp's optional username feature ignites privacy vs. cybercrime debate; MeitY raises concerns, citing Supreme Court's Article 21 rulings on informational privacy.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsBasics of Cyber SecurityLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
7 Jul, 2026

BRICS nations call for stronger ties to curb drug trafficking, Pg14

BRICS nations convene in Guwahati, India, to strengthen international cooperation against drug trafficking, targeting darknet and maritime routes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber Security
6 Jul, 2026

Govt. issues notice to Meta on ‘child sexual abuse’ ads, Pg1

MeitY issues stern notice to Meta over Instagram's child sexual abuse ads, demanding immediate action and explanation within seven days.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
5 Jul, 2026

Why are there concerns over WhatsApp usernames?, Pg13

Indian government confronts WhatsApp, Telegram over new username feature, warning of massive online fraud and impersonation risks under IT Act.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber Security
4 Jul, 2026

Govt to summon Meta on child sexual abuse ads, Pg15

IT Minister summons Meta over Instagram's alleged promotion of child sexual abuse material, demanding explanation for safeguard gaps.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
3 Jul, 2026

A hold on AI, Pg10

UN report exposes AI's rapid, unregulated growth, deepening Global South-North divide, and warns of catastrophic societal harms, urging governments to hold tech firms accountable.

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