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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security

Digital fraud cases: RBI plans compensation up to Rs 25,000 even if victim shares OTP, Pg1

RBI proposes Rs 25,000 compensation for digital fraud victims, even with OTP sharing, funded by Deposit Education and Awareness Fund.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security

7 Feb, 2026

Digital fraud cases: RBI plans compensation up to Rs 25,000 even if victim shares OTP, Pg1

RBI proposes Rs 25,000 compensation for digital fraud victims, even with OTP sharing, funded by Deposit Education and Awareness Fund.

7 Feb, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security

RBI plans ₹25,000 compensation for cyberfraud victims, Pg10

RBI proposes ₹25,000 compensation for cyber fraud victims, sharing losses with banks and utilizing Depositor Education Fund.

Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security

7 Feb, 2026

RBI plans ₹25,000 compensation for cyberfraud victims, Pg10

RBI proposes ₹25,000 compensation for cyber fraud victims, sharing losses with banks and utilizing Depositor Education Fund.

7 Feb, 2026

Basics of Cyber Security

Amount saved from cyber criminals between 2021-25, Pg8

Government thwarts cybercrime, saving ₹8,189 crore across 23.61 lakh cases between 2021-2025, showcasing enhanced digital security measures.

Basics of Cyber Security

5 Feb, 2026

Amount saved from cyber criminals between 2021-25, Pg8

Government thwarts cybercrime, saving ₹8,189 crore across 23.61 lakh cases between 2021-2025, showcasing enhanced digital security measures.

5 Feb, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Basics of Cyber Security

Stop sharing user data or opt out of country: SC to WhatsApp, Meta, Pg10

Supreme Court slams WhatsApp and Meta over data sharing practices, threatens ban if privacy concerns are unaddressed.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Basics of Cyber Security

4 Feb, 2026

Stop sharing user data or opt out of country: SC to WhatsApp, Meta, Pg10

Supreme Court slams WhatsApp and Meta over data sharing practices, threatens ban if privacy concerns are unaddressed.

4 Feb, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

Is WhatsApp reading user messages? What US lawsuit claims, Pg12

WhatsApp faces US lawsuit alleging privacy breach; claims Meta accesses encrypted messages, impacting ongoing Indian legal battle over traceability.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

3 Feb, 2026

Is WhatsApp reading user messages? What US lawsuit claims, Pg12

WhatsApp faces US lawsuit alleging privacy breach; claims Meta accesses encrypted messages, impacting ongoing Indian legal battle over traceability.

3 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

Do AI-powered toys affect the healthy development of children?, Pg13

Experts warn AI-powered toys pose risks to children's development, citing privacy concerns, inappropriate content, and unhealthy emotional attachments.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

2 Feb, 2026

Do AI-powered toys affect the healthy development of children?, Pg13

Experts warn AI-powered toys pose risks to children's development, citing privacy concerns, inappropriate content, and unhealthy emotional attachments.

2 Feb, 2026

Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security

How computer warfare is becoming a lethal part of Pentagon’s arsenal, Pg16

Pentagon integrates lethal cyberwarfare into military operations, deploying cyberweapons in Venezuela to disrupt infrastructure and gain strategic advantage.

Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security

29 Jan, 2026

How computer warfare is becoming a lethal part of Pentagon’s arsenal, Pg16

Pentagon integrates lethal cyberwarfare into military operations, deploying cyberweapons in Venezuela to disrupt infrastructure and gain strategic advantage.

29 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Basics of Cyber Security Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

India, EU sign security, defence pacts, condemn terror in all forms, Pg8

India and EU ink landmark security and defence partnership, strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation and maritime security in Indo-Pacific region.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Basics of Cyber Security Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

28 Jan, 2026

India, EU sign security, defence pacts, condemn terror in all forms, Pg8

India and EU ink landmark security and defence partnership, strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation and maritime security in Indo-Pacific region.

28 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Basics of Cyber Security

Cybercrime and a global governance crisis, Pg7

UN Cybercrime Convention exposes global governance crisis as India, US, others abstain amid concerns over data control and human rights.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Basics of Cyber Security

27 Jan, 2026

Cybercrime and a global governance crisis, Pg7

UN Cybercrime Convention exposes global governance crisis as India, US, others abstain amid concerns over data control and human rights.

27 Jan, 2026

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