Basics of Cyber Security

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Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention

‘Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for crypto users’, Pg17

FIU mandates live selfies and geo-tagging for crypto users to combat money laundering and enhance KYC compliance.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention

12 Jan, 2026

‘Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for crypto users’, Pg17

FIU mandates live selfies and geo-tagging for crypto users to combat money laundering and enhance KYC compliance.

12 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

X admits Grok AI objectionable image issues, blocks 600 offending accounts, Pg17

X Corp admits Grok AI image misuse, removes 3,500 contents and blocks 600 accounts after government intervention for IT act violation.

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

12 Jan, 2026

X admits Grok AI objectionable image issues, blocks 600 offending accounts, Pg17

X Corp admits Grok AI image misuse, removes 3,500 contents and blocks 600 accounts after government intervention for IT act violation.

12 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13

Centre Warns X over Grok's Sexually Explicit Content, Highlighting AI Governance Gaps and the Need for Stricter Regulations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

12 Jan, 2026

Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13

Centre Warns X over Grok's Sexually Explicit Content, Highlighting AI Governance Gaps and the Need for Stricter Regulations.

12 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Intellectual Property Rights, IPR Basics of Cyber Security

Govt proposes phone makers to give source code, firms push back, Pg3

India proposes mandatory source code sharing for phone makers, sparking privacy concerns and industry pushback over security standards and feasibility.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Intellectual Property Rights, IPR Basics of Cyber Security

12 Jan, 2026

Govt proposes phone makers to give source code, firms push back, Pg3

India proposes mandatory source code sharing for phone makers, sparking privacy concerns and industry pushback over security standards and feasibility.

12 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

Jointly develop tools to combat digital fraud: RBI Governor, Pg15

RBI urges collaborative development of AI tools to combat rising digital fraud, focusing on mule account detection and pre-emptive measures.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

10 Jan, 2026

Jointly develop tools to combat digital fraud: RBI Governor, Pg15

RBI urges collaborative development of AI tools to combat rising digital fraud, focusing on mule account detection and pre-emptive measures.

10 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate Accountability and Ethical Governance

‘Natgrid’, the search engine of digital authoritarianism, Pg6

NATGRID's integration with NPR raises concerns over mass surveillance, lacking statutory framework, and potential for biased algorithmic policing, threatening civil liberties.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate Accountability and Ethical Governance

8 Jan, 2026

‘Natgrid’, the search engine of digital authoritarianism, Pg6

NATGRID's integration with NPR raises concerns over mass surveillance, lacking statutory framework, and potential for biased algorithmic policing, threatening civil liberties.

8 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

Govt ‘not satisfied’ with X response on Grok AI, considering next steps, Pg11

Government rebukes X over Grok AI's objectionable content generation, demands stricter safeguards and technical explanations for non-consensual images.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

8 Jan, 2026

Govt ‘not satisfied’ with X response on Grok AI, considering next steps, Pg11

Government rebukes X over Grok AI's objectionable content generation, demands stricter safeguards and technical explanations for non-consensual images.

8 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

Centre directs X to check Grok misuse in morphing images, Pg1

Centre orders X to control Grok's misuse in morphing images, demanding compliance with IT Act and Rules, 2021.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

3 Jan, 2026

Centre directs X to check Grok misuse in morphing images, Pg1

Centre orders X to control Grok's misuse in morphing images, demanding compliance with IT Act and Rules, 2021.

3 Jan, 2026

Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

Indians lost Rs 53K cr to fraud, cheating cases in last 6 years, Pg9

India faces alarming surge in cyber fraud as citizens lose ₹53,000 crore in six years, Maharashtra worst hit.

Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

3 Jan, 2026

Indians lost Rs 53K cr to fraud, cheating cases in last 6 years, Pg9

India faces alarming surge in cyber fraud as citizens lose ₹53,000 crore in six years, Maharashtra worst hit.

3 Jan, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

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.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security Linkages 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.

24 Dec, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Basics of Cyber Security

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.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Basics 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.

20 Dec, 2025

Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security

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.

Vulnerable Sections Basics 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.

17 Dec, 2025

Role of External State and Non State Actors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

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.

Role of External State and Non State Actors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security Linkages 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.

16 Dec, 2025

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

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.

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics 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.

15 Dec, 2025

Representation of the People's Act E Governance Basics of Cyber Security

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.

Representation of the People's Act E Governance Basics 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.

14 Dec, 2025

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

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.

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.

14 Dec, 2025

Space Technology Basics of Cyber Security

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.

Space Technology Basics 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.

12 Dec, 2025

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

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.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers Basics 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.

10 Dec, 2025

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism