Basics of Cyber Security

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Swap app mandates for digital literacy, Pg7

Government withdraws mandatory 'Sanchar Saathi' app preloading after backlash, raising concerns over privacy, surveillance, and digital rights.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security Right to Information and Transparency in Government

8 Dec, 2025

Swap app mandates for digital literacy, Pg7

Government withdraws mandatory 'Sanchar Saathi' app preloading after backlash, raising concerns over privacy, surveillance, and digital rights.

8 Dec, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine E Governance Basics of Cyber Security Accountability and Ethical Governance

A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism, Pg8

Digital constitutionalism urgently needed to protect citizens' rights amidst rising surveillance and algorithmic governance, ensuring accountability and transparency in the digital age.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine E Governance Basics of Cyber Security Accountability and Ethical Governance

6 Dec, 2025

A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism, Pg8

Digital constitutionalism urgently needed to protect citizens' rights amidst rising surveillance and algorithmic governance, ensuring accountability and transparency in the digital age.

6 Dec, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

The Great Elderly Scroll, Pg13

Smartphones become double-edged sword for Indian elderly, bridging gaps but raising addiction, fraud, and isolation concerns amidst digital dependence.

Population and Associated Issues Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

6 Dec, 2025

The Great Elderly Scroll, Pg13

Smartphones become double-edged sword for Indian elderly, bridging gaps but raising addiction, fraud, and isolation concerns amidst digital dependence.

6 Dec, 2025

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

New Delhi’s relative isolation, India’s tryst with terror, Pg8

India faces rising threats: Hostile neighbors, Pakistan's military buildup, and resurgence of domestic terror modules involving educated elites.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

5 Dec, 2025

New Delhi’s relative isolation, India’s tryst with terror, Pg8

India faces rising threats: Hostile neighbors, Pakistan's military buildup, and resurgence of domestic terror modules involving educated elites.

5 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Basics of Cyber Security

Govt. withdraws order to install Sanchar Saathi app, Pg1

Government retracts mandatory Sanchar Saathi app installation order amid privacy concerns and increased voluntary adoption, ensuring user choice.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Basics of Cyber Security

4 Dec, 2025

Govt. withdraws order to install Sanchar Saathi app, Pg1

Government retracts mandatory Sanchar Saathi app installation order amid privacy concerns and increased voluntary adoption, ensuring user choice.

4 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Basics of Cyber Security

DoT order to ‘pre-install’ govt. app triggers storm, Pg1

Government mandates pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app, sparking privacy concerns and opposition backlash over potential digital surveillance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Basics of Cyber Security

3 Dec, 2025

DoT order to ‘pre-install’ govt. app triggers storm, Pg1

Government mandates pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app, sparking privacy concerns and opposition backlash over potential digital surveillance.

3 Dec, 2025

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

Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society’, Pg7

AI-driven deepfake abuse necessitates gender-neutral laws, platform accountability, and robust victim support beyond current SOPs, reveals study.

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

3 Dec, 2025

Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society’, Pg7

AI-driven deepfake abuse necessitates gender-neutral laws, platform accountability, and robust victim support beyond current SOPs, reveals study.

3 Dec, 2025

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

How new SIM binding rule could log users out of WhatsApp Web, Pg16

DoT's SIM binding rule mandates WhatsApp, Telegram link services to SIM cards, raising privacy concerns and impacting web access.

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

3 Dec, 2025

How new SIM binding rule could log users out of WhatsApp Web, Pg16

DoT's SIM binding rule mandates WhatsApp, Telegram link services to SIM cards, raising privacy concerns and impacting web access.

3 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Basics of Cyber Security

SC gives CBI free hand to stop ‘digital arrest’ scams, Pg1

Supreme Court directs CBI to investigate ₹3,000 crore 'digital arrest' scams targeting elderly, overriding state consent for pan-India probe.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Basics of Cyber Security

2 Dec, 2025

SC gives CBI free hand to stop ‘digital arrest’ scams, Pg1

Supreme Court directs CBI to investigate ₹3,000 crore 'digital arrest' scams targeting elderly, overriding state consent for pan-India probe.

2 Dec, 2025

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

Sanchar Saathi app must be pre-installed on phones: DoT, Pg12

DoT mandates pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app on smartphones by March 2026 to curb mobile fraud.

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

2 Dec, 2025

Sanchar Saathi app must be pre-installed on phones: DoT, Pg12

DoT mandates pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app on smartphones by March 2026 to curb mobile fraud.

2 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

Centre asks smartphone makers to pre-install its app, triggers concerns, Pg1

Government mandates pre-installation of 'Sanchar Saathi' app on all smartphones to combat cyber fraud and track stolen devices.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

2 Dec, 2025

Centre asks smartphone makers to pre-install its app, triggers concerns, Pg1

Government mandates pre-installation of 'Sanchar Saathi' app on all smartphones to combat cyber fraud and track stolen devices.

2 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

Govt. orders ‘SIM binding’ for messaging platforms, Pg13

Government mandates 'SIM binding' for messaging apps by 2026, aiming to curb cyber fraud and enhance traceability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

30 Nov, 2025

Govt. orders ‘SIM binding’ for messaging platforms, Pg13

Government mandates 'SIM binding' for messaging apps by 2026, aiming to curb cyber fraud and enhance traceability.

30 Nov, 2025

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

Centre mandates SIM binding for online messaging platforms, Pg16

Centre mandates SIM binding for messaging apps to curb cyber-frauds, impacting user experience and raising implementation concerns.

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

30 Nov, 2025

Centre mandates SIM binding for online messaging platforms, Pg16

Centre mandates SIM binding for messaging apps to curb cyber-frauds, impacting user experience and raising implementation concerns.

30 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Govt. justifies move to impose ban on online money games, Pg12

Centre defends online gaming ban citing money laundering, terror funding, and addiction, impacting 45 crore users and ₹2,000 crore losses.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

27 Nov, 2025

Govt. justifies move to impose ban on online money games, Pg12

Centre defends online gaming ban citing money laundering, terror funding, and addiction, impacting 45 crore users and ₹2,000 crore losses.

27 Nov, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

WiFi signals can quietly surveil you, says study, PgII

Study reveals WiFi beamforming's privacy risks: identifying individuals through gait with 99.5% accuracy using unencrypted broadcast reports.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

27 Nov, 2025

WiFi signals can quietly surveil you, says study, PgII

Study reveals WiFi beamforming's privacy risks: identifying individuals through gait with 99.5% accuracy using unencrypted broadcast reports.

27 Nov, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Basics of Cyber Security Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Doval hosts meeting of Colombo Security Conclave in Delhi, Pg13

Colombo Security Conclave's 7th NSA-level meeting in Delhi focuses on maritime security, counter-terrorism, and regional cooperation among member states.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Basics of Cyber Security Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

21 Nov, 2025

Doval hosts meeting of Colombo Security Conclave in Delhi, Pg13

Colombo Security Conclave's 7th NSA-level meeting in Delhi focuses on maritime security, counter-terrorism, and regional cooperation among member states.

21 Nov, 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