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Google Unveils India-Focused Safety Charter, Shares How It Is Using AI to Combat Online Frauds and Scams
Google unveiled its Safety Charter for India, highlighting how it is using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to identify and prevent instances of cybercrimes across its products. The Mountain View-based tech giant highlighted that with the rise of India’s digital economy, the need for trust-based systems was high. The company is now using A...
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Direct Benefit Transfer Rises 90 Times In A Decade: Finance Minister
There has been more than 90 times rise in direct benefit transfer (DBT) in just a decade under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday.
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Exclusive: Government Weighs Charges On UPI Payments Over Rs 3,000
This comes as banks and payment service providers have raised concerns about the rising cost of handling high-value digital transactions.
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India Secures International Institute Of Administrative Sciences Presidency
In a marker of India's internal governance reforms and the country's rising stature in global governance, the country has been elected to lead the prestigious International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) for the 2025-2028 term.
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"False Endorsements, Real Losses": AI-Enabled Financial Scams On The Rise
A digital risk firm has raised an alarm over the rapid rise of AI-enabled financial scams in India in a devastating report that analysed some cases, including a deep fake video of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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I4C Blocked Over 83,668 WhatsApp Accounts and 3,962 Skype IDs Used in Digital Arrest Scams, Government Says
Cyber fraud instances, including digital arrest scams, are on the rise in India. Digital arrest scams, where scammers impersonate law enforcement officers, target elderly individuals and other vulnerable users are often targeted. The government has disclosed some of the measures taken to detect and prevent such scams, while raising awareness about ...
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Cybercrimes Rise In Madhya Pradesh, Losses Cross Rs 150 Crores In 2 Years
In September, Shweta Sengar, a housewife from Bhopal, became the victim of a cyber fraud scam. She lost Rs 61,000 while attempting to resolve a minor mobile recharge issue.
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Opinion | Humanities' Unexpected Rise In The Digital Age
While technology and innovation will always be crucial, a purely technical perspective is insufficient. A deep understanding of social sciences is essential for meaningful progress.
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Karnataka Now Has A New Cyber Security Policy. Here Are The Highlights
Karnataka today launched a comprehensive cyber security policy 2024 to combat rising levels of cyber-crimes and promote awareness, skill building, public-private partnerships and technology integration to protect the state's digital infrastructure.
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Online Payment Frauds Jump Over 400 Percent in India, RBI Data Shows
Digital payment frauds in India saw a 400 percent jump in the year ended March 2024, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) annual report. Data from the central bank shows that the value of transactions on UPI jumped 137% in the past two years to 200 trillion rupees, while the rise in online transactions is also boosted by cheap access to t...
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Dead Leaders "Rise" In Tamil Nadu, As Deepfake Tools Warp Poll Campaign
Death has not extinguished the decades-long rivalry between two Indian leaders: both have now seemingly risen from the grave, in digital form, to rally their supporters ahead of national elections.
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5G in India Seen Accounting for About 57 Percent of Mobile Subscriptions by 2028: Ericsson Mobility Report
The 5G subscription in India is estimated to have reached about 10 million by 2022 end, and is seen accounting for about 57 percent of mobile subscriptions in the country by the end of 2028, making it "the fastest growing" 5G region globally, according to Ericsson Mobility Report. With the launch of 5G services in October 2022, the major 5G Indian ...
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Rise In Digital Payments A Reason To Withdraw Rs 2,000 Notes, Says RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will withdraw Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes that were in circulation since 2016. The central bank mentioned several reasons that influenced its decision to withdraw the currency notes.
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Viacom18 and Tipping Point Unveil Future Slate: Fighter, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, and More
Viacom18 Studios and Tipping Point announced their upcoming project slate, which includes films like Fighter, Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, and the sequel of OMG – Oh My God! In addition to the movies, the slate features 10 new web series from Tipping Point, a young digital content brand under the Viacom18 Studios umbrella.
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Aadhaar e-KYC Transactions Rise to Over 311.8 Million in March 2023
Aadhaar holders have carried out nearly 2.31 billion authentication transactions in March 2023, underlining the growing usage of Aadhaar and growth of digital economy in the country, according to an official release. The numbers in March were higher than in February.
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Google Unveils India-Focused Safety Charter, Shares How It Is Using AI to Combat Online Frauds and Scams
Google unveiled its Safety Charter for India, highlighting how it is using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to identify and prevent instances of cybercrimes across its products. The Mountain View-based tech giant highlighted that with the rise of India’s digital economy, the need for trust-based systems was high. The company is now using A...
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Direct Benefit Transfer Rises 90 Times In A Decade: Finance Minister
There has been more than 90 times rise in direct benefit transfer (DBT) in just a decade under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday.
-
Exclusive: Government Weighs Charges On UPI Payments Over Rs 3,000
This comes as banks and payment service providers have raised concerns about the rising cost of handling high-value digital transactions.
-
India Secures International Institute Of Administrative Sciences Presidency
In a marker of India's internal governance reforms and the country's rising stature in global governance, the country has been elected to lead the prestigious International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) for the 2025-2028 term.
-
"False Endorsements, Real Losses": AI-Enabled Financial Scams On The Rise
A digital risk firm has raised an alarm over the rapid rise of AI-enabled financial scams in India in a devastating report that analysed some cases, including a deep fake video of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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I4C Blocked Over 83,668 WhatsApp Accounts and 3,962 Skype IDs Used in Digital Arrest Scams, Government Says
Cyber fraud instances, including digital arrest scams, are on the rise in India. Digital arrest scams, where scammers impersonate law enforcement officers, target elderly individuals and other vulnerable users are often targeted. The government has disclosed some of the measures taken to detect and prevent such scams, while raising awareness about ...
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Cybercrimes Rise In Madhya Pradesh, Losses Cross Rs 150 Crores In 2 Years
In September, Shweta Sengar, a housewife from Bhopal, became the victim of a cyber fraud scam. She lost Rs 61,000 while attempting to resolve a minor mobile recharge issue.
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Opinion | Humanities' Unexpected Rise In The Digital Age
While technology and innovation will always be crucial, a purely technical perspective is insufficient. A deep understanding of social sciences is essential for meaningful progress.
-
Karnataka Now Has A New Cyber Security Policy. Here Are The Highlights
Karnataka today launched a comprehensive cyber security policy 2024 to combat rising levels of cyber-crimes and promote awareness, skill building, public-private partnerships and technology integration to protect the state's digital infrastructure.
-
Online Payment Frauds Jump Over 400 Percent in India, RBI Data Shows
Digital payment frauds in India saw a 400 percent jump in the year ended March 2024, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) annual report. Data from the central bank shows that the value of transactions on UPI jumped 137% in the past two years to 200 trillion rupees, while the rise in online transactions is also boosted by cheap access to t...
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Dead Leaders "Rise" In Tamil Nadu, As Deepfake Tools Warp Poll Campaign
Death has not extinguished the decades-long rivalry between two Indian leaders: both have now seemingly risen from the grave, in digital form, to rally their supporters ahead of national elections.
-
5G in India Seen Accounting for About 57 Percent of Mobile Subscriptions by 2028: Ericsson Mobility Report
The 5G subscription in India is estimated to have reached about 10 million by 2022 end, and is seen accounting for about 57 percent of mobile subscriptions in the country by the end of 2028, making it "the fastest growing" 5G region globally, according to Ericsson Mobility Report. With the launch of 5G services in October 2022, the major 5G Indian ...
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Rise In Digital Payments A Reason To Withdraw Rs 2,000 Notes, Says RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will withdraw Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes that were in circulation since 2016. The central bank mentioned several reasons that influenced its decision to withdraw the currency notes.
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Viacom18 and Tipping Point Unveil Future Slate: Fighter, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, and More
Viacom18 Studios and Tipping Point announced their upcoming project slate, which includes films like Fighter, Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, and the sequel of OMG – Oh My God! In addition to the movies, the slate features 10 new web series from Tipping Point, a young digital content brand under the Viacom18 Studios umbrella.
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Aadhaar e-KYC Transactions Rise to Over 311.8 Million in March 2023
Aadhaar holders have carried out nearly 2.31 billion authentication transactions in March 2023, underlining the growing usage of Aadhaar and growth of digital economy in the country, according to an official release. The numbers in March were higher than in February.
