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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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February Bike Sales Rise On Wedding Season Demand, Easing Chip Shortages
Domestic two-wheeler sales, which is indicative of the financial health of India's rural economy and demand in the country's largest consumption segment loosely defined as lower middle-income households, grew in double digits from a year earlier.
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Committee Recommends Digital Competition Act To Reign In Big Tech Firms
The proposals come against the backdrop of rising concerns over unfair business practices in digital markets.
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Airtel, Meta to Jointly Invest in Global Connectivity Infrastructure in India to Cater to Rising Demand
Airtel and Meta on Monday announced a collaboration to invest in telecom infrastructure for India to cater to the increasing demand in the country for high-speed internet and digital services. The telecoms provider will partner with Meta and Saudi Telecom Company to extend 2Africa Pearls, the world's longest subsea cable system, to India.
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PS5, PS5 Digital Edition Price in India Rises to Rs. 54,990 and Rs. 44,990
PlayStation 5 is getting more expensive in India. The 4K Blu-ray-equipped PlayStation 5 now costs Rs. 54,990, up 10 percent from its launch price of Rs. 49,990. Meanwhile, its disc-less counterpart PS5 Digital Edition is getting even more expensive at Rs. 44,990, which represents a 12.5 percent increase on its launch price of Rs. 39,990. This is li...
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Google Asked by RBI, MeitY to Step up Checks Against Illegal Lending Apps in India: Report
The government and the Reserve Bank of India have urged Google to introduce tight checks to help curb the use of illegal digital lending applications in India. Google has been asked to ensure that only whitelisted loan apps are available for download on the Google Play Store. As per RBI’s digital lending norms, all loan disbursals and repayments ...
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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.
-
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.
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February Bike Sales Rise On Wedding Season Demand, Easing Chip Shortages
Domestic two-wheeler sales, which is indicative of the financial health of India's rural economy and demand in the country's largest consumption segment loosely defined as lower middle-income households, grew in double digits from a year earlier.
-
Committee Recommends Digital Competition Act To Reign In Big Tech Firms
The proposals come against the backdrop of rising concerns over unfair business practices in digital markets.
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Airtel, Meta to Jointly Invest in Global Connectivity Infrastructure in India to Cater to Rising Demand
Airtel and Meta on Monday announced a collaboration to invest in telecom infrastructure for India to cater to the increasing demand in the country for high-speed internet and digital services. The telecoms provider will partner with Meta and Saudi Telecom Company to extend 2Africa Pearls, the world's longest subsea cable system, to India.
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PS5, PS5 Digital Edition Price in India Rises to Rs. 54,990 and Rs. 44,990
PlayStation 5 is getting more expensive in India. The 4K Blu-ray-equipped PlayStation 5 now costs Rs. 54,990, up 10 percent from its launch price of Rs. 49,990. Meanwhile, its disc-less counterpart PS5 Digital Edition is getting even more expensive at Rs. 44,990, which represents a 12.5 percent increase on its launch price of Rs. 39,990. This is li...
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Google Asked by RBI, MeitY to Step up Checks Against Illegal Lending Apps in India: Report
The government and the Reserve Bank of India have urged Google to introduce tight checks to help curb the use of illegal digital lending applications in India. Google has been asked to ensure that only whitelisted loan apps are available for download on the Google Play Store. As per RBI’s digital lending norms, all loan disbursals and repayments ...
