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CERT-In tackled over 1.39 million cybersecurity incidents in 2022: Annual report
When compared to 2021, although CERT-In tackled marginally lesser number of cybersecurity incidents in 2022, data showed that phishing and malware attacks in India increased largely in the previous year
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ICMR to use drone to transport tuberculosis samples, drugs in Telangana
The six-month-long feasibility study, which begins in December, will be carried out in the state's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district under the the National TB Elimination Programme
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Boom, other digital organisations set up fact-checking body
In April, the Centre laid down rules that said that only a government-appointed unit could fact-check content related to the government. For fact checking non-government content, the Centre favoured the industry setting up a self-regulatory body
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MeitY's advisory to social media firms on deepfake cites threat to women's modesty, citizen's dignity
The government, in the advisory, also warned social media intermediaries that not removing deepfake content from their platforms can attract damages, such as losing safe harbour provisions and so on
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MC Explains: What is the new authorisation regime for import of laptop, tablets, and PCs?
n August, Indian regulators surprised the world’s biggest PC makers when they made licences mandatory for the import of electronics — from small tablets to all-in-one PCs — without a license. The move was later rolled back, and now the government has allowed free import of such items till September 2024.
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MeitY blocks 22 'illegal' betting apps and websites, including Mahadev Book app
Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that the blocking orders were issued after requesting regarding the same from Enforcement Directorate
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AI should not be demonised, be regulated out of existence: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that various nations will deliberate on a global framework for regulating artificial intelligence in the upcoming GPAI Summit in Delhi, and expects the framework to be in place in the six months.
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Internet, mobile body seeks 2-year extension to comply with data protection Act
The Internet and Mobile Association of India’s request is in line with other industry bodies, which have maintained that several provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act would require technical, product, policy and process-level changes
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MeitY sends notice to Apple over threat notification to opposition MPs, journalists
iPhone hacking: Several opposition MPs and journalists took to X formerly Twitter, saying that they have received a threat notification from Apple warning them of state sponsored attackers targeting their device
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Just trying to recover my investment, says dark web threat actor selling 815 million Indians' database
Pwn0001 who is selling sensitive details of Indian citizens on a dark web website said that he has not hacked any database, but bought it from another dark web forum last year
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Skyroot Aerospace raises $27.5 million in pre Series C round led by Temasek
The Hyderabad-based company, which launched India's first private rocket in 2022, is set to launch its second commercial rocket, the Vikram-I, next year. The launch vehicle can take payloads of upto 300 kilograms into low earth orbit.
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India disconnects 6.4 million 'fraudulent' phone connections with the help of facial recognition
The C-DoT-developed 'Artificial Intelligence and Facial Recognition powered Solution for Telecom SIM Subscriber Verification' tries to find photos with similar facial vectors to zero in on fraudulent connections
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80% of equipment used in 5G roll-out is made in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the draft rules of the DPDP Act will be rolled out soon, and that the government is working on the digital architecture of the Data Protection Board.
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India plans to ensure all connected devices are from ‘trusted sources’ by 2027: NCSC Lt Gen M U Nair
The National Cybersecurity Coordinator also said that in the last six months 58 per cent of malicious files in the cyber domain such as information stealers, ransomware etc have been delivered through the web
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Online betting ads: Govt to introduce norms to adhere to Code to Advertising in IT Rules
The move comes after the government sent multiple advisories to platforms urging them not to host advertisements of online betting entities
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Illegal loan apps: MeitY urges RBI to design more detailed KYC to ensure traceability
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has recommended that Reserve Bank of India design a detailed Know Your Digital Finance App (KYDFA) process that companies have to undertake before they access the Indian banking system
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MeitY committee recommends govt to set up $2.5 billion semiconductor research centre
The government envisions India Semiconductor Research Centre as a world-class research institution focusing on semiconductor processes, advanced packaging, compound semiconductors and Fabless design and EDA tools
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Import authorisation norms will not lead to laptop, tablet and PC price rise: MeitY secretary
Officials of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Directorate General of Foreign Trade said import authorisation requests will not be rejected for now, and the data will be studied before further decisions are taken
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ISRO alum's space tech startup aims to tackle ocean surveillance with satellite data
Piersight aims to launch a number of specialised imagery satellites that scan the oceans in real time
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Inside India’s grand artificial intelligence plan to add $967 billion to economy
From designing AI chipsets to developing applications in agriculture and health, a government-appointed group of experts have come out with a strategy to help boost India in the AI race
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Agnikul Cosmos secures $26.7 million for increased capacity and bi-monthly commercial launches
In 2020 Agnikul Cosmos signend an agreement with Indian Space Research Organisation granting the startup access to the space agency's expertise and facilities
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IT ministry asks YouTube to use 'unverified' disclaimer on fake news channels
The government has asked social media platforms to submit an action note on how they are dealing with fake news within 10 days.
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Dhruva Space to build 2.8 lakh sq ft satellite infra manufacturing facility in Hyderabad
Dhruva Space expects to finish the construction of the first phase of the manufacturing plant in the next 18-24 months
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IndiaAI: AI working group recommends govt to monetise sharing of non-personal data
The 2022 Draft India Data Policy suggested monetising data sharing but the government dropped the idea amid criticism that the idea conflicted with open government data principles
