President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on Thursday underscored that India’s fintech revolution must be remembered not merely as a technological success story, but as a movement rooted in gender justice and social inclusion. Addressing the Black Swan Summit, India, in Bhubaneswar, she urged innovators and entrepreneurs to ensure that…
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US Cybersecurity Chief Shared Sensitive Files on ChatGPT: Report
In a development that has sparked concern across Washington’s cybersecurity establishment, the acting head of the United States’ top cyber defence agency reportedly uploaded sensitive internal documents to the public version of ChatGPT. According to a media report, Madhu Gottumukkala, the Indian-origin acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security…
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India’s Digital Future on International Data Privacy Day
As the world marks International Data Privacy Day on January 28, India has reaffirmed its commitment to building a secure, citizen-centric digital ecosystem anchored in trust, accountability, and robust legal safeguards. With digital platforms now deeply embedded in everyday life, the focus has shifted from mere digital access to ensuring…
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India, Kenya Boost Defence Ties at Nairobi Expo
India and Kenya took another significant step toward deepening their defence partnership as Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar urged the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to actively explore collaborative opportunities with Indian defence companies. He was addressing the 3rd India-Kenya Defence Exhibition & Seminar held in Nairobi during his three-day…
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National Awards for e-Governance 2026 Receive 802 Nominations
The National Awards for e-Governance 2026 have recorded an encouraging response, with a total of 802 nominations received by the close of submissions on December 29, 2025. The awards aim to recognise and promote excellence in the implementation of e-Governance initiatives across the country, reflecting India’s sustained push towards digital…
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DoT Digital Platform Blocks ₹660 Cr Cyber Frauds
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has successfully onboarded over 1000 banks, financial institutions, and Third-Party Application Providers (TPAPs) onto its Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP), leveraging the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) to prevent cyber fraud losses amounting to ₹660 crore in just six months since its rollout on 22 May…
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Indian Navy Receives Indigenous ASW Ship ‘Anjadip’
The Indian Navy on 22 December 2025 received ‘Anjadip’, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)</strong), Kolkata. The delivery ceremony took place in Chennai, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous shipbuilding program. Advanced Design and Capabilities…
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DRDO–RRU Pact to Strengthen Defence, Security
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 22 December 2025 to promote collaboration in research, education, training, and technology support for defence and internal security. The MoU was inked by Dr Chandrika Kaushik, DG of DRDO, and Prof…
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Jitin Prasada Highlights Tech’s Role in Employment
Union Minister of State for Electronics & IT and Commerce & Industry, Shri Jitin Prasada, emphasized the growing role of emerging technologies in job creation while addressing the “Technology and Skill Development Conference” at the NIELIT Extension Centre in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, on 21 December 2025. The conference aimed to…
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India’s Cybersecurity Model Highlighted by CERT-In
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), hosted a high-level cybersecurity familiarisation visit for foreign journalists from Europe, America and Central Asia. The interaction, held in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), aimed to provide a comprehensive overview…