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The Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), has outlined comprehensive measures to tackle cyber incidents across various states and Union Territories in India. Recognized as the national agency for cyber security incidents, CERT-In has reported a significant increase in cyber incidents from
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Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah addressed a national conference on tackling cyber-enabled frauds in New Delhi. He inaugurated the new Cybercrime Branch of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and launched the I4C’s State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre dashboard. The event highlighted India's significant achievements in
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has convened a meeting to establish the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) under the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025. The bureau, modeled after the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, aims to create a comprehensive security framework for ports, focusing on cyber security and involving the Central
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Indian Railways has intensified its cyber security measures to safeguard its ticket reservation system, deactivating over 3 crore suspicious user IDs since January 2025. The improvements include implementing Aadhaar-based OTP verification for online tatkal ticketing, effective in 322 trains, and at reservation counters for 211 trains, increasing confirmed tatkal ticket
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The Indian Government has removed the requirement for smartphones to have the Sanchar Saathi app pre-installed, although it continues to encourage its use for cyber security. Initially mandated to improve access to cyber safety, the app has seen 1.4 crore downloads, reporting 2000 fraud incidents daily. Despite its rapid
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The Indian government has established a comprehensive, integrated system to bolster national cyber security. This includes the coordination of multiple agencies, such as the National Security Council Secretariat's National Cyber Security Coordinator and the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C). The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) is central
Cyber Security
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the Cyber Security Innovation Challenge (CSIC) 1.0 to enhance India's cybersecurity ecosystem. This initiative, part of the Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) Project, aims to engage students and researchers in real-world cybersecurity challenges, fostering innovation and career
India-Vietnam
The 15th India-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue was held in Hanoi on November 10, 2025, co-chaired by Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh and Deputy Minister of National Defence Sr Lt Gen Hoang Xuan Chien. Key outcomes included a Memorandum of Agreement for Mutual Submarine Search and Rescue Cooperation and a
Special Campaign 5.0
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) successfully completed its one-month Special Campaign 5.0, focusing on cleanliness, efficiency, and public grievance disposal. The campaign resulted in 100% disposal of public grievances, freeing up over 2 lakh square feet of space, and generating revenue of Rs. 3.20 crore through scrap
Cyber Security
On October 29, 2025, the Legislative Department held a workshop on 'National Cyber Security' as part of Special Campaign 5.0. Chaired by Dr. Rajiv Mani, the workshop aimed to raise awareness among officials about cyber security, data protection, and safe digital practices. Experts from the National Informatics
Cyber Security
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) organized a webinar on October 24, 2025, to promote cyber security awareness as part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. The event featured discussions on emerging cyber threats, including phishing and AI-enabled attacks, and emphasized the collective responsibility of the telecom sector in ensuring cybersecurity.
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The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIIT-Hyderabad to collaborate on developing India-specific telecom standards and technologies. The partnership focuses on areas such as AI-driven networks, smart cities, quantum communications, and cyber security, aiming to enhance India's role in global standardization and