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The Government of India has strengthened its regulatory framework to combat AI-generated deepfakes, focusing on legal safeguards, platform accountability, and citizen protection. New laws have been introduced, including the Information Technology Act and amendments to the IT Rules, which enhance user safety, expedite removal of unlawful content, and promote deepfake
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in collaboration with major cybersecurity teams released the second edition of the Digital Threat Report 2025-26. The report emphasizes the growing sophistication of cyber threats, highlights AI asymmetry as a key risk, and outlines the need for continuous security measures in the
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Australia and India have launched a new Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS), building upon their long-standing collaboration in technology and cybersecurity. This initiative aims to enhance national security, improve supply chain resilience, and foster innovation across various sectors. The partnership will focus on five key pillars:
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) hosted a National Consultative Workshop aimed at enhancing cybersecurity frameworks for state-managed data. The workshop gathered State and Union Territory officials to discuss strategies against digital threats and establish a cohesive national cybersecurity policy. Key requirements such as formal cybersecurity policies and
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has formed a crucial partnership with the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) to enhance cybersecurity and digital forensics resilience. The five-year agreement will focus on six key strategic areas, including academic development, information security, and forensic research, aimed at strengthening UIDAI's
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered a keynote address at SEBI's 38th Foundation Day, stressing the need for enhanced cybersecurity and public awareness. She highlighted the threats posed by AI-driven cyberattacks and the spread of deepfake investment videos. Sitharaman appreciated SEBI's existing cybersecurity framework and urged
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The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has signed an MoU with Jumps Automation LLP to develop a gamification platform aimed at boosting cybersecurity awareness. This collaboration will create a platform featuring interactive learning tools and simulation-based scenarios to strengthen organizational cybersecurity. It will leverage AI for performance evaluation and
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President Droupadi Murmu attended the convocation ceremony of Rashtriya Raksha University in Gandhinagar, highlighting the importance of institutions in addressing evolving security challenges such as cybercrime. She spoke about the need for trained professionals in various aspects of security and emphasized India's progress in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and
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The Indian Government has strengthened network security and data protection laws through measures like the Telecommunication Act, 2023 and Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2022. New mandatory requirements for CCTV systems and a directive against procuring non-compliant equipment aim to bolster cybersecurity. Further, the government has blocked 652 mobile applications
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The Technology Development Board (TDB) and the Department of Science & Technology (DST) have supported Matisoft Cyber Security Labs Pvt. Ltd. in developing an advanced cybersecurity framework to ensure secure data transfer across air-gapped networks, especially for critical defense and infrastructure sectors like the Indian Navy. Source: Original Link
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The ICANN85 Community Forum, organized by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and hosted in collaboration with the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) under MeitY, is currently taking place in Mumbai. This event aims to enhance a secure and inclusive global Internet by facilitating discussions among
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The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has teamed up with Synergy Quantum India Private Limited to create a tool that detects quantum-vulnerable cryptographic algorithms, reinforcing India's cybersecurity against the threats posed by quantum computing. The collaboration aims to enhance India's post-quantum cryptography capabilities, aligning with