Cybersecurity
The Indian government is intensifying efforts to combat cyber frauds as internet connectivity rises to over 86% of households. Cybersecurity incidents surged from 10.29 lakh in 2022 to 22.68 lakh in 2024, prompting a ₹782 crore allocation in the 2025-2026 Union Budget for cybersecurity projects. A dedicated helpline
Sanchar Saathi
The Sanchar Saathi initiative by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has successfully recovered over 6 lakh lost and stolen mobile handsets, showcasing the effectiveness of its AI-powered platform. This citizen-centric digital safety initiative integrates real-time collaboration between DoT, telecom service providers, and state police, significantly enhancing recovery rates. The program
Cybersecurity
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance information sharing and coordination in combating cyber crimes and financial frauds. This partnership will enable real-time data exchange, improve fraud detection, and strengthen India's digital payment security. The
Digital Transformation
The 28th National Conference on e-Governance concluded in Visakhapatnam with the adoption of the 'Visakhapatnam Declaration,' outlining a strategy for India's digital governance. Key themes include civil service transformation, the use of AI and emerging technologies, and promoting inclusivity. The declaration emphasizes a whole-of-government approach, replicating
digital governance
The National e-Governance Division, in collaboration with IIM Calcutta, has successfully concluded its third training program on Digital Governance and Data Management, aimed at empowering senior government officials. The program, part of the Digital India initiative, focuses on advanced data governance, cybersecurity, data-driven decision-making, and digital leadership, equipping officials with
Indian Army
The Indian Army, in collaboration with IIT Madras and CyberPeace, is hosting the Terrier Cyber Quest 2025, a national-level challenge aimed at addressing cybersecurity threats through emerging technologies like AI, ML, and Quantum Computing. The event includes two main challenges: a Bug Hunting Challenge and a Datathon, focusing on building
AI-driven cybercrime
The Ministry of Home Affairs has implemented various initiatives to combat AI-driven cybercrime in India, including the establishment of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, and the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System. These measures aim to enhance the reporting and
PACS
The Ministry of Cooperation has initiated the Computerization of PACS project, integrating Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) with cooperative banks through a Common National Software. This ERP-based system enhances operational efficiency, governance, and transparency, leading to faster loan disbursal and reduced transaction costs. Additionally, a focus on cybersecurity has led
Advanced Reactors
The Department of Atomic Energy outlines key design features for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), emphasizing passive safety systems, rigorous design procedures, and cybersecurity measures. The reactors will incorporate fail-safe features, in-house developed systems, and isolation from the internet to enhance safety and security. A specialist group, CISAG, is tasked with
Cybersecurity
The Bharat National Cybersecurity Exercise 2025, organized by the National Security Council Secretariat and Rashtriya Raksha University, successfully concluded with over 600 participants. The exercise focused on Industrial Control Systems security and AI-driven cyber threats, while also testing inter-agency coordination and crisis management. Key speakers emphasized the need for innovation
MNRE
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended the Revised List of Models and Manufacturers of Wind Turbines (RLMM), renaming it to Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (Wind) or ALMM (Wind). This amendment mandates the use of major wind turbine components from a specified list of manufacturers
Bharat NCX 2025
The Bharat CISO’s Conclave and Cybersecurity Startup Exhibition were inaugurated in New Delhi as part of the Bharat National Cybersecurity Exercise (Bharat NCX) 2025. Organized by the National Security Council Secretariat and Rashtriya Raksha University, the events focused on enhancing cybersecurity resilience, fostering innovation, and promoting collaboration. Key discussions