Raipur, April 14 (IANS) The Dantewada police in Chhattisgarh have dismantled a large interstate cyber fraud gang involved in the wholesale trading of mule bank accounts, officials said. Four key accused were arrested from Rajasthan and brought to Dantewada on transit remand.The arrests mark a significant success in the fight against rising cyber crimes that have affected victims across multiple states.The gang was primarily engaged in buying and selling hundreds of bank accounts used as mule acc…
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Washington, March 27 (IANS) Iran’s suspected attempt to target a military base in the Indian Ocean has raised alarm in Washington. US officials warned that Tehran’s missile programme is expanding its reach into waters close to India.Lawmakers pointed to a reported launch toward Diego Garcia. The base is a key US-UK military facility in the Indian Ocean. They said the incident shows Iran can project power far beyond its region.General Stephen Whiting, head of US Space Command, said Iran’s m…
Washington, March 19 (IANS) China is seeking to overtake the US as the world’s top artificial intelligence power by 2030 while rapidly modernising its military to ensure it can seize Taiwan by force if needed, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told lawmakers on Thursday even as she said Beijing still appears to prefer “an eventual peaceful reunification with Taiwan short of conflict.” Presenting the 2026 Annual Threat Assessment before the House Intelligence Committee, Gab…
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) IT industry’s apex body Nasscom on Monday issued an advisory to member companies, urging heightened vigilance and preparedness across business continuity and cybersecurity frameworks in view of the evolving geopolitical situation in the Middle East.While business operations currently remain stable, companies are proactively reviewing contingency plans and strengthening resilience measures to mitigate potential disruptions if the situation escalates, the advisory said.Ac…
Bengaluru, March 7 (IANS) Home Minister G. Parameshwara said the Karnataka government has taken stringent measures to curb cybercrime and ensure digital safety for citizens.HM Parameshwara was speaking on Saturday after inaugurating the third annual Cyber Crime Investigation Summit titled ‘CIDECODE’, organised by the CID and the Cyber Crime Investigation Training and Research Centre at a private hotel in Bengaluru city.HM Parameshwara said Karnataka is not just a state but a global brand. “Whe…
Washington, March 7 (IANS) The White House released a “Cyber Strategy for America,” outlining a broad plan to strengthen US cyber defences, counter digital threats from rivals and deepen cooperation with global partners.The strategy says the United States will work with allies, industry, and government agencies to protect digital networks and maintain technological leadership.Officials say the goal is to ensure that the United States “remains unrivaled in cyberspace.” The plan calls for …
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday unveiled India’s inaugural National Counter-Terrorism Policy and Strategy, titled ‘PRAHAAR’, marking a major milestone in the country’s long-standing efforts to combat terrorism in all its forms.The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced the nation’s first comprehensive counter-terrorism policy, titled ‘PRAHAAR’, establishing a structured national framework to address evolving and complex security threats, including c…
New Delhi: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval’s recent trip to Canada has come at a critical inflection point. As Pakistan’s ISI continues to attempt reviving Khalistani militancy in Punjab, this engagement with his Canadian counterpart Nathalie Drouin is more than just reconciliatory diplomacy – it is a move which has the potential to fundamentally alter the transnational architecture sustaining Khalistani extremism. The meeting, described in strategic circles as “constructive” and …
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) Artificial intelligence is becoming a new focus for US financial regulators. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Congress that AI can strengthen markets, but it also poses risks that require close monitoring.Bessent was testifying before the House Financial Services Committee on the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s 2025 annual report. He said AI is now one of the four top priorities for protecting the financial system. The others are Treasury markets, cybersec…
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) at the centre of India’s cybersecurity architecture handled over 29.44 lakh cyber incidents in 2025, issued 1,530 alerts and 390 vulnerability notes, the government said on Friday.CERT-In empanelled 231 certified cybersecurity audit organisations, strengthening audit and vulnerability assessment capacity across critical information and communication technology infrastructure, according to an official statement.Cyber Swachhta…