New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) India’s digital economy has emerged as a cornerstone of the country’s future economic and social advancement, experts said at a conclave on digital payments held here.The Digital Payments conclave — organised by the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) in partnership with Ikigai Law and Koan Advisory Group — brought together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, legal experts, technologists and researchers to deliberate on the future of India’s digital payments ecos…
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New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Cyber Police Station of South District, Delhi Police, has successfully busted an organised interstate cyber fraud syndicate involved in operating fake online helicopter booking websites and cheating unsuspecting travellers. Three accused persons have been arrested in the case, and significant digital evidence, along with electronic devices, has been recovered.A complaint was received from a victim who was cheated of Rs 20,328 on the pretext of booking travel service…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian on Tuesday called for stronger legal and institutional measures to tackle digital arrest scams, highlighting their growing threat to the rights, dignity and security of citizens. Speaking at an Open House Discussion on ‘Safeguarding Human Rights against Digital Arrest Scams’ organised by the NHRC in hybrid mode, Justice Ramasubramanian said cyber-enabled frauds have emerged as a serious challe…
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) In a major breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime, the Mumbai Cyber Police, in coordination with the 1930 Cyber Helpline and the Crime Branch, successfully froze and secured more than Rs 101.39 crore lost to online fraud between January and May. Officials said the achievement is especially significant as cybercriminals continue to target citizens using increasingly sophisticated and innovative methods. However, prompt reporting by victims and swift technical coordinat…
Srinagar, May 10 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that joining the Union Territory’s police service is not merely a career choice, but becoming part of a legacy written in blood.The Lt Governor handed over appointment letters to newly recruited constables of the Jammu and Kashmir Police during a presentation ceremony at the Armed Police Complex in Zewan.Around 4,000 recruits were selected through a transparent, merit-based process conducted by the Jammu and Kas…
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Bharti Airtel and Google on Sunday announced a collaboration to offer a safer and more engaging messaging experience for millions of users in India. The partnership combines Airtel’s network intelligence with Google’s Rich Communications Services (RCS) platform and built-in spam protection to reduce mobile spam and digital fraud.Under the collaboration, users will be able to access RCS messaging with features such as high-quality photo and video sharing, interactive…
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking framing of comprehensive guidelines to curb the growing menace of frauds perpetrated through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Issuing notice, a bench of the Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia sought responses from the Union government, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on the plea filed by retired Central governm…