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Ban On Bulk SIM Card Connections: Government's Move To Check Cyber Fraud
In a bid to check digital frauds, the government has made verification of dealers selling SIM cards mandatory and discontinued the provision of issuing bulk connections, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday.
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TRAI's Concerns Over Draft Telecom Bill Provisions Said to Be Duly Addressed
TRAI's apprehensions over potential dilution of powers under the draft telecom bill have been addressed, and the government may look at the option of taking up provisions related to strengthening of the regulatory body separately at a later stage, DoT sources said.
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Telecom Bill Likely to Be Implemented in 6-10 Months, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday that the the new Telecom Bill that will replace the 137-year-old Indian Telegraph Act, Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act, is likely to be in place within 6-10 months. The bill, once approved, may require over-the-top players like Whatsapp, Zoom and Google Du...
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India's Power Grid to Gain Greater Protection From Cyberattacks, Power Minister Says: Report
India's electricity grid is reportedly set to be more future proof and will be better protected from cyberattacks, according to a report. On Thursday, Union Power Minister RK Singh said that the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022 will include a provision for regular inspection of the national electricity grid, to improve and maintain cyber hygiene,...
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India's Electricity Grid To Be Insulated From Cyber Attacks Soon: Centre
India's power network will soon be more future-ready and insulated from cyber attacks with the provision of routine inspections and timely action under the Electricity Amendment Bill, Union Power Minister R K Singh said.
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Global Tech Industry Body Seeks Revision in India's Directive on Reporting of Cybersecurity Breach
US-based technology industry body ITI, having global tech firms such as Google, Facebook, IBM and Cisco as its members, has sought a revision in the Indian government's directive on reporting of cyber security breach incidents.
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Opposition Seeks Cyber Probe Into Alleged Leak Of Maharashtra Budget
Opposition legislators on Wednesday demanded a probe by the cyber cell into the alleged "leak" of Maharashtra budget provisions on Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar's Twitter handle before presentation in the Assembly.
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China's Controversial New Anti-Terror Law To Pass On Sunday
China is set to pass its controversial new anti-terrorism law on Sunday, the largely rubber-stamp parliament said on Friday, despite US criticism about its cyber provisions and concerns over human rights.
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Controversial China Anti-Terror Law Looks Set To Pass This Month
China's controversial anti-terrorism law could be passed as soon as the end of this month, state news agency Xinhua said on Monday, legislation that has drawn concern in Western capitals for its cyber provisions.
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Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi, a Fighter for Free Speech
Jailed Saudi blogger Raif Badawi, named winner of the Sakharov prize today, is known as a fighter for free speech sentenced to 1,000 lashes for insulting Islam.
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US moves to restrict government purchases of Chinese IT equipment
It is possible other countries could raise objections because of the potential for the provision to prevent purchases of Huawei handsets.
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Ban On Bulk SIM Card Connections: Government's Move To Check Cyber Fraud
In a bid to check digital frauds, the government has made verification of dealers selling SIM cards mandatory and discontinued the provision of issuing bulk connections, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday.
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TRAI's Concerns Over Draft Telecom Bill Provisions Said to Be Duly Addressed
TRAI's apprehensions over potential dilution of powers under the draft telecom bill have been addressed, and the government may look at the option of taking up provisions related to strengthening of the regulatory body separately at a later stage, DoT sources said.
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Telecom Bill Likely to Be Implemented in 6-10 Months, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday that the the new Telecom Bill that will replace the 137-year-old Indian Telegraph Act, Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act, is likely to be in place within 6-10 months. The bill, once approved, may require over-the-top players like Whatsapp, Zoom and Google Du...
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India's Power Grid to Gain Greater Protection From Cyberattacks, Power Minister Says: Report
India's electricity grid is reportedly set to be more future proof and will be better protected from cyberattacks, according to a report. On Thursday, Union Power Minister RK Singh said that the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022 will include a provision for regular inspection of the national electricity grid, to improve and maintain cyber hygiene,...
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India's Electricity Grid To Be Insulated From Cyber Attacks Soon: Centre
India's power network will soon be more future-ready and insulated from cyber attacks with the provision of routine inspections and timely action under the Electricity Amendment Bill, Union Power Minister R K Singh said.
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Global Tech Industry Body Seeks Revision in India's Directive on Reporting of Cybersecurity Breach
US-based technology industry body ITI, having global tech firms such as Google, Facebook, IBM and Cisco as its members, has sought a revision in the Indian government's directive on reporting of cyber security breach incidents.
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Opposition Seeks Cyber Probe Into Alleged Leak Of Maharashtra Budget
Opposition legislators on Wednesday demanded a probe by the cyber cell into the alleged "leak" of Maharashtra budget provisions on Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar's Twitter handle before presentation in the Assembly.
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China's Controversial New Anti-Terror Law To Pass On Sunday
China is set to pass its controversial new anti-terrorism law on Sunday, the largely rubber-stamp parliament said on Friday, despite US criticism about its cyber provisions and concerns over human rights.
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Controversial China Anti-Terror Law Looks Set To Pass This Month
China's controversial anti-terrorism law could be passed as soon as the end of this month, state news agency Xinhua said on Monday, legislation that has drawn concern in Western capitals for its cyber provisions.
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Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi, a Fighter for Free Speech
Jailed Saudi blogger Raif Badawi, named winner of the Sakharov prize today, is known as a fighter for free speech sentenced to 1,000 lashes for insulting Islam.
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US moves to restrict government purchases of Chinese IT equipment
It is possible other countries could raise objections because of the potential for the provision to prevent purchases of Huawei handsets.
