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Shaadi.com in Trouble: Hyderabad Police File Cyber Fraud Case Against Anupam Mittal’s Platform

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have filed a case against Shaadi.com after a woman was defrauded of ₹11 lakh through a fake profile on the platform. The incident has sparked concerns over the site’s lax verification processes and raised questions about digital intermediary accountability. A lady doctor was defrauded of Rs 11 lakh by a phoney profile on Shaadi.com, prompting Hyderabad’s Cybercrime Police to open a formal probe into the website. According to reports, J Vamshi Krishna, the accused, utilised a premium account to fabricate a phoney persona to entice the victim with promises of marriage. Without conducting any background checks or verification, Krishna took advantage of the platform’s services to directly access the victim. He persuaded the woman to send money by claiming financial hardship, and then he threatened her with private information. Officials characterised this as an instance of money abuse combined with strategic emotional blackmail. Shaadi.com Under Fire for Careless Verification and Profit Motive Krishna had committed similar crimes in at least 20 other cases in several states, according to investigations. Shaadi.com allegedly failed to authenticate papers or verify identification, allowing fraudsters to take advantage of unchecked vulnerabilities, even though it marketed its premium profiles as “verified.” The platform’s revenue-first strategy, which put subscriptions ahead of consumer safety, was condemned by sources in the cybercrime section. Concerns regarding intermediary accountability were raised when the suspect’s phoney profile was accepted and permitted to interact directly with users without the need for required safety procedures like ID verification. Policy Implications and Legal Repercussions for Digital Platforms Shaadi.com has been booked by the police under the Information Technology Act and pertinent Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections. The case is being looked into as a precedent for digital intermediary accountability under India’s developing cyber laws, in addition to being probed as a stand-alone fraud. The controversy surrounding India’s digital economy and the absence of regulations governing dating and marriage platforms has been reignited by this high-profile reservation. Cybersecurity experts contend that platforms should be held responsible for failures resulting from their lack of due diligence if they offer “verified” services.

Pahalgam Attack: The Urgent Need to Stop Spreading Fake and Harmful News on Social Media

The recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, has left the nation shocked and grieving. With 26 innocent lives lost and several others injured, the tragedy has once again exposed not only the dark realities of terrorism but also the dangerous role of misinformation in the digital age. While the authorities work tirelessly to investigate and maintain national security, a parallel crisis is unfolding online — the viral spread of fake news, communal hate, and unverified claims. This blog is a call to action: stop spreading negative, harmful, and unverified content online. Let’s understand how this digital behaviour fuels chaos, why we must act responsibly, and what steps are being taken by the Indian government to protect the nation in cyberspace. What Happened in Pahalgam? On April 22, 2025, a group of armed terrorists launched a brutal attack at a resort in Pahalgam, targeting innocent tourists. The terrorist group known as Kashmir Resistance, affiliated with the Resistance Front (TRF), claimed responsibility for the assault. Eyewitness accounts and preliminary investigations suggest that the attack was premeditated, highly organised, and intended to create maximum fear and disruption. While security forces have launched counter-operations and investigations, the digital response on social media has revealed another vulnerability: the mass circulation of misinformation. Social Media: A Double-Edged Sword Social media has immense power—it can inform, unite, and mobilise. But in the wrong hands, or with careless usage, it becomes a weapon of division and fear. Following the Pahalgam attack, we observed: Circulation of religiously biased narratives falsely suggesting targeted killings Sharing of gruesome images and videos without verification or consent Leaking of sensitive government or military movements Viral WhatsApp forwards and posts filled with baseless speculations and communal slurs Most of these were either completely unverified or deliberately misleading, and each share only made the situation worse. Why Sharing Unverified News Is Dangerous Here’s what happens when false information spreads unchecked: It fuels panic and fear: Citizens react emotionally, often irrationally, causing public unrest or fear-based decisions. It gives terrorists an advantage: When citizens unknowingly leak troop movement or response strategies, it arms terrorists with intelligence. It deepens communal divides: Terrorist attacks are strategic—if we respond with communal hatred, we’re playing into their hands. It obstructs official investigations: Authorities spend precious time countering rumours rather than focusing on security and justice. Think Before You Share: A Responsible Digital Code Before hitting “share” on any post related to national tragedies or security events, ask yourself: Is this content from a verified and trusted news source? Could this post trigger hatred or cause panic? Does this reveal sensitive or strategic information? Am I helping or hurting the situation by sharing this? If your answer is unsure about any of the above, don’t share. It’s that simple. What the Indian Government Is Doing to Combat Misinformation and Terror India has taken several cyber and tech initiatives to safeguard the country not just physically, but also digitally. Here are some major efforts: Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C): A pan-India infrastructure for dealing with cybercrime cases efficiently. It helps states and union territories in tracking and solving cases. National Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC): Operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs to monitor internet traffic, detect cyber threats, and gather digital intelligence. CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team): Acts as the first responder to any major cyber incident. It also runs Cyber Swachhta Kendra, which promotes safe internet habits among users. Public Awareness Campaigns: The government regularly collaborates with social media platforms to flag fake news, remove hate content, and promote verified information during crises. The Role of Technology: How Can Indian Tech Help? Here’s how Indian innovation and startups can contribute to a safer digital ecosystem: AI-powered Fact-checking Tools: Real-time detection of fake news and deepfakes Secure Messaging Platforms: End-to-end encrypted tools with flagging for harmful content Geo-fencing Alerts: Preventing the sharing of location-based military or sensitive operations Public Reporting Portals: Apps where citizens can report misleading posts or hate content instantly India’s tech sector is growing rapidly—now is the time to build ethical, responsible digital tools for our national safety. The Role of Citizens: You Are the First Line of Digital Defence You don’t need to be a cybersecurity expert to help the nation. You just need to be aware. Here’s how: Share information responsiblyCall out hate or false claims in your networkEducate others about fact-checkingSupport initiatives like Digital India, Cyber Swachhta Abhiyan, and media literacy programsReport suspicious posts to platforms and authorities National tragedies like the Pahalgam attack are heartbreaking—but they’re also moments of reckoning. They remind us of the values we must protect: unity, humanity, and truth. In the digital world, each one of us is a media outlet—and with that comes great responsibility. Let us pledge today to use the internet wisely. Let’s stop the chain of unverified, negative, and harmful news. Let’s amplify real stories, verified facts, and messages of unity. [Terrorism seeks to break us, confuse us, and divide us. By spreading fake news, we help them. By standing together with the truth, we defeat them.] [At The Cyber Share, we’re committed to promoting digital awareness, cyber hygiene, and responsible tech use. Join us in building a smarter, safer, and united digital India.]

High-Tech Hoax: Fraudster Steals ₹1.10 Cr by Using a WhatsApp Profile Picture

A fraudster impersonated a company chairman on WhatsApp using a fake profile picture and tricked a Chief Revenue Officer into transferring ₹1.10 crore. Authorities urge extra caution with financial requests over messaging apps and have launched an investigation under cybercrime laws. In a startling cyber fraud case, a con artist acting as the business’s chairman on WhatsApp scammed a 51-year-old Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of a private company in Dharashiv out of over ₹1.10 crore. On April 15, a person posing as the company’s chairman sent the victim a WhatsApp message, according to police officials. The chairman’s photo was used as the profile picture, so even though the message was from an unknown number, the CRO thought it was authentic. Citing the new number as his updated contact, the sender requested that he save it. The impostor got in touch with the CRO once more two days later and asked about the balance of the company’s account. To further win his faith, the scammer pretended to be meeting with government representatives and urgently asked for ₹1.10 crore to be sent for a project-related expense. After receiving the bank account information, the CRO made the transfer since they thought it was a legitimate request. When the company’s accountant told the actual chairman about the transaction, the fraud was exposed. The chairman was shocked and explained that he had not asked for such a transfer. When the CRO discovered the fraud, he contacted the bank right away and then informed the police. Along with pertinent provisions of the Information Technology Act, such as Section 66C (identity theft) and Section 66D (cheating by personation utilising computer resources), a cheating case has been filed under Section 318 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. To find the fraudster and retrieve the money that was sent, investigations are being conducted. The public and business professionals have once again been advised by authorities to handle financial transactions with extreme caution and to double-check requests, particularly those made over messaging platforms.

Microsoft discloses how AI techniques have increased the risk of tech support fraud, employment fraud, and e-commerce fraud

Microsoft’s latest Cyber Signals report reveals that AI is fueling sophisticated fraud schemes in e-commerce, job recruitment, and tech support by enabling realistic fake websites, job offers, and social engineering attacks. The company has blocked billions in fraud attempts and urges users to stay vigilant and verify sources. According to the latest Cyber Signals study from Microsoft, artificial intelligence has significantly lowered barriers for hackers, enabling more intricate and believable fraud schemes. Microsoft rejected 49,000 phoney partnership enrollments, halted $4 billion in fraud attempts, and stopped over 1.6 million bot signup attempts per hour between April 2024 and April 2025. E-commerce fraud: AI can quickly produce realistic-looking phoney stores Thanks to AI algorithms, scammers can now create believable e-commerce websites in a matter of minutes rather than days or weeks. With artificial intelligence (AI)-generated product descriptions, images, and phoney customer evaluations, these websites mimic actual businesses. Another degree of dishonesty is introduced by AI-powered chatbots for customer support, which engage with consumers and postpone complaints using prewritten justifications to postpone chargebacks. Microsoft claims that the primary origins of this AI-powered fraud are China and Germany, with the latter being singled out due to its status as one of the largest e-commerce markets in the EU. In order to combat these assaults, Microsoft has incorporated fraud detection features into a number of its products, including Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Edge, which provide deep learning-based domain impersonation detection and typo protection for websites. Employment fraud includes phoney interviews and employment offers enabled by AI Generative AI has increased employment theft by allowing scammers to create phoney job postings, credentials that have been stolen, and AI-powered email campaigns that are directed at job searchers. These scams might appear authentic through automated correspondence and AI-powered interviews, making it more difficult to identify fraudulent offers. Warning signs include unsolicited job offers that seem too good to be true, requests for personal information, such as bank account details, and offers that make large compensation promises for minimal qualifications. Microsoft cautions job seekers to verify the credibility of employers by cross-referencing corporate information and to be wary of communications from free domains rather than official company email addresses. On official websites and platforms like LinkedIn. Tech support fraud: AI strengthens social engineering attacks Even if other tech support schemes do not yet use AI, Microsoft has witnessed financially motivated gangs like Storm-1811 use voice phishing to imitate IT support to gain victims’ devices through legitimate features like Windows Quick Assist. To produce more convincing social engineering lures, AI techniques can speed up the gathering and organisation of data on the intended victims.

Cyber Fraud Alert: Ministry Of Home Affairs Warns Citizens about Fake Booking Websites Targeting Pilgrims and Tourists

The Ministry of Home Affairs has warned against rising online booking scams targeting tourists via fake websites and social media ads. Citizens are urged to verify platforms before payments and report fraud through the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal or helpline 1930. Mumbai: The Ministry of Home Affairs has warned the public about online booking scams, particularly those that target tourists and religious pilgrims nationwide. According to the officials, these scams are being carried out via Facebook postings, phoney websites, misleading social media profiles, and sponsored ads on search engines like Google. According to statistics, Mumbai recorded 19 cases involving bogus websites in the first quarter of this year; just four of these cases were found, and three people were taken into custody. The officials claim that these scams entail the establishment of phoney but professional-looking websites, social media profiles, and WhatsApp accounts that offer services like online taxi and taxi service bookings, holiday packages, religious tours, and helicopter reservations for Kedarnath, Chaar Dhaam, pilgrims’ guest houses, and hotels. “Unsuspecting individuals, upon making payments through these portals, often realise they have been duped when no confirmation or service is received, and the contact numbers go unreachable,” the alert read. “Be sure a website is legitimate before making a purchase. When clicking on “sponsored” or unidentified links on Facebook, WhatsApp, or Google, exercise caution. To double-check reservations, only utilise trustworthy travel agencies or official government websites. The warning further said, “Report such websites right away at the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal: www.cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930 in case of any fraud.” The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre is taking several steps to stop these scams. Scam signals are often communicated with IT intermediaries like Google, Facebook, and WhatsApp for proactive identification. States and UTS where crimes originate are being made more aware of cybercrime hotspots. Fake websites /advertisements and impersonating social media accounts are being deleted periodically to safeguard citizens. The National Cybercrime Reporting Portal’s suspect checking and reporting tool was created to make reporting easier, according to government representatives.

SIM Swap Scams: A Growing Danger to Your Online Security

SIM Swap Scams are rising threats that enable cybercriminals to hijack phone numbers and access sensitive accounts. Protecting yourself with app-based 2FA, mobile account PINs, and cautious information sharing is crucial to staying secure. In today’s increasingly digital world, smartphones are more than communication tools; they are gateways to our personal data, finances, and online identities. Unfortunately, this makes them prime targets for cybercriminals. One of the most alarming types of fraud on the rise is SIM Swap Scams, also known as SIM hijacking. This scam can lead to severe consequences including financial loss, identity theft, and complete account takeovers. What is SIM Swap Fraud? SIM Swap Scams occur when a scammer successfully transfers your mobile number from your legitimate SIM card to the one they control. Once they gain control of your number, they can intercept calls and text messages, especially one-time passcodes (OTPs) used for two-factor authentication (2FA). This gives them unauthorised access to sensitive accounts, such as your bank, email, and social media. In 2021 alone, SIM Swap Scams accounted for an estimated $68 million in losses. In 2022, more than 1,600 complaints were reported in the U.S., indicating a global surge in such attacks as digital reliance increases. How SIM Swap Scams Work To execute a SIM swap, fraudsters gather personal information about their target through various means: Social Engineering: Scammers impersonate mobile carrier representatives and trick victims into revealing sensitive information. Phishing: Fraudsters send fake messages or emails appearing to be from legitimate organizations to extract personal details. Data Breaches: Hackers exploit leaked data from company breaches, using stolen names, addresses, and phone numbers to impersonate victims. Once they have the necessary details, scammers contact the victim’s mobile carrier pretending to be the victim. They claim they lost their phone and request a SIM replacement. Upon successful execution, the phone number is ported to the scammer’s SIM card, giving them full access to incoming calls and SMS-based OTPs. Risks of SIM Swap Fraud The implications of SIM swapping are far-reaching: Bank Account Takeovers: Scammers can intercept OTPs used for bank logins and drain your account. Social Media Hijacking: Fraudsters may take over social accounts to extort money or spread malicious content. Identity Theft: With access to your data, scammers can impersonate you, open new accounts, or conduct fraudulent activities in your name. Between 2018 and 2020, SIM Swap Scams caused a reported $12 million in losses, as per FBI data. With widespread reliance on SMS-based 2FA, the threat has never been more severe. How to Protect Yourself from SIM Swap Fraud Use Stronger 2FA Methods Avoid SMS-based 2FA when possible. Instead, opt for app-based authenticators like Google Authenticator or Authy, which are not tied to your phone number. Set a PIN or Password with Your Carrier Many mobile providers offer the option to add an extra layer of security in the form of a PIN or password. This makes it more difficult for scammers to impersonate you. Monitor Your Accounts Stay vigilant and regularly check your bank, email, and social media accounts for suspicious activities. Report any unusual behaviour to your service provider immediately. Be Cautious with Personal Information Limit what you share on social media, especially personal identifiers like your full name, date of birth, and address, which can be used by scammers to validate a SIM swap. Act Fast If You Suspect Fraud If you suddenly lose cell service or suspect your number has been compromised, contact your mobile provider immediately to lock your account and prevent further damage. Is eSIM Technology the Answer? An emerging technology that could reduce the risk of SIM swap fraud is the eSIM. Embedded directly into devices, eSIMs do not require physical cards, making it more challenging for fraudsters to swap or replace them. Benefits of eSIMs include: Enhanced Security: Harder to manipulate than physical SIMs. Convenience: Easily switch carriers without changing SIM cards. Space Efficiency: More compact design for slimmer devices. Although not yet universally adopted, eSIMs represent a promising step toward more secure mobile connectivity. SIM Swapping vs. Porting Attacks SIM swapping and porting attacks are often confused but operate differently: SIM Swapping: Involves fraudulently transferring a number to a new SIM card. Porting Attack: Transfers the number to a new carrier without switching the physical SIM. Both techniques allow scammers to hijack your accounts by intercepting 2FA codes. How SIM Swaps Lead to Account Takeovers Once in control of your number, scammers can: Reset passwords for key accounts using intercepted OTPs. Gain access to emails, social media, and banking apps. Use compromised access to commit further identity theft and fraud. This chain of events can devastate victims financially and emotionally, making prevention crucial. How Businesses Can Protect Customers Organizations, especially in tech and finance, must take steps to prevent account takeovers: Implement risk-detection systems like Prove’s Trust Score+ that evaluate SIM swap likelihood based on telecom data and user behaviour. Encourage users to enable app-based 2FA. Alert users of any suspicious account activity. By integrating proactive security tools, businesses can minimize the threat of SIM swap fraud and better protect their users. Conclusion SIM swap scams are a growing threat in the digital age, but awareness and proactive measures can significantly reduce your risk. Using app-based 2FA, securing your mobile account with a PIN, and limiting exposure to personal information are vital steps toward protecting your digital identity. As eSIM technology becomes more prevalent, it may further strengthen our defences against these attacks. Stay informed, stay cautious, and take control of your mobile security to avoid falling victim to this dangerous scam.

Karnataka orders formation of cyber command unit within state police to tackle rising cybercrimes

The Karnataka government has established a Cyber Command unit within the state police to address the surge in cybercrimes, with 52,000 cases reported last year. The unit will operate under the Home Department and be led by the DGP for Cybercrime and Narcotics, using existing posts to minimize costs. On April 9, 2025, the Karnataka government issued an edict establishing a Cyber Command section within the state police to solely address the increasing number of cybercrime charges. According to the government directive, the Cyber Command unit will report directly to the state home department rather than the state police chief. It will be supervised by the Director General of Police for Cybercrime and Narcotics inside the Criminal Investigation Department. Traditional crimes like robbery, dacoity, and other types of physical theft have now been surpassed by cybercrimes. According to government sources, Karnataka recorded 52,000 cybercrimes last year, the most of any South Indian state. 43 CEN (cyber, economics, and narcotics) police stations, cyber-crime police stations operating under DGP, and CID under the Cyber Crimes Prevention Unit will be renamed by the government as part of the project. Up to 193 current police positions of all levels have been reorganized to operate under the cyber command. The Karnataka State Excise Act, 1965 (Karnataka Act, 21 of 1966), the Lotteries Act, 1964, the Karnataka State Lottery Rules, 1999, the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967 (Central Act, 37 of 1967), the Karnataka Control of Organized Crime Act, 2000 (Karnataka Act, 1 of 2002), and the Information Technology Act, 2000 all grant the CEN police stations the authority to file cases. Additionally, they are authorized to register offences under sections 420, 409, 467, 468, 471, 489 (A-E) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) where the total amount involved exceeds Rs 50 lakh and to register money deposit frauds. To effectively prevent cybercrimes in Karnataka, the order states, “The Director General and Inspector General of Police have reviewed this proposal and considered it appropriate to establish a new Cyber Command Unit in the state without creating any new posts, using the existing posts, and without incurring much financial burden.” The Deputy Chief Secretary to the Government, Department of Home Affairs, will oversee the Cyber Command, which will be established by separating the positions of the DGP, Narcotics, and Cyber Crime in the CID Division. Pronab Mohanty, an IPS officer from the 1994 batch, is currently the DGP Narcotics and Cyber Crime. The government order states that the DG Cyber Command will oversee the Karnataka Cyber Security Policy and serve as the state’s Chief Information Security Officer. Additionally, a Multi Departmental Coordinating Committee (MDCC), established in March 2024 to handle disinformation cases, will report to the DG Cyber Command.

Open AI CEO Sam Altman claims Chat GPT can now reference and recall all your prior chats

Open AI CEO Sam Altman announced that ChatGPT’s memory has been significantly improved, allowing it to recall and reference all prior conversations for more personalized responses. The feature is rolling out to Pro users first, with broader access coming soon, and users can manage or disable memory anytime. ChatGPT’s memory feature has been “greatly improved,” according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who announced on 10 April 2025. This means that it can now recall and refer to all of your previous conversations with it. According to OpenAI, the feature will enable ChatGPT to provide more tailored responses based on your interests and preferences, making it even more useful for writing, learning, and other purposes. “I think this is a fantastic feature, and it indicates something we are very excited about: AI systems that learn about you for your life and become incredibly helpful and customized,” Altman says. The feature’s rollout has already started. Only ChatGPT Pro members will be allowed to access it at first, and ChatGPT Plus customers will “soon” be able to do the same. In a few weeks, Team, Enterprise, and Edu customers will also have access, according to OpenAI. When or if the feature will be made available to free users is unknown. “EEA, UK, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein” will not be able to use the service, Altman said. ChatGPT already has the memory feature. In September 2024, it was made available to ChatGPT Free, Plus, Team, and Enterprise users. The feature has now been enhanced, though. With the most recent update, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims that ChatGPT would be able to recall all of your previous chats with it when previously there were restrictions on how much context the chatbot could recall. This appears to be the beginning of your AI agent. It can now refer to your previous conversations in addition to the previously saved memories to provide answers that seem notably more pertinent and helpful. On X, OpenAI wrote, “New conversations organically build upon what it already knows about you, making interactions feel smoother and uniquely tailored to you.” Users will also have the option to choose not to use the functionality. Of course, you can choose not to participate in this or any recollection at all. In an article about X, OpenAI said, “New conversations organically build upon what it already knows about you, making interactions feel smoother and uniquely tailored to you.”You can go to Settings > Personalization > Memory to turn off the feature. You can switch memory there. Turning it on or off will prevent ChatGPT from remembering anything you discuss in the future. Additionally, you can choose “Manage Memory” to view the memory that is saved or to fully clear it. You have complete control over ChatGPT’s RAM as usual. You can change your settings at any time to stop using memory or previous conversations. By default, you will not be able to access previous conversations if you have already opted out of memory. Just ask in chat if you would want to modify the information that ChatGPT has on you. Use an ephemeral chat if you want to talk without consuming or affecting memory.

Helpline 1930 links Panchkula cyber victims to prompt action

Increased awareness of cybercrime helpline 1930 in Panchkula has led to a rise in fraud reporting, faster recovery of funds, and more arrests. In early 2025, FIRs and recoveries nearly doubled compared to the previous year due to timely reporting. Increased awareness of the National Cybercrime Helpline 1930 has led to a rise in complaints, better recovery of fraudulent payments, and more arrests of scammers, so Panchkula residents are reporting online scams more swiftly. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) launched a specialized cybercrime helpline in 2021 to allow victims to report online fraud immediately. This helps to quickly freeze illicit transactions and, eventually, aid in recovery. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) created the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), which runs the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal and helpline. In the first three months of 2025, Panchkula cyber police received 911 complaints of fraud totalling ₹7.62 crore. Compared to the same period in 2024, when 807 complaints about losses totalling ₹7.38 crore were received, this indicates a 12% rise. Between January and March of this year, the number of FIRs filed about cyber scams doubled from 21 in 2024 to 43 this year. As evidenced by the fact that ₹32.95 lakh (43%) of the ₹75.53 lakh that were put on hold after the crimes were reported through the helpline was recovered in January–March 2025, more complaints and prompt reporting are also leading to prompt action. Only ₹35,712 (0.31%) of the ₹1.12 crore that had been kept through the helpline during the same time in 2024 was returned. Arrests doubled from the first quarter of 2024 There are also more arrests as a result of the greater awareness. In 2024, nine cybercriminals were apprehended in the first quarter. That figure has increased to 17 this year. Inspector Munish Kumar, who is in charge of the Panchkula cybercrime police station, stressed how important it is to call the 1930 helpline as soon as possible to stop the transaction chain. “Timely reporting is essential. It maximizes the likelihood of recovery before the money goes down the chain by quickly connecting victims with banks and law enforcement. “Campaigns targeting senior citizens, ex-servicemen, resident welfare associations, market welfare associations, schools, and colleges are being held regularly to raise public awareness about the helpline and to combat cybercrime,” he continued. Furthermore, according to a cyber police official, the 1930 helpline currently receives 90% of Panchkula’s cybercrime reports. In total, 3,615 cyber fraud complaints ttotalling₹11.90 crore were filed with the Panchkula police last year. In addition, 169 FIRs ttotalling₹42.21crorese were filed. After the 1930 helpline helped put ₹10.36 crore on hold, the victims received ₹6.06 crore.

India to host Global Technology Summit in Delhi from April 10-12: Key agendas, theme and other details

India is hosting the 9th Global Technology Summit in New Delhi from April 10–12, focusing on the theme “Sambhavna” (possibilities) to explore innovation and global tech cooperation. Co-hosted by MEA and Carnegie India, the summit will feature over 150 speakers from 40+ countries discussing key issues like AI governance, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. The 9th edition of the Global Technology Summit (GTS), which will bring together some of the world’s most brilliant minds, will take place in the nation’s capital from April 10 to April 12. External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will make the opening comments and formally introduce the summit during its first session. Co-hosted by Carnegie India and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the GTS is India’s leading forum for high-level discussion on geo technology. Headquartered in New Delhi and Established in 2016, Carnegie India is a member of a strong worldwide network that includes more than 170 researchers. According to a news release from the MEA, the summit intends to bring together leaders from academia, industry, government, and civil society to have crucial discussions on innovation, resilience, and international cooperation in the digital sector. This year’s Global Technology Summit’s topic This year’s Summit has “Sambhavna” as its subject; the Hindi term means possibilities. It will concentrate on how new technologies can be used to strengthen digital governance, encourage cross-border collaboration, and support inclusive growth. The Summit’s Agenda The Global Technology Summit is anticipated to have a jam-packed schedule with over 40 public sessions spread across three days. According to the MEA announcement, attendees can anticipate a diverse range of keynote talks, ministerial-level discussions, expert panels, and strategic dialogues that will address the most important technology concerns facing the globe. More than 150 eminent speakers from over 40 countries, including the US, UK, Japan, Australia, France, Germany, Netherlands, Brazil, UAE, Nigeria, the Philippines, and the European Union, are anticipated to attend the event. The MEA added that by contributing a range of perspectives to the conversation, these global thought leaders will highlight the opportunities and difficulties confronting the digital sector today. Data protection, cybersecurity, space security, artificial intelligence governance, digital public infrastructure, and expanding technological cooperation, especially in the Global South, are just a few of the important topics that will be covered. With its comprehensive and forward-looking agenda, GTS 2025 hopes to be a historic occasion that shapes the direction of international tech innovation and policy. “This year, GTS 2025 will also elevate the voices of the next generation. Students and young professionals from all over India will directly contribute to policy discussions on responsible AI, digital futures, and international tech standards through the GTS Young Ambassadors program,” the MEA continued. About Global Technology Summit The Global Technology Summit (GTS), India’s premier international conference for technology discussion, brings together policymakers, business leaders, academics, and innovators to shape the global dialogue on emerging technologies. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Carnegie India are co-hosting the summit, which offers a crucial platform for analysing how technology affects development, governance, security, and geopolitics. Held annually in New Delhi, GTS places a strong focus on innovation, resilience, and equitable growth. It brings together speakers from around the globe to discuss pressing issues like cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, AI governance, and cross-border tech collaboration.

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