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From 4.5 lakh in 2021 to an estimated 23 lakh by 2026, cybercrime complaints in India have skyrocketed: NCRP data

RBI also reports a sharp rise in online payment frauds, with ₹1,457 crore lost in 2023–24, underscoring the urgent need for stronger digital safeguards.

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Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, highlighted how AI & machine learning will drive smarter, consumer-centric, and self-optimizing distribution networks to transform India’s power sector.

@officeofmlk #AIinEnergy #SmartGrid #IndiaPowerSector

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Govt ensures widespread awareness & adoption of the #DPDPAct 2023 with simplified compliance for start-ups & select data fiduciaries. 

MoS IT Jitin Prasada said: Citizens being educated on rights & responsibilities.
#DataProtection #Privacy #India @JitinPrasada

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NCRP registered 22.68 lakh cases in 2024 — a 42% jump from 2023 in #cybercrimes.

Citizens lost ₹22,845.73 crore to cyber criminals, MoS Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar (@bandisanjay_bjp) informed Lok Sabha.

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Global manufacturers are fast-tracking their AI adoption!
According to the Future-Ready Manufacturing Study 2025 by @TCS & AWS, most expect AI to drive profitability & decision-making within 3 years.

#AI #Manufacturing #FutureReady #TCS #AWS

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A new UNDP report says India is well‑positioned to tackle digital inequality & lead an inclusive AI transition globally. As AI races ahead, gaps in connectivity, skills & infrastructure risk widening — India’s digital ecosystem could help bridge them.
#AI #DigitalInclusion @UNDP

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Forbes has released its Under 30 United States 2026 list, featuring 600 young leaders across 20 sectors.

This year’s cohort is notable for its strong #GenZ representation and a collective $3.8 billion in funding, highlighting rising innovators in #AI, tech, and entrepreneurship.

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MoS Home informs Parliament that Govt. has institutionalized a unified cyber security system: the National Cyber Security Coordinator ensures strategic coordination, while the Indian CybercrimeCoordination Centre tackles cybercrimes in a coordinated, effective manner.

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Supreme Court directs the CBI to launch a nationwide probe into digital arrest scams.

The Court has also asked RBI on why AI/ML tech isn't being used to freeze bank accounts linked to cyber fraud.
#DigitalArrests #CBI #SupremeCourt #CyberFraud #AI

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Advocating for India’s place in the global creative economy, Sanjay Jaju, I&B Secretary said: "AI is transforming entertainment. If we do not embrace new technologies, our global share will shrink."

#AI #Media #Entertainment #India @MIB_India @sjaju1

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86% of employers expect AI to transform business by 2030 (Future of Jobs Report).

Short-term risks include job fears, bias, and data security—but reskilling, audits, and strong governance can help mitigate them.

Read more: https://t.co/LaFJMXaVEC

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PM @narendramodi meets Singapore PM @LawrenceWongST at Hyderabad House.

"Singapore is a valued partner in our journey towards building a Viksit Bharat," says PM Modi. Both leaders commit to fast-tracking the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

#IndiaSingapore #ViksitBharat

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Apple is building an AI-powered web search tool for Siri- an AI-powered web search tool to compete with OpenAI & Perplexity.

#Apple #AI #Siri

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Meta will stop its AI from discussing suicide with teens.

This follows the tragic death of a 16-year-old who allegedly discussed suicide plans with ChatGPT.

The case raises urgent questions about how AI should respond in mental health crises.
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#AI

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Prime Minister Modi unveils India’s first indigenous chip ‘Vikram’, calling it the country’s smallest chip poised to power the world’s biggest change.

#semiconindia #SemiconIndia2025 @narendramodi

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At the #SCOSummit2025, Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping affirmed that India and China are development partners, not rivals.

The leaders discussed strengthening trade ties amid global tariff uncertainties, underscoring a shared commitment to Global South solidarity.

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At the 25th #SCOSummit, PM Modi reiterated India’s commitment to an inclusive and reform-driven SCO, built on three key pillars: Security, Connectivity, and Opportunity.

🔗Read the full statement here—https://t.co/4FkeLXNikY

#SCOSummit2025 @narendramodi #XiJinping #Putin

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The AI race to automate healthcare: Can we keep the human touch?

🔗Read Here: https://t.co/INSaUOPsCq

#AI #Human #Automation

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"Come, Make in India, Make for the World," says PM @narendramodi at the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum in Tokyo.

In a major boost to bilateral ties, Japan plans to invest 10 trillion yen (approx. $68 billion) in India over the next decade, reports Nikkei Asia.
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