Follow Us on Google News Hyderabad, July 30 (IANS) The Centre has undertaken various initiatives to create cybercrime awareness, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada listed out the steps taken by the government in his reply to a question by Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi. … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Rajkot, July 25 (IANS) Gujarat Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghavi, inaugurated the newly constructed Rajkot Range Cyber Crime Police Station, built at a cost of Rs 441.28 lakh, and virtually launched 114 new police housing units across Rajkot, Vinchhiya, and Atkot. The occasion was also marked by a … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The information provided by the Union Home Ministry relating to cyber crimes in the country is a stark reminder of how huge the problem is. The Parliament was informed that India lost Rs 22,845.73 crore to cyber criminals in the year 2024. It was also … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Kohima, July 23 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday acknowledged the evolving challenges faced by the state, including cybercrime, organised crime, and drug trafficking, reiterating the government’s commitment to equip the force with modern technologies and infrastructure. Inaugurating the Nagaland Police Officers’ Central Mess and the NGOs’ Mess … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Cybercrime in India has seen a steep rise of over 140 per cent in the past five years, with cases more than doubling between 2018 and 2022, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Tuesday. According to the latest report published by the National Crime … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, June 19 (IANS) Financial cybercrimes are on the rise in Chennai, with residents losing a staggering Rs 218.5 crore to fraudsters between January and May 2025. According to Greater Chennai Police, the number of cybercrime complaints during this period stood at 4,357 — nearly 500 more than the 3,888 … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) In a significant breakthrough, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday busted a transnational cybercrime racket and seized cryptocurrencies worth Rs 2.8 crore. The premiere investigation agency also arrested an accused, identified as Rahul Arora, after conducting searches at three locations. The crackdown on … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Patna, June 9 (IANS) In a major step to strengthen law enforcement mechanisms, the Bihar government has approved a proposal from the Police Headquarters to establish two separate specialised units — one to prevent cyber crimes and the other to combat drugs, narcotics and alcohol-related offenses. The proposal will soon … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Gandhinagar, May 14 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched two digital portals and a mobile application under the Home Department, aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in the state’s law enforcement services. Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghvi was also present at the launch event. The initiatives, … Read more