Internet services suspended in parts of Bengal’s Birbhum till March 17

Internet services suspended in parts of Bengal's Birbhum till March 17

Follow Us on Google News Kolkata, March 15 (IANS) Internet services have been suspended till March 17 at Sainthia town in Birbhum district of West Bengal following clashes between two groups. However, in the notification issued from the office of the Principal Secretary to the State Home & Hill Affairs Department, barring suspension of internet … Read more

Internet services suspended in Jamui for 48 hours after clash between two groups in Bihar

Internet services suspended in Jamui for 48 hours after clash between two groups in Bihar

Patna, Feb 17 (IANS) Following a violent clash between two groups in Bihar’s Baliyadih village in Jamui, the district administration on Monday suspended Internet services for 48 hours to prevent the spread of misinformation and maintain peace. The incident, which occurred under the jurisdiction of Jhajha police station on Sunday evening, left at least 10 … Read more

RBI rolls out bank.in & fin.in internet domains to check fraud in digital payments

RBI rolls out bank.in & fin.in internet domains to check fraud in digital payments

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on Friday that the central bank is introducing the ‘bank.in’ exclusive Internet Domain for Indian banks to combat increased instances of fraud in digital payments. This initiative aims to reduce cyber security threats and malicious activities like phishing; and, streamline secure financial … Read more

FM Sitharaman’s announcements for internet in govt schools, social security for gig workers

FM Sitharaman’s announcements for internet in govt schools, social security for gig workers

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Presenting her eighth consecutive Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a slew of initiatives for the poor and marginalised sections including the gig workers. Her blueprint for ‘Viksit Bharat’ includes a social security plan for gig workers and a major thrust on addressing the educational gaps in government-run schools. … Read more