BRICS New Delhi Declaration: Leaders Call for Stronger ICT Cooperation, Action Against Cyber Threats

September 12, 2026 9:14 PM

BRICS New Delhi Declaration: Leaders Call for Stronger ICT Cooperation, Action Against Cyber Threats

The BRICS New Delhi Declaration has called for stronger cooperation among member countries in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), recognising their transformative role in driving socio-economic growth and digital transformation. The declaration was adopted by BRICS leaders on Saturday at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, being held from September 12 to 13 under the theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. The leaders reaffirmed their co...

12 lakh SIM cards cancelled to curb cybercrime: HM Amit Shah

February 10, 2026 10:15 PM

12 lakh SIM cards cancelled to curb cybercrime: HM Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the Centre has cancelled 12 lakh SIM cards, blocked the IMEI numbers of over 3 lakh mobile phones, and arrested 20,853 accused as part of its crackdown on cybercrime till December 2025. Addressing the National Conference on “Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds and Dismantling the Ecosystem”, organised by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), Shah said multiple agencies are working in close...

Cybercrime complaints cross 19 lakh in 2024; 97% drop in spoofed calls post new measures

April 2, 2025 3:47 PM

Cybercrime complaints cross 19 lakh in 2024; 97% drop in spoofed calls post new measures

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) have intensified efforts to combat cyber fraud, with over 19.18 lakh complaints related to cybercrime reported on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) in 2024, amounting to financial losses of Rs. 22,811.95 crore, according to Minister of State for Communications & Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar. To curb telecom fraud, DoT, in collaboration with telecom service providers (TSPs), la...

PM Modi says, key discussions held on national security challenges at DG-IG Conference

December 2, 2024 8:59 AM

PM Modi says, key discussions held on national security challenges at DG-IG Conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that key discussions were held on national security and cybercrime challenges at the DG-IG Conference held in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar. “Extensive deliberations continued on the second day of the DGP/IGP Conference in Bhubaneswar. Key discussions on national security challenges, urban policing and new-age threats like cybercrime and AI misuse featured prominently throughout the conference,” PM Modi wrote on X after addressing the 59th All India Conference of ...

Criminal networks in Southeast Asia flourish in Telegram’s ‘underground markets’, UN says

October 7, 2024 1:43 PM

Criminal networks in Southeast Asia flourish in Telegram’s ‘underground markets’, UN says

Powerful criminal networks in Southeast Asia extensively use the messaging app Telegram which has enabled a fundamental change in the way organised crime can conduct large-scale illicit activity, the United Nations said in a report on Monday. The report represents the latest allegations to be levied against the controversial encrypted app since France, using a tough new law with no international equivalent, charged its boss Pavel Durov for allowing criminal activity on the platform. Hacked dat...

TRAI warns citizens of fraudulent calls impersonating telecom regulator

August 22, 2024 2:05 PM

TRAI warns citizens of fraudulent calls impersonating telecom regulator

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued an advisory about a rise in fraudulent calls from scammers impersonating the telecom regulator. These calls, often featuring pre-recorded messages, falsely claim that the recipient’s mobile number will soon be blocked and attempt to extract personal information under this guise. TRAI clarified that it does not engage in direct communication with customers regarding mobile number disconnections, whether through messages, calls, or an...

DoT issues advisory to combat fake calls and cybercrime

May 14, 2024 4:23 PM

DoT issues advisory to combat fake calls and cybercrime

In a move to combat the growing threat of cybercrime, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued an advisory to mobile users warning them to remain vigilant against fake calls threatening to disconnect their numbers. According to the advisory, the callers often pose as government officials or impersonate foreign numbers, particularly those with +92 codes on WhatsApp. They try to coerce individuals into divulging personal information, potentially leading to financial fraud or identity...