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Around 200k cybersecurity cases pertaining to govt reported in 2023: MoS IT

Around 2 lakh cybersecurity incidents pertaining to government organisations were reported in 2023, Parliament was informed on Friday. According to the Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Jitin Prasada, a total of 204,844 cybersecurity-related occurrences were reported to and tracked by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) in 2023. This marks a 6.4 per cent increase from 192,439 incidents in the preceding year. The government is fully cognizant and aware of various cyber security threats and has taken measures to enhance the cyber security posture and prevent cyber-attacks, the minister said. "The policies of the Government are aimed at ensuring an open, safe and trusted and accountable internet for its users," he said. The State has given directions to all central ministries/departments and States/UTs to appoint Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) to deal with cyber security matters, he said. Additionally, it has established the National Critical .

Around 200k cybersecurity cases pertaining to govt reported in 2023: MoS IT
Updated On : 06 Dec 2024 | 8:19 PM IST

France's looming trilemma: No confidence, no government, no budget

Does that mean France is hurtling toward a constitutional crisis? Not exactly. France's Constitution offers several scenarios that could keep the country's affairs more or less in order

France's looming trilemma: No confidence, no government, no budget
Updated On : 03 Dec 2024 | 10:57 PM IST

Govt raises minimum wage rates for workers up to Rs 1,035 per day

The Union government on Thursday announced a hike in minimum wage rates for workers up to Rs 1,035 a day by revising variable dearness allowance. This adjustment is aimed at helping workers cope with the rising cost of living, a labour ministry statement said. After revision, minimum wage rates in area 'A' for workers in construction, sweeping, cleaning, loading & unloading for unskilled work will be Rs 783 a day (Rs 20,358 per month). For semi-skilled workers, the minimum wage rate will be Rs 868 a day (Rs 22,568 per month) and for skilled, clerical and watch & wards without arms at Rs 954 a day (Rs 24,804 per month). The minimum wage rate for highly skilled and watch & ward with arms will be Rs 1,035 a day (Rs 26,910 per month). The new wage rates will take effect from October 1, 2024. Last revision was done in April 2024. The minimum wage rates are categorized based on skill levels-unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled-as well as by geographical area - A,

Govt raises minimum wage rates for workers up to Rs 1,035 per day
Updated On : 26 Sep 2024 | 9:40 PM IST
Updated On : 17 Sep 2024 | 8:40 PM IST

Scheme reset may not shake Centre's FY25 fiscal maths, say experts

Allocations may be via supplementary demands for grants

Scheme reset may not shake Centre's FY25 fiscal maths, say experts
Updated On : 12 Sep 2024 | 11:37 PM IST

Thai court dismisses PM Srettha Thavisin for 'gross' ethics violation

Real estate tycoon Srettha becomes the fourth Thai premier in 16 years to be removed in verdicts by the same court after its judges ruled 5-4 in favour of dismissing him

Thai court dismisses PM Srettha Thavisin for 'gross' ethics violation
Updated On : 14 Aug 2024 | 5:58 PM IST

KP Sharma Oli appointed Nepal's new prime minister, to succeed PK Dahal

K P Sharma Oli was appointed Nepal's Prime Minister for the third time on Sunday to lead the new coalition government that faces the daunting challenge of providing political stability in the country. Oli, 72, succeeds Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda who lost the vote of confidence in the House of Representatives on Friday, leading to the formation of the new government process as per Article 76 (2) of the Constitution. President Ram Chandra Paudel appointed Oli as the new Prime Minister of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)-Nepali Congress (NC) coalition. Oli along with the new Cabinet will be sworn in on Monday. Late on Friday night, Oli staked his claim to become the next Prime Minister with the backing of NC president Sher Bahadur Deuba and submitted the signatures of 165 House of Representatives (HoR) members -- 77 from his party and 88 from the NC. Oli served as Nepal's prime minister from October 11, 2015, to August 3, 2016 and then, from February

KP Sharma Oli appointed Nepal's new prime minister, to succeed PK Dahal
Updated On : 14 Jul 2024 | 5:57 PM IST

Key portfolios allotted to loyalists, PM stays firmly in control

The ministries like renewable energy, chemicals and fertilisers, communication, power, agriculture, coal and mines now have new ministers but from the BJP

Key portfolios allotted to loyalists, PM stays firmly in control
Updated On : 16 Jun 2024 | 11:18 PM IST

ANC talking to parties in effort to form stable coalition in South Africa

Humbled by a stinging election result, South Africa's African National Congress was talking to everyone in an effort to form a stable coalition government for Africa's most advanced economy after it lost its 30-year majority, a top party official said Sunday. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula said the party was open to all negotiations, even with the main opposition Democratic Alliance, which has led the chorus of criticism of the ANC for years but is viewed by many analysts as the most stable coalition option for South Africa. The ANC won just over 40% of the vote in Wednesday's election to lose its long dominance of South African politics. The ANC remained the biggest party but it means the country will likely have to form a coalition government for the first time since it achieved democracy with the end of the apartheid system in 1994. The DA won the second most votes with 21% and the two parties would hold a majority together and be able to govern. That doesn't mean it will

ANC talking to parties in effort to form stable coalition in South Africa
Updated On : 02 Jun 2024 | 8:24 PM IST

Deaths rising, govt must declare heatwave 'national calamity': Rajasthan HC

The single-judge Bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand said the time has come for heat and cold waves to be declared a national disaster

Deaths rising, govt must declare heatwave 'national calamity': Rajasthan HC
Updated On : 01 Jun 2024 | 5:06 PM IST

Govt working to prevent international spoof calls deceiving Indian citizens

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre and the Department of Telecommunications are collaborating to block the influx of overseas spoof calls that falsely alleging digital arrests

Govt working to prevent international spoof calls deceiving Indian citizens
Updated On : 24 May 2024 | 10:09 AM IST

Taking states along

Next govt should build consensus on reforms

Taking states along
Updated On : 20 May 2024 | 9:40 PM IST

Officials asked to shift govt buildings from red zone in Joshimath

Chamoli District Magistrate Himanshu Khurana on Thursday asked officials to conduct a survey of government buildings and properties in the unsafe red zone in land-subsidence hit Joshimath and shift them to safe locations. The district magistrate gave the instructions at a meeting with departmental officers convened to review reconstruction work related to disaster risk reduction in Joshimath. A survey should be conducted of all the government buildings and assets in the red zone in Joshimath and land in safe locations in and around the town should be identified for shifting them, Khurana said at the meeting. The DM also asked officials to offer all rehabilitation options to the subsidence-affected families falling under the red zone in Joshimath. Drainage, sewerage work, toe erosion, and construction of the GIS sub-centre in Joshimath were reviewed at the meeting. Joshimath Bachao Sangharsh Samiti and Joshimath Mool Niwasi Swabhiman Sangathan have opposed the state government's ..

Officials asked to shift govt buildings from red zone in Joshimath
Updated On : 14 Mar 2024 | 11:14 PM IST

Govt scrapped 1,550 outdated laws that were troubling citizens: Meghwal

The Narendra Modi government has abolished more than 1,550 outdated laws that were troubling citizens, Union Minister Arjun Meghwal said on Saturday. He was speaking at the concluding session of the regional industrial conference underway here. "The Modi government has abolished more than 1,550 unnecessary laws that troubled people and businessmen. Once, there used to be a law to whitewash industrial units to protect workers from diseases. Laws like these that had lost their relevance were scrapped," he said. The Union government has set up separate commercial courts and arbitration centres acting on industry demands, Meghwal added. The Centre has given legal power to arbitrators by making changes in the relevant provisions, the Union law minister said.

Govt scrapped 1,550 outdated laws that were troubling citizens: Meghwal
Updated On : 02 Mar 2024 | 5:21 PM IST

PM Modi to chair last Council of Ministers meet on Sunday before LS polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the Union Council of Ministers on March 3 in what is likely to be the last such exercise during the second term of his government. The prime minister has been holding meetings of the entire Council of Ministers from time to time to discuss key policy and governance issues but the get-together on Sunday assumes political significance in view of the Lok Sabha elections, expected to be held in April-May. The Election Commission is likely to announce the poll schedule in a couple of weeks. The meeting will be held at the Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in the Chanakyapuri diplomatic enclave here. One of the key points to be discussed during the exercise could the highlights of the government's performance, as the BJP-led ruling National Democratic Alliance has expressed confidence of retaining power at the Centre for a third term under Modi on the back of its development and welfare planks. The Election Commission has begun reviewing the ...

PM Modi to chair last Council of Ministers meet on Sunday before LS polls
Updated On : 02 Mar 2024 | 4:07 PM IST

Wales and Maharashtra explore collaboration on Future Generations Act

The visit of MLAs to Wales last year ignited interest as Wales delved into the intricacies of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act

Wales and Maharashtra explore collaboration on Future Generations Act
Updated On : 29 Feb 2024 | 8:34 PM IST

Rationalise high excise duties on alcohol beverages: Iswai to state govts

ISWAI, which represents the imported premium portfolio of spirits and wine brands in India, on Monday urged state governments to rationalise high excise duties. The International Spirits & Wines Association of India (ISWAI) said manufacturers of alcohol beverages (Alco-Bev) are facing shrinking margins due to high discriminatory taxes, along with soaring inflation and import tariffs. It has urged regulators to consider an "inflation-linked model that will bring much-needed transparency and a consistent approach to state supplier pricing", said a statement from ISWAI. In some states, excise duties account for 70-80 per cent of the Maximum Retail Price (MRP), it said, adding that inflation is putting additional pressure on the industry. "As inflation rates rise in the country, the Alco-Bev sector faces significant challenges due to escalating costs of production, transportation, raw materials, and exorbitant import duties. This combination poses a dire threat to the industry's ...

Rationalise high excise duties on alcohol beverages: Iswai to state govts
Updated On : 19 Feb 2024 | 8:30 PM IST

'One nation, one election' to improve govt efficiency, economy: CII

Expressing its support to simultaneous elections that would synchronize the electoral cycles at the central and state levels, industry body CII said 'One Nation One Election' would enhance governance efficiency, and foster economic development. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) presented its views to the High-Level Committee on One Nation One Election (ONOE) on Friday. The High Level Committee on One Nation One Election, chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind held its fifth meeting. "CII's view was based on the economic benefits of streamlining the electoral process, that would enhance governance efficiency, and foster economic development," the industry body stated. It argued that asynchronous multiple elections lead to frequent disruption in policy making and administration, leading to uncertainty about the government's policies. "It also affects the working of the Government due to its officials being roped in for election duties. Investment decisions by the privat

'One nation, one election' to improve govt efficiency, economy: CII
Updated On : 03 Feb 2024 | 7:50 PM IST

Youth should strive to become job providers instead of job seekers: Pradhan

The youth should focus on becoming entrepreneurs and create employment opportunities as envisioned by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 instead of job seekers, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday. "The youth must not be satisfied by becoming job seekers, but strive to be job providers, as envisioned by the NEP 2020. This is an opportune time to focus on entrepreneurship and creating new unicorns," Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan said while addressing the first convocation of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai. The minister said the youth must not be satisfied by becoming job seekers, but strive to be job providers, as envisioned by the NEP 2020. "This is an opportune time to focus on entrepreneurship and creating new unicorns," he added. Pradhan urged everyone to work towards creating an ecosystem to facilitate ideas that will transform into unicorns of the future. The 'GenZ' are the cat

Youth should strive to become job providers instead of job seekers: Pradhan
Updated On : 27 Jan 2024 | 7:05 PM IST

Centre will give all help to Maha's cooperative sector: Minister Verma

Union minister BL Verma on Saturday said the Centre will provide all help for the development of the cooperative sector in Maharashtra. The Union minister of state for cooperation was speaking at the Maharashtra State Urban Cooperative Banks Conference (MSUCBC) 2023-24 being held here. "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and guidance of Union Minister for Cooperation Amit Shah, many steps have been taken for development in the country through the medium of cooperation. The Union government will provide all help for development of the cooperative sector in Maharashtra," Verma said. He said the Narendra Modi government had created a separate ministry for cooperation, which was ensuring all stakeholders were getting support and solutions were being found for problems facing the sector. Speaking on the occasion, Union minister of state for health Bharti Pawar said the government must provide help to the Nashik District Central Cooperative Bank so that the institution

Centre will give all help to Maha's cooperative sector: Minister Verma
Updated On : 27 Jan 2024 | 6:56 PM IST