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Digital data protection bill seeks to safeguard users' security: Centre

Amid the changing landscape where cyber-criminals use novel methods to steal personal data, the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 upholds individuals' rights to safeguard their data, incorporating established principles for its protection, the government has said. Jul 26, 2024
Paris 2024 to hire 116 boats for unprecedented opening ceremony.

Paris Olympics: 100 boats to carry over 10,000 athletes along the Seine during parade at opening ceremony

The Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony will be held along the Seine River, featuring a parade of boats carrying athletes. The parade will pass iconic landmarks and Olympic venues, culminating at the Trocadero for the official opening. This marks the first time an Olympic Opening Ceremony is held outside a stadium, making it the largest in terms of audience and geographical coverage. The ceremony will be a global celebration, with athletes from all over the world, including India's PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal, participating. Jul 26, 2024
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

RBI tightens domestic Money Transfer rules, adds new security factors

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened rules for domestic money transfers, requiring banks to record the name and address of beneficiaries. Remitting banks must register the remitter with a verified cell phone number and an 'Officially Valid Document (OVD)'. Jul 25, 2024
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