Dinesh Manhotra

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Nearly 6 lakh cyberattacks target govt entities in 5 years; Defence units not spared, too

In a detailed account presented to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada revealed that India faced 5,85,669 cyber attacks on government departments, including defence units, over the past five years. Alarmingly, incidents more than doubled in the last two years, with over 2 lakh attacks reported annually in 2022 and 2023. Dec 6, 2024
Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti Calls for Introspection After PDP's Electoral Setback

Following the People's Democratic Party's (PDP) worst-ever performance in the recently concluded Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, party president Mehbooba Mufti held a critical meeting with senior leaders at the party headquarters in Jammu. The PDP, for the first time since its formation in 1999, secured only three seats, a significant decline from its earlier standings. Nov 29, 2024
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J&K Government Cracks Down on Unsecured Official Communications

The J&K government has issued a directive to officers and officials to ensure the security and confidentiality of official communications, citing concerns over the use of third-party tools like WhatsApp and Gmail for transmitting sensitive information. Nov 27, 2024
Be careful when making payments online

27 Lakh UPI Fraud Cases Reported in 3 Years, Involving Rs 2,145 Crore

Over the past three years, India has witnessed nearly 27 lakh UPI domestic payment fraud cases amounting to Rs 2,145 crore. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Choudhary revealed in the Lok Sabha that in the financial year 2023-24 alone, over 13.42 lakh fraud cases involving Rs 1,087 crore were reported, a sharp rise compared to previous years. Nov 26, 2024
LG Manoj Sinha

Tawi Riverfront project nears completion: How does it transform Jammu tourism

The Tawi Riverfront Project in Jammu, a flagship initiative of the Jammu and Kashmir government, is nearing completion with 90 percent of the work finalized. Expected to be inaugurated in January 2025, this transformative project aims to turn the scenic Tawi River into a vibrant hub for recreation and tourism. Nov 25, 2024
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Congress's Maharashtra Debacle: Implications for J&K Alliance

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's remarks spark debate on Congress's role in the coalition government as the party faces defeat in Maharashtra Assembly polls. The party's defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly polls has further raised questions about its viability as a dependable ally. Nov 24, 2024
Rajeev Shukla

Suspense over Congress role in J&K coalition after Chief Minister's remarks

The political atmosphere in J&K is tense following Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's statement that the Congress is not part of the coalition government. Despite the Congress leadership's claims of being part of the coalition, the NC has sidelined the party due to its numbers in the Assembly. Nov 23, 2024
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Congress plans bold reforms after humiliating J&K Assembly defeat

Following its worst-ever electoral performance in the J&K Assembly elections, the Congress faces growing internal dissent. Party leaders are under pressure to remove non-performing seniors and usher in younger, more dynamic leadership to restore its lost glory. Nov 23, 2024