digital literacy
Karnataka Loses Rs 5,474 Crore to Cyber Fraud: Rising Digital Crime and Declining Detection Rates Alarm Authorities
Dec 10, 2025 07:29 pm CST
Karnataka has reported staggering losses of Rs 5,474 crore to cyber fraud over the past three years, with over 57,000 cases registered and detection rates declining sharply. Home Minister G Parameshwara attributes this surge to increasing internet usage, poor digital literacy, and criminals using sophisticated tools like VPNs to evade tracking, while law enforcement struggles with capacity and judicial delays.
India's 2027 Digital Census: Transforming Population Counting with Technology, Benefits and Challenges
Dec 10, 2025 01:54 am CST
India will conduct its first-ever fully digital census in 2027, employing mobile applications and a self-enumeration web portal to count over 1.4 billion citizens. This technological transformation promises faster results, improved accuracy, and better migration tracking, while addressing challenges of internet access, digital literacy, and cybersecurity across India's diverse population.
Akshay Kumar Reveals Disturbing Cybercrime Incident Involving His 13-Year-Old Daughter During Online Gaming
Oct 03, 2025 09:27 pm CST
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar shared a concerning personal experience at Mumbai's Cyber Awareness Month 2025 event, revealing how his daughter was approached for inappropriate photos during online gaming. The incident highlights the growing digital threats facing children and Kumar's call for mandatory cyber education in schools to protect young users from online predators.