China cuts ties with the global internet for 60 minutes, world baffled — here’s what happenedOn August 20, 2025, China’s internet was cut off from the world for about 60 minutes. The Great Firewall blocked port 443, stopping access ...
22 Aug, 2025, 12.21 AM IST
Character of warfare changed rapidly, lines between war and peace increasingly blurred: Navy ChiefAdmiral Dinesh K Tripathi highlighted the evolving nature of warfare, noting the blurring lines between war and peace and the rise of non-t...
30 May, 2025, 01.34 PM IST
Centre flags cyber threats after halt in fighting with PakistanFollowing a ceasefire with Pakistan, the Indian government has issued a series of cybersecurity advisories. Ministries and departments are ...
15 May, 2025, 11.53 PM IST
Since Pahalgam terror attack on 22nd April, India is thwarting nearly 30-40 cyber attacks dailySince the Pahalgam terror strike, India has been facing a barrage of 30-40 daily cyberattacks, initially targeting the financial sector and...
11 May, 2025, 12.25 AM IST
Be crisis-ready, firewall systems: FM Sitharaman to banks amid India-Pakistan escalationAmidst the ongoing tensions with Pakistan, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has directed banks and financial institutions to maintain un...
10 May, 2025, 01.20 AM IST
Pakistan is turning into 'Bannistan' with internet firewallPakistan is testing a China-style internet firewall to monitor and control online content. This move could impact online freedoms, economic...
03 Dec, 2024, 12.02 AM IST
Internet users in Pakistan face slow internet speed, limited access to online platformsInternet speed was slow in Pakistani cities, affecting access to online platforms. Users faced issues browsing, uploading, and downloading ...
01 Dec, 2024, 05.32 PM IST
Pakistani netizens being 'walled off' as army shifts focus to 'digital terrorism'Pakistan's army has launched 'Azm-e-Istehkam', an anti-terror operation focusing on digital platforms being used for misinformation and unr...
02 Sep, 2024, 10.36 PM IST
Businesses, rights defenders decry Pakistan internet slowdownThe Pakistan government has slowed down internet and social media networks to curb dissent, risking economic stability. Since July, connect...
18 Aug, 2024, 11.36 AM IST
Pakistan government admits tinkering with internet: ReportPakistan’s government has acknowledged for the first time that it is upgrading its web management system to mitigate cyber security threats...
16 Aug, 2024, 03.13 PM IST
RBI pushes 'Make in India' for currency security featuresRBI cancelled two tenders issued earlier for supply of security features and fibre for currency notes in order to incorporate 'Make in Indi...
17 Jul, 2017, 05.53 PM IST
Chinese netizens demand China to send army to Pakistan to fight ISThe reports about killing of two Chinese nationals in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, has generated a cascade of discussion on Wei...
18 Jun, 2017, 09.41 PM IST
Defence ministry sounds fresh red alert on cyber spyingTargeted cyber attacks can hobble, and even destroy , strategic networks and energy grids, and financial and communication info-structures ...
22 Apr, 2015, 01.05 PM IST
Pakistan to lift ban on YouTube: Rehman MalikThe government to lift the ban on YouTube and Twitter last night, precautions would be taken to filter blasphemous material and pornography.
29 Dec, 2012, 03.26 PM IST
- US expresses concern over Pakistan diverting aid money for other purposes
Hillary Clinton has expressed concern over diversion of US aid money by Pak for other purposes, even as the US has tried to build a firewal...
29 Feb, 2012, 11.41 AM IST
- Govt depts asked not to store sensitive info on Net-connected computers
MHA has been repeatedly asking key government departments, like PMO, defence and external affairs, to only upload secret and sensitive info...
05 Nov, 2010, 05.54 AM IST
- Pakistan, China hackers tried to deface CWG sites
The attacks were traced to servers in Pakistan and China and while the hackers were purported to be individuals or "non-state" actors, the ...
16 Oct, 2010, 02.01 PM IST