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Ransomware scare prompts power authority’s alert

In the wake of the Wannacry ransomware attacks last year, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has warned of threats to smart grid systems in the country and an “urgent” need to develop a cyber security framework to address security needs in the country’s power sector.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 24th Jan 2018

WEF to set up C4IR in Mumbai

The World Economic Forum (WEF) is going to set up a Centre for a Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in Mumbai.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 24th Jan 2018

INSPIRE scheme

Recently, the INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) has been under criticism due to complaints of harassment, delays in fund disbursal, and concerns that the scheme hasn’t created enough jobs.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 24th Jan 2018

Karnataka registers transgender marriage

Few months after Karnataka approved a policy, the first marriage of a transgender person was registered in Bengaluru.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 24th Jan 2018

Japan for greater ties with India in food processing

At the joint meeting of the India-¬Japan Business Cooperation Committee organised by industry bodies FICCI and the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Japanese ambassador said there was plenty of room to expand India-¬Japan ties, especially in food processing.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 24th Jan 2018