GCCs in India to Employ Nearly 12,000 Veterans

First published by Veena Mani & Swati Bharadwaj for TNN, article by Commander satyajit Roy for SecuritySkillsWorld.com Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India are expanding their workforce to include nearly 12,000 military veterans. This initiative aims to leverage the unique skills and discipline that veterans bring to the corporate world, while also providing them with […]

10,000 CCTVs in Gurugram road surveillance scheme Phase 3

The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) is set to roll out the third phase of its extensive CCTV coverage project, aiming to install 10,000 CCTV cameras along 400 kilometers of the main road network under their jurisdiction, officials said. This phase seeks to enhance the safety and security of residents by providing comprehensive surveillance across […]

Govt looks to launch new index ranking states by their labour standards

The government is set to introduce a ‘Labour Welfare and Employment Index’ (LWEI) to rank Indian states and Union territories (UTs) based on key parameters such as employment, labour welfare, social security coverage, and productivity. This initiative aims to foster ‘healthy competition’ among states and enhance the ease of doing business, according to a report […]

Days to go for new codes but official translations still pending, states wait

Even as states prepare for the implementation, organising training sessions for bureaucrats, judges and police personnel, a key concern remains: these laws are yet to be officially notified in regional languages. In five days, in a move that will overhaul the country’s criminal laws, the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023 (the new IPC); the Bharatiya […]

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the nationwide implementation of a biometric authentication system to address the issue of fake invoicing.

Aadhaar-based authentication aims to combat fraudulent claims of input tax credit (ITC), according to the Finance Minister. This initiative is expected to significantly reduce the instances of fake invoicing and fraudulent ITC claims. The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has managed to recover over 12 percent of the dues, compared to the 2-3 percent […]

Software company plans to pay tens of millions in ransom to hackers who crippled car dealerships across North America

BY CRAIG TRUDELL AND BLOOMBERG A demand in the tens of millions of dollars comes after hackers sought $50 million from a lab services company at the center of an ongoing ransomware attack that’s caused outages in London hospitals. A group that claims to have hacked CDK Global, the software provider to thousands of car dealerships […]

When I Turned 23by by Swetlina Mitra (Author)

WHEN I TURNED 23 is a book right out of the journal entries of a 23-year-old, encompassing all the struggles and warmth that adulting has to offer. It could have been about the parties, the trips, the freedom and the luxury of having a stable bank account. If only life had been that kind. This […]

RISK ASSESSMENT PROCESS HANDBOOK

This handbook provides a valuable risk assessment methodology that can be used within disaster management planning at all levels of Queensland’s Disaster Management Arrangements (QDMA) – Local, District and State. The process applies a proven, standardised and internationally recognised approach to the prioritisation, mitigation and management of risk. This includes identification of capacity gaps and […]

Smart Guessing Algorithm Cracks 87 Million Passwords In Under 60 Seconds

By Davey Winder With just a few dollars, a little time, and a smart brute-force guessing algorithm, most passwords can be cracked in much less time than you might imagine. According to a new analysis from the experts at Kaspersky, 59% of 193 million actual passwords were cracked in less than 60 minutes, and 45% were […]

Comprehensive Analysis of India’s Maritime Laws: Examining Insurance Impact and Geopolitical Dynamics

I am honored to announce that my research on Maritime Laws and Impact on Geopolitical Dynamics has been published by the International Journal of Law Management and Humanities. By Vaibhav Agarwal India’s maritime heritage dates back millennia, shaping its modern-day maritime industry and legal framework. This research paper provides an in-depth analysis of the evolution […]