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RBI revamps digital fraud compensation rules; expands customer safeguards | Business News

RBI revamps digital fraud compensation rules; expands customer safeguards | Business News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 24, 2026 10:47 PM IST The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday unveiled a revised compensation mechanism for victims of digital payment frauds and widened its framework for limiting customer liability. According to the central bank, a bona fide victim who has lodged a complaint involving gross loss of up to Rs 50,000 on account of fraudulent electronic banking transaction (EBT) will be compensated 85% of the net loss amount or Rs 25,000, whichever is less, once during the lifetime. The victim should report the fraudulent EBT on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal or National Cyber Crime Helpline (1930) and to the bank within five calendar days from its occurrence, it said in the RBI (Commercial Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Third Amendment Directions, 2026. The new directions will apply in cases of electronic banking transactions undertaken by customers of a bank on or after January 1, 2027. For a complaint related to fraudulent EBT involving a loss amount of less than Rs 29,412, where a compensation of 85% is …

Exclusive | Swaroop Khan on being falsely declared dead: There should be stricter safeguards in place

Exclusive | Swaroop Khan on being falsely declared dead: There should be stricter safeguards in place

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Singer Swaroop Khan recently found himself at the centre of a bizarre online mix-up after Google briefly showed him as deceased, and the Rajasthani folk singer reveals that initially, he couldn’t stop laughing at the absurdity of the situation. But eventually, it did hit him hard. Exclusive | Swaroop Khan on being falsely declared dead: There should be stricter safeguards in place Speaking to HT City, Khan shares when he first learnt about the error when a friend sent him a screenshot. “One of my friends shared it with me and my manager. When I saw it, I started laughing. I thought, ‘What is this? I am sitting here alive and well, and I have been declared dead,’” he recalls. The singer who is known for songs like Tharki Chokro (PK, 2014) and Ghoomar (Padmaavat, 2018), believes the information may have originated from Wikipedia and was subsequently reflected on Google. “We checked and realised it had happened because of Wikipedia. Anyone can edit things there. My team got it corrected and by last night it …

Tarapur–Boisar gas leaks and key chemical disaster safeguards for your UPSC exam

Tarapur–Boisar gas leaks and key chemical disaster safeguards for your UPSC exam

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Take a look at the essential concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your knowledge nugget for today. Officials say there is no single reason behind the recurring incidents but point to the heavy concentration of chemical industries in the region. 1. The oleum, or fuming sulphuric acid, reacted with air to release sulphur dioxide and other sulphur oxides, forming a dense white cloud that reduced visibility within the factory premises and surrounding areas. Rescue teams initially faced difficulty locating the exact source of the leak due to the thick haze. 2. Tarapur and Boisar together form one of Maharashtra’s oldest and largest industrial estates, housing a large number of chemical, pharmaceutical, and allied manufacturing units operating in close proximity. Because many hazardous processes take place within a relatively small area, the probability of accidents involving gases, chemicals or industrial spills increases. 3. Many of the factories in the area handle highly reactive or toxic substances such as oleum, chlorine, nitrogen derivatives, and other industrial gases. These materials require …

Tourism projects in Lakshadweep must adhere to green safeguards, orders NGT| India News

Tourism projects in Lakshadweep must adhere to green safeguards, orders NGT| India News

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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Lakshadweep Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) Limited to ensure all tourism related activities shall be undertaken within the overall carrying capacity of the islands and with adequate environmental safeguards. Lakshadweep is known for its striking beaches with crystal-clear waters. (Unsplash) It has also said that the tent city project — a tourism project with prefabricated structures at three locations –Bangaram Island; north and south of Thinnakara Island should be strictly restricted in accordance with the carrying capacity of the respective islands. The tribunal ordered that the Lakshadweep Pollution Control Committee (LPCC) shall conduct a comprehensive inspection and submit a detailed compliance report covering each of the conditions prescribed in the ‘Consent to Establish’ granted to the project on August 6, 2024 as well as ‘Consent to Operate’ dated January 17, 2025, and file the compliance report within a period of eight weeks. NGT’s southern bench further directed that District Collector, Kavaratti; Lakshadweep Pollution Control Committee (LPCC); Department of Forest & Environment, Lakshadweep; and the Lakshadweep Tourism Development Corporation …

India Risks Widening Healthcare Divide Without Ethical AI Safeguards, Experts Warn

India Risks Widening Healthcare Divide Without Ethical AI Safeguards, Experts Warn

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New Delhi, February 2026 — As India races to integrate artificial intelligence into its healthcare system—through telemedicine expansions, AI diagnostics, and massive data digitization under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)—a growing chorus of experts is sounding the alarm: without deliberate focus on equity, ethics, and inclusion, the technology could exacerbate rather than bridge the country’s deep healthcare inequalities. India Risks Widening Healthcare Divide Without Ethical AI Safeguards, Experts Warn India’s digital health transformation is among the world’s fastest. Initiatives like ABDM aim to create unified digital health records for hundreds of millions, while AI tools are already boosting diagnostic accuracy by 20-30% in some areas and enabling early detection of diseases like tuberculosis and cancer. The Economic Survey 2025-26 positions AI as a “force multiplier” for addressing care gaps, and events such as the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026 emphasize frugal, inclusive applications in healthcare. Yet, prominent voices argue that unchecked deployment threatens to create a two-tiered system—benefiting urban, digitally connected populations while marginalizing rural, low-income, and underserved communities. “AI offers extraordinary potential …

People, data are India’s biggest strengths; Budget silent on safeguards: Rahul

People, data are India’s biggest strengths; Budget silent on safeguards: Rahul

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The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday stated that India’s people are its biggest strengths and underscored the importance of protecting the nation’s vibrant database for standing along with global peers; however, he added that the Union Budget has nothing substantial to protect them.  Gandhi, while speaking on the Union Budget in the Lower House, highlighted three points as the cornerstone of a strong nation — Artificial Intelligence (AI), food and Energy. He added, in the same breath, that the government has failed to address all these concerns in the Union Budget.   “India’s biggest strength is its 1.4 billion people. Everybody is talking about AI. The petrol for AI is data. If you have AI and you don’t have data, you have nothing,” he said.   Rahul Gandhi slams govt over trade deal, says India’s energy interests ‘compromised’ He said that it was important that India protects its energy security interests to maintain its global standing in turbulent times, but, sadly, the government has utterly failed in doing so, accusing …

Goyal says ‘adequate safeguards’ for farmers, promises ‘much bigger value’| India News

Goyal says ‘adequate safeguards’ for farmers, promises ‘much bigger value’| India News

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Updated on: Feb 08, 2026 3:05:00 PM IST India-US trade deal LIVE: Union minister Goyal said the deal would “ultimately help our farmers” India-US trade deal LIVE: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday assured safeguards for farmers in the trade deal between India and United States. In an interview with PTI Videos, Goyal said that the US markets would provide farmers with “much bigger value”, adding that their incomes would see an increase. He further said that the deal would “ultimately help our farmers”, who are already exporting USD 55 billion agriculture and fish products. While asserting that a 2-page document cannot capture everything, Goyal told PTI Videos that imports from around the world will grow to USD 2 trillion over the next five years, which would mean a huge demand for US goods. This comes a day after Goyal, in a detailed press conference, explained the key provisions of the India-US interim trade agreement. He confirmed zero tariff reductions and zero-duty items, while also promising benefits for exporters, farmers, and MSMEs. …

Centre forms 3-member panel to review student suicides, mental health safeguards| India News

Centre forms 3-member panel to review student suicides, mental health safeguards| India News

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Two days after a PhD student allegedly died by suicide at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, the Union ministry of education on Thursday constituted a three-member committee to review the implementation of its mental health guidelines, examine the circumstances surrounding recent student deaths on the campus and suggest measures to prevent suicides. The Indian Institute of Technology campus in Kanpur. (File Photo) Describing the death of the 27-year-old research scholar from the department of earth sciences, who hailed from Rajasthan’s Churu district, as an “unfortunate incident”, the ministry said it has “once again brought to the fore the critical importance of strengthening institutional mechanisms for safeguarding the emotional and mental wellbeing of students in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)”. The committee will be chaired by professor Anil Sahasrabudhe, chairperson of the National Educational Technology Forum (NETF). Its members include Dr Jitendra Nagpal, senior psychiatrist at Moolchand Hospital in Delhi, and a joint secretary (higher education) in the ministry of education. The panel has been tasked with reviewing the extent of compliance by IIT Kanpur …

Kerala CM Defends Malayalam Language Bill, Assures Safeguards For Linguistic Minorities | India News

Kerala CM Defends Malayalam Language Bill, Assures Safeguards For Linguistic Minorities | India News

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Last Updated:January 10, 2026, 16:04 IST Kerala CM Vijayan backs the Malayalam Language Bill 2025, assuring protection for Kannada and Tamil speakers and upholding constitutional values. Vijayan argued that the assault reveals a ‘vicious operation’ aimed at imposing ‘devious schemes’ upon the Global South. (File photo/PTI) Responding to the ongoing row surrounding the Malayalam Language Bill 2025, amid escalating tensions with Karnataka, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the apprehensions raised do not reflect the facts or the inclusive spirit of the legislation passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly. He added that the bill contains a clause that particularly safeguards the rights of linguistic minorities. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said, “Kerala’s progress has always been rooted in comprehensive development anchored in equality and brotherhood. The Government remains steadfast in upholding the constitutional values of secularism and pluralism.” Clarifying the intent of the legislation, Vijayan said the Bill includes a clear and unambiguous non-obstante clause (Clause 7) that explicitly safeguards the rights of linguistic minorities, particularly Kannada- and Tamil-speaking communities. He …

Centre Mandates Safeguards On OTT Platforms To Protect Children From Inappropriate Content | India News

Centre Mandates Safeguards On OTT Platforms To Protect Children From Inappropriate Content | India News

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Last Updated:December 12, 2025, 18:32 IST As per norms, OTT platforms are required to classify content into five age-based categories and restrict access to age-inappropriate content by implementing parental controls. To ensure compliance, the IT Rules establish a three-level grievance redressal system. (Representational) The Central Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring safer digital spaces for children by mandating stronger safeguards on Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms to prevent exposure to age-inappropriate content. Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha raised by Dr Kanimozhi, Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, Dr L Murugan, highlighted the Government’s commitment to ensuring ethical digital media practices while upholding freedom of speech under Article 19(1) of the Constitution. Underlining key provisions of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, Murugan said that Part-III of the IT Rules mandates a Code of Ethics for publishers of online curated content, including OTT platforms. As per these norms, these OTT platforms are required to classify content into five age-based categories, restrict access to age-inappropriate content by implementing …