Essential UPSC insights for Dec 29, 2025: PM Modi pushes PRAGATI replication in states, analysis of political funding reforms, RBI's rupee management, and the impact of new Data Protection Rules on healthcare. Key for Prelims & Mains.
IGNOU introduces a new MSc in Data Science & Analytics via ODL mode. Check eligibility, Rs 13,000 per semester fee, application steps, and the unique exit option for a PG Diploma.
India's new Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 empower patients but leave hospitals navigating ambiguities on consent, data deletion, and retention. Explore the impact.
Kim Bom, founder of South Korea's Coupang, issues a formal apology for a November hack that compromised user data. The company has now recovered 100% of the leaked information. Read the full story.
A new study reveals Mangaluru offers up to 95% cost advantage over Chennai for data centres, positioning it as a key AI and cloud growth node for India's digital future. Read the full analysis.
Need to cancel a personal loan? Learn about the cooling-off period for ICICI, HDFC, Kotak Bank & other lenders. Know the charges and steps to avoid penalties.
Uncertain what happens to a personal loan if the borrower dies in India? This guide explains bank recovery from insurance, co-applicants, or estate. Protect your family today.
India's digital payments surge is uneven. Maharashtra's per-capita UPI use is 7x Bihar's, revealing a deep digital split. Explore the state-wise data and what it means for India's economy.
Two retired engineers in Pune lost over Rs 53 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as DPBI & RBI officials in digital arrest scams. Learn how the threats of fake cases led to massive financial losses.
The US has denied visas to five European figures, accusing them of coercing American social media platforms into censorship. The EU and France condemn the move as intimidation. Read the full story.
A new PwC report outlines how India can become a global digital infrastructure leader by establishing data embassies and sovereign data cities. Discover the strategic roadmap.
Chhattisgarh High Court grants interim relief to a Sanskrit lecturer, staying the release of his service records sought via RTI. Justice Parth Prateem Sahu issues notices to state authorities. #RTI #Privacy #ChhattisgarhNews
India's new data protection law fuels AI tools for companies, but a critical innovation gap leaves citizens struggling to understand their privacy rights. Discover why empowering users is key to enforcement.
A special court in Mumbai dismissed pleas seeking zero FIRs against two Thane judges, upholding judicial immunity. The judge cited lack of evidence and the Judges Protection Act. Read the full details.
India's key macroeconomic data, including inflation, GDP, and industrial production, will get a base-year reset in 2026. New CPI series launches Feb 12, GDP on Feb 27, and IIP on May 28. Read for details.
Malpe police make a second arrest in the Indian Navy data leak case. Get the latest details on the investigation and the charges under the IT Act.
Princeton University faces consolidated lawsuits after a data breach. The incident, part of a wider Ivy League security crisis, raises major concerns about digital protection in higher education. Learn the details.
Parliament has approved the Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, amending three key laws: the Insurance Act, 1938, LIC Act, 1956, and IRDA Act, 1999. Read about the sector's transformation.
The Indian government confirms no security breach in the Aadhaar database, safeguarding data of 134 crore users with multi-layered encryption and ISO certifications. Read details.
UIDAI officially approves face authentication for Aadhaar, enhancing privacy and enabling offline verification under new DPDP rules. A new app is coming to simplify check-ins and access.
Apple's upcoming iOS 26.3 update may bring a 'Notification Forwarding' feature for third-party devices and a built-in tool to transfer data from iPhone to Android. Read the details here.
Learn the crucial minimum income requirements for personal loans from top banks like HDFC, SBI, Axis, and Kotak. Discover how your salary and DTI ratio impact approval chances.
Understand the crucial factors behind your personal loan EMI calculation. Learn about interest rates, tenure, and formulas to make an informed borrowing decision and manage your finances better.
A new UIDAI rule mandates registration for entities using Aadhaar verification, promoting QR code scans over paper copies to protect user privacy and data security. Read more.
The Andhra Pradesh government has declined to make public the MoU with Google for its $15 billion AI data centre in Visakhapatnam. Explore the details and implications.
Experts at an Ahmedabad event reveal how cheap stolen personal data powers AI deepfakes for fraud. Learn how the new DPDP Act 2023 aims to protect you and the massive fines for non-compliance.
India's middle class faces a growing debt crisis, with 5-10% of households in a trap. Driven by easy credit and social comparisons, the dream of upward mobility is turning risky. Read more.
India's digital economy is expanding at 2.6 times its GDP, driving Asia-Pacific's transformation. Discover the key drivers and future projections shaping this rapid growth.
As law enforcement uses tech like location data & encryption backdoors to fight crime, courts globally defend privacy rights. India's laws face similar constitutional tests. Read more.
India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act Rules are now out, but businesses face a complex path to compliance. We explore the key hurdles, from consent to cross-border data flows.