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Cyber Crime & National Security: Karnataka High Court Rejects Bail in Defense Data Theft Case

In an important judgment, the Karnataka High Court denied anticipatory bail to two ex-employees accused of sensitive defense data theft. Justice Mohammad Nawaz said cyber crimes linked to money and national security must be handled very carefully. He highlighted that such crimes can seriously harm the country. Former Employees Blamed for Data Leak NewSpace Research […]

High Court Grants Bail to Four Accused in Cybercrime Case

In a significant decision, the Bombay High Court granted bail to four individuals involved in a major cybercrime case. The case concerns harassment through loan apps and is noteworthy as the Pune Police have applied the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) for the first time in a cybercrime case. Accused Granted Bail The […]

India’s Data Centre Market Draws Over $6.5 Billion in Investments Over the Past Decade

India’s data centre (DC) market has witnessed a remarkable surge, attracting more than $6.5 billion in investments through private equity, joint ventures, and acquisitions from 2014 to 2024, as per a report by real estate consultancy Anarock Capital. This influx of capital comes at a time when the DC industry has experienced significant growth in […]

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh Calls for Repeal of Section 44(3) in Data Protection Act

On Sunday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh wrote a letter to Union Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, asking him to “pause, review, and repeal” Section 44(3) of the Data Protection Act, 2023. He expressed concerns that this section could harm the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, by removing citizens’ right to access information on the […]