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Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Nine lakh SIMs blocked, Rs 5.5K crore saved in cyber fraud war
NEW DELHI: The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday (July 23, 2025) said that so far, over 9.42 lakh SIM cards and 2,63,348 IMEIs involved in cyber fraud and digital arrests have been blocked by the government. MoS (Home) Sanjay Bandi , replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha, also listed an 11-point strategy to combat cybercrime. "MHA has set up the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) as an attached office to deal with all types of cybercrimes in the country in a coordinated and comprehensive manner. The 'National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal' ( NCRP ) has been launched, as part of I4C, to enable the public to report incidents pertaining to all types of cybercrimes, with special focus on crimes against women and children," the MoS said in his reply. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category MBA Product Management Others Design Thinking Public Policy Data Analytics Healthcare healthcare Management others Data Science Technology PGDM Digital Marketing Cybersecurity Finance Leadership Operations Management MCA Artificial Intelligence Degree Data Science CXO Project Management Skills you'll gain: Financial Management Team Leadership & Collaboration Financial Reporting & Analysis Advocacy Strategies for Leadership Duration: 18 Months UMass Global Master of Business Administration (MBA) Starts on May 13, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills Financial Literacy Leadership and Management Skills Strategic Thinking Duration: 24 Months Vellore Institute of Technology VIT Online MBA Starts on Aug 14, 2024 Get Details The Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS), under I4C, was launched in 2021 for immediate reporting of financial frauds and to stop siphoning off funds by fraudsters. As per CFCFRMS, operated by I4C, over Rs 5,489 crore has been saved in more than 17.82 lakh complaints so far, Bandi stated. The Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre (CFMC) has been established at I4C, where representatives of major banks, financial intermediaries, payment aggregators, telecom service providers, IT intermediaries, and states and UTs work together for immediate action and seamless cooperation to tackle cybercrime. MHA has also provided financial assistance under the Cyber Crime Prevention Against Women and Children (CCPWC) scheme to states and UTs for capacity building. Cyber forensic-cum-training laboratories have trained 24,600 law enforcement personnel, judicial officers and prosecutors, the reply noted. Live Events A state-of-the-art National Cyber Forensic Laboratory (Investigation) has been set up and has provided services in around 12,460 cybercrime cases so far. The Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) platform, namely CyTrain portal, has trained over 1,05,796 police officers from states and UTs. The module Pratibimb, which maps locations of criminals and crime infrastructure, has led to the arrest of 10,599 accused, 26,096 linkages, and 63,019 cyber investigation assistance requests.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
TTD plans door-to-door inspection to identify other faith staffers
1 2 Tirupati: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is contemplating a door-to-door inspection to identify non-Hindu staffers working in the temple trust. As per Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act and the TTD Act, only Hindus can work in TTD, which draws its funds from donations extended by devotees visiting Tirumala and other Hindu temples under its fold in Tirupati and across the country. While this Act has existed for decades, some non-Hindus managed to get into the organisation. Following a vigilance enquiry carried out by the TTD administration in 2018, it emerged that there were about 44 non-Hindus working in the temple trust. After the TTD management served notices to the 44 non-Hindus, they moved Andhra Pradesh high court challenging the move. The matter is still pending before the court. The new TTD trust board, which was formed after the TDP-led NDA govt came to power in the state, passed a resolution last year to identify and remove non-Hindu employees from the temple trust. A vigilance enquiry was carried out, which found that 29 non-Hindus were still on the payrolls of TTD, with 15 of them retired in the last six years. The employees were offered a voluntary retirement package by the TTD, but they did not accept the offer and intimated to the management that they will continue to fight the case legally. Recently, an assistant executive officer rank official was suspended by the TTD after he was found to be following a different faith. A few days later, another executive engineer rank officer was also suspended after he was found displaying his allegiance to another faith. Bandi Sanjay, Union minister of state for home affairs, claimed that nearly 1,000 non-Hindus were working in the temple trust and asked the TTD management to immediately initiate action. Responding to Bandi's remarks, state endowments minister Anam Ramnarayana Reddy said a detailed enquiry is underway to identify all non-Hindus working in the temple trust. TTD trust board member G Bhanu Prakash Reddy said the temple management is contemplating a door-to-door inspection as part of the vigilance enquiry. "It has come to our notice that many employees having Hindu names have converted to other faith, which is a violation of TTD Act and also the Endowments Act. Without physically visiting their houses, the vigilance enquiry will remain incomplete. It is unfortunate that such people continue to draw their salaries and other benefits from the TTD while practising other faiths," he said. A detailed discussion on the proposed door-to-door survey will be held during the TTD trust board meeting scheduled for July 22.
The Hindu
12-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Bandi Sanjay prays at Tirumala
Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Friday said he prayed for enhanced strength to the Narendra Modi-led NDA Government at the Centre to keep India ahead in the forthcoming years. Mr. Sanjay celebrated his birthday here in the midst of BJP leaders and functionaries, including State spokesperson and TTD Board member G. Bhanuprakash Reddy, Tirupati district president Samanchi Srinivas, media coordinator Kola Anand Kumar, among others. Referring to his visit to Tirumala temple earlier in the day, he said he prayed for the well-being of the nation and sought Lord Venkateswara's blessings to strengthen the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 'I prayed to the Lord to let Hindu Dharma flourish,' he added.
Hans India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Bangkok's Film Fixer: How Vivek Wardhan Bandi Made Thailand a Favourite for Indian Cinema
Bengaluru: For over two decades, Vivek Wardhan Bandi has been a quiet but driving force behind the scenes of Indian films shot in Thailand. As the founder of J Square Filming, a Bangkok-based production support company, Bandi has helped turn the country into a reliable and stunning backdrop for a wide range of cinematic projects. From big-screen Bollywood dramas to television commercials and music videos, his company has played a part in more than 500 productions, offering everything from location scouting and permits to full-scale logistics and local crew coordination. Indian producers, in particular, have come to rely on J Square's deep understanding of both the film industry and the unique requirements of shooting in Thailand. Bandi's journey began modestly. After working for three years in Thailand's media sector, he launched J Square Filming with a focus on making the filming process smoother for international crews. Over the years, his business has expanded in scale and reputation, earning trust for its professionalism and ability to deliver on complex production needs. What sets J Square apart is its strong connection with India's film industry. Thailand's landscapes, whether it's the urban chaos of Bangkok or the tranquil islands down south, have long appealed to Indian filmmakers. Bandi's team ensures those creative visions come to life without bureaucratic or logistical headaches. A quick glance at J Square's Instagram offers a peek into their work: candid moments from shoot sets, crews in action, and location highlights. It's become more than just a production company, it's a creative partner with a growing global following. But Bandi's interests go well beyond cinema. He's also a major name in Thailand's hospitality scene, having built a successful restaurant and hotel empire under various Indian brands. From Indian Express and Royal Bengal Tigers to the popular Malgudi Floating Restaurant, his ventures have added a flavorful layer of Indian culture to Thailand's food landscape. His restaurants serve thousands of diners each day and employ hundreds of staff across the country. In more recent years, Bandi has stepped into the hotel business, bringing the same blend of Indian heritage and Thai hospitality to his boutique and luxury properties. His efforts have contributed to Bangkok's reputation not only as a tourist destination but also as a place where East truly meets East. Whether managing a film set or running a fine dining kitchen, Vivek Wardhan Bandi continues to leave his mark on Thailand's cultural and commercial fabric. His work bridges entertainment and enterprise, two industries that rarely overlap, but in his case, thrive together.
Newsweek
02-07-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Tears at Incredible Transformation as Man Rescues 'Dying' Kitten From Street
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Animal lovers' hearts have melted as a man showed the difference in a dangerously sick kitten he found and nursed back to health. Jakub, 27, a journalist from Poland, now lives in Warsaw, but in 2023 was living in his hometown of Częstochowa, where he helped save the life of a cat, now his best friend. On June 20, Jakub shared to post to Reddit's r/cats via his account u/Mighty_He-Man, writing: "I found this little, dying fellow on the street. I'd never had a cat before, but I couldn't just leave him there. "So I took him with me—first home, then to the vet. And... it's been almost two years since I got myself a loving, four-legged friend." He shared photographs of Bandi through the years, first as a thin, sick and drenched wet kitten—and then him now, looking well-cared for, fit and healthy. Jakub explained his coworker was driving in the middle of the night when she noticed "what looked like an undefined ball of fur in the middle of the road," and found the tiny ginger kitten who had "had a runny nose, pus in his eyes, and was breathing heavily—but alive." She took him home for the night, and the very next day Jakub took him in and rushed him to the veterinarian, who "didn't sugarcoat anything," warning that "saving this cat might be very difficult and equally expensive." Bandi when he was found as a kitten, and right, him now. Bandi when he was found as a kitten, and right, him now. Reddit u/Mighty_He-Man The first vet's visit alone cost 400PLN ($110), and Bandi required lots of medication including for ear mites, tapeworm and antibiotics. He struggled to use the litter box, and required regular cleaning to his eyes and ears, as he was "practically blind" from his infection for the first several weeks. "Still, his body didn't give up. The will to live that kept him going that night stayed with him through recovery," Jakub said—and each week, Bandi improved. "By autumn 2023, he was a relatively healthy, lively, social, and mischievous young cat," Jakub revealed. "Since he recovered in my family home, where I lived with my mother and grandma, he was surrounded by people from the beginning—including neighbors and relatives visiting us, so he has never been afraid of strangers." Jakub, too, was changed by his new companion, admitting he had always been "more of a dog person," growing up with childhood dogs Miki and Dropek—both of whom died a few short years and months respectively before he found Bandi. Bandi and Jakub, and right, Bandi exploring the balcony of his home. Bandi and Jakub, and right, Bandi exploring the balcony of his home. Reddit u/Mighty_He-Man Now, he and Bandi live together with Jakub's girlfriend and her 17-year-old cat, Kicia, with Bandi getting used to living in a smaller space and with another cat. "He's full of energy, curious about every corner and new smell. He's very vocal and often communicates his needs—mostly playtime," Jakub said. "We love chasing each other around the apartment, ambushing each other, and cuddling. "When I return from work, Bandi gets super lively and happy. During our play sessions, he's already broken a few things—cheap and expensive—but they're just objects." Reddit users were hugely moved by Jakub and Bandi's story, and the cat's transformation from a dangerously sick kitten to a strong, healthy young tomcat, awarding the post more than 73,000 upvotes. "Thank u so much for this, that's how love changes everything," one commenter wrote, as another praised Bandi's "serious glow up." "He was so frail and barely hanging on, and now he has grown to be such a handsome gentleman because of you! Lovely story," another wrote. And as one put it: "You've done him a wonderful service. I'm sure he's eternally grateful." In the United States, if you find a stray or lost cat, you should first find out whether the cat appears to be feral or friendly and used to humans. A healthy feral cat should be left alone, but a rescue or veterinarian should be called if it appears to be sick, a medically-reviewed report from PetMD advises. If you find a friendly stray cat, try to check for identification such as a collar, provide water and food, move the cat to a safe space and look online for missing pet discussions. The cat should also be brought to a vet to check for a microchip. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
