Monday, 24 January, 2022
TopicPhone tapping

Topic: Phone tapping

Pegasus snooping a form of cyber-terrorism, says ex-RSS ideologue Govindacharya, moves SC

Shanker Arnimesh -
In 2019, too, Govindacharya filed a petition in Supreme Court seeking an inquiry into alleged use of Pegasus spyware to tap phones of Indians through WhatsApp.

Only 15% Indians know about Pegasus. But once aware, their distrust of Modi govt grows

Rajesh Jain -
Prashnam's 12-state survey shows a general lack of awareness. But among those who know what Pegasus is, a greater percentage say Modi government snoops on ordinary citizens.

Use landline for work, texts over calls, be polite: Uddhav govt’s new mobile phone rules

Manasi Phadke -
The rules come amid allegations that the Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP govt tapped phones as well as revelations of alleged snooping by the Pegasus Project. 

Is my phone at risk? How the Pegasus spyware works

Paul Haskell-Dowland -
It is in the very nature of spyware to remain undetected on a device. That said, there are mechanisms to show whether your device has been compromised.

MVA claims mischief in Maharashtra phone tapping saga, but BJP slams reading of law

Manasi Phadke -
MVA claims a network of brokers in an alleged transfer racket could have been probed using regular methods. But IPS officer Rashmi Shukla’s ex-colleagues describe her as conscientious.

MHA asks Rajasthan Chief Secretary for report on phone tapping allegations

PTI -
Rajasthan Police's Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a case in connection with two audio clips about an alleged conspiracy to topple Ashok Gehlot's government.

Cannot disclose information on permissions given to agencies for phone tapping: MHA

PTI -
In a response to an RTI query, the Ministry of Home Affairs invoked three exemption clauses from the RTI Act to withhold the information without giving any reasons.

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Praveen Swami -
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Economy

Representational image for trade from China | Photo: Bloomberg

What conflict? India’s imports from China soar to almost $100 bn, led by smartphones, machinery

Nayanima Basu -
According to China's official data, its exports to India reached $97.52 billion in 2021, while total two-way bilateral trade touched $125.66 billion.

Defence

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Kamov choppers, submarine torpedoes among deals defence ministry will review this week

Snehesh Alex Philip -
Ministry is reviewing all procurement under the ‘Buy (Global)’ category, under which equipment is bought directly from foreign manufacturers, amid govt's 'Atmanirbhar' push.

National Interest

Modi vs non-BJP CMs: When most popular isn’t all-powerful & why Centre-state ties will worsen

Shekhar Gupta -
Modi’s inability to win many states, and the huge popularity his rivals enjoy there, is pushing Indian politics in a more robustly federal direction.

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