Author: BharatSpeaks

As cyber threats grow more complex and disruptive, India is responding with a high-level push to build executive-level cyber resilience. In a strategic move backed by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) has launched the Certified Cyber Crisis Management Professional (CCMP) program—an intensive national certification aimed at preparing business leaders, government officers, and cybersecurity professionals to navigate high-stakes digital emergencies. The initiative comes amid growing concerns over ransomware attacks, financial frauds, and cross-border digital infiltration targeting both the public and private sectors. Raising the Bar for Crisis Leadership Set to begin on July…

In a gesture both deeply personal and historically significant, Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, has donated ₹151 crore to the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai—his alma mater—marking the largest philanthropic gift ever received by the institution. Announced during the release of the biography Divine Scientist—a tribute to Professor M.M. Sharma, Ambani’s mentor at ICT—the donation was described by Ambani as a “Guru Dakshina,” the traditional Indian offering to a revered teacher. The endowment is intended to strengthen the institute’s infrastructure, research capacity, and student support systems. A Lifelong Influence Ambani, who studied chemical engineering at…

In what Indian intelligence officials describe as one of the most concerning espionage operations in recent years, a Pakistani businesswoman operating under the alias “Madam N” has emerged as a central figure in a transnational spy ring allegedly designed to exploit India’s digital influencer ecosystem. Identified as Noshaba Shehzad, the Lahore-based woman ran a travel agency that facilitated religious pilgrimages, primarily to Sikh holy sites in Pakistan. But behind the facade of cross-border hospitality, authorities claim, was a meticulously orchestrated plan to infiltrate India’s social media space and recruit sleeper agents—many of them unsuspecting influencers, researchers, and amateur defense enthusiasts.…

As India continues its push toward digital health, environmental responsibility, and community care, a silent but pressing issue looms large: the improper disposal of expired and unused medicines. Across urban and rural homes, strips of expired antibiotics, painkillers, and syrups quietly make their way into household bins, water systems, and even landfills—posing risks to public health, environmental safety, and future generations. In the absence of a nationwide pharmaceutical take-back policy, Indians are left largely to navigate safe disposal on their own. The result is often unintentional but harmful—drugs flushed down toilets or discarded with kitchen waste, where they leach into…

In one of the most audacious financial frauds to surface in recent years, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a money laundering investigation into an alleged ₹100 crore insurance scam centered in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The probe, which follows extensive police action, has uncovered a complex criminal network spanning 12 states and involving over 100 suspects, including health workers, insurance agents, and data entry operators. A Web of Fraud: Murder, Forgery, and Payouts According to law enforcement sources, the scheme revolved around securing insurance policies for individuals—some terminally ill, others already deceased—using forged documents and fake identities. The conspirators would…

In what could be one of the most significant tax data breaches in recent memory, a large-scale operation involving the illicit sale of Goods and Services Tax (GST) data belonging to thousands of Indian traders has come to light. The revelations have raised pressing questions about the integrity of India’s tax data infrastructure and the systemic vulnerabilities within it. The breach, unearthed by whistleblowers and supported by a leaked WhatsApp exchange, points to a shadowy network allegedly operating out of Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Noida. Entities masquerading as data service providers were reportedly selling sensitive information such as GSTR-1, GSTR-2B, GSTR-3B…