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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Cert-In pivots cybersecurity audits to threat readiness
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills ETtech The cybersecurity audit guidelines issued by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team , or Cert-In, will revamp how such audits are approached in the country, shifting the focus from checklist-based compliance to continuous threat preparedness , experts stringent audit framework released last week is expected to compel both public and private entities to implement robust measures that not only prevent breaches but also enable real-time response amid rising cyber threats, they said.'Indian enterprises have recognised the impact due to cyber risk, and the recent spate of cyber incidents has further heightened the sensitivity. The Cert-In guidelines are timely and comprehensive,' said Atul Gupta, partner at KPMG. 'It is heartening to see the inclusion of attack vectors like VPNs, supply chains, and access controls, which have been repeatedly exploited in recent breaches.'Audits are now expected to go beyond policy declarations and cover technical configurations, evidence logs, cloud infrastructure, and even secure code has made it mandatory for cybersecurity audits to comprehensively cover an organisation's entire ICT structure, including APIs, apps, cloud, and operational technology (OT) systems, using both manual and automated testing. Auditors must follow global frameworks and report vulnerabilities to reflect severity and real-world under the electronics and IT ministry, Cert-In is the national nodal agency for noted that one of the most significant changes is the expectation for top management to take ownership of cybersecurity audit programs.'There is now a clear top-down mandate,' said Munjal Kamdar, partner at Deloitte. 'Boards must define scope, approve remediation actions, and ensure comprehensive coverage, from secure software setups to risk exception handling.'Auditors are also required to retain logs, review code, and verify secure configurations – practices that were earlier optional or inconsistently implemented.'The real opportunity is in becoming breach-ready, building programs that can detect, respond, and recover in real time,' said Sundareshwar Krishnamurthy, partner and leader, cybersecurity, at PwC guidelines also call on Cert-In-empanelled audit firms to reskill teams to keep track of audit hyperconnected applications, multi-cloud adoption, and AI-enabled platforms growing rapidly, security audits must now be conducted by teams that 'understand threat exposure and can apply professional judgment,' noted Gupta of Kamdar said, 'Audits are no longer one-size-fits-all. Technical scope, documentation, and manual testing capabilities will all have to scale up.'The Cert-In guidelines even illustrate how firms must handle audit-related data securely, restrict the use of freelancers, prohibit audit subletting, and enforce report said sectors such as banking, telecom, healthcare, and energy, which are already under regulatory pressure, will feel the impact most immediately. However, smaller firms will also have to adapt quickly.'We are seeing a mindset shift,' Krishnamurthy of PwC India said. 'Security is no longer about passing an audit, it's about protecting business continuity, reputations, and national infrastructure.'As India ramps up its cybersecurity defences amid rising attack frequency and regulatory scrutiny, these new Cert-In guidelines may well serve as a foundational believe these could also prompt the development of a more mature, standardised, and transparent cybersecurity audit system – a need long felt by both enterprises and regulators.
Bloomberg
23-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Lavish Homes Left by Fleeing Guptas Up for Sale in South Africa
South Africa is selling off three multimillion rand mansions owned by the Gupta brothers, a trio of influential Indian-born businessmen at the center of a corruption scandal that triggered the country's worst political and economic crisis since the end of Apartheid. Atul, Rajesh and Ajay Gupta began buying the properties in Thursday's auction in 2006. There, in Saxonwold, one of Johannesburg's oldest and most affluent neighborhoods, they entertained top politicians and businessmen for at least a decade.
News18
04-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
India-Made Metro In Mauritius Looks Better Than Ours. Yes, Really
Curated By : Last Updated: July 04, 2025, 07:00 IST Mauritius Metrolite Project is sponsored by the Government of India. (Photo Credit: X) Social media has been buzzing with conversations around Indians and civic sense, or the perceived lack of it. A now-viral, undated video of the Mauritius metro, built by an Indian company, has reignited debate over why similar infrastructure often falls short within India. Many online users have pointed to corruption and poor civic habits as key reasons behind the disparity. An X (formerly Twitter) user shared a video of the Mauritius Metrolite Project, which was reportedly sponsored by the Indian government and built by Indian multinational Larsen & Toubro (L&T). The user captioned the post saying, 'Mauritius Metrolite Project is sponsored by the Govt of India and built by an Indian Company, L&T." The video showed a metro train arriving at a station in the capital city, Port Louis, after which passengers wanting to board the train queued up on either side of the doors, waiting for others to alight. The metro seemingly ran parallel to a road, as spotted in the video. As soon as the video, posted on July 2, gained traction, many users began commenting on how the Mauritius metro looked cleaner than the metro services of India, especially its capital city, Delhi. Some even commented that corruption and appeasement in India stunted its growth and infrastructural development. Commenting below the post, a user wrote, 'Looks cleaner than Delhi Metro." Another user pointed out, 'Corruption + Appeasement Politics have put India beyond repair." A user said corruption in India was the main culprit and added, 'Our infrastructure is not at par. Some bridges collapse after a few days of inauguration." A fourth user echoed a similar sentiment and wrote, 'Indian infra without corruption and with some civic sense can still work." 'This is an example of how Indian engineering can transform an urban landscape. It also shows what we could achieve in India if we had better civic sense and maintenance," another user commented. Meanwhile, a user expressed bewilderment that L&T had built the system and wrote, 'The same L&T who has gone to court for being removed from a project as the project has been awarded to a company that has given money to the government via electoral bonds?" Looks cleaner than Delhi Metro.— Ayussh Sanghi (@ayusshsanghi) July 2, 2025 The same L&T who has gone to court for being removed from a project as the project has been awarded to a company that has given money to government via electoral bonds?— Atul Gupta (@atulg65) July 2, 2025 Corruption in India is the issue. Our infrastructure is not at par. Some bridges collapse after a few days of inauguration— Abhay ???? (@Kings_Gambit__) July 2, 2025 Indian infra without corruption and with some civic sense can still work.— Saps (@saptarshinath) July 2, 2025 Corruption + Appeasement Politics have put India beyond repair.— Swapna Kumar Panda (@swapnakpanda) July 2, 2025 This is an example of how Indian engineering can transform urban also shows what we could achieve in India if we had better civic sense and maintenance.— Nikhil Surana (@nikki_surana) July 2, 2025 More About Mauritius Metrolite Project Swipe Left For Next Video View all Larsen & Toubro (L&T) secured the contract for the Mauritius Metro Express project and completed a priority section, which connected Rosehill and Victoria stations. The project, sponsored by the Indian government, was designed by another Indian firm named Systra Group. They were appointed Detail Design Consultant (DDC). Buzz Staff A team of writers at bring you stories on what's creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture. A team of writers at bring you stories on what's creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! News viral India-Made Metro In Mauritius Looks Better Than Ours. Yes, Really
Business Upturn
03-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Philips launches intelligent 3D imaging in Europe to empower faster stroke care, helping physicians save time, brain, and lives
Demonstrated at LINNC Paris 2025, the company's latest release of SmartCT delivers fast, intelligent 3D imaging in the Angio suite — helping physicians act with greater speed and confidence during a range of critical neurovascular procedures Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced the CE-marking of its latest SmartCT image reconstruction solution designed to support faster, more informed decision-making in the treatment of stroke and other neurovascular conditions. Already available in Japan and Canada, SmartCT is now CE-marked and available across Europe. The solution will be showcased at LINNC Paris 2025 (June 2–4), the world's leading interventional neuroradiology congress. Built for the Philips Azurion neuro biplane system, the latest generation of SmartCT simplifies and accelerates 3D imaging — giving neuro interventionists real-time views of brain tissue, blood vessels, and interventional devices directly in the Angio suite. By removing the need to transfer patients for separate CT imaging, SmartCT helps care teams treat faster, with greater clarity and confidence. 'In stroke care, minutes matter — and confidence is everything,' said Dr. Atul Gupta, Chief Medical Officer Diagnosis & Treatment at Philips. 'With this latest generation of SmartCT for intelligent 3D imaging applications, we're giving neuro interventionalists the imaging tools they need at the exact moment they need them — improving workflow, reducing delays, and ultimately helping to save lives.' Already used by clinicians at many leading stroke centers worldwide, SmartCT enables a streamlined workflow that reduces procedural complexity and supports timely intervention. This enables physicians to personalize therapy and reduce uncertainty during time-critical procedures like mechanical thrombectomy— a minimally invasive treatment to remove blood clots and restore blood flow to the brain during an ischemic stroke. 'The image quality of the helical cone-beam CT is impressive—it's almost like a conventional CT scan,' said Dr. Shuta Aketa, Director of the Stroke Center at the Osaka International Medical & Science Center. 'This is ideal for emergency procedures, as the image quality meets our needs and helps us work more efficiently.' Dr. Junji Fukumori, Chief of Neurovascular Intervention of the same hospital added 'Compared to other vendors, Philips SmartCT technology allows for more confident and safe treatment of complex cases.' SmartCT 3.0 includes: SmartCT Soft Tissue Helical delivers cone-beam CT (CBCT) imaging in as little as 8 seconds. It offers improved image appearance of cerebral soft tissue volumes by optimizing acquisition trajectory and reconstruction. delivers cone-beam CT (CBCT) imaging in as little as 8 seconds. It offers improved image appearance of cerebral soft tissue volumes by optimizing acquisition trajectory and reconstruction. Motion-compensated soft tissue imaging for restless stroke patients for restless stroke patients SmartCT Dual Phase Cerebral enables clear visualization of vessel occlusions and collateral blood flow in stroke patients, aided by intuitive acquisition guidance and bolus timing tools. enables clear visualization of vessel occlusions and collateral blood flow in stroke patients, aided by intuitive acquisition guidance and bolus timing tools. SmartCT Dual Viewer allows physicians to overlay and manipulate two 3D volumes side-by-side at table side, supporting real-time image fusion and enhanced procedural planning without breaking sterility. At LINNC Paris 2025 (June 2–4, Carrousel du Louvre), Philips will host interactive demos of its latest generation Azurion biplane with SmartCT 3.0 for neuro-endovascular Booth #28. For more information about the Philips Image-Guided Therapy System Azurion, visit our website: For further information, please contact:Joost MalthaPhilips External RelationsTel. : +31 6 10558116 E-mail : [email protected]
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Error-free UPI transactions: NPCI bans nicknames in UPI payments
NEW DELHI: In a significant move to enhance user safety and transparency in digital transactions, the (NPCI) has directed all Unified Payments Interface (UPI) applications to display only the 'ultimate beneficiary name', as recorded in the Core Banking System (CBS), during peer-to-peer (P2P) and peer-to-merchant (P2PM) transactions. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a circular dated April 24, 2025, the NPCI issued an addendum to its earlier guidelines, mandating UPI apps to ensure that only the bank-registered name of the recipient is shown on the transaction confirmation screen and in the transaction history. The directive must be fully implemented by June 30, 2025, failing which non-compliance action will follow. According to NPCI, the "ultimate beneficiary" is the person or entity receiving funds for services or goods provided. Going forward, names fetched directly from the Validate Address API – the same used to retrieve official bank names, will be the only ones shown to payers. Names derived from QR codes, contact lists, or user-defined labels will no longer be permitted. 'This change is being introduced to help customers verify they are sending money to the correct beneficiary and to reduce risks of misdirected payments,' NPCI stated in its communication to UPI ecosystem members. Many UPI apps currently allow users to modify payee display names or generate aliases, making it easier for fraudsters to impersonate trusted brands or individuals. Going forward, this loophole will be shut. NPCI has clearly instructed that apps must disable any feature that allows users to edit or customise beneficiary names within their interfaces. The circular comes amid growing concerns over rising UPI-based frauds, often caused by misleading display names that do not match official records. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'This step can drastically reduce accidental transfers and fraudulent transactions. Displaying only the bank-verified name adds a key layer of authentication,' said Rahul Jain, CFO at NTT DATA Payment Services India according to an ET report. The change will particularly impact small merchants who fall under the P2PM category, such as kirana store owners or street vendors, who often receive payments via QR codes embedded with non-official names. Once enforced, customers will be shown only the CBS-registered name, not the store's brand name or any custom label. 'This will bring much-needed clarity for users and reduce errors. It enhances trust and makes the payment ecosystem more secure,' said Atul Gupta, head of risk & compliance at Cashfree Payments. Despite some anticipated transition challenges for users accustomed to aliases or nicknames, experts believe the change is a step in the right direction. As Mukesh Chand, senior counsel at Economic Laws Practice, explained, 'It helps reduce anonymity and gives users more confidence before authorising a transaction.' By standardising the way beneficiary names are displayed, NPCI aims to make UPI payments safer, more transparent, and less prone to manipulation.
