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Cops must review approach to tackling cybercrime

There is enough awareness about cybercrime and it's impact. The rampant rise of cybercrime in India is a pressing concern. My house help fell prey to the electricity bill scam, highlighting the system's shortcomings. Despite prompt reporting, the investigation remains ongoing after almost a year, plagued by police insensitivity and inefficiency. India's poor conviction rate and judicial delays have cemented its reputation as a cybercrime hub. Also India's cybercrime epidemic has escalated into a global embarrassment. Our country has surpassed Nigeria as a hub for cyber criminals, with notorious scams like the Amazon refund and Microsoft scams tarnishing our international reputation. It's crucial that authorities revamp their approach, prioritizing empathy, efficiency, and swift justice. Effective cybercrime prevention and conviction require a multidimensional strategy. I urge policymakers and law enforcement to take immediate action to safeguard citizens from financial and emotional distress.




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Philatelic Postal cover on Exposition needed

MELSON LOUIS, Margao
Published Sep 26, 2024, 7:31 PM IST
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The Government of Goa and the Department of India Post, Goa Circle, should bring out a commemorative Philatelic Postal cover with special cancellation, to mark the occasion of decennial exposition, where the mortal remains of St Francis Xavier lie at Old Goa, from November  21, 2024 to January 5, 2025. The Exposition of the mortal remains of St Francis Xavier this year will be the XVIII Public exposition, since the first Public exposition of the sacred relics of the…

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