President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s three-day state visit to India was characterised by exceptional warmth and a welcoming atmosphere. The numerous meetings, a diverse range of topics discussed, and MoUs established during the visit reflect renewed vigour and energy in the bilateral relationship, writes Ivor Vaz. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recently…
The visit was pivotal in recalibrating relations under Colombo’s new administration. The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (People’s Liberation Front, also known as JVP) assumed the top executive role in Sri Lanka for the first time, bringing its Communist ideological framework to governance. Historically, the JVP has been critical of India’s policies toward Sri Lanka. Thus, the…
There was much to cheer about India and Sri Lanka’s joint statement that promised a long and strong partnership for a shared future… India and Sri Lanka have embarked on a promising journey toward an enduring partnership, as outlined in their joint statement, highlighting a shared future of mutual benefit and collaboration. The meeting between…
Cybercrimes know no borders and have evolved alongside emerging digital technologies. Each year, the number of reported cybercrimes in India continues to rise significantly, and the situation is worsening, says Ivor Vaz. On a positive note, a vibrant India is on the brink of a digital revolution. Once primarily an agricultural nation, India is undergoing…
To effectively address the challenges posed by newer technologies and ensure the safety and security of our citizens from emerging cyber threats, it is essential for world leaders to collaborate and strengthen enforcement agencies. Recent crime data published by the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) reveals a significant increase in registered cybercrimes, rising from 12,317…
To strengthen the mechanism to deal with cybercrimes in a comprehensive and coordinated manner, the Central Government, through the Ministry of Home Affairs has set up the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C). As per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, ‘Police Order’ and ‘Public Order’ are State issues. Hence, States and UTs are…
Cybercrime is progressing at an incredibly fast pace, with new trends constantly emerging. Cybercriminals are becoming more agile, exploiting new technologies with lightning speed, tailoring their attacks using new methods, and cooperating with each other in ways we have not seen before. D. Sivanandhan, Former Director-General of Police (Retd), Maharashtra, who was also the former…
Praveen Dixit is the Special Rapporteur, Maharashtra and Goa, for the National Human Rights Commission. India has been championing human rights for centuries and applying the same principles to not only individuals but also the rights of animals, birds, marine creatures, and the natural world, including mountains, trees, rivers, and oceans. This is achieved through…
B Shanker Jaiswal, IPS, is the Joint CP Technology & Project Implementation in Delhi Police. His MS Research (MSR) thesis focused on predictive policing, culminating in the publication of two significant papers on crime prediction using AI methodologies. He is a proponent of leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance public safety. He can be reached at…
Advocate Salman Sabuani is a specialist in matters concerning legal strategy, fraud by companies, white collar crime, forensic accounting, corporate and individual debt recovery, medical negligence cases, and property encroachment matters. I am writing this series of articles to help readers gain a better understanding of their interactions with law enforcement agencies. By clarifying key…
