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INDIA NEWS | Sat, 20 Jun 2026, 12:01AM IST New Delhi: Reeling under a series of cyber attacks, from the CBSE-OSM portal case to Telegram leaks of NEET-UG exam paper that forced a mega exam cancellation, the government has asked all ministries to guard against growing 'AI-driven cyber threats', review vulnerabilities and ensure that all third-party vendors comply with guidelines, ET has learnt.The Centre has also initiated a major 'AI-driven vulnerability assessment' across all governmental portals, websites, applications and critical delivery systems to strengthen cybersecurity preparedness and protect the national digital infrastructure.Also Read: NEET-UG re-exam: NTA to hold nationwide mock drill on June 20; check what it means hereThe Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has sent out at least 2-3 high level communications to all key ministries over the last few days, asking departments to strengthen defences against AI-assisted vulnerabilities exploitation. All ministries have been asked to review the 'cybersecurity posture' across all organisations and bodies under their administrative control.Ministries have also been asked to ensure that all Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)/third party vendors operating within their remit must adhere to the stringent new Cert-In guidelines that seek supply chain transparency, strict security patching timelines, immediate breach disclosures and strict, evidence-backed security contracts. Many of the above were found wanting in the CBSE-OSM case involving private vendor Coempt Eduteck.The CBSE-On Screen Marking (OSM) portal was also breached by several ethical hackers who exposed vulnerabilities in the system.An expert team with two IIT directors on board, had to be deployed to secure the portal before it could be opened to the public late last month. In case of NEET-UG, the exam was cancelled after several original questions were allegedly found leaked on Telegram, a messaging platform that now stands banned in India until a day after the NEET-UG retest on June 21.Also Read: SC refuses to accord urgent hearing on pleas related to NEET-UG 2026The latest communication sent out by MeitY comes against this backdrop, pointing to the mushrooming of AI, generative AI and AI-driven automation tools besides large language models which have speeded up the process of identifying vulnerabilities in a digital portal.This 'AI-enabled cyber exploitation' allows adversaries to spot and exploit vulnerabilities and gaps such as insecure APIs besides misconfigured and exposed systems, faster than before, the ministry cautioned in its communication. This in turn also creates room for easier creation of highly targeted phishing campaigns and advanced malware to pilot cyberattacks at much greater speed and scale, it said.With organisations increasingly interconnected on digital infrastructure, sharing cloud platforms, AI-enabled systems, software supply chains and operational technologies, the potential of AI-driven cyberthreats now looms large, ministries have been warned.Meanwhile, Cert-In has started conducting AI-assisted 'vulnerability discovery' assessments across governmental digital infrastructure. Detailed reports have also been sent out to various departments on the same, ET has learnt.MeitY in May wrote to all ministries on the issue, seeking action taken data on organisation-specific recommendations made by Cert-In to enhance cybersecurity preparedness.Alongside, the Cert-In 'Blueprint for Reducing Exposure and Defending against AI-Assisted Vulnerabilities Exploitation in Digital Infrastructure', issued on May 25, and its Guidelines for OEMs have strongly been recommended to enhance 'resilience' of digital systems against AI-enabled cyberthreats. The blueprint has underlined the need to shift to continuous threat exposure management instead of the fortnightly/weekly sanitisation mechanism.It also asks all organisations to work on a 12-hour deadline to patch and isolate critical, internet-facing vulnerabilities.

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INDIA MARKET | Sat, 20 Jun 2026, 12:00AM IST Brazil's Vinicius Junior (7) celebrates with teammate Bruno Guimaraes (8) after scoring during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C football match against Morocco on June 13.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 11:55PM IST Flagging a deep-rooted nexus between banks, asset reconstruction companies and borrowers, the Supreme Court on Friday said that taxpayers' money being given as loans and then no effective efforts were taken to recover the amount was not acceptable. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana said it was only concerned about the misutilisation of public money, which should have been spent for the welfare of people. The top court issued notice to the Centre, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and others seeking their responses on a plea which alleged that a debt of Rs 1,537 crore owed to public sector banks was settled through two asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) for a mere Rs 73.50 crore. During the hearing, the bench raised concerns over the manner in which stressed loans were being settled. "This is a deep-rooted nexus between the borrowers, ARCs and banks," the bench said. The top court observed that it was aware of the limitation in entering into the arena of ...

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INDIA BUSINESS | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 11:55PM IST Jio Platforms filed for a record 37,700-crore IPO as it bets on satellite broadband, AI-native services and the next phase of digital growth

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INDIA BUSINESS | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 11:54PM IST India is collaborating with Russian oil giant Rosneft to explore Siberia's rare earth deposits, aiming to secure vital mineral supplies. These elements are crucial for electric vehicle motors and advanced electronics, areas where India currently depends on imports. Following past export disruptions, this partnership, initiated during the India-Russia summit, seeks to develop processing technologies and potentially produce essential rare-earth magnets.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 11:38PM IST In terms of a policy, the Dastur Energy CEO emphasised a dedicated diversion of petcoke from refineries towards gasification could help the mechanism.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 11:33PM IST The market regulator revised commodity margin provisions, cleared SBI Mutual Fund's IPO and oversaw the opening day of Turtlemint Fintech's share sale

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 11:30PM IST Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray addresses party workers in Mumbai.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 11:29PM IST A recent sale of a struggling pizza giant sparks hope for a return to artisanal, hand-made pizzas. The author reminisces about a childhood encounter with a small, personal pizzeria in New York, contrasting it with the rise of mass-produced options. While industrial pizzas still dominate globally, the article highlights a growing artisanal movement in India, fueled by food delivery services, with new pizzerias offering unique, regional styles.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 11:29PM IST Three cargo ships are now transiting the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a significant shift after the US ended its blockade of Iranian ports and Tehran eased maritime restrictions. This development follows a peace deal, paving the way for India to resume economic ties, including energy trade and the crucial International North South Transport Corridor.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 11:19PM IST SEBI approved major reforms including buybacks, municipal bonds, AIFs and easier securities transmission.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 11:19PM IST The new funds automatically shift asset allocation towards lower-risk investments as the target year approaches

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 11:18PM IST The 8th Pay Commission was constituted on Nov. 3, 2025, and has time till May 2027 to submit its report.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 11:12PM IST The proposed listing of Jio will demonstrate to the world that India can build technology companies of global scale, global capability, and global value, Mukesh Ambani

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 11:12PM IST Vivek Aggarwal becomes first Indian elected FATF Vice-President, marking a key global milestone.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 11:10PM IST Reliance Industries is positioning itself for what Chairman Mukesh Ambani described as an impending energy "supercycle" in India, ramping up investments across renewable energy, chemicals, advanced materials and alternative fuels as the conglomerate seeks to reduce the country's dependence on imported energy. Speaking at company's annual shareholder meeting, Ambani said Reliance is pursuing an integrated energy strategy spanning solar power, batteries, wind energy, hydrogen, compressed biogas (CBG), bioenergy and underground coal gasification, aimed at strengthening India's energy security while supporting its transition to cleaner fuels. The push comes as India remains heavily dependent on imported energy, with Ambani warning that reliance on overseas supplies leaves the country exposed to geopolitical disruptions and price volatility. "India remains dependent on external energy sources for over 70 per cent of our needs. This is not only costly, but it also makes India vulnerable t

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 11:10PM IST The former FIU-IND chief and current Culture Secretary will serve as Vice-President of the global anti-money laundering watchdog from July 2026

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 10:54PM IST Industry players warned that tanker prices could rise two to five times in the coming days if the shortage intensifies.

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GLOBAL NEWS | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 10:45PM IST Oil remains on track for a second straight weekly decline, but signs of cracks in the agreement to end the war have given traders pause.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 10:39PM IST Upto 1,500 acres were allotted for gold mining in this Kurnool village almost a decade ago.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 10:35PM IST Yuvraj Singh helped India win the ICC T20 World Cup 2007 and the ICC ODI World Cup 2011.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 10:30PM IST US intelligence warns Netanyahu could jeopardise Trump's Iran peace deal amid Lebanon tensions.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 10:26PM IST Kolkata's Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port is set to get a river cruise terminal and museum, boosting tourism. The port aims to increase cargo handling significantly and is undertaking major infrastructure projects. Meanwhile, Adani Group is exploring substantial investments across West Bengal in various sectors, signaling a push for industrial growth and enhanced connectivity.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 10:25PM IST Karnataka approves 55 industrial projects worth Rs 7,506 crore under its Beyond Bengaluru push.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 10:08PM IST By 2030, Amazon wants all of its data center operations to be water positive worldwide.

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GLOBAL NEWS | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 10:01PM IST Shipping companies had hoped to get their vessels out after this weeks U.S.-Iran deal but faced uncertainty on Friday as violence flared again in the region.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 9:59PM IST File image of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 9:53PM IST Under the revised framework, RBI-regulated entities, such as banks and NBFCs, undertaking securitisation will be exempt from the existing 25% obligor concentration limit for single-asset securitisation transactions.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 9:53PM IST A significant portion of this growth was attributed to Gen Z consumers, who now account for more than half of BPC buyers on the platform.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 9:43PM IST The current financing is also aligned with the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) India has with the World Bank until 2031.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 9:43PM IST The offering will see promoters, SBI and Amundi India Holding, pare their stakes.

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