India’s digital growth outpaces cybersecurity preparedness: Report

IANS | May 12, 2026 11:54 AM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) India's rapid digital expansion outpaced its cybersecurity readiness, a report has said, citing a sharp rise in ransomware, phishing, data breaches and cyber espionage that pose risk to critical infrastructure, financial systems and ordinary citizens.

Google, Apple bring end-to-end encryption to RCS messaging

IANS | May 12, 2026 11:48 AM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) US-based tech giants Google and Apple have announced that end-to-end encrypted Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging is beginning to roll out in beta for iPhone and Android users, marking a major step towards improving privacy in cross-platform messaging.

JPMorgan sees oil prices staying in low $100s despite Hormuz reopening

IANS | May 12, 2026 10:16 AM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Global crude oil prices are likely to remain in the low $100s per barrel mark for an extended period due to persistent supply disruptions and logistical bottlenecks linked to tensions in West Asia, according to a report by JPMorgan Chase & Co.