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In Gaya, cyber law enforcement has taken action against Rajesh Rao, known as Sardar, after a controversial video circulated online. The clip reveals Rao delivering menacing threats, peppered with casteist insults, directed at Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi. Investigators are diligently working to track down the suspect and scrutinize digital trails.

Forget Bollywood drama; India's intelligence recruitment is mostly through civil services, armed forces, and specialized exams. Agencies like RAW and IB focus on foreign and internal security respectively, with technical roles in cyber intelligence growing. Direct recruitment for positions like IB's ACIO exists, but many join via UPSC after gaining experience

IBM is investing $5 billion in Project Lightwell, a cybersecurity initiative to shield open-source software from advanced AI threats. Driven by concerns over AI models like Anthropic's Mythos, the project mobilizes 20,000 engineers from IBM and Red Hat. Major banks like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan are already on board to bolster their defenses against emerging vulnerabilities.

In a dramatic turn of events, Gaya cyber police have detained Rajendra Rao, known as Sardar, for making threats against Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi in a video that quickly gained traction online. The Patna native was located in Nalanda after extensive digital tracking.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi stated that distance from conflict no longer guarantees freedom from consequences, especially with ongoing tensions impacting maritime routes around the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian Navy has increased its presence and surveillance in the region to ensure the safe passage of trade and protect national interests amidst rising instability and strategic competition.

Online abuse in India, from trolling to threats, can now lead to police action under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act. While criticism is protected, criminal intimidation, stalking, and sharing private content are serious offences. Victims should preserve evidence and report to authorities, as anonymous accounts are often traceable.

The White House is poised to unveil an executive order bolstering cybersecurity and AI safety. This initiative aims to fortify national infrastructure and establish a voluntary system for AI firms to notify the government about powerful new systems before their release, addressing growing concerns over advanced AI's potential cyber risks.

President Donald Trump last week halted a planned executive order. This order would have required government safety checks for advanced artificial intelligence models. Major tech companies like Google and Microsoft were to be affected. Trump cited a desire to maintain America's lead over China as the reason for the cancellation. The decision came after his state visit to China.

Bihar Police apprehended Rajesh Rao Sardar for allegedly posting a video on Facebook containing casteist slurs, abuse, and death threats against Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi. The accused, a Patna-based businessman, was arrested in Nalanda district. Authorities are investigating the motive and seeking technical data from Facebook.