India, Oct. 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged global tech companies, financial institutions and telecom operators to collaborate and form a comprehensive framework to curb cyber fraud and deep fakes.

"At a time when telecom and digital technology have become so important, it is equally important to make the security framework associated with it ironclad. It is our priority to secure mobile phones and networks. trust is very important for ordinary citizens communicating or making payments through the phone," PM Modi said.

Speaking at the India Mobile Congress 2026, the PM highlighted India's successful endeavour to protect citizens from cyber attacks and frauds, noting that global cooperation is required to nip the issue in the...