If you invoke US law, then be aware of Indian laws too: Prasad on Twitter row

Calling for accountability of big social media companies, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said Twitter invoked a United States copyright act to block his account but it should also......

'Big step towards transparency': Prasad's praise for FB, Google

Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday lauded major social media platforms such as Google, Facebook and Instagram for publishing their first compliance report on voluntary......

Criticise us, but don't give lecture on democracy: Prasad to Twitter

'We gave them (Twitter) three months' time. Others have followed, they haven't. Rule 7 of (IT) guidelines says if you don't comply then under Sec 79 you may lose intermediary status and may become......

SEBI chief Buch skips PAC summons; BJP miffed at panel chair

SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch skipped a Parliament's Public Accounts Committee meeting on Thursday, prompting panel head K C Venugopal to postpone the sitting, with NDA members accusing him of......

IT sector jobs to remain stable at least till 2020: Min

  Jobs in the Indian IT sector are likely to remain stable at least till 2020 as per a report from World Economic Forum, Parliament was informed on Friday. "According to a research report......

Data protection bill referred to Parliament panel

The Personal Data Protection Bill was on Wednesday referred to a joint select committee of both Houses of Parliament.  IMAGE: Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar......

4 cos seek govt nod for DTH services

Four companies have submitted applications for starting direct-to-home services in the country, Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday.The companies -- Space TV, ASC Enterprises, Essel Shyam......

Full mobile number portability soon, roaming charges to go

Mobile users will be able to retain their numbers even if they relocate from one telecom circle to another and will not be required to pay hefty roaming charges while travelling out of their home......