News for 'Communications and Information Technology'

10 skills that really matter in the new normal

10 skills that really matter in the new normal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Tech-driven skills will be in demand in the post pandemic era, alerts Sonya Hooja, COO and co-founder, Imarticus Learning.

Ministry to speed up telecom merger

Ministry to speed up telecom merger

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

RCom finalises global number portability contracts

RCom finalises global number portability contracts

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Telecom service provider Reliance Communications is close to awarding a contract for implementation of mobile number portability (MNP) integration across its network to eight global telecom companies. The deal is estimated to be worth Rs 700-800 crore. The eight are Tekelec, HP, Intec, Huawei, ZTE, Ericsson, Lucent and Radio Telecom.

US Worried About Security Leaks From India

US Worried About Security Leaks From India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

GSOMIA does not cover the exchange of classified information with Indian private industry. Washington wanted this covered too, given New Delhi's emphasis on the proposed 'strategic partnership' model of procurement.

TMC downloads Sabeer Bhatia for WB polls

TMC downloads Sabeer Bhatia for WB polls

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

In an endeavour to give a hi-tech touch to the party's poll campaign and to appeal to the young generation, the Trinamool Congress has roped in information technology wizard and Hotmail co-founder, Sabeer Bhatia, for a better internet campaign for the April-May West Bengal assembly polls. Bhatia, who will guide the party's cyber team, said, "The Leaders will be able to communicate with people through the internet."

Amazon to start manufacturing devices in India

Amazon to start manufacturing devices in India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Amazon on Tuesday said it will begin manufacturing Amazon devices, including Fire TV sticks, in Chennai later this year in partnership with Foxconn's subsidiary, Cloud Network Technology.

All districts to have BSNL mobile by March 2004

All districts to have BSNL mobile by March 2004

Rediff.com19 Dec 2002

All districts in the country will be provided BSNL mobile facility by March 31, 2004, Information Technology and Communications and Minister Pramod Mahajan informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

Who Fared Better On Economy? Modi Or Manmohan

Who Fared Better On Economy? Modi Or Manmohan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Whether it was the MGNREGS or the NFSA or the Aadhaar-based DBT scheme for cash transfer, the Modi government has built on the basic architecture created by the Singh government. Policy makers in the Modi government, instead of discarding them as products of the previous political regime, worked on them, expanded their scope and reach, and used new tools to improve their performance, explains A K Bhattacharya.

Pay hikes for all Satyam staff next month

Pay hikes for all Satyam staff next month

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Key leadership hiring in different pockets -- a few from other companies -- to beef up the company's sales efforts is currently on.

Tech Mahindra secures large multi-year AT&T deal

Tech Mahindra secures large multi-year AT&T deal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Together, AT&T and TechM aim to improve the agility in rolling out and supporting networks of the future, while improving returns on investment through technology-led transformation.

5 CRITICAL skills for IT professionals

5 CRITICAL skills for IT professionals

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

A candidate with good communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving abilities will have a higher chance of being hired.

Crescita 2006 @ BIM, Trichy

Crescita 2006 @ BIM, Trichy

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Trichy, is organising Crescita 2006 Abhivriddhi, a conference on managing corporate growth.

India, US begin Yudh Abhyas mega military drill in Uttarakhand

India, US begin Yudh Abhyas mega military drill in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

The armies of India and the US on Tuesday began an over two-week mega military exercise at a military facility in Uttarakhand with the aim of exchanging best practices and tactics in sync with growing defence ties between the two countries.

E-commerce firms ride Make in India to reach rural markets

E-commerce firms ride Make in India to reach rural markets

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Paytm plans to induct 5,000 manufacturers and sellers; has started programmes to identify and train new sellers.

ITI ties-up with Alcatel

ITI ties-up with Alcatel

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has sanctioned Rs 1032 crore (Rs 10.32 billion) for revival of Indian Telephone Industries, Bangalore.

BJP controls Facebook, says Rahul; Prasad hits back

BJP controls Facebook, says Rahul; Prasad hits back

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

'Losers who cannot influence people even in their own party keep cribbing that the entire world is controlled by the BJP and RSS'

Social media posts against Bihar govt, MPs, MLAs are now punishable

Social media posts against Bihar govt, MPs, MLAs are now punishable

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Objectionable social media posts against ministers, members of Parliament and the state legislature, other elected representatives and government officials shall be counted as cyber crime and warrant penal action, says a missive issued by a top police official in Bihar.

Shourie wants competition in telecom sector

Shourie wants competition in telecom sector

Rediff.com30 Jan 2003

India's new telecom and IT minister says he wants competition, but says intense rivalries must not hurt corporate balance sheets.

HDFC Bank is working with RBI for restarting banned services

HDFC Bank is working with RBI for restarting banned services

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

HDFC Bank on Thursday said network outages that led to a regulatory ban on new credit card sales were not due to transaction volumes, and affirmed that it continues to stay in touch with the RBI for restarting the services but giving a timeline for it will be difficult. The bank said it is on its way to creating a new technology architecture for the future as part of the "digital factory" and "enterprise factory" initiative. But, it conceded that outages will continue under the older system though it will be working to minimise the time taken to bring the service back. In December 2020, the RBI took the unprecedented step of stopping the largest private sector lender from selling any new credit cards and also launching new digital services, because of a series of network outages.

Facebook removes over 30mn posts, most for violent content

Facebook removes over 30mn posts, most for violent content

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Facebook removed 25 million pieces of content identified as 'spam,' 1.8 million pieces of content containing 'adult nudity and sexual activity', reports Neha Alawadhi.

Par panel seeks details on 2G spectrum, 3G launch

Par panel seeks details on 2G spectrum, 3G launch

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

The Standing Committee on Information Technology has decided to have briefing on allocating spectrum for the existing services and introduction of 3G services from department of telecommunication, an official communication said. Mobile operators have been demanding additional spectrum from the Government for 2G services, where they have more subscribers.

Cell cos told to give Net services by Feb 13

Cell cos told to give Net services by Feb 13

Rediff.com4 Feb 2004

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has asked the cellular and basic telephony operators to provide Internet facilities to their subscribers by February 13, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

LG vs CM in Puducherry; Bedi cancels Narayanasamy's order

LG vs CM in Puducherry; Bedi cancels Narayanasamy's order

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

In an escalation of differences between Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi and the ruling Congress party, the former on Thursday declared as "null and void" the circular issued by Chief Minister V Narayanasamy banning the use of social media for official communication.

Now, POs to sell gold coins!

Now, POs to sell gold coins!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

The gold coins will be sold in over 100 post offices in Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Gujarat in the pilot phase, Minister for Communications and Information Technology A Raja said after launching the service. India Post launched the new service on Wednesday in association with the World Gold Council and the Anil Ambani Group's financial services firm Reliance Money.

Trade tops agenda for Wen's visit

Trade tops agenda for Wen's visit

Rediff.com9 Apr 2005

Cyber security threat to India is real

Cyber security threat to India is real

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

The attackers are not confined to information infrastructures and geographical boundaries. They exploit network interconnections and navigate easily through the infrastructure. More worryingly, these cyber criminals are becoming more skilled at masking their behaviour.

Notified Indian govt about snooping in May: WhatsApp

Notified Indian govt about snooping in May: WhatsApp

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

WhatsApp remains committed to the protection of all user messages through the product we provide, the company said

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

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

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

He said social media companies are free to do business in India but they have to be accountable to the Indian Constitution and laws.

MTNL to invest Rs 2,284 crore

MTNL to invest Rs 2,284 crore

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd plans to invest Rs 2,284 crore (Rs 22.84 billion) this fiscal for developing telecom infrastructure, including the code division multiple access networks in the country, Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.

Days after PM's Israel visit, cabinet approves deals with Palestine

Days after PM's Israel visit, cabinet approves deals with Palestine

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

The two agreements were signed during Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's state visit to India in May.

BJP members disrupted Parl panel meet on Pegasus: Tharoor

BJP members disrupted Parl panel meet on Pegasus: Tharoor

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Tharoor put the blame for the logjam in Parliament on BJP and accused the saffron party of reducing the "temple of democracy to a rubber stamp for its agenda or worse, a notice board to announce its unilateral decisions".

No ban on Indian soaps in Afghanistan

No ban on Indian soaps in Afghanistan

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

Indian serials are very popular in Afghanistan and no ban has been imposed on their telecast despite "suggestions" on imposing certain restrictions, the country's Minister for Communications and Information Technology Amrzai Sangin said on Wednesday.

Another jolt for Indian IT firms

Another jolt for Indian IT firms

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Sasken may feel the heat as Nortel files for bankruptcy protection.

Government nod to nine telecom applicants

Government nod to nine telecom applicants

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

In a major development, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has cleared applications of nine telecom aspirants and is close to issuing them Letters of Intent. This will be followed by issuance of universal access service licences and allocation of spectrum.

OK To Carry Your Phone To The Toilet?

OK To Carry Your Phone To The Toilet?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

One should use the mobile with needed discipline, advises Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan.

IT tool to help people with cerebral palsy

IT tool to help people with cerebral palsy

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

Webel's digital tool enables people with cerebral palsy to communicate.

Revealed: Why army shut down important project

Revealed: Why army shut down important project

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The Indian Army, placing traditional weapons above high-technology, says that equipping the army's 800-plus combat units with a Battlefield Management System would cost an unaffordable Rs 500 billion to Rs 600 billion, reveals Ajai Shukla.

Which stocks are there in Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's basket?

Which stocks are there in Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's basket?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Jhunjhunwala holds a stake in more than 30 listed firms.

Nifty, Sensex: Different strokes

Nifty, Sensex: Different strokes

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

A look at the differences in the sector-coverage of the Sensex and the Nifty suggests that the divergences in index movements could increase.