News for 'Communications and Information Technology'

No plan to exclude Chinese firms from 5G infra projects: Minister

No plan to exclude Chinese firms from 5G infra projects: Minister

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The announcement quells fears among some telcos that Chinese players might be banned from participating in 5G trials and roll outs.

ISRO scientists flock pvt sector

ISRO scientists flock pvt sector

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

A huge 52.82 per cent of the scientists recruited in 2006 have left the Indian Space Research Organisation for the private sector, citing better remunerative packages

Govt drafts new IT rules to curb social media misuse; experts flag privacy concerns

Govt drafts new IT rules to curb social media misuse; experts flag privacy concerns

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Experts warned that amendments, which would allow traceability of "unlawful content", invade personal privacy and free speech.

Do you need career counselling?

Do you need career counselling?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Just out of school and confused about which career to pick? You might just need some career counselling.

E-governance plan to transform India: Maran

E-governance plan to transform India: Maran

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

The Centre has drawn a national e-governance action plan covering all the three tiers of the government with the objective of 'turning the power of Indian information technology inwards' and transforming the country into one of the most competitive n

Dayanidhi Maran gets 1st Bharat Asmita Award

Dayanidhi Maran gets 1st Bharat Asmita Award

Rediff.com27 Jan 2005

Union Minister for Communication and Information Technology Dayanidhi Maran and the late parliamentarian Dr Shrikant R Jichka are among the winners of the first Bharat Asmita Awards announced in New Delhi on Thursday.

Software piracy: Rs 33,800 cr revenue loss

Software piracy: Rs 33,800 cr revenue loss

Rediff.com4 Dec 2002

According to Nasscom estimates, Rs 900 crore in revenue was lost in 1999-2000, Rs 1200 crore in 2000-01 and Rs 1700 crore.

Delhi police at Rahul's home over Bharat Jodo speech; Cong alleges vendetta

Delhi police at Rahul's home over Bharat Jodo speech; Cong alleges vendetta

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

The police team headed by special commissioner of police (law and order) Sagar Preet Hooda arrived at Gandhi's 12, Tughlaq Lane residence, officials said.

'India not a tech guinea pig'

'India not a tech guinea pig'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Union Communications Minister, Dayanidhi Maran, wants India to accept market-driven technologies.

Govt to create IT research fund

Govt to create IT research fund

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

VSNL partners AT&T to offer networking service

VSNL partners AT&T to offer networking service

Rediff.com8 Jul 2003

Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd and AT&T have entered into an agreement to jointly offer Multi-Protocol Label Switching platform-based networking services in India, including ATM, Frame Relay and secure Internet Protocol dial services.

Volvo cars in India by mid-2007

Volvo cars in India by mid-2007

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

Swedish automobile major Volvo would be launching its cars in the country in the middle of 2007, Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Maud Olofsson said.

Should mobile roaming rates be cut?

Should mobile roaming rates be cut?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

You may soon be able to talk without worrying about alarming bills, while on roaming.

MTNL-BSNL merger route by Nov-end

MTNL-BSNL merger route by Nov-end

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

Rural telephony still a far cry

Rural telephony still a far cry

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

IBM chief hardsells Linux platform

IBM chief hardsells Linux platform

Rediff.com7 May 2003

Centre ready to help set up Fab City

Centre ready to help set up Fab City

Rediff.com29 Oct 2005

Centre ready to help set up Fab City

IT not immune to strikes: Left

IT not immune to strikes: Left

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

Reliance plans more knowledge cities

Reliance plans more knowledge cities

Rediff.com21 Jul 2004

Maran to discuss BSNL, MTNL merger

Maran to discuss BSNL, MTNL merger

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

Mahajan heads delegation to Egypt, SA

Mahajan heads delegation to Egypt, SA

Rediff.com9 Jan 2003

Mahajan heads delegation to Egypt, SA

After outrage, govt exempts WhatsApp, social media from new encryption policy

After outrage, govt exempts WhatsApp, social media from new encryption policy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Shortly after a controversy erupted over government's plans to snoop on every message sent through WhatsApp, SMS, e-mail or any such service, the Department of Electronics and Information Technology clarified that social media websites and applications will be exempted from the purview of the draft National Encryption Policy.

Telecom: Rs 300,000 cr needed

Telecom: Rs 300,000 cr needed

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

The government on Tuesday said it would require about Rs 300,000 crore (Rs 3000 billion) of investment for the equipment to roll out broadband services and 150 million new telephone lines over the next three years.

Illegal snooping not possible in India: IT minister in Lok Sabha

Illegal snooping not possible in India: IT minister in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

More than 300 verified mobile phone numbers, including of two serving ministers, over 40 journalists, three opposition leaders and one sitting judge besides scores of business persons and activists in India could have been targeted for hacking through an Israeli spyware sold only to government agencies, an international media consortium reported on Sunday.

Internet users in India to cross 500 mn in 2016: Prasad

Internet users in India to cross 500 mn in 2016: Prasad

Rediff.com5 May 2016

India has now around one billion mobile subscribers, he added.

IT ministry asks Twitter to reinforce security

IT ministry asks Twitter to reinforce security

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

'If there are any incidents of cyberattacks, they should immediately inform CERT.'

India's first silicon chip making co in AP

India's first silicon chip making co in AP

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

The South Korea based Intellect Inc on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding with Andhra Pradesh government to set up India's first silicon chip manufacturing facility on the city outskirts with an investment of $600 million.

Govt sets up group to study Chinese IT market

Govt sets up group to study Chinese IT market

Rediff.com1 Jul 2003

The department of information technology has constituted a group to study the Chinese infotech market and suggest ways and means to explore that market for Indian companies.\n\n\n\n

CII relaunches operations in China

CII relaunches operations in China

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

The Confederation of Indian Industry on Thursday relaunched its operations in China on a larger scale by opening its east Asia regional representative office in Shanghai, the commercial capital of the Communist nation.

Intel COO to visit India on June 9

Intel COO to visit India on June 9

Rediff.com3 Jun 2003

President and COO of Intel Corporation, Paul S Otellini will visit India on June 9 to discuss the country's potential role in global information technology and communications economy.\n\n\n\n