News for 'Department of Information Technology'

Customs dept needs major technological overhaul: Tax panel

Customs dept needs major technological overhaul: Tax panel

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

The Parthasarathy Shome committee gives its second reform report to finance ministry.

Is Ajit upset over Supriya's elevation? Sharad Pawar answers

Is Ajit upset over Supriya's elevation? Sharad Pawar answers

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Ajit Pawar was seen as an heir-apparent in the NCP, but his dalliances with the Bharatiya Janata Party, including an early morning swearing-in as Maharashtra deputy chief minister along with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis in 2019, had not been received well by the party.

Himanta inducts 2 cabinet ministers, rejigs several seniors' portfolios

Himanta inducts 2 cabinet ministers, rejigs several seniors' portfolios

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The expansion was the first by Sarma since he assumed chief ministership of the state about 13 months ago.

Maran supports STPI extension

Maran supports STPI extension

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

The government has given an 'in-principle' approval to the special incentive package prepared by the department of information technology for semiconductor manufacturing and other high-tech industries.

Indian-origin man dies after assault at US restaurant

Indian-origin man dies after assault at US restaurant

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

A preliminary investigation found that Taneja and an unknown man were involved in a verbal argument that turned physical, WUSA, a television station in Washington, DC, affiliated with CBS, said.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

CAS push for local industry

CAS push for local industry

Rediff.com14 Jun 2003

3 scribes booked in MP over news about patient taken to hospital on handcart

3 scribes booked in MP over news about patient taken to hospital on handcart

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

After publication and broadcast of the news, the district administration constituted a committee of revenue and health officials for an inquiry into the news report, the FIR said.

India to face 'tsunami' of diseases like cancer: US-based doc

India to face 'tsunami' of diseases like cancer: US-based doc

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Due to globalisation, growing economy, aging population and changing lifestyle, India will face a tsunami of chronic diseases such as cancer.

Mamata removes Partha Chatterjee from cabinet, all TMC posts

Mamata removes Partha Chatterjee from cabinet, all TMC posts

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The ED had arrested Chatterjee, who is also the Trinamool Congress secretary-general, on July 23 in connection with its investigation into alleged irregularities in the recruitment drives by the School Service Commission.

Why is Wayanad Quiet About Tragedy?

Why is Wayanad Quiet About Tragedy?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

There is a definite attempt to put the landslides on the backburner because news of them and climate change worry Wayanad's tourism and real estate businesses greatly. Whatever I experienced of Wayanad's 2024 by-elections; the July landslides were not a burning issue, observes Shyam G Menon.

AI translates PM's speech at Tamil meet in real time

AI translates PM's speech at Tamil meet in real time

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to the attendees of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi with his speech being translated for the audience in real-time using artificial intelligence.

M&M's growth engines roar to life, launches to drive gains

M&M's growth engines roar to life, launches to drive gains

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The stock of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has been touching successive all-time highs on the bourses and, over the past year, gained 81 per cent. While the S&P BSE Auto Index has not performed poorly, registering gains of 73 per cent, it still trails the company by 800 basis points (bps) during this period. There are multiple reasons why investors are beating a path to M&M's counter.

10 Job Skills That Will Rule 2024

10 Job Skills That Will Rule 2024

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Cultivate a thirst for knowledge, explore online courses, attend workshops and network with peers. Embrace opportunities to learn new skills and stay updated about industry trends to remain relevant and future-proof your career, advises Manu Saigal, director-general, staffing, Adecco India.

Over a 1000 government websites hacked in 3 years!

Over a 1000 government websites hacked in 3 years!

Rediff.com7 May 2013

More than 1000 government websites belonging to various ministries and departments have been hacked in the last three years. Minister of State for Home RPN Singh on Tuesday said as per information reported to and tracked by Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, a total of 303, 308, 371 and 48 government websites belonging to various ministries and departments were hacked up to March 2013.

'Kris' Gopalakrishnan is first chair of RBI's innovation hub

'Kris' Gopalakrishnan is first chair of RBI's innovation hub

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

In August, the central bank had announced that it will set up the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) to promote innovation across the financial sector by leveraging on technology and creating an environment that would facilitate and foster innovation.

Forge a 'great wall of steel', Xi tells China's border troops

Forge a 'great wall of steel', Xi tells China's border troops

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Xi has called on Chinese border troops to enhance their capabilities in border defence and control to forge a "great wall of steel" along the country's borders, it said.

Govt urged to remove fake messages on social media linking COVID-19 to 5G

Govt urged to remove fake messages on social media linking COVID-19 to 5G

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Telecom industry body COAI has approached the information technology ministry for removal of fake and misleading messages from social media platforms like Facebook, Whatsapp and Twitter linking spread of COVID-19 to 5G technology. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), whose members include Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, said the claims linking 5G with coronavirus are baseless as 5G networks have not yet been installed in the country and even 5G trials are yet to be started by the telecom operators. In a letter dated May 15 to MeitY additional secretary Rajendra Kumar, COAI director general S P Kochhar said: "To safeguard the national interest, we request your good office to kindly instruct all the social media platforms such as Facebook, Watsapp, Twitter, etc, to remove all such posts and misleading campaigns from their platforms on an urgent basis." People have been sharing audio and video messages on social media platforms in which 5G towers are being blamed for rise in casualties across the country even though none of the companies have installed 5G technology anywhere in India.

Infosys

Infosys

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

India Post is embarking on a massive IT modernisation programme.

Pitroda on how Modi's Digital India dream can actually become true

Pitroda on how Modi's Digital India dream can actually become true

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

If you really want to benefit from Digital India, you have to first change your mindset, says Sam Pitroda

'My Boyfriend Blocked Me On Social Media'

'My Boyfriend Blocked Me On Social Media'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The important thing to remember here is that his action reflects on him and what kind of a person he is; it does not highlight your worth, counsels rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.

ISRO's PSLV-C54 places earth observation satellite into orbit

ISRO's PSLV-C54 places earth observation satellite into orbit

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The mission objective is to ensure data continuity of ocean color and wind vector data to sustain the operational applications.

Pradip Tripathi moves to Cabinet Secretariat as govt effects major bureaucratic rejig

Pradip Tripathi moves to Cabinet Secretariat as govt effects major bureaucratic rejig

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Senior bureaucrat Pradip Kumar Tripathi has been appointed as secretary (coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat as part of a major bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Monday.

'Middlemen' part of Shinde's Davos delegation: Aaditya

'Middlemen' part of Shinde's Davos delegation: Aaditya

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Former Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Aaditya Thackeray on Monday claimed nearly '50 people', including 'some middlemen' and personal assistants, will be part of the delegation that will travel with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for the World Economic Forum (WEF) gathering in Davos, Switzerland.

Despite bail, journalist Sidhique Kappan to remain in jail in ED case

Despite bail, journalist Sidhique Kappan to remain in jail in ED case

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Kerala-based journalist Siddique Kappan, who was recently granted bail by the Supreme Court, will continue to remain in a jail in Lucknow as a case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate against him is still pending, officials of the prison department said.

2.4 million IT jobs by the end of Tenth Plan

2.4 million IT jobs by the end of Tenth Plan

Rediff.com12 Dec 2002

Nasscom estimates say that 2.4 million jobs would to be created for IT personnel by the end of the Tenth Five-Year Plan.

Govt may get access to foreign firms' networks

Govt may get access to foreign firms' networks

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The department of information and technology (DIT) is considering an amendment in the Information Technology Act (IT Act) to facilitate this move, according to an internal note prepared by the department of telecommunications (DoT).

Noel Tata's Retail Masterstroke

Noel Tata's Retail Masterstroke

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

His value lifestyle brand Zudio signals a coming of age of retail in small town India.

In ChatGPT's shadow, India readies for aggressive AI play

In ChatGPT's shadow, India readies for aggressive AI play

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

The government has identified nine key focus areas in the AI national programme, including agriculture, education, Indian languages, smart cities, cybersecurity, transportation, and finance.

Apple details government information requests for first time

Apple details government information requests for first time

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Apple, along with other technology companies, is allowed only to report such numbers in increments of 1,000

Wipro moves PMO over tax demand

Wipro moves PMO over tax demand

Rediff.com15 Apr 2004

India, Japan plan to boost electronics biz

India, Japan plan to boost electronics biz

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

The proposal was put forward by Telecom and IT Minister Kapil Sibal who is on his four-day visit to Japan to attract investments in the Indian ICT sector.

Govt could ban official use of gmail, yahoo by year-end

Govt could ban official use of gmail, yahoo by year-end

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The Department of Electronics and Information Technology is drafting a policy on e-mail usage for government offices and departments and the policy is almost ready.

Don't ask for personal info, say IIT-B's anti-discrimination guidelines

Don't ask for personal info, say IIT-B's anti-discrimination guidelines

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) has issued guidelines urging students to desist from asking fellow students for details that might reveal their caste and instead encouraged them to bond over commonalities like sports, music and movies.

Moonlighting? Be Ready To Pay Tax

Moonlighting? Be Ready To Pay Tax

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Failure to disclose any income can lead to penalties and legal issues.