News for 'Department of Information Technology'

Companies turn to insurers to cover cyber crime liability

Companies turn to insurers to cover cyber crime liability

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Cyber crimes caused by the insured's employees also get covered under the policy but would exclude the actual perpetrator.

How to protect your online data from hackers

How to protect your online data from hackers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Beware, it's not just criminals who want your data!

Tagore works available for Android users

Tagore works available for Android users

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

It is learnt that the SNLTR is also working on Bangla classics.

We will see: SC on PIL seeking urgent hearing into govt's computer surveillance order

We will see: SC on PIL seeking urgent hearing into govt's computer surveillance order

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The Supreme Court said on Thursday that it will hear "as and when required" a public interest litigation challenging the government's notification authorising 10 central agencies to intercept, monitor and decrypt any computer system.

Punjab Cong MLA beats youth for questioning about work

Punjab Cong MLA beats youth for questioning about work

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

A video has appeared on social media showing Punjab Congress MLA Joginder Pal and his security personnel thrashing a youth for asking what work the legislator had done for his village.

EWS quota: Govt to retain Rs 8 lakh income criteria

EWS quota: Govt to retain Rs 8 lakh income criteria

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

The government said that the panel has recommended that family income is a "feasible criterion" for defining EWS and in the current situation, a threshold of Rs 8 lakh of annual family income seems reasonable for determining EWS.

How Bharati plans to counter call drops

How Bharati plans to counter call drops

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Small cells improve coverage in areas where traffic is high.

DoT mulls withdrawing cases against telcos

DoT mulls withdrawing cases against telcos

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The government is considering withdrawing legal cases against telecom companies, involving disputes of about Rs 40,000 crore, a source said on Tuesday. In line with this, the Department of Telecom has already filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court in a case against Anil Ambani-promoted Reliance Communications to take an informed decision whether to proceed with the present appeal or not, the source said. DoT has said the telecom sector is passing through a financial stress due to various circumstances and telecom services providers are making losses.

To stop lynchings, Maha police provide WhatsApp helplines

To stop lynchings, Maha police provide WhatsApp helplines

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Police are also roping in fact-checking websites to verify rumours on social media and debunk fake news.

Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia asks media to go for 'vipassana'

Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia asks media to go for 'vipassana'

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Two days after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal batted for "public trial" of media, his deputy Manish Sisodia on Tuesday said the entire media needs to go for 'vipassana'.

Ukraine crisis: US and allies target Putin's daughters, Russian banks

Ukraine crisis: US and allies target Putin's daughters, Russian banks

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

These sweeping financial sanctions follow the action earlier this week to cut off Russia's frozen funds in the United States to make debt payments.

Senior scribe Vinod Verma arrested in UP on extortion charges

Senior scribe Vinod Verma arrested in UP on extortion charges

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

As many as 500 porn CDs, around Rs 2 lakh cash, pen drive, laptop and a diary were seized from the journalist's residence, police said.

Morbi bridge collapse toll rises to 134; rescue operation on

Morbi bridge collapse toll rises to 134; rescue operation on

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The over a century-old bridge, which had reopened five days ago after extensive repairs and renovation, was crammed with people when it collapsed around 6.30 pm on Sunday.

US waives in-person interviews for H-1B visas

US waives in-person interviews for H-1B visas

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Amid growing concerns of surging COVID-19 cases, the US has announced that it will waive the in-person interview requirement for a range of visa applicants during the entire year in 2022, including for H-1B workers and students, many of whom are from India. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.

US reaffirms support for India's membership to UNSC, NSG

US reaffirms support for India's membership to UNSC, NSG

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The Biden administration has reaffirmed its commitment to support India's permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council and New Delhi's entry to the Nuclear Suppliers' Group.

Trump admin announces tough steps to detect H-1B visa fraud

Trump admin announces tough steps to detect H-1B visa fraud

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

The USCIS announcement indicated that the US government is going to be tough and stringent in approval of H-1B visas this year.

Govt tightens noose around e-tailers, 9 depts to monitor biz

Govt tightens noose around e-tailers, 9 depts to monitor biz

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Each dept could handle a designated area.

Sanctions on Russia unlikely hit India's defence sector: Niti member

Sanctions on Russia unlikely hit India's defence sector: Niti member

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

'Russia has got inherent military strength, they have a very good military equipment manufacturing infrastructure and by and large they are self-sufficient in their production capabilities'

Move away from fixed tax targets: Shome

Move away from fixed tax targets: Shome

Rediff.com6 May 2014

A tax reforms panel, headed by finance minister's advisor Parthasarathi Shome, is considering moving away from setting fixed tax-collection targets and linking these with the changing economic scenario during the year.

More steps needed to make e-transactions safer

More steps needed to make e-transactions safer

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Absence of comprehensive data protection and privacy laws will be barriers in the government's digitalisation drive.

IOC to use drones to check fuel thefts from pipelines

IOC to use drones to check fuel thefts from pipelines

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Indian Oil Corp (IOC) is deploying drones to monitor its vast network of pipelines across the country as it doubles down on the use of technology to thwart attempts to steal fuel, helping not just save the commodity but also avoid accidents. The country's top oil company already uses a combination of sophisticated technology and patrolling to detect any leakage from the pipeline network spanning over 15,000-kilometers. And now, it is adding drones to monitor the vast network, officials said. Use of technology helped throttle 34 attempts to pilfer fuel and arrest 53 persons in the 2020-21 fiscal year, they said adding the latest incident was in Sonipat, Haryana on August 17.

'India has a vital stake in the digital renaissance'

'India has a vital stake in the digital renaissance'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

'Everywhere our younger computer professionals are in the forefront, defending our national interest in every forum and keeping our flag flying high.'

How 1996 World Cup is back to haunt FPIs

How 1996 World Cup is back to haunt FPIs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The ruling mean FPIs cannot seek treaty protection against the new withholding tax that companies are required to deduct at source. The apex court order pertains to when the cricketing bodies of Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka formed a joint committee to conduct the 1996 Cricket World Cup.

Mr NSA, what are you doing about Huawei?

Mr NSA, what are you doing about Huawei?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Chinese equipment contracts had been given by many public sector undertakings and government companies for their networks, even in sensitive places such as the north east.

UK all set to kickstart FTA talks with Modi govt

UK all set to kickstart FTA talks with Modi govt

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The UK government said on Tuesday that it has kicked off preparations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with India, launching a 14-week consultation to seek the views of the public and business before formal negotiations begin later this year. UK Trade Secretary Liz Truss said Britain wants a trade deal with India that pushes new frontiers and welcomes wide input from consumers and businesses across all sectors, which will help craft a deal that includes closer cooperation in "future-focused industries" such as science, technology and services, creating high-value jobs across the country. "We're firing the starting gun on a free trade deal with India - the world's largest democracy, fifth-biggest economy, a nation of 1.4 billion people and a huge market for British goods like whisky, cars and services," said Truss.

FinMin junks Apple's demands for tax sops to 'Make in India'

FinMin junks Apple's demands for tax sops to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Apple sought exemption from mandatory local sourcing of components for its products

How Modi's SVAMITVA scheme aims to help rural property holders

How Modi's SVAMITVA scheme aims to help rural property holders

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

SVAMITVA is a new government project that primarily aims to demarcate abadi areas that includes inhabitant land, inhabited areas contiguous to abadi and wadis/basties in rural areas, using drone surveying technology.

StartUp India: Barely 1 in every 6 applicants qualifies so far

StartUp India: Barely 1 in every 6 applicants qualifies so far

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Of the first 189 whose credentials have been probed from the 400 applicants till date, barely 30 make it - and only one qualifies for IPR benefits.

Govt, India Inc seek cyber security shield

Govt, India Inc seek cyber security shield

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Cyber-security in India is at a nascent stage.

Why e-commerce policy may not take shape this year

Why e-commerce policy may not take shape this year

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

The final policy may be out only after formation of the new government, according to sources

OneWeb inks pact with ISRO commercial arm for launching satellites

OneWeb inks pact with ISRO commercial arm for launching satellites

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Bharti group-backed OneWeb and New Space India Limited, the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation, have entered into an agreement that will help ensure OneWeb completes its satellite launch programme. The first launch with New Space India is expected in 2022 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. The launches will add to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications firm OneWeb's total in-orbit constellation of 428 satellites -- 66 per cent of the planned total fleet -- to build a global network that will deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity.

265 dead in Kerala floods since Aug 8, 36 still missing

265 dead in Kerala floods since Aug 8, 36 still missing

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

With over 8.69 lakh people still in 2,287 relief camps, it is a subdued 'Onam', the harvest festival, in the state.

Govt vows to keep web access equal for everyone

Govt vows to keep web access equal for everyone

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

India's stand is important against the backdrop of US FCC's decision to roll back its net neutrality rules adopted in 2015

E-filing of tax returns catches the fancy of tech savvy Indians

E-filing of tax returns catches the fancy of tech savvy Indians

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The CBDT had extended the last date for filing of I-T returns for assessment year 2013-14, both manual and e-filed, because of pressure on the computer servers.

Wary government set to ban Gmail, Yahoo

Wary government set to ban Gmail, Yahoo

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The government is expected to route all its official communication through the official website National Informatics Centre's email service.

'MFs are a very good story. We want to nurture it'

'MFs are a very good story. We want to nurture it'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

'They have helped stabilise our market by acting as a counterbalance to foreign funds.'

In 1st major reshuffle, Yogi moves out close aides of Akhilesh

In 1st major reshuffle, Yogi moves out close aides of Akhilesh

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The Yogi Adityanath government on Wednesday transferred 20 senior IAS officers, shunting out Principal Secretary-Information Navneet Sehgal and others who wielded considerable influence under the Akhilesh Yadav dispensation.

Goyal focuses on exports, industry growth

Goyal focuses on exports, industry growth

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Work on a dozen decisions to start by next week.

DRDO to set up 5 oxygen plants in and around Delhi by weekend

DRDO to set up 5 oxygen plants in and around Delhi by weekend

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The DRDO will set up five oxygen plants, out of the total 500 planned, in and around Delhi by this weekend, the defence ministry said.

With Omicron, 3rd wave projected to hit India by Feb

With Omicron, 3rd wave projected to hit India by Feb

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

With Omicron, the new variant of SARS-CoV2, the third wave of coronavirus could hit the peak by February with cases likely to be reaching up to 1-1.5 lakh a day in the country, but it will be milder than the second wave, Manindra Agarwal, IIT scientist involved in the mathematical projection of trajectory of COVID-19, said.