News for 'Department of Electronics'

India plans defence against IP invaders

India plans defence against IP invaders

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

India is publishing a bulky encyclopaedia, running into 30 million pages, which would extensively cover its vast traditional knowledge as part of efforts to keep out Intellectual Property invaders from patenting its indigenous wealth.

Autopsy reveals Sherin died of 'homicidal violence'

Autopsy reveals Sherin died of 'homicidal violence'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Sherin went missing from her home in Richardson on October 7 and her body was found on October 22 in a culvert in suburban Dallas by a cadaver dog after an intense search. The toddler's body was identified days later using her dental records.

Aadhaar-based re-verification of all mobile subscribers soon

Aadhaar-based re-verification of all mobile subscribers soon

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

For re-verification through Aadhaar-based eKYC process, the operator will send a verification code to the mobile number of the subscriber.

Operation Clean Money gets cracking against cos

Operation Clean Money gets cracking against cos

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

I-T heat on thousands of firms for unusual cash deposits.

Radia tapes: CBI finds no criminality 'so far'

Radia tapes: CBI finds no criminality 'so far'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has informed Supreme Court that it has "so far" not found any criminality in the 14 preliminary enquiries registered on the basis of intercepted conversations of corporate lobbyist Niira Radia.

Will the Modi govt get its divestment maths correct?

Will the Modi govt get its divestment maths correct?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

A chunk of divestment till now has come from follow-on offerings in the Centre's two ETFs, Bharat-22 and CPSE. Now, there will be initial public offerings of Mazagon Docks, rail companies RVNL and IRFC and MSTC.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

WTO talks on ITA-II collapse, India heaves sigh of relief

WTO talks on ITA-II collapse, India heaves sigh of relief

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

India has been opposing the pact as ITA will only benefit the country when its domestic manufacturing is robust.

India Post Payments Bank launch by PM Modi on Aug 21 to be a grand affair

India Post Payments Bank launch by PM Modi on Aug 21 to be a grand affair

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

According to sources, the postal bank will tie up with other banks and financial companies to offer products like loans, mutual funds, and insurance policies to its customers.

Reason #2659 to stay off Facebook: You're likely to get conned

Reason #2659 to stay off Facebook: You're likely to get conned

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

A study has revealed that Facebook users are more likely to fall for social media scams.

No private emails for government's official communications

No private emails for government's official communications

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Government personnel have been barred from using private e-mail services for official communications.

Software exports reach $31.3 bn, up 32%

Software exports reach $31.3 bn, up 32%

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

During 2006-07, electronics and IT exports are estimated to be Rs 1,53,300 crore (Rs 1,533 billion), compared to Rs 1,13,725 crore (Rs 1,137.25 billion) in FY05-06, a growth of about 35 per cent.

Nokia's plan to close Chennai plant sends a disturbing signal

Nokia's plan to close Chennai plant sends a disturbing signal

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's desire to showcase India as a destination for manufacturing is well understood.

'We are working to make life easy for taxpayers'

'We are working to make life easy for taxpayers'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Taxpayers should be getting their refunds online.

A case for raising defence FDI to 100%

A case for raising defence FDI to 100%

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Access to India's defence market must be made conditional -- available only to those who are ready to make a long-term commitment in India, argues Ajai Shukla.

'Reforms to transform India is a marathon, not a sprint'

'Reforms to transform India is a marathon, not a sprint'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

'India is doing better than when we took office 17 months ago'.

What should the duty-free shops do now

What should the duty-free shops do now

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

CBEC has said a duty-free shop in a Customs area should not be treated as a warehouse.

Now Modi 'desires' swachh government offices by August 15

Now Modi 'desires' swachh government offices by August 15

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The Union government has decided to continue up to August 15 the "cleanliness drive" in all central government offices, public sector institutions, including banks and other departments as the Prime Minister Narendra Modi "desired" so.

70 call centre staff held for duping US nationals

70 call centre staff held for duping US nationals

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

They would call US citizens and demand their financial and bank details, failing which they would allegedly threaten them with dire consequences, including legal action and jail term

Delayed monsoon: Cheer for some, bad news for FMCG

Delayed monsoon: Cheer for some, bad news for FMCG

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Sales of refrigerators were higher this year versus last year.

Nokia factory freeze lifted; paves way for Microsoft deal

Nokia factory freeze lifted; paves way for Microsoft deal

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The high court court on Thursday accepted Nokia's appeal to release its local factory after its seizure by authorities in a tax dispute, removing a hurdle for the sale of the company's mobile phone business to Microsoft.

A worthy successor to GSX-R1000

A worthy successor to GSX-R1000

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

The GSX-R1000 is now on offer in an all-new, even more lethal avatar, laced with an ultra-modern electronics suite. Arun Mohan Nadar got first taste of the bike at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore.

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The agreement would divert China's attention and keep them busy in the Pacific theatre, probably resulting in a reduction in threat perception in our area of interest in the Indian Ocean, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

pTron Bassbuds Lite: Is the right wireless earbuds for you?

pTron Bassbuds Lite: Is the right wireless earbuds for you?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

It's one of the cheapest options in the market, but is it the one you should buy? Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com finds out.

Dreams come true: IIT-Kharagpur alumni fund scholarships

Dreams come true: IIT-Kharagpur alumni fund scholarships

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

14 students at IIT Kharagpur have been awarded scholarships.

Flipkart 'beaten' by govt e-commerce platform

Flipkart 'beaten' by govt e-commerce platform

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Three years and Rs 28,710 crore worth of transactions later, it has more than double the number of sellers than Flipkart.

White House launches crackdown on staffers amid leaks

White House launches crackdown on staffers amid leaks

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Staffers were asked to dump their phones on a table for a "phone check", to prove they had nothing to hide.

Why exports keep missing ministry target

Why exports keep missing ministry target

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

A combination of externalities such as global trade wars and slowing growth, continuing glitches in accessing offsets under the GST regime, which has created a liquidity crunch for smaller exporters, and the growing competitiveness of smaller countries are causing the slowdown.

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.

E-tailers face tough times as states tighten tax noose

E-tailers face tough times as states tighten tax noose

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Kerala's tax authorities are also reviewing other e-commerce companies for similar discrepancies, and might fine more defaulters.

Industry lauds govt's move to promote e-auction

Industry lauds govt's move to promote e-auction

Rediff.com30 May 2014

E-auction or e-tendering moves the process of bidding for government contracts completely online, removing most manual procedures and, therefore, creating an accountability trail.

Ringing Bells refunds money to customers, to take cash on delivery

Ringing Bells refunds money to customers, to take cash on delivery

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The delivery of Freedom251 smartphones is expected to start in April after which the company will start the second round of bookings.

Haven't received your I-T refund? This is what you must do

Haven't received your I-T refund? This is what you must do

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Check the status and immediately act on it

Centre opposes EC's stand in SC on electoral bonds

Centre opposes EC's stand in SC on electoral bonds

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

The government said that the massive amount of political donations were earlier made in cash by individuals or corporates using 'illicit means of funding'.

113 per cent surge in corruption complaints: CVC

113 per cent surge in corruption complaints: CVC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

There has been a quantum jump in the number of complaints of corruption received by the Central Vigilance Commission last year as against those in 2011.

Bihar to interview state toppers before making class 12 results public

Bihar to interview state toppers before making class 12 results public

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The decision has been taken in view of the controversy that erupted after this year's toppers failed to answer basic questions on camera.

Govt plans to use postman to educate people on schemes, policy

Govt plans to use postman to educate people on schemes, policy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting runs various awareness programmes for the citizens leveraging the Internet and the social media.

How will Biden deal with Iran?

How will Biden deal with Iran?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The reversal of Trump's policy with regard to Iran, like the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, may not be a matter of just turning the clock back, but one of patient negotiations, with uncertain consequences in the post-COVID-19 world, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Alert: Graduate courses in applied sciences

Alert: Graduate courses in applied sciences

Rediff.com25 Jun 2004

Alert: Graduate courses in applied sciences