News for 'Information Technology Ministry'

Mahamasthabhisheka on Amateur Radio

Mahamasthabhisheka on Amateur Radio

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

The millineum's first Mahamasthabhisheka of the 57-ft granite monolith of Lord Bahubali, atop the Vindhyagiri hills in Karanataka will have a Amateur Radio (HAM) facility to assist organisers in communication.

Govt setting up high-tech platform under IB to track new age criminals

Govt setting up high-tech platform under IB to track new age criminals

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Security and intelligence agencies will soon be provided with a new platform which is technologically advanced, secure and helpful in dealing with new age criminals and anti-social elements, officials said on Wednesday.

Govt banks to invoke personal guarantee of defaulters

Govt banks to invoke personal guarantee of defaulters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Finance ministry advises banks to invoke personal guarantees of all promoters whose companies have gone to NCLT for debt resolution.

Postal department to apply for bank licence: official

Postal department to apply for bank licence: official

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

The department has a network of more than 150,000 post offices across the country.

Satyam still among top 5 software firms: MCA

Satyam still among top 5 software firms: MCA

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

In the three months since the scam, Satyam's employee strength has reduced from 53,000 to 50,000, said a senior ministry of corporate affairs official. "Satyam continues to have strong revenues. The difference between its turnover and the next highest is around 10-15 per cent," he said. He did not disclose his idea of the revenue and net profit, saying it would interfere with the ongoing process for selling a strategic stake in Satyam.

Hit by leaks, wary finance ministry blocks non-government sites

Hit by leaks, wary finance ministry blocks non-government sites

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The ban has been in force since last Friday.

Rs 300-cr awareness programme on IPR

Rs 300-cr awareness programme on IPR

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), the nodal department that handles intellectual property rights (IPR) related matters under the commerce ministry, is launching an ambitious Rs 300-crore (Rs 3 billion) project to sensitise all stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, scientists, companies, ministries and the general public on IPR issues.

No privacy for terrorists: Govt on linking Aadhaar with social media

No privacy for terrorists: Govt on linking Aadhaar with social media

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The top court also asked the Centre to submit its report in January on the notification of rules by which social media misuse can be checked and liability could be fastened on intermediaries to decrypt messages.

Mobile operators and device manufacturers clash over SIM shortage

Mobile operators and device manufacturers clash over SIM shortage

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

A disagreement between mobile operators and device manufacturers over e-SIMs has reached the government with the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) asking the DoT to order handset manufacturers to introduce eSIMs, in addition to the physical SIM slot, in all smartphones costing over Rs 10,000. The reason is the unprecedented global shortage of semiconductors which has severely impacted the supply of SIM cards across the globe and pushed up the price by four to five times. The shortage is not likely to improve before 2024.

Educational loans may get cheaper

Educational loans may get cheaper

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Recently, there have been reports that the government is working on a scheme to offer education loans at a minimum rate of interest of 4 per cent.

Fee for Bharat Series-registered vehicles can be paid in tranches

Fee for Bharat Series-registered vehicles can be paid in tranches

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

The owner can pay registration fee for two years and the other amount in instalments in later years, in multiples of two.

Will 2023 Be A Repeat Of 2015?

Will 2023 Be A Repeat Of 2015?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

States have been told to prepare in advance to counter any impact of an adverse southwest monsoon.

IT firms bypass IIM course for defence personnel

IT firms bypass IIM course for defence personnel

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

The Certificate Programme in Business Administration offered by the Institutes of Management has not found favour with information technology companies.

Tell us when will you appoint resident grievance officer: HC to Twitter

Tell us when will you appoint resident grievance officer: HC to Twitter

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The high court pointed out that only an interim RGO was appointed by Twitter and a wrong impression was given to the court on May 31 as it was not informed that the appointment was on interim basis.

Twitter blocks 250 accounts for 'provocative' posts linked to farmers stir

Twitter blocks 250 accounts for 'provocative' posts linked to farmers stir

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Twitter has blocked several accounts and tweets after the government asked the microblogging platform to take action against 250 handles and posts for containing 'false and provocative content' related to the ongoing farmers' agitation, according to sources.

SEZs to see demand from IT sector

SEZs to see demand from IT sector

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

Demand for special economic zones (SEZs) appears to be reviving even as realty developers are shying away from developing these tax-free enclaves due to liquidity crunch, according to experts who are tracking SEZs.

TCS, Infy, HCL vie for biometric PAN cards

TCS, Infy, HCL vie for biometric PAN cards

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

The development has elicited huge response from the country's top information technology companies. At least seven players, including Infosys, HCL, Tata Consultancy Services and its subsidiary CMC, are in the fray to develop a biometric card and the infrastructure that can handle 12 million new users annually.

Soon you will be able to access driving licence on your mobile

Soon you will be able to access driving licence on your mobile

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The DigiLocker platform, launched on July 1, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has 2.1 million registered users and 2.4 million documents have been uploaded

RBI Norms Don't Tackle Illegal Apps Menace

RBI Norms Don't Tackle Illegal Apps Menace

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Of the 2,562 customer complaints received between January 2020 and March 2021, a majority relate to illegal apps. At least two dozen suicide cases have been reported, perpetrated by the harassment by loan app operators, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

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.

'Made in India' iPhone 12 soon as manufacturers get govt's nod

'Made in India' iPhone 12 soon as manufacturers get govt's nod

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The US tech major is planning to begin local production of its upcoming iPhone 12 by next April - within six months of its launch.

IMD may deploy cutting-edge tech to forecast weather accurately

IMD may deploy cutting-edge tech to forecast weather accurately

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

IMD has decided to increasingly use cutting-edge technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in forecasting, both to avoid such glitches and to counter the disruption of normal seasonal patterns as a result of climate change. It has formed various internal sub-groups of senior officials and meteorologists to decide on how best to use AI and ML in predicting cyclone intensity, and in making short-range weather forecasts (those valid for up to three hours) as well as long-range forecasts.

Prasar Bharati chief rubbishes talks of rift with I&B Ministry

Prasar Bharati chief rubbishes talks of rift with I&B Ministry

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Jawahar Sircar says his earnest request to ministry was to help strengthen public institutions.

Will always protect personal messages: WhatsApp

Will always protect personal messages: WhatsApp

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The Indian government on Tuesday posed 14 questions to WhatsApp on its "invasive" changes in Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

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.

Data Bill: Too much govt control will hit investments

Data Bill: Too much govt control will hit investments

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Significant controls and exemptions to the government under the proposed Digital Personal Data Protection bill 2022 are likely to make it harder for companies to invest in data centres and data processing activities in India, according to global technology industry body ITI. The ministry of electronics and IT has floated draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill 2022 and has invited comments on the same till January 2. "The Bill grants significant controls to the executive arm of GOI (Government of India) and delegates much of the detailed rulemaking authority to separate, as yet undefined processes.

Has Apple's Roller-Coaster Ride In India Ended?

Has Apple's Roller-Coaster Ride In India Ended?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The new mantra was to align Apple's ambition with the government's, focusing on Modi's favourite themes of Make in India, employment generation and India as a high-tech export hub.

Rajib Gauba takes charge as home secretary

Rajib Gauba takes charge as home secretary

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Gauba took chargeafter incumbent Rajiv Mehrishi retired from service.

Pvt players may play key roles in new IIITs

Pvt players may play key roles in new IIITs

Rediff.com23 May 2008

The central government's view of exploring public-private partnership (PPP) in the establishment of new institutes of higher learning has a private hand, right from the first step.

China phone users cross 1.1 billion

China phone users cross 1.1 billion

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

The number of phone users in China continued to grow rapidly with addition of 40.8 million new customers in the first five months of the year, surpassing 1.1 billion by the end of May.

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.

Taiwan President seeks international support amid China drills

Taiwan President seeks international support amid China drills

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

As China continue to hold military drills near Taiwan coast after United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to Taipei, President Tsai Ing-wen has appealed for international support for the island nation and halt the escalation of the regional security situation.

Govt unveils draft security rules for e-wallet firms

Govt unveils draft security rules for e-wallet firms

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

The draft rules underline security parameters that digital wallet companies, such as Paytm, FreeCharge and Mobikwik, will have to follow

BSNL-MTNL merger only after BSNL listing: Govt

BSNL-MTNL merger only after BSNL listing: Govt

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

The telecom ministry will decide on the merger between the state-owned telecom companies, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd, only after the listing of the former.

TCS, Wipro set to get tax breather

TCS, Wipro set to get tax breather

Rediff.com18 Jun 2004

Modi govt finds an ally in start-ups

Modi govt finds an ally in start-ups

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Business chambers now inviting start-ups for membership.

Twitter showing Ladakh in China a criminal offence: Lekhi

Twitter showing Ladakh in China a criminal offence: Lekhi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Microblogging site Twitter's explanations to a parliamentary panel on showing Ladakh as part of China are inadequate and the act amounts to criminal offence attracting imprisonment of seven years, committee chairman Meenakshi Lekhi said on Wednesday.