News for 'Information Technology department'

Panic button must in mobile phones by next year

Panic button must in mobile phones by next year

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The move was necessitated by growing number of crimes especially against women.

Trump bans Federal agencies from contracting H-1B visa holders

Trump bans Federal agencies from contracting H-1B visa holders

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Trump told reporters that his administration will not tolerate firing of hardworking Americans in pursuit of cheap foreign labour.

10 newborns die in Maha hospital fire, CM orders probe

10 newborns die in Maha hospital fire, CM orders probe

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

The infants were aged between a month and three months, a doctor said. District civil surgeon Pramod Khandate said fire broke out at the Bhandara district hospital at around 1.30 am. There were 17 babies in the unit and seven were rescued, he added.

Centre introduces ease of living index in 114 cities

Centre introduces ease of living index in 114 cities

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Launched by the ministry of housing and urban affairs, the ease of living index (EoLI) is aimed at providing a holistic view of the country's cities. These will be done on parameters like services provided by local bodies, effectiveness of the administration, outcomes generated through those services in terms of liveability and citizens' perception of the outcomes.

Govt to reverse brain drain, bring back NRI scientists

Govt to reverse brain drain, bring back NRI scientists

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The Ministry of Science and Technology has approached about a dozen well-known scientists from across the world in an effort to bring them back to various departments under the ministry, said Jitendra Singh, minister of state (independent charge) for science and technology.

North, South blocks to be converted into national museums, Centre tells SC

North, South blocks to be converted into national museums, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that the North and South blocks, which cover nearly 27 acres housing government offices in national capital, are proposed to be converted into national museums.

Markets end with modest gains led by financials

Markets end with modest gains led by financials

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Markets under pressure; IT financials grab spotlight.

Apple can open its own stores in India

Apple can open its own stores in India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Paving way for iPhone maker Apple to open its own stores India, the government on Monday relaxed FDI norms by giving a three-year exemption from local sourcing to foreign players in single-brand retail and a further five-year relaxation for 'state-of-art' and 'cutting-edge' technology.

How to get an internship at IISc Bangalore

How to get an internship at IISc Bangalore

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Sarvesh Agrawal of Internshala offers a detailed guide on the application process.

Data privacy: Govt awaits Srikrishna panel's report before framing law

Data privacy: Govt awaits Srikrishna panel's report before framing law

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

IAMAI in a statement, which represents digital businesses in India, said Trai's recommendation to formulate standards of anonymisation and de-identification was akin to putting the cart before the horse, and till such time the Srikrishna Committee submits the report, making these standards would be like groping in the dark.

Govt revises FDI norms to shield firms from takeover

Govt revises FDI norms to shield firms from takeover

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The government on Saturday made its prior approval mandatory for foreign investments from countries that share land border with India to curb 'opportunistic takeovers' of domestic firms following the COVID-19 pandemic, a move which will restrict Foreign Direct Investment from China.

UN chief, 36 UK lawmakers express support for farmers' protest

UN chief, 36 UK lawmakers express support for farmers' protest

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Thousands of farmers are protesting on various borders of Delhi since November 26, seeking repeal of three farm laws enacted in September.

Tamil Nadu all set to build India's first defence corridor

Tamil Nadu all set to build India's first defence corridor

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

In less than two months since the announcement in March, the state has mobilised an armada of small and medium enterprises keen on making components for large equipment manufacturers.

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

In the third reshuffle since coming to power, Prime Minister Modi raised the strength of his Council of Ministers from 73 to 76.

FBI releases age-progressed images of killers of Neerja Bhanot

FBI releases age-progressed images of killers of Neerja Bhanot

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The bureau hopes the updated images -- rendered using Adobe's Photoshop programme to show what the men might look like now -- will generate new leads and encourage anyone with information to contact the FBI directly or submit a tip online.

Right to privacy is deeply linked to national security

Right to privacy is deeply linked to national security

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Admittedly, EVMs too have a UID number and any convergence of data can make the secret ballot system a party of history, warns Dr Gopal Krishna in the 5th part of his series against Aadhaar.

FinMin against relaxing 30% domestic sourcing norms for Apple

FinMin against relaxing 30% domestic sourcing norms for Apple

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Single-brand retailers are also allowed to take e-commerce route for such trading.

Indian govt's some actions inconsistent with democratic values: Top US official

Indian govt's some actions inconsistent with democratic values: Top US official

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

'This includes increasing restrictions on freedom of expression and the detention of human rights activists and journalists'

COVID-19 taught India to become self-reliant: PM

COVID-19 taught India to become self-reliant: PM

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Modi said the coronavirus pandemic made people learn new things.

1 cr frontline healthcare workers identified to get Covid vaccine

1 cr frontline healthcare workers identified to get Covid vaccine

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Five vaccine candidates are in advanced stages of development in India, out of which four are in Phase II/III and one is in Phase-I/II trials.

Chidambaram asks I-T to avoid raids

Chidambaram asks I-T to avoid raids

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Dept to focus on real estate, infra, mining and manufacturing to detect evasion.

E-commerce in India: To be or not to be

E-commerce in India: To be or not to be

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking man's guide to e-commerce controversies.

Rejected for a job? Check your credit score

Rejected for a job? Check your credit score

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

A bad credit score in general is seen as an irresponsible behaviour of an individual. Inability to pay on time reflects that the person is not capable of take care of things.

All you want to know about the National Career Service portal

All you want to know about the National Career Service portal

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

A lowdown on how this career portal launched by the Government of India will change your search for jobs forever

IBC: The CURIOUS Case of Videocon

IBC: The CURIOUS Case of Videocon

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Valuers have found almost no assets to pay for their claims against the Videocon group that entered the insolvency process in 2018. But the dissenters suggest that the money is elsewhere, possibly in the group's oil and gas assets, which are not part of the group's bankruptcy case.

CAG to look into BSNL franchise deals

CAG to look into BSNL franchise deals

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

The DoT and CAG developments come in the wake of reports of revenue loss and misuse of WiMax licences.

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

This is the joint statement issued by the ministry of external affairs on the visit of US President Barack Obama to India.

India Post is grappling with e-tail shift

India Post is grappling with e-tail shift

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

'A fresh look is being given to ways of processing, transmission, and delivery.'

Switzerland will share details of at least 50 Indian A/C holders

Switzerland will share details of at least 50 Indian A/C holders

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

These individuals largely include businessmen associated with companies, including the dummy ones, in sectors ranging from real estate, financial services, technology and telecom to paints, home decoration, textiles, engineering goods, gems and jewellery. Several of these persons and their companies are said to be based in Kolkata, Gujarat, Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai.

How Aadhaar card can make your life easier

How Aadhaar card can make your life easier

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Supreme Court allows more instruments to use the biometric card.

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Presenting the Top 20 of 100 science colleges as per India Today's findings.

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Presenting the Top 20 of 100 science colleges as per India Today's findings.

Now, AC on demand facility for Mumbai cabs

Now, AC on demand facility for Mumbai cabs

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

State Transport Minister Diwakar Raote said new black and yellow cabs come fitted with air conditioners but passengers cannot use the facility because it is not permitted.

Karnataka goes all out to woo Infosys

Karnataka goes all out to woo Infosys

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

State government says Infosys is Karnataka's baby and it will give the company full support to stay in the IT Park.

I-T dept denies tax sops to Patni

I-T dept denies tax sops to Patni

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

Information technology firm Patni Computer Systems on Thursday said its earnings for a financial period could be affected

I-T dept slaps Rs 450 cr demand on Infosys

I-T dept slaps Rs 450 cr demand on Infosys

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

The Income Tax Department has slapped a tax demand of over Rs 450 crore (Rs 4.5 billion) on software giant Infosys Technologies for wrongfully claiming tax exemption on onshore services by declaring them as software exports, Parliament was informed on Friday.

Twitter CEO gives push to Modi's Digital India drive

Twitter CEO gives push to Modi's Digital India drive

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

The company has an estimated user base of 22.2 million in India.

Telcos: Beware Chinese bearing gifts!

Telcos: Beware Chinese bearing gifts!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

'When an enemy country is looking for information to sabotage a system from a remote location, they can access your data, they can stop the functioning of our power plants, they can stop the functioning of critical systems in the network.' 'It is very important that we should have full control of everything in the network.' 'Most Indian companies buy from China only because of the kind of incentive they are getting.' 'By doing so, these Indian companies are exposing themselves to dangers in the coming years.'

'Government websites hold so much unprotected data'

'Government websites hold so much unprotected data'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Gulshan Rai talks to Surabhi Agarwal about the tussle with social media companies over sharing data, Section 66a of the Information Technology Act and his new job.

How spectrum swapping will help debt-laden telcos

How spectrum swapping will help debt-laden telcos

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Apart from other things, this would have put a spanner in the government's Digital India campaign.