News for 'Information and Communications Technology'

Telecom to lead ICT in India

Telecom to lead ICT in India

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

Indian information and communication technology spending will surpass $ 54.8 billion by 2008 against $29.5 billion in 2004.

2nd FIR filed against Editors Guild in Manipur for defamation

2nd FIR filed against Editors Guild in Manipur for defamation

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday said that a police case has been filed on the basis of a complaint against the president and three members of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) for a report critiquing media coverage out of Manipur, and accused them of trying to "provoke clashes" in the state.

Madrassa train women in IT skills

Madrassa train women in IT skills

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

Govt issues alert against new ransomware

Govt issues alert against new ransomware

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Indian cyber security agency has issued a warning against 'Royal ransomware' virus that attacks critical sectors like communications, healthcare, education and even individuals and seeks pay-off in Bitcoins for not leaking personal data in the public domain.

Days after PM's Israel visit, cabinet approves deals with Palestine

Days after PM's Israel visit, cabinet approves deals with Palestine

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

The two agreements were signed during Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's state visit to India in May.

India Inc targets Chinese market

India Inc targets Chinese market

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

Sutherland to hire 5,000 this year

Sutherland to hire 5,000 this year

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

US-based BPO firm Sutherland Global Services Inc is planning to hire over 5,000 employees globally this year, of which 4,000 would be in India.

Swarm drones being inducted into mechanised forces of Indian Army

Swarm drones being inducted into mechanised forces of Indian Army

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Swarm drones consist of a number of drones controlled from the same station which can pe programmed using an algorithm to carry out various tasks, including surveillance, sources said.

India, S Korea target $ 10 bn trade

India, S Korea target $ 10 bn trade

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

India and South Korea have set an ambitious target of $10 billion bilateral trade by 2008 and are exploring new opportunities of cooperation in wide areas like information and communication technology, External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh said on

Appellate panels soon to redress social media users' grievances: Centre to HC

Appellate panels soon to redress social media users' grievances: Centre to HC

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The submission was made before Justice Yashwant Varma who was hearing a batch of petitions concerning the suspension and deletion of accounts of several social media users, including Twitter users.

India's IT sector to touch $87 billion by 2008

India's IT sector to touch $87 billion by 2008

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

India has the world's largest treasure-trove of skilled manpower and is on the way to become a global IT powerhouse.

Indian IT cos eye Japan

Indian IT cos eye Japan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

Shinde govt under Oppn attack after Guj bags Rs 1.54 lakh cr Foxconn project

Shinde govt under Oppn attack after Guj bags Rs 1.54 lakh cr Foxconn project

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The Nationalist Congress Party, the main opposition outfit, accused the neighbouring state, ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party, of 'snatching morsel from Maharashtra's mouth.'

Has Paytm Woken Up Too Late?

Has Paytm Woken Up Too Late?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Has Vijay Shekhar Sharma given up on the bank? For now, he seems to be on a save-OCL mission. The bank will face its logical end, observes Tamal Bandopadhyay.

Editors Guild team went to Manipur on Army's request, SC told

Editors Guild team went to Manipur on Army's request, SC told

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday extended till September 15 its order asking the Manipur police not to take any coercive steps against four members of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) in connection with two FIRs lodged against them for alleged offences, including promoting enmity between two communities.

India, US begin Yudh Abhyas mega military drill in Uttarakhand

India, US begin Yudh Abhyas mega military drill in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

The armies of India and the US on Tuesday began an over two-week mega military exercise at a military facility in Uttarakhand with the aim of exchanging best practices and tactics in sync with growing defence ties between the two countries.

Now, God's own country to become 100% e-literate

Now, God's own country to become 100% e-literate

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Kerala has about 1,400 villages and 999 panchayats, and this initiative is expected to provide a major boost to the Akshaya scheme.

IT backlash temporary: Gartner

IT backlash temporary: Gartner

Rediff.com19 Jun 2003

Research firm Gartner Dataquest said on Thursday that while there would be occasional backlash on outsourcing towards Indian IT companies, no long-term damage was anticipated due to these "temporary anomalies".

ICT spending: China beats India

ICT spending: China beats India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2004

The Indian government's spending on information and communication technology is projected to decline by about 5.4 per cent in 2005

OK To Carry Your Phone To The Toilet?

OK To Carry Your Phone To The Toilet?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

One should use the mobile with needed discipline, advises Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan.

HDFC Bank goes for first major rejig after merger

HDFC Bank goes for first major rejig after merger

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

HDFC Bank has reshuffled the portfolios of its senior management team. This is the first major rejig after the amalgamation of HDFC Ltd on July 1. "The runway for our growth is large. This change is being done to bring in a very sharp focus on leveraging what we have built and for enhanced execution," said Sashidhar Jagdishan, managing director and chief executive of HDFC Bank, explaining the reason for this overhaul.

Centre bans 138 betting apps, 94 illegal loan apps with Chinese links

Centre bans 138 betting apps, 94 illegal loan apps with Chinese links

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

As per sources, the MHA recommended the MeitY this week to ban and block these apps, and the ministry subsequently initiated the process as per communication.

India to be entertainment BPO destination

India to be entertainment BPO destination

Rediff.com13 Mar 2003

The convergence of information, communication and entertainment would make India a hub of global entertainment business process outsourcing in the next few years.

US Worried About Security Leaks From India

US Worried About Security Leaks From India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

GSOMIA does not cover the exchange of classified information with Indian private industry. Washington wanted this covered too, given New Delhi's emphasis on the proposed 'strategic partnership' model of procurement.

Maritime sector to enter boomtime

Maritime sector to enter boomtime

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

The size of Indian maritime sector is expected to reach $19 billion by the year 2010 and the information and communication technology sector will have a crucial role to drive rapid growth in the maritime sector.\n

'Learn languages to tap EU mkt'

'Learn languages to tap EU mkt'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

European Union presents India with a huge opportunity to tap the services sector there including the information and communication technology, but Indians need to overcome the language barrier, said a senior official on Thursday.

Can ICT be India's growth engine?

Can ICT be India's growth engine?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2003

Indian ICT market to be the fastest growing

Indian ICT market to be the fastest growing

Rediff.com20 Jan 2003

Global research and advisory firm Gartner on Monday predicted that Indian ICT (information and communication technologies) market will surpass China to emerge as the fastest market globally in 2003.

IT to drive entertainment sector

IT to drive entertainment sector

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

Technology was not a forte of lethal Yasin Bhatkal

Technology was not a forte of lethal Yasin Bhatkal

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Yasin Bhatal, the man who carried a reward of Rs 75 lakh on his head, has finally been arrested. Intelligence Bureau officials who led the operation at the Nepal border say that he is a gold mine of information and his arrest has been one of the biggest setbacks for the Indian Mujahideen.

SC seeks govt records on decision to block BBC's Modi docu, hearing in April

SC seeks govt records on decision to block BBC's Modi docu, hearing in April

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

The apex court also directed the Centre to produce original records relating to take down order.

CBI updates its crime manual after 15 years

CBI updates its crime manual after 15 years

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The manual has a new chapter on procedures to be followed while conducting investigations abroad and coordinating and operating with Interpol.