Communications & Information Technology
Communications & Information Technology

The Union government is aiming to notify and begin implementing the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 — currently in a draft state — by the middle of 2025. Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said in an interview with The Hindu on Wednesday. Vaishnaw said that businesses will have
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In an interview with The Times of India, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, S Krishnan said that the draft rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) law require "verifiable consent" from parents for children to join social media platforms. He dismissed the idea of adopting
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Elon Musk's Starlink is under fresh regulatory scrutiny in India after its satellite communications (satcom) devices were discovered from drug smugglers, after they were seized from insurgents, The Times of India reports. The Ministry of Home Affairs has raised concerns about these illegal communication channels and requested the
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On Thursday, Nasscom Foundation, not-for-profit organisation representing the Indian tech industry, named Jyoti Sharma as its new chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Nidhi Bhasin. Sharma, an alumnus of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, brings over two decades of expertise in social impact, resource mobilisation, and stakeholder engagement. A New
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India is set to become the largest revenue market for Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging by 2029, contributing $544 million—surpassing the combined revenues of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. A joint study by global research firm Omdia and communications company Infobip predicts that India will have an installed
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In a joint statement the ASEAN Nations and India declared they would explore collaboration of cross-border linkages between payment systems through digital solutions. India will share its expertise and experiences in deploying Digital Public Infrastructures (DPI) like Aadhaar and Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
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The US-India Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership is advancing with initiatives like the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, alongside investments in clean energy and technology sectors.
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At the India Mobile Congress 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India's progress towards 6G rollout following its 5G success. He highlighted India's emergence as a smartphone manufacturing hub, with over 200 units now operating compared to just two in 2014. The Prime Minister noted that
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The Union government is aiming to notify and begin implementing the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 — currently in a draft state — by the middle of 2025. Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said in an interview with The Hindu on Wednesday. Vaishnaw said that businesses will have
by Publisher
The Union government is aiming to notify and begin implementing the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 — currently in a draft state — by the middle of 2025. Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said in an interview with The Hindu on Wednesday. Vaishnaw said that businesses will have
by Publisher
In an interview with The Times of India, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, S Krishnan said that the draft rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) law require "verifiable consent" from parents for children to join social media platforms. He dismissed the idea of adopting
by Publisher
Elon Musk's Starlink is under fresh regulatory scrutiny in India after its satellite communications (satcom) devices were discovered from drug smugglers, after they were seized from insurgents, The Times of India reports. The Ministry of Home Affairs has raised concerns about these illegal communication channels and requested the
by Publisher
On Thursday, Nasscom Foundation, not-for-profit organisation representing the Indian tech industry, named Jyoti Sharma as its new chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Nidhi Bhasin. Sharma, an alumnus of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, brings over two decades of expertise in social impact, resource mobilisation, and stakeholder engagement. A New
by Publisher
India is set to become the largest revenue market for Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging by 2029, contributing $544 million—surpassing the combined revenues of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. A joint study by global research firm Omdia and communications company Infobip predicts that India will have an installed
by Publisher
In a joint statement the ASEAN Nations and India declared they would explore collaboration of cross-border linkages between payment systems through digital solutions. India will share its expertise and experiences in deploying Digital Public Infrastructures (DPI) like Aadhaar and Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
by Publisher
The US-India Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership is advancing with initiatives like the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, alongside investments in clean energy and technology sectors.
by Publisher
At the India Mobile Congress 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India's progress towards 6G rollout following its 5G success. He highlighted India's emergence as a smartphone manufacturing hub, with over 200 units now operating compared to just two in 2014. The Prime Minister noted that
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India’s economy expanded at a faster-than-expected annual rate of 7.4% in the quarter ended in March, despite mounting global economic uncertainty. Gross domestic product of the fourth quarter of the government’s fiscal year 2025 came in sharply higher than the 6.7% growth forecast by economists in
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India, which was ranked tenth in the world in 2014, continues to be the fastest-growing major economy. B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of India’s state-run think tank Niti Aayog said, “we are the fourth-largest economy as I speak ... and this is not my data. This is IMF [international monetary
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If PM Modi licenses SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service, India will be risking national sovereignty and security in handing over the keys to its skies to Elon Musk.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is becoming a major maritime power and is being recognised as a reliable and responsible partner in the world. Speaking after the commissioning of three naval warships here, Modi said India has always supported an open, secure, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
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Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1
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A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.
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The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering
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India’s economy expanded at a faster-than-expected annual rate of 7.4% in the quarter ended in March, despite mounting global economic uncertainty. Gross domestic product of the fourth quarter of the government’s fiscal year 2025 came in sharply higher than the 6.7% growth forecast by economists in

India, which was ranked tenth in the world in 2014, continues to be the fastest-growing major economy. B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of India’s state-run think tank Niti Aayog said, “we are the fourth-largest economy as I speak ... and this is not my data. This is IMF [international monetary

If PM Modi licenses SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service, India will be risking national sovereignty and security in handing over the keys to its skies to Elon Musk.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is becoming a major maritime power and is being recognised as a reliable and responsible partner in the world. Speaking after the commissioning of three naval warships here, Modi said India has always supported an open, secure, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.

Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1

A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.

The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering