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News   -   Jan 09, 2025 Digital Data Rules Expected by Mid-2025, Says Vaishnaw
Digital Data Rules Expected by Mid-2025, Says Vaishnaw

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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News   -   Jan 06, 2025 IT Ministry Proposes Parental Consent for Children on Social Media
IT Ministry Proposes Parental Consent for Children on Social Media

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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News   -   Jan 03, 2025 Starlink Devices Spark Security Concerns over Unlawful Use
Starlink Devices Spark Security Concerns over Unlawful Use

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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News   -   Jan 02, 2025 Nasscom Foundation Appoints Jyoti Sharma as CEO
Nasscom Foundation Appoints Jyoti Sharma as CEO

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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Oct 18, 2024 India to Lead Global RCS Messaging Revenue by 2029
India to Lead Global RCS Messaging Revenue by 2029

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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Oct 18, 2024 ASEAN Nations to Link Payment Systems
ASEAN Nations to Link Payment Systems

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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Oct 16, 2024 India-US Relations under Modi 3.0
India-US Relations under Modi 3.0

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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Communications & Information Technology   -   Oct 16, 2024 India Set to Lead 6G and Smartphone Manufacturing
India Set to Lead 6G and Smartphone Manufacturing

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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Digital Data Rules Expected by Mid-2025, Says Vaishnaw
News   -   Jan 09, 2025 Digital Data Rules Expected by Mid-2025, Says Vaishnaw

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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News   -   Jan 09, 2025 Digital Data Rules Expected by Mid-2025, Says Vaishnaw
Digital Data Rules Expected by Mid-2025, Says Vaishnaw

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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News   -   Jan 06, 2025 IT Ministry Proposes Parental Consent for Children on Social Media
IT Ministry Proposes Parental Consent for Children on Social Media

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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News   -   Jan 03, 2025 Starlink Devices Spark Security Concerns over Unlawful Use
Starlink Devices Spark Security Concerns over Unlawful Use

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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News   -   Jan 02, 2025 Nasscom Foundation Appoints Jyoti Sharma as CEO
Nasscom Foundation Appoints Jyoti Sharma as CEO

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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Oct 18, 2024 India to Lead Global RCS Messaging Revenue by 2029
India to Lead Global RCS Messaging Revenue by 2029

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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Oct 18, 2024 ASEAN Nations to Link Payment Systems
ASEAN Nations to Link Payment Systems

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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Oct 16, 2024 India-US Relations under Modi 3.0
India-US Relations under Modi 3.0

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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Communications & Information Technology   -   Oct 16, 2024 India Set to Lead 6G and Smartphone Manufacturing
India Set to Lead 6G and Smartphone Manufacturing

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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Economy   -   May 30, 2025 GDP Growth Surprises on the Upside
GDP Growth Surprises on the Upside

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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Economy   -   May 29, 2025 Indian GDP Surpasses Japan
Indian GDP Surpasses Japan

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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News   -   May 23, 2025 STARLINK WILL MAKE INDIA AS VULNERABLE AS UKRAINE
STARLINK WILL MAKE INDIA AS VULNERABLE AS UKRAINE

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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Commerce & Industry   -   Jan 31, 2025 Modi Says India is Becoming a Major Maritime Power
Modi Says India is Becoming a Major Maritime Power

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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Jan 15, 2025 Pixxel Sends Three Hyperspectral Satellites into Orbit with SpaceX
Pixxel Sends Three Hyperspectral Satellites into Orbit with SpaceX

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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Jan 15, 2025 GOP Lawmaker Warns Adani Case Could Harm US-India Relations
GOP Lawmaker Warns Adani Case Could Harm US-India Relations

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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News   -   Jan 15, 2025 Delhi Excise Case: Home Ministry Approves Prosecution of Kejriwal
Delhi Excise Case: Home Ministry Approves Prosecution of Kejriwal

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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News   -   Jan 15, 2025 Armed Forces' Welfare a Govt Priority, says PM Modi
Armed Forces' Welfare a Govt Priority, says PM Modi

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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