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Vishvasya Blockchain Stack Being Used to Verify Apps, Property Transactions: MoS IT
Jitin Prasada, the minister of state (MoS) for electronics and information technology (MeitY) has told the Rajya Sabha that states like Jharkhand and Karnataka were using the Vishvasya blockchain stack. Verification of property transactions and the origin of mobile apps are among areas where the stack is being used.
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"Some Agencies Giving Manipulated Info To Centre": Manipur Chief Minister
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh today alleged "some agencies" have been sending "manipulated" information about the violence-hit state to New Delhi. He said the Centre is aware of the matter and is collecting information from the grassroots.
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Snakebites, Natural Disasters Claimed 10,300 Lives in Odisha In 3 Years: Minister
More than 10,300 people lost their lives due to drowning, snakebites and natural disasters in Odisha over the past three years, revenue and disaster management minister Suresh Pujari informed the assembly on Thursday.
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Police Case Against KCR's Party MLA In Phone-Tapping Issue
A first Information Report has been filed against Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLA T Harish Rao in connection with a phone-tapping case. Mr Rao was the minister in the government led by K Chandrasekhar Rao and his nephew.
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"Completely Fine": Pak Minister On Man Pushed From Container
Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Saturday said that the man seen in a viral video falling from a container during a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in Islamabad is "completely fine."
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Doctor-Population Ratio In India Better Than WHO Standard: JP Nadda
The doctor-population ratio is 1:811 in the country which is better than the WHO standard of 1:1000, Union Health Minister J P Nadda informed the Lok Sabha on Friday.
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How Often Are Train Blankets Washed? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says...
Blankets provided to train passengers are washed at least once a month and an additional bedsheet is provided in the bedroll kit for its use as a quilt cover, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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"Our Sensitivities Different...": Minister On 'Vulgar' Social Media Content
The government's effort to combat 'vulgar' content on social media and OTT platforms require strengthening of existing laws, Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Parliament Wednesday.
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PAN 2.0: Will Your Old PAN Still Work? All Your Questions Answered
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said the project would transform taxpayer registration services through advanced technology
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PM Attended 31 Bilateral Meetings During His 5 Days Of 3-Country Tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in 31 bilateral meetings and informal interactions with world leaders during his five days of three-country tour, officials said on Friday.
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'Embrace AI, 5G, Virtual Production': Ashwini Vaishnaw To Young Filmmakers
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday advised filmmakers to embrace Artificial Intelligence, 5G and virtual production in their craft.
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'Social Media Firms Must Compensate News Outlets': Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Fake news, algorithmic bias, artificial intelligence and fair compensation are the four challenges before the media, spotlighted Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday on the occasion of National Press Day.
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Meets Meta's Chief AI Scientist to Discuss Opportunities in Artificial Intelligence
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met with Meta's Chief AI Scientist, Yann LeCun, on Saturday, to explore opportunities in artificial intelligence. India's AI Mission has fostered strong collaborations between industry, government, and academia, the minister said in a post on X.
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On Shift To Diplomacy, S Jaishankar Recounts Father's "Clever" Suggestion
Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar encouraged students to stay informed about international issues, irrespective of their field of study.
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Indian Government Drafts Policy to Regulate OTT Platforms: Everything You Need to Know
India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is drafting a new policy to regulate OTT platforms due to complaints about content not meeting existing guidelines. Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, L. Murugan, highlighted plans to introduce the policy in Parliament after gathering input from industry and public stakeholders. Th...
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Vishvasya Blockchain Stack Being Used to Verify Apps, Property Transactions: MoS IT
Jitin Prasada, the minister of state (MoS) for electronics and information technology (MeitY) has told the Rajya Sabha that states like Jharkhand and Karnataka were using the Vishvasya blockchain stack. Verification of property transactions and the origin of mobile apps are among areas where the stack is being used.
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"Some Agencies Giving Manipulated Info To Centre": Manipur Chief Minister
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh today alleged "some agencies" have been sending "manipulated" information about the violence-hit state to New Delhi. He said the Centre is aware of the matter and is collecting information from the grassroots.
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Snakebites, Natural Disasters Claimed 10,300 Lives in Odisha In 3 Years: Minister
More than 10,300 people lost their lives due to drowning, snakebites and natural disasters in Odisha over the past three years, revenue and disaster management minister Suresh Pujari informed the assembly on Thursday.
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Police Case Against KCR's Party MLA In Phone-Tapping Issue
A first Information Report has been filed against Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLA T Harish Rao in connection with a phone-tapping case. Mr Rao was the minister in the government led by K Chandrasekhar Rao and his nephew.
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"Completely Fine": Pak Minister On Man Pushed From Container
Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Saturday said that the man seen in a viral video falling from a container during a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in Islamabad is "completely fine."
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Doctor-Population Ratio In India Better Than WHO Standard: JP Nadda
The doctor-population ratio is 1:811 in the country which is better than the WHO standard of 1:1000, Union Health Minister J P Nadda informed the Lok Sabha on Friday.
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How Often Are Train Blankets Washed? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says...
Blankets provided to train passengers are washed at least once a month and an additional bedsheet is provided in the bedroll kit for its use as a quilt cover, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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"Our Sensitivities Different...": Minister On 'Vulgar' Social Media Content
The government's effort to combat 'vulgar' content on social media and OTT platforms require strengthening of existing laws, Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Parliament Wednesday.
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PAN 2.0: Will Your Old PAN Still Work? All Your Questions Answered
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said the project would transform taxpayer registration services through advanced technology
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PM Attended 31 Bilateral Meetings During His 5 Days Of 3-Country Tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in 31 bilateral meetings and informal interactions with world leaders during his five days of three-country tour, officials said on Friday.
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'Embrace AI, 5G, Virtual Production': Ashwini Vaishnaw To Young Filmmakers
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday advised filmmakers to embrace Artificial Intelligence, 5G and virtual production in their craft.
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'Social Media Firms Must Compensate News Outlets': Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Fake news, algorithmic bias, artificial intelligence and fair compensation are the four challenges before the media, spotlighted Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday on the occasion of National Press Day.
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Meets Meta's Chief AI Scientist to Discuss Opportunities in Artificial Intelligence
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met with Meta's Chief AI Scientist, Yann LeCun, on Saturday, to explore opportunities in artificial intelligence. India's AI Mission has fostered strong collaborations between industry, government, and academia, the minister said in a post on X.
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On Shift To Diplomacy, S Jaishankar Recounts Father's "Clever" Suggestion
Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar encouraged students to stay informed about international issues, irrespective of their field of study.
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Indian Government Drafts Policy to Regulate OTT Platforms: Everything You Need to Know
India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is drafting a new policy to regulate OTT platforms due to complaints about content not meeting existing guidelines. Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, L. Murugan, highlighted plans to introduce the policy in Parliament after gathering input from industry and public stakeholders. Th...
