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"Reason Identified, Updates Released": India On Massive Microsoft Outage
Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw today said the government is "in touch" with Microsoft regarding the global outage that has affected multiple sectors across the world.
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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Opposes Karnataka's Job Quota Bill, Minister Responds
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, the founder of pharmaceutical giant Biocon, on Wednesday opposed the proposal to reserve private jobs for local hires in Karnataka, which houses the country's information technology hub Bengaluru.
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Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar Sues Shashi Tharoor For Defamation
Union Minister of State for Information Technology and Electronics Rajeev Chandrasekhar has sent a legal notice to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor accusing him of making defamatory statements against him.
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India to Legislate AI Regulations Soon, Says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: Report
India could start the process of legislating artificial intelligence (AI) regulations right after the conclusion of the general elections, the Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said, as per a report. India has been planning to create some sort of regulatory framework to tackle various issues that have surfaced ...
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Centre Unveils Common Fellowship Portal For PhDs, Post-Doctoral Aspirants
The applicants can create their profile on the portal and use the same information to auto-fill different applications.
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Google's Removal of Apps From Play Store in India 'Cannot Be Permitted': IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Google's decision to remove some apps in India from its app store "cannot be permitted", Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday, amid an ongoing dispute over service fee payments to the US firm.
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"Half Facts, Tiresome": Minister Responds To Report On iPhone Warnings
Union Minister of State for Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar has rebutted "The Washington Post" report on Centre allegedly targeting Apple after the company warned independent journalists and opposition party politicians.
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Telecom Bill 2023: OTT Apps Not Covered Under New Bill, Telecom Minister Reportedly Says
OTT apps or services will not be under the ambit of the newly passed Telecommunications Bill 2023, according to telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Days after Parliament passed the new telecom bill that replaces three older laws, concerns were raised related to increased scrutiny and interference from the government, if OTT communication apps like W...
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Meta Concerned Over Telecom Bill’s Ambiguities, Fears Government Regulation of OTT Apps: Report
The Parliament passed the Telecommunications Bill, 2023, which seeks to amend the laws relating to telecommunication services and networks, on Thursday. The bill, introduced by Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on December 13, would allow for the government to temporarily take control of telecom servic...
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Minister Hosts Special Screening Of Sam Bahadur For MPs, Defense Officers
A special screening of Vicky Kaushal-starrer 'Sam Bahadur' was organised for parliamentarians, Defense Officers, armed forces Veterans, and their families by Union Minister of State for Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Delhi on Tuesday.
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KCR Promises Special IT Park Near Hyderabad For Muslim Youths If Voted To Power
In a bid to woo minority voters, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Thursday said if they are voted to power again, the government will set up a special Information Technology park near here for minority youths.
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"Deepfake A Big Issue": IT Minister To Chair Key Meeting On AI Tech Today
In a proactive move to tackle the growing threat of deepfake technology, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology and Communications, Ashwini Vaishnaw, is set to chair a high-level meeting today.
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Karnataka IT Minister Alleges Irregularities Of Rs 500 Crore During BJP Rule
Karnataka Information Technology and Biotechnology Minister Priyank Kharge alleged on Thursday that there were close to Rs 500 crore of financial irregularities in the Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (KEONICS) during the p
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"Issue Of Grave Importance": Union Minister To BJP MP On Mahua Moitra Case
Information Technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has written to the BJP's Nishikant Dubey over the alleged parliamentary login sharing by Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, and said the matter is "of grave importance".
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On Making Laptops Under Centre's Scheme, Union Minister Shares An Update
Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said that an excellent response has been received for the production of laptops and PCs under the hardware Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI).
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"Reason Identified, Updates Released": India On Massive Microsoft Outage
Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw today said the government is "in touch" with Microsoft regarding the global outage that has affected multiple sectors across the world.
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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Opposes Karnataka's Job Quota Bill, Minister Responds
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, the founder of pharmaceutical giant Biocon, on Wednesday opposed the proposal to reserve private jobs for local hires in Karnataka, which houses the country's information technology hub Bengaluru.
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Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar Sues Shashi Tharoor For Defamation
Union Minister of State for Information Technology and Electronics Rajeev Chandrasekhar has sent a legal notice to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor accusing him of making defamatory statements against him.
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India to Legislate AI Regulations Soon, Says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: Report
India could start the process of legislating artificial intelligence (AI) regulations right after the conclusion of the general elections, the Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said, as per a report. India has been planning to create some sort of regulatory framework to tackle various issues that have surfaced ...
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Centre Unveils Common Fellowship Portal For PhDs, Post-Doctoral Aspirants
The applicants can create their profile on the portal and use the same information to auto-fill different applications.
-
Google's Removal of Apps From Play Store in India 'Cannot Be Permitted': IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Google's decision to remove some apps in India from its app store "cannot be permitted", Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday, amid an ongoing dispute over service fee payments to the US firm.
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"Half Facts, Tiresome": Minister Responds To Report On iPhone Warnings
Union Minister of State for Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar has rebutted "The Washington Post" report on Centre allegedly targeting Apple after the company warned independent journalists and opposition party politicians.
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Telecom Bill 2023: OTT Apps Not Covered Under New Bill, Telecom Minister Reportedly Says
OTT apps or services will not be under the ambit of the newly passed Telecommunications Bill 2023, according to telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Days after Parliament passed the new telecom bill that replaces three older laws, concerns were raised related to increased scrutiny and interference from the government, if OTT communication apps like W...
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Meta Concerned Over Telecom Bill’s Ambiguities, Fears Government Regulation of OTT Apps: Report
The Parliament passed the Telecommunications Bill, 2023, which seeks to amend the laws relating to telecommunication services and networks, on Thursday. The bill, introduced by Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on December 13, would allow for the government to temporarily take control of telecom servic...
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Minister Hosts Special Screening Of Sam Bahadur For MPs, Defense Officers
A special screening of Vicky Kaushal-starrer 'Sam Bahadur' was organised for parliamentarians, Defense Officers, armed forces Veterans, and their families by Union Minister of State for Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Delhi on Tuesday.
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KCR Promises Special IT Park Near Hyderabad For Muslim Youths If Voted To Power
In a bid to woo minority voters, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Thursday said if they are voted to power again, the government will set up a special Information Technology park near here for minority youths.
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"Deepfake A Big Issue": IT Minister To Chair Key Meeting On AI Tech Today
In a proactive move to tackle the growing threat of deepfake technology, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology and Communications, Ashwini Vaishnaw, is set to chair a high-level meeting today.
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Karnataka IT Minister Alleges Irregularities Of Rs 500 Crore During BJP Rule
Karnataka Information Technology and Biotechnology Minister Priyank Kharge alleged on Thursday that there were close to Rs 500 crore of financial irregularities in the Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (KEONICS) during the p
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"Issue Of Grave Importance": Union Minister To BJP MP On Mahua Moitra Case
Information Technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has written to the BJP's Nishikant Dubey over the alleged parliamentary login sharing by Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, and said the matter is "of grave importance".
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On Making Laptops Under Centre's Scheme, Union Minister Shares An Update
Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said that an excellent response has been received for the production of laptops and PCs under the hardware Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI).
