Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Bengaluru, launches India’s fastest router

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Bengaluru, launches India’s fastest router

Union Minister of Communications, Electronics & Information Technology and Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw. File | Photo Credit: PTI Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Communications, Electronics and Information Technology, launched India’s fastest and indigenously-designed IP/MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) router on March 9 in Bengaluru. MPLS is a routing technique in telecommunications networks that directs data from one … Read more

Explained | What are the latest revisions to the process for acquiring a SIM?

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Explained | What are the latest revisions to the process for acquiring a SIM?

Image for representational purposes The story so far: On August 17, seeking to further tackle the menace of cybercrimes and financial fraud, Union Minister for Telecommunications Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced two reforms. These entail revision of norms for bulk procurement of SIM cards and registering the final point of sale (PoS) by the licensees (or providers). … Read more

Urgent need to collaborate on digital security to contain risks: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

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Urgent need to collaborate on digital security to contain risks: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. File | Photo Credit: ANI Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said the global interconnectedness has created shared security risks requiring the urgent need to collaborate on digital security. Addressing the G20 Digital Economy Working Group Ministers Meet, Mr. Vaishnaw said three priority areas have been selected by the Indian presidency … Read more

Morning Digest | 233 people killed, over 900 injured in Odisha triple train crash; PM Modi announced ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh for next of kin of deceased, and more 

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Morning Digest | 233 people killed, over 900 injured in Odisha triple train crash; PM Modi announced ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh for next of kin of deceased, and more 

Locals gather after the Coromandel Express derails after hitting a goods train near Bahanaga station in Balasore on Friday. | Photo Credit: ANI Odisha train accident | 233 people killed, over 900 injured in Odisha triple train crash The accident took place at around 7 p.m. when two coaches of 12864 (SMVB-HWH) Yashwantpur-Howrah Express derailed near Bahanaga … Read more

PM Modi says strong Central government is essential for national development

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PM Modi says strong Central government is essential for national development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the flagging off ceremony of Kerala’s first Vande Bharat Express, in Thiruvananthapuram, on April 25, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi said only a strong government at the Centre could harness the power of States to spur national development. On April 25, Mr. Modi was in Thiruvananthapuram … Read more

Morning Digest | France blanks Morocco 2-0 to reach World Cup final; India slams Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue in U.N., and more

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Morning Digest | France blanks Morocco 2-0 to reach World Cup final; India slams Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue in U.N., and more

France players celebrate their 2-0 victory in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi-final match between France and Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar on December 14, 2022. | Photo Credit: Getty Images FIFA World Cup 2022 | France into final with 2-0 win as Morocco go down fighting France will take … Read more

Amendment of intermediary guidelines aimed at protection of online users: IT Minister

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Amendment of intermediary guidelines aimed at protection of online users: IT Minister

His comment came as the government notified new rules under which it will set up appellate panels to settle grievances that users may have against decisions of social media platforms on hosting contentious content His comment came as the government notified new rules under which it will set up appellate panels to settle grievances that … Read more

India to Offer More Incentives to Lure Firms in Semiconductors Push: IT Minister

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India to Offer More Incentives to Lure Firms in Semiconductors Push: IT Minister

India on Friday said it will expand its incentives for those investing in semiconductor manufacturing, as its government woos global companies in a bid to become a key player in the global supply chain for chips. A $10 billion (roughly Rs. 76,523 crore) incentive plan to attract semiconductor and display makers has drawn applications from … Read more

India to Offer More Incentives to Lure Firms in Semiconductors Push: IT Minister

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India to Offer More Incentives to Lure Firms in Semiconductors Push: IT Minister

India on Friday said it will expand its incentives for those investing in semiconductor manufacturing, as its government woos global companies in a bid to become a key player in the global supply chain for chips. A $10 billion (roughly Rs. 76,523 crore) incentive plan to attract semiconductor and display makers has drawn applications from … Read more

Time to speak up against insult of women, says Rahul Gandhi

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday called upon people to raise their voice against insult of women and communal hatred and said it was time to speak up against the menace. His comments on Twitter came amid outrage by netizens and women rights groups over the dodgy ‘Bulli Bai‘ app that has listed Muslim women … Read more