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  Paytm raises Rs 9,100 cr from Softbank, valuation soars to over Rs 52,000 cr

  May 19, 2017 11:14 IST

  Homegrown mobile payment and e-commerce platform Paytm, run by One97 Communication Ltd, has raised $1.4 billion (approx. Rs 9,100 crore) funding from Japanese internet and telecom major SoftBank Group, the company said here on Thursday.

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  After ‘WannaCry’ attack, Window’s flaw now leading to rapid generation of digital money from infected machines

  World | May 17, 2017 16:19 IST

  The Microsoft Windows flaw (MS17-010) exploited by ransomware ‘WannaCry’ has now been exploited for spreading another type of virus that is now generating digital cash quickly from infected machines.

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  Ekta Kapoor makes entry into digital space with new app ALTBalaji

  Bollywood | April 14, 2017 9:44 IST

  Ekta Kapoor, who has been a trendsetter in the Indian television space, is now out to offer disruptive home-grown content in the digital space via her new app ALTBalaji. She launched a slate of five shows on Thursday.

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  Juhi Chawla to make comeback through digital platform

  Bollywood | February 28, 2017 17:28 IST

  The ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’, actress Juhi Chawla, is excited about her debut in a web series and believes there are no boundaries on digital platform. The actress will be seen playing a cameo

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  Over 700 government websites hacked in last 4 years, MHA informs Parliament

  February 08, 2017 17:12 IST

  In a revelation highlighting the outrageous levels of security vulnerability in the nation that attempting to race down the digital expressway, the Ministry of Home Affairs today informed Parliament today that more than 700 sites

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  ‘Teething problems’ hit BHIM app as downloads touch 5 million

  January 25, 2017 18:54 IST

  The users of BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) mobile application that was launched to simplify digital transactions are facing several "teething problems" that need to be rectified for it to be truly effective. Indigenous digital

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  E-commerce players seeks sops on digital transactions in Budget

  January 25, 2017 18:06 IST

  With a view to boost a less-cash economy post demonetization, e-commerce companies, have sought incentives in the upcoming Union Budget on February 1. The incentives would help to promote e-commerce -- an essential component of

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  Haryana govt asks its employees to make at least one digital transaction next week: Report

  Politics | December 15, 2016 10:31 IST

  BJP government in Haryana has ordered its employees to make at least one digital transaction within the next seven days from their mobile phones and submit “certificates” of compliance.

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  Want to go cashless? Learn from this man who spent 200 days without cash

  India | December 14, 2016 18:19 IST

  Abhishant Pant started 200 days of living without cash journey in Mumbai on March 13 this year.

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  Note ban: Jaitley hints at lower tax rates due to digital payments

  December 13, 2016 18:06 IST

  Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today hinted at lower direct and indirect tax rates in the future as transactions would be substantially digital which would result in higher tax revenues from unaccounted wealth coming into the system.

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  3 held for installing card-reading devices in POS machines

  India | December 11, 2016 9:36 IST

  Three persons were on Saturday arrested by the Goa police for allegedly installing card-reading devices in point of sale (POS) machines at Calangute beach village.

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  'Digital to digi-dhan': NITI Aayog plans lucky draws to encourage e-payments

  December 11, 2016 8:23 IST

  NITI Aayog has proposed an award scheme to incentivise people using digital mode for making payments through weekly and quarterly lucky draws.

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  Payouts above Rs 5,000 only through electronic mode, Centre directs govt departments

  December 05, 2016 16:25 IST

  The Centre on Monday said that any payment above Rs. 5,000 to should be made through electronic mode only.

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  Demonetisation: New vehicles to be fitted with digital tag for cashless payments at toll plazas

  November 24, 2016 11:15 IST

  The govt has asked automobile manufacturers to provide a digital identity tag in all new vehicles to enable electronic payment at all toll plazas and ensure seamless movement at check posts.

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  India to soon launch Rs 1,800 Digital Literacy Mission for 60 million people in rural areas

  June 27, 2016 13:46 IST

  India will soon launch a Digital Literacy Mission worth Rs 1,800 crore for 60 million people in rural areas.

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  Here's how reading on tablets can sap your creativity

  May 09, 2016 18:14 IST

  New York: Using digital platforms such as tablets and laptops for reading may make you more inclined to focus on concrete details rather than interpreting information more abstractly - a factor that can affect your

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  Government to digitally connect rural post offices by March 2017

  March 05, 2016 7:22 IST

  New Delhi: The government will digitally connect all rural post offices by March 2017, Parliament was informed today. "Government is digitally connecting all 1,29,323 gramin dak sewak post offices in rural areas across the country by

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  Reliance Jio starts new innings, ties up with eight global carriers

  February 15, 2016 20:48 IST

  New Delhi: Reliance Jio Infocomm today said it has tied up with eight global carriers that will allow partner businesses to more efficiently and quickly bring innovative products and services to customers around the world.An

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  'India's digital commerce market may touch $128 billion by 2017'

  December 08, 2015 17:36 IST

  New Delhi: India's digital commerce market may touch the $128 billion mark in 2017, up from the current level of $42 billion, a new study has claimed. The market has already shown a steady growth

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  PM Modi releases audio CDs of 'Ramcharitmanas'

  Politics | August 31, 2015 16:32 IST

  New Delhi:  Describing ‘Ramcharitmanas' as a great work, which imbibes the “essence of India”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released the digital version of a musical production on the epic recorded by All India