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Pakistan, with no 5G network, experiencing slow internet speed but IT minister blames VPN for outage
World | Aug 19, 2024, 06:26 PM ISTPakistan IT minister noted that when access to certain apps was restricted, people began using VPNs to bypass these blocks. However, this often led to slower internet speeds, as VPNs can significantly impact both local and mobile internet performance.
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Bangladesh's former IT, foreign ministers detained while trying to flee to India: Reports
World | Aug 06, 2024, 06:47 PM ISTThe deadly protests culminated in Sheikh Hasina's resignation and departure, following which an interim government has been announced. Zunaid Ahmed Palak, ex-IT minister and Hasan Mahmud, ex-foreign minister, were apprehended by officials while trying to flee to neighbouring India.
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IT Minister Vaishnaw unveils vision for India's semiconductor ecosystem: Watch the masterclass
India | Mar 01, 2024, 10:47 AM ISTIndia's IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils a comprehensive plan to establish a self-sufficient semiconductor ecosystem, aligning with PM Modi's Make in India initiative. The strategy includes nurturing talent, empowering universities with cutting-edge tools, and promoting research and development.
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Deepfake: New regulation for social media platforms on cards | Deets inside
Technology | Nov 23, 2023, 01:45 PM ISTAshwini Vaishnaw, the IT Minister of India addressed the issue of deepfakes cases in India and said that it is a new threat to democracy. The Indian government is considering new regulations to safeguard social media users.
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Deepfake videos case: "Issued notices to meet all social media platforms," says Ashwini Vaishnaw
India | Nov 19, 2023, 07:38 AM ISTDeepfake videos case: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told media that the government had recently issued notices to companies on the deepfake issue, and while the platforms have responded, companies will have to be "more aggressive" in taking action on such content.
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Startups in India will increase by 10 times in next 4-5 years: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Business | Jul 16, 2023, 09:44 PM ISTStartups in India: Chandrasekhar emphasised the transformative journey India has embarked upon since 2014. From being predominantly focused on IT and ITes, the next 4-5 years will witness substantial growth for startups and unicorns, he noted.
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IT Ministry and Google join hands to boost online cyber safety in India
India | Jun 15, 2023, 01:27 PM ISTThe tech giant partners with MeitY to enhance the 'Stay Safe Online' campaign, utilizing initiatives like cyber safety literacy programs and multilingual digital content for online safety and information navigation education.
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Cabinet approves Rs 89,047 crore for 4G, 5G spectrum allocation to BSNL
Business | Jun 07, 2023, 10:29 PM ISTBSNL has been allocated 20 per cent of the work but it will also source technology from the TCS-CDoT-led consortium. The government said that the capex was part of the second package worth Rs 1.64 lakh crore that was approved by the Cabinet in 2022.
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IT Minister unveils portal for tracking and recovering lost mobile phones
Technology | May 16, 2023, 07:19 PM ISTThe IT Minister said that various frauds like identity theft forged KYC and banking frauds could happen if someone steals your smartphones. Hence, the new platfrom will help the user to safeguard their device. Know more.
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IT minister has THIS to say on charges for Twitter verification badge
India | Oct 31, 2022, 04:33 PM ISTThe new amendments to IT rules impose a legal obligation on social media companies to take all-out efforts to prevent barred content and misinformation, and the govt has made it clear that platforms such as Twitter and Facebook operating in India will have to abide by local laws and constitution.
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Pegasus snooping fake news, oppn defaming nation: BJP lashes out at TMC after Rajya Sabha ruckus
India | Jul 22, 2021, 04:25 PM ISTBlasting at lawmakers of the Mamata Banerjee's party, Meenakshi Lekhi said the behaviour of TMC MPs was shameful. The issue of 'Pegasus spyware scandal' is fake news.
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Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrashekhar briefly loses Twitter blue tick
India | Jul 12, 2021, 08:40 PM ISTExperts suggest the removal of the blue tick was due to the change in user name effected by Chandrashekhar after he took over as a Minister of State. He has changed his Twitter user name to @Rajeev_GoI from @rajeev_mp.
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Twitter must abide by the law, says new IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
News | Jul 08, 2021, 02:40 PM ISTA former IAS officer, Vaishnaw has been appointed the Minister of Railways, Minister of Communications, and Minister of Electronics and Information Technology.
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Reply in 2 days: Panel to Twitter on locking IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad's account
India | Jun 30, 2021, 12:22 AM ISTThe Parliamentary Panel has also asked Google, Facebook that they have to comply with new IT rules, court orders.
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Digital India should be leveraged to transform rural areas: Prasad
India | Oct 21, 2019, 06:21 PM ISTDigital India initiative should be leveraged to transform rural India and create avenues for those in smaller towns and cities, IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Monday.
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Tenders to make Hyderabad wi-fi enabled to be floated soon
India | Sep 10, 2014, 07:14 AM ISTHyderabad: Seeking to position Hyderabad as the top destination for IT companies in India, Telangana government yesterday said it plans to call tenders by this month-end for making the capital city wi-fi enabled. IT Minister
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9,174 Indian websites hacked till May: IT minister
India | Jul 14, 2014, 11:41 PM ISTNew Delhi: Minister of Communications and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad Monday said 9,174 Indian websites were hacked by various hacker groups from different parts of the world till May 2014.“These incidents included phishing, scanning,
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Twitter account of IT minister Deora suspended
National | Sep 23, 2012, 04:49 PM ISTNew Delhi, Aug 24: In a strange irony, the Twitter account of none other than Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology Milind Deora was suspended by the micro-blogging site.But at the same time