How is Election Commission preparing for the new challenge of the misinformation monster?Misinformation is not just an electoral issue in Indian elections but across the many democracies going to polls this year. Last month’s In...
18 Mar, 2024, 11.01 PM IST
India urged to explore partnership with tech-driven mineral exploration startup KoBold MetalsThe article advocates for India to engage with KoBold Metals, a minerals exploration startup backed by Bill Gates. KoBold specializes in ex...
27 Nov, 2023, 10.55 PM IST
The data protection Bill doesn’t address privacy concerns enoughFailure to enact a world-class data protection law would not just be a reputational loss for India, but would also undermine India's place ...
04 Aug, 2023, 11.02 PM IST
View: Why it is necessary to check the market power of digital platforms like FacebookGoI is currently loath to regulate, because this may tie its own hands in managing a pliant and free channel, the reach of which allows it ...
26 Dec, 2022, 11.22 PM IST
View: Reform the reform process firstThe farmers' agitation is a reminder that we must first get the process of reform right, to get the right policies and support for their im...
22 Nov, 2021, 11.08 PM IST
Govt receives Rs 533 cr from 4 CPSEs as dividendAs per the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) website, so far in the current financial year (April-March), the go...
26 Oct, 2021, 02.13 PM IST
WhatsApp vs govt: Is India really open for business?The prescription of a content code for streaming sites and news portals is legally dubious. GoI has no authority granted to it by Parliamen...
28 May, 2021, 11.22 PM IST
View: Social media companies must comply with the law of the landBut GoI also made its displeasure known when it highlighted how freedom of speech was, as mentioned in the Constitution, not absolute, and ...
13 Feb, 2021, 12.19 AM IST
RBI to buy, sell GSecs worth Rs 25,000 croreThe auction will be conducted on January 20 with settlement the next day.
17 Jan, 2020, 09.01 AM IST
Government invites applications for Reserve Bank of India deputy governorIn a notice on the RBI website the government has put out a detailed job description for the job and for the first time released a one page...
29 Sep, 2016, 07.13 PM IST
Multiple petitions oppose Geospatial Bill as deadline for comments approachesAt the forefront are the SavetheMap initiative and the Digital Empowerment Foundation that are running campaigns to get a maximum number of...
02 Jun, 2016, 06.37 PM IST
PMO website gets a new lookThe PMO website has got a fresh look, which is intended to be more interactive.
26 May, 2015, 10.36 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh initiates process to procure 2,400 MW thermal powerAndhra Pradesh power utilities have initiated process for procurement of 2400 MW thermal power on long term basis through public private pa...
28 Oct, 2014, 07.14 PM IST
- P Chidambaram stressed on access to Headley even if he didn't speak
P Chidambaram had asked FBI that New Delhi must be able to say it has had access to Lashkar-e-Toiba operative David Coleman Headley.
05 Sep, 2011, 06.45 PM IST
- Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam IPO subscribed 1.16 times
The initial public offering of government owned Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam has been fully subscribed.
03 May, 2010, 12.33 PM IST
- Why we don't need an IT dept
The country's official tech apparatus needs to be fully overhauled and it should start with the dismantling of the DIT under ministry of co...
14 Apr, 2010, 06.40 AM IST
- Screening for dangerous blogs, sites
A screening system at the bandwidth landing stations may block sites threatening national security.
05 Dec, 2006, 01.13 AM IST