Houston, March 31 Indian-origin technology leader Mangala Kuppa has been appointed as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the US Department of Labor, formalizing her role after serving in an acting capacity since last October.Kuppa, who also serves as the department's Chief Artificial...
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New Delhi, March 30 Bharti Airtel announced on Monday that its subsidiary, Nxtra Data, has secured an investment of USD 1 billion led by Alpha Wave Global, Carlyle, and Anchorage Capital.Airtel, which will also participate in the investment round, will continue to maintain a controlling stake...
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Additional Secretary (North Europe) of the Ministry of External Affairs and G20 Sous Sherpa Pooja Kapur met with the Foreign Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Elmedin Dino Konaković, to further bilateral discussions between India and the country. In a social media post, the Indian Embassy in...
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Latur, March 29 The Latur district administration has secured a place among the top five performing districts in Maharashtra under the General Administration Department's 150-day e-governance reform program, an official said on Sunday.In recognition of this achievement, Chief Minister Devendra...
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New Delhi, March 29 Intellius Recode Ltd has filed preliminary documents with the market regulator, Sebi, to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO).The proposed IPO includes a fresh issuance of equity shares amounting to Rs 117 crore, and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 12.9...
New Delhi, March 28 As cyber attacks increasingly target critical infrastructure such as healthcare and power grids, the global threat landscape has moved beyond mere data theft to pose direct risks to human lives, a senior cybersecurity expert has said.Gaurav Shukla, Partner and Leader -...
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Johannesburg, March 27 JNS Cloud Solutions, based in India, has officially launched the Africa AI Skilling Initiative in partnership with global ed-tech giant upGrad Enterprise, aimed at accelerating digital transformation across the continent.The event, held at the Consulate General of India...
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Washington, March 27 – The Pentagon is pushing to overhaul its information technology systems. Officials say outdated networks and cyber risks could hinder military readiness.Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies outlined the plan at a House hearing. She said the department is pursuing a...
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New Delhi, March 26 Infosys has announced plans to acquire healthcare digital transformation company Optimum Healthcare IT and insurance consulting technology company, Stratus, for a total amount of approximately ₹5,260 crore.Infosys will acquire Optimum Healthcare IT for up to USD 465...
New Delhi, March 24 – India sent 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to Sierra Leone on Tuesday to support its school midday meal scheme. This gesture reinforces India's commitment to enhancing cooperation with countries in the Global South and supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).In a...
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Hainan, March 24. Digital transformation has emerged as a new engine for sustainable development in Asia, according to a report by the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) released on Tuesday.Asia has taken the initiative to explore future-oriented development models through digital technologies...
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New Delhi, March 23 Artificial Intelligence is no longer a secondary aspect of the telecom industry, and is becoming integral to how networks are designed, managed, and experienced, said Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), on Monday.AI is already...
New Delhi, March 23 Wipro announced on Monday the expansion of its business operations in South Korea, with a larger office footprint in Seoul and the launch of an Innovation Lab.With the launch of the Seoul Innovation Lab, Wipro now operates nine such facilities globally. The new lab will...
Gandhinagar, March 23 – The e-Nagar portal recorded over 18 lakh transactions in 2024-25, generating revenue of Rs 1,031 crore, reflecting the growing use of a unified digital platform for urban civic services in Gujarat, a government statement said on Monday.Officials said the portal...
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Bhopal, March 21 – The Madhya Pradesh government announced on Saturday that it would soon begin implementing the ‘AI Mission’ within the governance system to make the administrative system more effective and ensure development within the state.The implementation will be carried out in multiple...
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Chandigarh, March 21 In a move aimed at digital reforms in revenue administration, the Haryana government has approved the procurement of 4,156 smart tablets for 'patwaris' and 'kanungos' across the state, officials said on Saturday.A 'patwari' is a village-level government official...
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Islamabad, March 19 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expected to provide approximately USD 10 billion in financing to Pakistan over the next five years, according to a media report on Thursday.The Manila-based lending agency said the facility is part of its 2026-30 Country Partnership...
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The Secretary for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Sanjay Jaju, has called for a "trust-based" and "responsibility-focused" approach to transform India's advertising sector into a globally competitive and truthful ecosystem. Addressing the AdTrust Summit 2026 in Mumbai today, the...
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The Secretary for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Sanjay Jaju, has called for a "trust-based" and "responsibility-focused" approach to transform India's advertising sector into a globally competitive and truthful ecosystem. Addressing the AdTrust Summit 2026 in Mumbai today, the...
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New Delhi, March 17 Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu said on Tuesday that the future of nation-building is digital, but its heart must remain human.Sandhu, the former diplomat and newly appointed LG, was delivering the keynote address at Global Confluence 2026 organized by the National...
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