information technology

New Delhi, March 30 Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday highlighted growing concerns over AI-generated deepfakes, noting that social media platforms are also increasing their efforts to remove them.The minister termed deepfakes as a new menace and a threat to society."A lot of content...

New Delhi, March 29 The Delhi government's subsidy bill for the free bus travel scheme for women and electricity has increased significantly, even as funds for its ambitious IT projects have been cut, according to revised budget estimates for the current year.The revised estimates (RE) figures...

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 -...

Jammu, March 27 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather urged the government on Friday to formulate a comprehensive law to tackle the growing menace of fake news and misinformation in the Union Territory.Rather made the remarks at the end of a discussion that lasted over half an...

New Delhi, March 27 The government has invested ₹257.77 crore under the Electronics Development Fund in eight "Daughter funds", which in turn have provided financial support to 128 startups and companies, Parliament was informed on Friday."Daughter funds" are specialized investment vehicles or...

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 Officials say outdated networks and cyber risks could hinder military readiness.Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies outlined the plan at a House hearing.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...

Shimla, March 24 The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued a standard operating procedure to prevent and control the dissemination of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII) content under the IT Rules, 2021, an official said on Tuesday.NCII content includes material...

Dehradun, March 22 Two days after inducting five new members into his cabinet, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami allocated portfolios on Sunday and reshuffled the responsibilities of some incumbent ministers.The chief minister has retained several key departments under his...

Hyderabad, March 22 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said global conflicts are impacting the marketing of products from the state, while stressing that the Centre is taking steps to mitigate the fallout.Addressing a session at the Indian School of Business here, he...

Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu stated that Andhra Pradesh is steadily establishing itself as a global destination by transforming its regional disadvantages into strengths, particularly in Northern Andhra.He was speaking at the CII Swarna Andhra Pradesh Conference held in...

Jammu, March 20 The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is set to use artificial intelligence (AI) for investigations in Jammu and Kashmir, as the government on Friday constituted a technical appraisal committee (TAC) to examine the proposed adoption of AI in the investigative operations of the...

New Delhi, March 20 The technical evaluation committee of the Delhi government has given the green light to revamp the network infrastructure at the Secretariat building to ensure high-speed, seamless connectivity for all departments and efficient use of cloud-based tools and digital platforms...

Shimla, March 20 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu invited industry leaders to invest in the tourism, food processing, and Information Technology sectors in the state.He assured them that any form of harassment of industrialists would not be tolerated, and their grievances could be brought...

Mumbai, March 18 All stakeholders need to come together to address ethical issues concerning influencer marketing, which is estimated to be around Rs 4,000 crore, said a senior government official on Wednesday.Sanjay Jaju, the secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, said...

New Delhi, March 18 Meta Platforms Inc. on Wednesday challenged a Central Consumer Protection Authority order in the Delhi High Court, imposing a ₹10 lakh penalty on it for allegedly unauthorized sale and listing of walkie-talkies on the Facebook Marketplace.A senior counsel for Meta argued...

New Delhi, March 17 India's digital economy is projected to account for nearly 20 per cent of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030, driven by a growth rate that is double that of the broader economy, a senior government official said on Tuesday.Speaking at the Nasscom Global...

Kathmandu, March 17 Nepal's outgoing Prime Minister Sushila Karki called on non-resident Nepalis worldwide to strengthen unity and actively contribute to Nepal's economic prosperity and development.The government alone cannot achieve the country's development goals, she said on Monday while...

Moscow, March 14 Russia shot down 16 Ukrainian drones on Saturday that were heading towards Moscow, officials said.In a social media post, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that first responders have reached the sites where the debris of the drones fell.He said that 16 Ukrainian drones were...

Shimla, March 13 Urban centers in Himachal Pradesh are steadily transforming into AI-enabled smart cities while maintaining balance with the state's unique mountain ecosystem, Principal Advisor for Information Technology and Innovation to the Chief Minister, Gokul Butail, said on Friday...

Panaji, March 13 The Goa government will announce its AI and deep-tech policy within the next 100 days, state IT Minister Rohan Khaunte said on Friday, highlighting the vision of developing local talent and creating homegrown solutions.Responding to a Private Member Resolution, moved by MLA...