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25.11 / 01:19

Experts composer electronic information reports isolate recommendations Ministers group likely to discuss e-gaming on December 15

group of ministers (GoM) formed to deliberate on issues related to regulating online gaming is likely to hold its first meeting on December 15, said people with knowledge of the matter. While the GoM has conducted “a couple of informal meetings” so far, the first official meeting is likely to set the tone for the process of regulating online gaming, with a specific focus on how to effectively tax the sector and avoid “any illegal gambling or betting, especially from off-shore players”, said one of the persons, who did not wish to be identified.

24.11 / 18:55

Cooper cover electronic innovations information India-EU sign MoU on semiconductors

semiconductors to build robust supply chains. The MoU — signed by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Electronics and IT, and Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market — covers cooperation in areas like research and innovation, talent development, partnerships and exchange of information. This symbolises the strong commitment to work towards building robust semiconductor supply chains and work together on innovation, said the MEA.

24.11 / 14:32

Technology regulation Indian government set to introduce rules against deepfake menace

India is formulating regulations to oversee deepfakes, the country’s Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Nov. 23, expanding on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement the day before about his concerns about the technology.

22.11 / 11:39

Twitter Platform Action Instagram Actor voice social Sara Tendulkar asks Twitter to take action against people sharing her deepfake photos

Sara Tendulkar, daughter of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, issued a statement today regarding her deep-fake photos on social media network Twitter. On Instagram, Sara said that some fake photos are circulating on Twitter. She also revealed that she does not have a Twitter account. «Social media is a wonderful space for all of us to share our joys, sorrows and daily activities.

21.11 / 17:31

Platform Action Immunic social electronic information prevention Deepfake issue: Govt to meet executives from social media firms on November 23

social media and other internet companies on Thursday to discuss the issue of the growing prevalence of deepfakes on the internet and ways to prevent such content, senior government officials said. The meeting between senior officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and senior executives from social media and internet firms is likely to discuss a standard operating procedure with dos and don’ts for companies on deepfake content, said one of the officials cited above.

18.11 / 11:53

Target Aware Manufacturing country electronic information reports Government grants incentives for Dell, HP, Foxconn to make IT hardware locally

Foxconn under its $2 billion incentive scheme to manufacture IT hardware domestically. Information technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the companies are expected to invest 30 billion Indian rupees ($360 million) collectively, while creating 50,000 jobs in the sector. Approvals have also been granted to domestic manufacturers including Dixon Technologies and VVDN, the minister said.

18.11 / 11:27

Google Platform Action Immunic social reports prevention NOT Govt to meet social media platforms on deepfake issue; immunity will not apply if steps are not taken: IT Minister Vaishnaw

government will soon meet social media platforms on the deepfake issue, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday, asserting that the safe harbour immunity clause will not apply if platforms do not take adequate steps to remove deepfakes. Vaishnaw told reporters that the government had recently issued a notice to companies on the deepfake issue, and the platforms responded, but added that the firms will have to be more aggressive in taking action on such content.

18.11 / 11:27

FIVE Manufacturing electronic information reports PLI scheme: Govt grants approvals to 27 firms

Dell, HP India, Flextronics India, VVDN Technologies, Netweb Technologies, Lenovo, and 21 others for manufacturing of IT hardware under the second phase of the production linked incentive scheme. These 27 companies have in total submitted proposals for investment of Rs 3000 crore over the next five years, with an incremental production value expected to be around Rs 3.5 lakh crore, Union electronics and information technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.

18.11 / 11:27

Google Platform Action Immunic social reports prevention NOT Govt to meet social media platforms on deepfake issue; immunity will not apply if steps are not taken: Vaishnaw

social media platforms on the deepfake issue, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday, asserting that the safe harbour immunity clause will not apply if platforms do not take adequate steps to remove deepfakes. Vaishnaw told reporters that the government had recently issued a notice to companies on the deepfake issue, and the platforms responded, but added that the firms will have to be more aggressive in taking action on such content.

18.11 / 09:59

Manufacturing electronic stars reports Govt grants approvals to 27 firms including Dell, Foxconn under new IT hardware PLI scheme

Dell, Foxconn, HP and Lenovo under the new IT hardware scheme, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. Earlier in November, ET reported that government aims to have around 30 applicants to qualify for Rs 17,000-crore production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for IT hardware.

16.11 / 21:33

FIVE Manufacturing reports travelers Railways to launch 3,000 new trains, increase passenger capacity to 1,000 crore in 5 years

Indian Railways plans to introduce an additional 3,000 new trains on its network in the next four-five years to accommodate the increasing number of passengers because of population growth, reported PTI. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “At present, the railways is carrying about 800 crore passengers annually.

16.11 / 14:59

reports travelers Nearly three-fold increase in special train trips this festive season as compared to last year: Railway Minister

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said there has been a nearly three-fold increase in the number of special train trips this festive season as compared to last year. The railways is operating 6,754 additional train trips this festive season between October 1 and December 31 to clear the rush of passengers as compared to 2,614 in the same period last year, he said. Till date 2,423 trips have been completed and the remaining trips will be made in the coming days, the minister said.

14.11 / 04:41

Platform Assurant Highways Inside evacuation Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Trucks arrive with pipes to aid in rescue of worker

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Oxygen supply continues, efforts underway to rescue trapped workers with steel pipe The authorities said that a platform is being prepared for an auger machine to drill horizontally and insert large 900 mm diameter MS pipes in between the debris so that the trapped workers can be taken out through the metal pipes. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday conducted an on-site inspection of the rescue operations.

12.11 / 12:55

Citizens Action social isolate travelers Netizens slam Indian Railways as Diwali rush leaves trains packed with ticketless travellers: ‘I want my refund’

Indian Railways to manage the pre-Diwali crows at railway stations and trains. The incident is not an isolated one as passengers with confirmed tickets are suffering while travelling in trains of different routes. Disappointed passengers took on to social media to vent out their anger on the Indian Railways for its incapability to manage crowd at railway stations and in the trains.

01.11 / 05:05

WhatsApp country information travelers Department recommendations Special Vande Bharat train from Delhi-Patna for Diwali, Chhath Puja. Check dates, fares, stoppages, and timings here

Indian Railways will operate the fully reservation-based Patna-New Delhi Special Vande Bharat Express for a total of six trips. Earlier, Indian Railways announced 283 festival special trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja.

01.11 / 00:59

BLOCK electronic information Department prevention guidelines Group of Ministers may oversee online gaming regulation

group of ministers (GoM) to look into the regulatory framework for the gaming industry and consider other issues impacting the sector. The GoM will likely include home minister Amit Shah, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and information and broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur as members, ET has learnt.

31.10 / 20:37

Provident Target Apple country information reports ‘India will probe Apple threat notices’

NEW DELHI : India will investigate the notifications sent by iPhone maker Apple Inc. to several users, including members of Parliament (MPs) from the Opposition parties, claiming state-sponsored attackers were attempting to compromise their Apple devices.

31.10 / 17:37

Target Apple WhatsApp information prevention Warning Apple urges Opposition MPs to take 'state-sponsored attack' warning seriously: ‘You are being targeted because...’

MPs, including TMC Mahua Moitra, Congress' Shashi Tharoor and Pawan Khera, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Raghav Chadha that the alleged threat notification they received on their Apple IDs warning them of ‘possible state-sponsored attack’ was because of "who you are or what you do". Apple has warned the politicians that if their devices are compromised by a State- sponsored attacker, they might be able to remotely access their sensitive data, communications or even the camera and microphone.

31.10 / 17:37

Provident FIVE Manufacturing economy Micron electronic information India to turn hub for chip fab, design in five years: Vaishnaw

New Delhi: India is set to emerge as a design and manufacturing hub for semiconductors in the next five years, said Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union minister for electronics and information technology, in a conversation with Hindustan Times editor-in-chief R. Sukumar during a virtual session that kick-started the 21st edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit on Tuesday. India, Vaishnaw argued, has three core strengths that will power its growth in this sector.

31.10 / 15:13

Target Apple WhatsApp information Warning NOT Apple warning ‘State-sponsored attackers’: Rahul Gandhi hits out at Modi govt, says not afraid of phone tapping

State-sponsored attackers" trying to “remotely compromise" their iPhones, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that they are not afraid of phone tapping. “All Opposition leaders get notice that said ‘Apple believes you are being targeted by state sponsored attackers’. All guys in our office got it.

31.10 / 10:51

Apple WhatsApp electronic information Department Apple ‘hacking’ alert row: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says probe ordered into Opposition MPs' allegations

potential bid to hack their iPhones, said Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, while addressing the press on October 31. "The government is concerned about this issue and it will get to the bottom of it.

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