Minister of State for Information and Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday said India’s success is a case study in using technology to transform citizens’ lives and underscored that digital India framework boosted the confidence of a whole new generation of young Indians, a press release said. Addressing World Bank Digital Economy Conclave 2023… Continue reading India’s success case study in using technology to transform lives: MoS IT
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Iran releases 8 Indian fishermen detained by its force: MoS Muraleedharan
Representative image | The minister said the information about the fishermen’s release was given by the Ambassador of Iran to India, Iraj Elahi, who met him at his office in New Delhi on Wednesday Eight Indian fishermen detained by the Iranian authorities for allegedly entering their waters without permission have been released by the… Continue reading Iran releases 8 Indian fishermen detained by its force: MoS Muraleedharan
Govt recognises 98,119 entities as startups as on Apr 30: MoS Comm in LS
The government has recognised as many as 98,119 entities as startups as on April 30 this year, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. These startups are eligible for availing incentives, including tax benefits under the Startup India scheme. Schemes like Fund of Funds for Startups, Startup India Seed Fund Scheme and Credit Guarantee… Continue reading Govt recognises 98,119 entities as startups as on Apr 30: MoS Comm in LS
700 districts already covered by 5G internet, a fastest rollout: MoS IT
In an unprecedented pace, the Indian government has successfully initiated the rollout of the 5G network. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, anticipates the number of internet users in the country will exceed 1.2 billion by 2026. “We’re proud to have the world’s second fastest 5G network rollout.… Continue reading 700 districts already covered by 5G internet, a fastest rollout: MoS IT
Improved detection, reporting bring down bank fraud cases: MoS Finance
Improved detection and reporting, along with steps taken to check bank frauds, have resulted in a sharp decline in the occurrence of such incidence, Parliament was informed on Monday. Sharing data, Minister of State for Finance Bhagwat Karad said bank frauds have declined from Rs 77,544 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 1,650 crore… Continue reading Improved detection, reporting bring down bank fraud cases: MoS Finance
Many chipmakers in talks for India plant: MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Several semiconductor manufacturers have shown interest in building a chip-making plant in the country, after US-based memory chip producer Micron Technology announced plans to set up a factory in Gujarat, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, minister of state for Electronics and IT, told Business Standard in an interview here. He said a few big players in… Continue reading Many chipmakers in talks for India plant: MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar