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Broadband subscribers in India surge to over 94 cr, data usage doubles to 21.1 GB
New Delhi, April 2: India has witnessed a massive increase in broadband subscribers, growing from 66 crore to 94.49 crore, while the per capita average monthly wireless data consumption has also seen a sharp rise, doubling from 10 GB to 21.10 GB, the government said on Wednesday.
Gurugram Police unearths Rs 80.12 crore cyber crime fraud committed by 13 accused across India
Gurugram, April 2: The cyber crimes teams of the Gurugram Police have arrested 13 cyber criminals who defrauded people across India in 8,369 complaints worth Rs 80.12 crore, police said on Wednesday.
Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre helps reduce spoofed calls by 97 pc: Minister
New Delhi, April 2: To prevent the misuse of telecom resources for cyber-crime and financial frauds, the systems deployed by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) have reduced almost 97 per cent incoming spoofed calls, the government said on Wednesday.
India's rural lending landscape sees key transformation, structured loan schemes rise
New Delhi, April 2: Driven by rapid digitisation, rise of fintech and increased government support, the rural lending landscape in India is undergoing a significant transformation, creating new opportunities for structured and efficient lending models and ensuring that credit reaches those who need it most, according to a new report.
GeM facilitates hiring of over 1 million manpower resources in FY 2024-25: Centre
New Delhi, April 2: Digital procurement platform Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has facilitated the hiring of over one million manpower resources by government organisations in the fiscal year 2024-25, said the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday.
UPI transactions grow 42 pc, mobile payments reach 88.5 bn in 2nd half of 2024
New Delhi, April 2: The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions soared by 42 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in the second half of 2024, totalling a remarkable 93.23 billion transactions, a new report said on Wednesday.
Government e-Marketplace facilitates hiring of over 1 million manpower resources in 2024-25
New Delhi, April 2: Digital procurement platform, Government e-Marketplace (GeM), has achieved a significant milestone by facilitating the hiring of over 1 million manpower resources by government organisations in the current fiscal year (2024-25), the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said on Wednesday.
Digital media surpassed TV with 32% of media revenue: Report
New Delhi, April 2: Digital media has surpassed traditional media such as television, capturing 32 per cent of India's media revenues of Rs 802 billion in the calendar year 2024, according to a report by Elara Capital.
India's semiconductor market set to reach over USD 150 billion by 2030: Report
New Delhi, April 2: India's semiconductor market is set to reach over USD 150 billion , with AI semiconductor will present over USD 21 billion market opportunity by 2030, according to a report by Basic Roots Consulting.
Reliance to partner with BLAST for Esports business in India
Mumbai, April 2: RISE Worldwide Limited ("RISE"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited ("Reliance"), and BLAST Esports Limited ("BLAST"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of BLAST ApS, today announced an agreement to form a joint venture to conduct esports business in India, according to a release from RISE.
Maha govt to establish corporation to ensure cyber security
Mumbai, April 2: Amid rising cyber crimes and digital frauds, the Fadnavis government has taken a crucial decision to establish the Maharashtra Cyber Crime Security Corporation under the Companies Act, 2013.
Jay Soni on becoming the first digital Jockey in Gujarat: Excited to go back to my roots
Mumbai, April 2: Actor Jay Soni has expressed his excitement about becoming Gujarat's first digital jockey, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Aadhaar face authentication sees over 130.5 cr transactions, 39.5 cr in Jan-March
New Delhi, April 2: The Aadhaar face authentication solutions, developed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), have seen a massive growth with over 78 per cent of the total transactions in FY25 alone, the government has said.
Maha govt & Microsoft sign MoU to pursue 'Digital India-Self Reliant Maharashtra' goal
Mumbai, April 2: The Maharashtra government and Microsoft on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the "Digital India, Self-reliant Maharashtra" concept.
UIDAI's AI-powered Aadhaar face authentication sees over 130.5 crore transactions, revolutionizing biometric verification
New Delhi, April 1: The AI and machine learning (ML) based Aadhaar Face Authentication solutions developed in-house by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has been witnessing a massive growth, with over 78 per cent of the total transactions coming alone in the FY 25 fiscal year, which ended 31 March 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said in a release on Tuesday.
Jyotiraditya Scindia hails Maha govt for implementation of Bharat Net Phase I
Mumbai, April 1: Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday hailed the Maharashtra government for the implementation of Bharat Net phase I, saying that under Phase II, the government needs to focus on the establishment of a communication system up to every remaining Gram Panchayat in the state.
Will emphasise partnership with Chile on critical minerals, says PM Modi
New Delhi, April 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday jointly addressed the press with Chile President Gabriel Boric Font at the Hyderabad House, where he said that the countries are working on a mutually beneficial Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The teams will also focus on critical minerals, PM Modi said.
UPI transaction volume up 13.5 pc in March, value at record Rs 24.77 lakh crore
New Delhi, April 1: The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) saw a 13.59 per cent increase (on-month) in transaction volume at 18.3 billion in the month of March, from 16.11 billion in February, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed on Tuesday.
Reel mania puts Indian kids' eye health in danger, warn leading ophthalmologists
New Delhi, April 1: Leading ophthalmologists on Tuesday warned that they are witnessing a sharp increase in cases of dry eye syndrome, myopia progression, eye strain and even early-onset squinting in children who spend hours watching reels on various social media platforms.
RBI played key role in making India global leader in digital payments: Prez Murmu
Mumbai, April 1: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday lauded the Reserve Bank for its key role in making India a global leader in digital payments with innovations like UPI revolutionising financial access.
Eight core principles for conscious leadership by Gaurang Das Prabhu
By Gauranga Das Prabhu, New Delhi, April 1: In the current fast-paced world, leaders require a strong foundation of personal and professional principles and discipline to navigate their lives and careers effectively.
Fusion of traditional craftsmanship, technology: ChatGPT-Studio Ghibli debate raises key questions
Mumbai, March 31: The land of the rising sun, Japan, which is quite prone to seismic activities, has triggered another one on the social media landscape. In the past few days, legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki’s iconic Studio Ghibli art style has been used by netizens through artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT to create their own pictures.
World Backup Day: India's DPDP Act to enable Indian firms align with global standards
New Delhi, March 31: The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, which came into effect in August 2023, emphasises upon the growing importance of data resilience and the government’s commitment to enhancing data security frameworks, industry leaders said on Monday, on the occasion of the ‘World Backup Day 2025.’
Health Ministry's new digital portal to track rabies vaccine, anti-snake venom stocks
New Delhi, March 31: The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is planning to launch a new digital portal that will keep real-time track of rabies vaccine and anti-snake venom stocks.
E-commerce sector in India to see highest salary hike in 2025: EY Report
New Delhi, March 31: The e-commerce sector in India is expected to witness the highest salary increments in 2025, with hikes surpassing 10 per cent, according to a report by EY.
86% of Indian CEOs prioritise investments in emerging technology: EY survey
New Delhi, March 31: Eighty six per cent of Indian CEOs recognize the pivotal role of emerging technologies, and the captains of the industry see them as key investment priority for the next 12 months, a survey done by EY found.
Women's share in digital transactions doubled from 14 pc to 28 pc in last 7 years
New Delhi, March 31: The digital payment landscape in India has witnessed a significant transformation, with women rapidly closing the gap with their male counterparts in recent years, according to a Crisil report.
Digital Jan Shakti initiative crucial step towards securing India's digital future: Govt
New Delhi, March 31: Amid rising cyberthreats and online scams, the new Digital Jan Shakti initiative will become a crucial step towards securing India’s digital future, said Sanjay Seth, Union Minister of State for Defence.
Screen use during bedtime may raise your risk of insomnia by 59pc: Study
New Delhi, March 31: Love to scroll your phone while in bed? Scientists have found that using a screen in bed can drive your risk of insomnia by 59 per cent.
PMK to launch agitation against online gambling in TN
Chennai, March 31: The PMK, the political arm of the influential Vanniyar community and a constituent of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), has announced a statewide agitation against online gambling.
'Institutionalised extraction', CM Stalin slams Centre over ATM withdrawal fee hike
Chennai, March 30: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has strongly condemned the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) recent decision to allow banks to increase charges for ATM withdrawals beyond the monthly free limit -- from Rs 21 to Rs 23 per transaction -- effective May 1.
21st century, era of digital revolution: Assam Governor presents degrees during first convocation of Bhattadev University
Guwahati, March 30: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya graced the Bhattadev University with his presence and said that the 21st century is an era of digital revolution, which presents numerous opportunities to new-age students.
South Korea to provide telemedicine service to deep-sea vessel crews
Seoul, March 30: South Korea will push forward the project to provide telemedicine services for 4,500 crew members of deep-sea vessels using satellite telecommunications, the oceans ministry said on Sunday.
Shabana Azmi: Unfortunately, the OTTs are also getting into some kind of formula
New Delhi, March 30: National Award-winning actress Shabana Azmi, who has also worked in the digital space with shows such as “The Empire” and “Dabba Cartel”, says that unfortunately, the OTT platforms are also getting into some kind of formula, which they need to shake themselves from and not run after stars.
Nearly 31 lakh defence pensioners onboarded on SPARSH portal: Centre
New Delhi, March 29: Of the total 32 lakh defence pensioners, nearly 31 lakh have been onboarded on System for Pension Administration-Raksha (SPARSH) and their pensions are being directly credited into their bank accounts, the government informed on Saturday.
Digital to contribute about half of India's media-entertainment sector revenue by 2027: FICCI-EY report
New Delhi, March 29: New media space in India is growing by leaps and bounds, with an ever-increasing rise in internet penetration supported by the affordability and aspiration of its citizens.
India's infrastructure makes it preferred place for data centre business: Report
New Delhi, March 29: India can emerge as a preferred data centre hub due to host of enabling factors, including improving cross-border connectivity (more and more sub-sea cable landings being laid), lower capital and operating cost (including for utilities and manpower), said JM Financial in a report.
40 Sri Lankan civil servants study India's digital governance
New Delhi, March 29: Forty senior civil servants from Sri Lanka, including the Chief Secretary, Uva Province, got an insight into India's digital governance - an initiative that enhances transparency, efficiency, and citizen-centric service delivery - as part of a capacity-building programme, an official said on Saturday.
Farhan Akhtar says OTT has expanded scope of stories, helped storytellers make bold choices
Mumbai, March 29: Bollywood multi-hyphenate Farhan Akhtar feels that the medium of OTT has changed the game for the world of entertainment in many ways.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Nyay Abhyuday Techno-Legal Fest
Gandhinagar, March 28: inaugurated the "Nyay Abhyuday Techno-Legal Fest" organized by the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar on Friday, said an official statement.