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Why Nepal Banned Social Media, And Why That's Not Only Trigger For Protests
Three people have died and more than 100 have been injured after Thousands of young Nepalese citizens hit the streets to protest the KP Sharma Oli government's move to ban 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and X.
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Andhra Pradesh, Google Sign $6 Billion Worth Major Data Centre Deal: Sources
Andhra Pradesh has closed a major data centre deal with global tech giant Google and leading Indian Information and Communications Technology (ICT) service provider Sify, a source told NDTV.
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With AI Projects, Taiwan Seeks To Boost Its Economy By $510 Billion
Taiwan plans to launch its "Ten Major AI Infrastructure Projects" initiative, aiming to generate more than 15 trillion Taiwanese dollars ($510 billion) in economic value by 2040 as it strives to become a global leader in artificial intelligence.
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Chinese Sales of Foreign Phone Makers, Including Apple's iPhone, Drop 9.7 Percent in May
Calculations based on the data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) showed that May shipments of foreign-branded phones in China fell to 4.54 million handsets from the same month last year.
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Not Phones, Not Laptops: This Old-School Device Could Be Your Ultimate War Survival Tool
Despite modern technology, radio remains a critical survival tool in emergencies and wartime, providing essential information when other communication systems fail.
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CBSE Releases Supplementary Exam Datesheet For Class 10, 12, Check Details
CBSE Supplementary Exams 2025: The Class 10 supplementary exams will begin with Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence papers.
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra Allegedly Spotted on MIIT Site; Could Offer Satellite Connectivity
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is likely to be unveiled early next year as the third model in the Xiaomi 15 series. While we await an official announcement, the upcoming handset has surfaced on China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website with model number 25019PNF3C. The listing suggests that Xiaomi 15 Ultra will support satellite commu...
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Jaya Bachchan Opts Out Of Parliament Panel On Information Technology
Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha member Jaya Bachchan has opted out of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology chaired by BJP member Nishikant Dubey.
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Anti-Crypto China Forms Standard-Setting Body for Metaverse, Huawei and Tencent Join Team
China is planning to conduct thorough research around the potential applications and possibilities of manufacturing and communicating using the metaverse. This shift in the country’s focus comes after its Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) unveiled an ambitious three-year action plan for the industrial innovation and developme...
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Telecom Bill 2023: OTT Apps Not Covered Under New Bill, Telecom Minister Reportedly Says
OTT apps or services will not be under the ambit of the newly passed Telecommunications Bill 2023, according to telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Days after Parliament passed the new telecom bill that replaces three older laws, concerns were raised related to increased scrutiny and interference from the government, if OTT communication apps like W...
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Meta Concerned Over Telecom Bill’s Ambiguities, Fears Government Regulation of OTT Apps: Report
The Parliament passed the Telecommunications Bill, 2023, which seeks to amend the laws relating to telecommunication services and networks, on Thursday. The bill, introduced by Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on December 13, would allow for the government to temporarily take control of telecom servic...
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UNESCO Invites Applications For King Hamad Bin Isa AlKhalifa Prize Worth Rs 25 Lakh
The prize will be awarded to individuals, institutions, other entities or non-governmental organisations who have made significant contribution in the learning, teaching sector with the help of information and communication technologies (ICT).
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"Deepfake A Big Issue": IT Minister To Chair Key Meeting On AI Tech Today
In a proactive move to tackle the growing threat of deepfake technology, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology and Communications, Ashwini Vaishnaw, is set to chair a high-level meeting today.
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"Mauritius Is Like 'Chhota Bharat', We Have Blood Relations...": Minister Deepak Balgobin
Deepak Balgobin, Minister of Information Technology, Communication, and Innovation, visited the G20-DIA summit in Bengaluru, Karnataka, today.
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Ex Rajasthan Official Arrested By Probe Agency In Money Laundering Case
A former joint director of Rajasthan's department of information technology and communication (DOIT&C) has been arrested on money laundering charges linked to a case of possession of alleged disproportionate assets against him and others.
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Why Nepal Banned Social Media, And Why That's Not Only Trigger For Protests
Three people have died and more than 100 have been injured after Thousands of young Nepalese citizens hit the streets to protest the KP Sharma Oli government's move to ban 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and X.
-
Andhra Pradesh, Google Sign $6 Billion Worth Major Data Centre Deal: Sources
Andhra Pradesh has closed a major data centre deal with global tech giant Google and leading Indian Information and Communications Technology (ICT) service provider Sify, a source told NDTV.
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With AI Projects, Taiwan Seeks To Boost Its Economy By $510 Billion
Taiwan plans to launch its "Ten Major AI Infrastructure Projects" initiative, aiming to generate more than 15 trillion Taiwanese dollars ($510 billion) in economic value by 2040 as it strives to become a global leader in artificial intelligence.
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Chinese Sales of Foreign Phone Makers, Including Apple's iPhone, Drop 9.7 Percent in May
Calculations based on the data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) showed that May shipments of foreign-branded phones in China fell to 4.54 million handsets from the same month last year.
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Not Phones, Not Laptops: This Old-School Device Could Be Your Ultimate War Survival Tool
Despite modern technology, radio remains a critical survival tool in emergencies and wartime, providing essential information when other communication systems fail.
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CBSE Releases Supplementary Exam Datesheet For Class 10, 12, Check Details
CBSE Supplementary Exams 2025: The Class 10 supplementary exams will begin with Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence papers.
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra Allegedly Spotted on MIIT Site; Could Offer Satellite Connectivity
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is likely to be unveiled early next year as the third model in the Xiaomi 15 series. While we await an official announcement, the upcoming handset has surfaced on China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website with model number 25019PNF3C. The listing suggests that Xiaomi 15 Ultra will support satellite commu...
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Jaya Bachchan Opts Out Of Parliament Panel On Information Technology
Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha member Jaya Bachchan has opted out of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology chaired by BJP member Nishikant Dubey.
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Anti-Crypto China Forms Standard-Setting Body for Metaverse, Huawei and Tencent Join Team
China is planning to conduct thorough research around the potential applications and possibilities of manufacturing and communicating using the metaverse. This shift in the country’s focus comes after its Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) unveiled an ambitious three-year action plan for the industrial innovation and developme...
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Telecom Bill 2023: OTT Apps Not Covered Under New Bill, Telecom Minister Reportedly Says
OTT apps or services will not be under the ambit of the newly passed Telecommunications Bill 2023, according to telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Days after Parliament passed the new telecom bill that replaces three older laws, concerns were raised related to increased scrutiny and interference from the government, if OTT communication apps like W...
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Meta Concerned Over Telecom Bill’s Ambiguities, Fears Government Regulation of OTT Apps: Report
The Parliament passed the Telecommunications Bill, 2023, which seeks to amend the laws relating to telecommunication services and networks, on Thursday. The bill, introduced by Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on December 13, would allow for the government to temporarily take control of telecom servic...
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UNESCO Invites Applications For King Hamad Bin Isa AlKhalifa Prize Worth Rs 25 Lakh
The prize will be awarded to individuals, institutions, other entities or non-governmental organisations who have made significant contribution in the learning, teaching sector with the help of information and communication technologies (ICT).
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"Deepfake A Big Issue": IT Minister To Chair Key Meeting On AI Tech Today
In a proactive move to tackle the growing threat of deepfake technology, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology and Communications, Ashwini Vaishnaw, is set to chair a high-level meeting today.
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"Mauritius Is Like 'Chhota Bharat', We Have Blood Relations...": Minister Deepak Balgobin
Deepak Balgobin, Minister of Information Technology, Communication, and Innovation, visited the G20-DIA summit in Bengaluru, Karnataka, today.
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Ex Rajasthan Official Arrested By Probe Agency In Money Laundering Case
A former joint director of Rajasthan's department of information technology and communication (DOIT&C) has been arrested on money laundering charges linked to a case of possession of alleged disproportionate assets against him and others.
