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Aarogya Setu-RTI row: IT Ministry to act against officials for lapses

Sources in the ministry said that it has taken the lapses made in providing information on Aarogya Setu app very strictly.

India should aim to be among top 25 in global innovation rankings: Dhotre

The minister said the improvement in ranking should inspire Indians to help the marginalised and underprivileged sections of the society through sustainable solutions

Aarogya Setu app has more than 157 mn registered users: IT minister

The Aarogya Setu app is not allowed access from outside India, hence it is not clear how the media company evaluated it from outside the country, the minister said.

BharatNet's Phase 2 completion timeline to be extended due to Covid: Dhotre

The timeline for 2nd phase of BharatNet project, earlier slated to be completed by August 2021, will now be extended as its pace was affected by the lockdown and movement curbs imposed by governments

IT Ministry has blocked 224 apps in interest of national security: Dhotre

The IT ministry has blocked 224 mobile apps in the interest of national security and sovereignty, Parliament was informed on Wednesday

When China watches you: Why India needs a personal data protection law

The data reportedly accessed by the Chinese company is largely available in the public domain and a personal data protection law would've safeguarded it

Govt bans 118 Chinese apps, including PUBG, over security concerns

The ministry said, it had received many complaints about the misuse of the mobile apps available on Android and iOS platforms for "stealing and surreptitiously" transmitting users' data

MPs unite against Facebook over 'political bias', seek action against execs

The meeting was attended by 13 MPs of the BJP and four from opposition parties

Parliament panel summons Facebook on Sept 2 as hate speech debate grows

A day before, representatives of ministries of communications and home have been called before the panel

Make India global powerhouse for software products: IT minister to industry

Ravi Shankar Prasad exhorted the IT industry to leverage existing policies to position the country as a global powerhouse for software products by building innovative Made-in-India offerings

'No political influence from China': App majors seek review of ban

Apps said they're working for the development of the Indian economy and contributing to employment generation

Govt bans 47 clones and variants of 59 Chinese apps banned in June

These banned clones include Tiktok Lite, Helo Lite, SHAREit Lite, BIGO LIVE Lite and VFY Lite

Govt asks 59 banned Chinese apps to ensure compliance; warns of action

The list of apps that have been banned include Helo, Likee, CamScanner, Vigo Video, Mi Video Call Xiaomi, Clash of Kings as well as e-commerce platforms Club Factory and Shein

TikTok distances itself from Beijing in response to India's app ban

TikTok Chief Executive Kevin Mayer said the Chinese government has never requested user data, nor would the company turn it over if asked

Govt launches Electronics Mfg Scheme 2.0, aims to get 5 top global players

Also plans to promote five domestic companies on national scale

What have you done to curb fake news? Social media to submit daily reports

A ministry official said the requirement of daily reports is for a few days, in light of the misinformation being spread related to the Covid-19 pandemic

IT ministry to Twitter, Facebook, Google: Help tackle fake news on Covid-19

Apart from genuine advice on hygience practices, plenty of misinformation is also being propagated, even as most platforms have announced strict steps against such content

Ensure protection of user privacy, prevent abuse: IT Minister to tech firms

India has already forced foreign payment firms such as Mastercard Inc and Visa Inc to store data locally

Only 'critical' data to be stored in India, no curbs on personal info: Govt

The proposal is significant as it marks a departure from the original draft of the Personal Data Protection Bill

IT ministry to set up software product council with outlay of Rs 1,500 cr

The Mission is part of the implementation plan of the National Policy on Software Products, which was notified by the Cabinet in February, just before the general elections began