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Matter of happiness Vishwakarma scheme is being launched on PM Modi’s birthday: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced PM Modi will launch 'PM Vishwakarma Yojana' on his 73rd birthday to provide support, skill and tools to artisans and craftsmen. On the occasion of 'Vishwakarma Jayanti', PM Modi will launch the scheme to enhance skills of artisans and craftsmen and give recognition to things…

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India approves new privacy law, but is it really a win for citizens?

India approved its first ever privacy law amid surveillance concerns. Here are the good and bad of India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act.

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Explained | What are the latest revisions to the process for the sale of SIM cards?

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently introduced revised norms for bulk procurement of SIM cards, as well as norms for registering the final point of sale by licensees. We explore the changes and why they were required.

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There is consensus to collaborate on DPI, cybersecurity, and skilling among G20 nations: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The four-day G20 Ministers and officers meeting on digital economy concluded here on Saturday with an “absolute consensus” between member countries to collaborate and focus on three areas: Digital public infrastructure, cybersecurity, and skilling for digital technology, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said.

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Urgent need to collaborate on digital security to contain risks: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said global interconnectedness has created shared security risks, requiring urgent collaboration on digital security. India's G20 presidency has identified three priority areas: digital public infrastructure, security in the digital economy, and digital skilling. These priorities reflect PM Modi's vision of democratising technology, with UPI as a…

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East Coast Railway to install Intrusion Detection System to prevent elephant deaths on railway tracks

In a bid to prevent elephants from being hit by speeding trains, East Coast Railway has decided to install an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to detect and deter wild elephants approaching railway tracks. The IDS will be installed in railway sections prone to elephant movements. As per direction by Union…

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Fundamental thinking of India changed: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India's fundamental thinking has changed in last 10 yrs, leading to 1.1 lakh startups. Govt. has shifted from tech transfer to self-reliance. Vande Bharat Express is an example. Startups have raised $130B, current value $450B. Meity received 5000 applications for Global Digital Innovation Challenge, 30 chosen. #Startups #India #G20 #DigitalEconomy…

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Digital India expansion gets ₹14,903 crore outlay

The Union Cabinet on August 16 approved a five-year extension and expansion of the Digital India programme, including an expansion of the Computer Emergency Response Team, India (CERT-in).

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Five cross-border projects at various stages of development: Vaishnaw

He said the five projects having a total length of 125 km will cost ₹2,722 core.

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Rajya Sabha passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023

The Bill sets out norms for data processing digitally for firms, creates an adjudicatory mechanism for resolving disputes, and provides for the creation of a Data Protection Board of India.

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Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 passes in Lok Sabha; govt. shrugs off exemptions

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 passed in Lok Sabha; sets out requirements for firms collecting data online, with exceptions for Govt & law enforcement. Bill amends RTI Act, 2005 to remove public interest exemptions on disclosing personal info. Govt dismissed concerns around surveillance & RTI. Bill harmonises RTI Act…

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Congress’s Manish Tewari claims Data Protection Bill classified as money bill, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw refutes

NEW DELHI: Union information and technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday refuted the allegation of Congress MP Manish Tewari that the Digital Data Protection Bill has been classified as a financial bill by the government.

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Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 introduced in Lok Sabha

Union Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite news:

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‘No compensation for victims, surveillance state’: Opposition MPs on Data Protection Bill in Lok Sabha

Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishaw tabled the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, in the Lok Sabha today amid concerns by the opposition about the rights to privacy and information.

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MP asks Union Minister for more BSNL towers in Kodagu

Pratap Simha, Mysuru-Kodagu MP, has urged Union Minister for Railways, Communication, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw to sanction new BSNL towers under 4G saturation project in Kodagu.

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Survey for new rail line to link Ladakh with rest of country is complete, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The survey for a new rail project connecting the Union Territory of Ladakh with the rest of India has been completed, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament on July 26. The 498-km proposed line is planned to start from Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh and via Manali will reach Leh.

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Parliament Proceedings | CERT-In has empanelled 150 audit bodies to support Information Security Best Practices

Taking cognisance of the cyber incident related to CoWIN data in June 2023, CERT-In coordinated incident response measures, and empanelled 150 security auditing organisations to support and audit the implementation of Information Security Best Practices

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Balasore train accident: 41 bodies await identification at AIIMS Bhubaneswar

As many as 41 bodies at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar are yet to be identified after the triple train collision in Odisha's Balasore district on June 2. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Over ₹1.08 lakh crore spent on railway safety, says Minister

Railways taking measures to ensure safety post Balasore tragedy: ₹1 lakh crore corpus for five years; Rolling Block introduced; double locking, data logging, SMS alerts for relay rooms & goomties; 254 deceased identified, 41 yet to be; 219 consequential train accidents in last 5 years

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IIT-Kharagpur to develop tamper-proof signalling system for railways

Acting on a request made by the Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, researchers in the Electrical and Electronics Engineering stream are working on a robust system that would facilitate a mechanism to ensure safety, communication and control of train operations.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticises former U.S. President Obama’s remarks on minority rights in India

Former U.S. President Barak Obama’s remarks during a television interview expressing apprehensions over minority rights in India continues to be roundly and publicly criticised in India at the highest levels of government. After Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also spoke out against Mr. Obama’s remarks, reminding the…

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Morning Digest | PM Modi, Egypt President sign strategic partnership pact; Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ conservative party clinch landslide Greece election win, and more

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Vande Bharat train to be introduced from Saharanpur to Prayagraj, says Vaishnaw

“A detailed project report will be completed within 18 months’ time period.”

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Death toll rises to 291 in Odisha's Balasore train accident

The death toll from a three-train crash in Odisha’s Balasore reached 291 after a victim died while receiving treatment

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Morning Digest | From one eruption to another, day and night spread equal dread in Manipur; Railways to review operations on safety of trains, and more

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