Working groups on new telecom policy this week
Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha said technologies such as health monitors and smart transport are projected to result in 21 percent increase in machine-to-machine services.
Aug 02, 2017, 17:06 PM IST
India's digital economy to be $1 trillion in 5-7 years
"India`s digital economy is currently $400 billion and in the coming 5-7 years, it is going to become a $1-trillion economy," the minister said at a session organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce
Jul 18, 2017, 17:44 PM IST
PM Modi in US: CEOs to stress on introducing stricter cyber laws in meeting
The upcoming meeting, which is deemed to be one that can significantly strengthen bilateral relations between the two democracies, will also include an interactive session with the Indian-American community as well as 20-odd top CEOs in Washington.
Jun 25, 2017, 12:12 PM IST
'Digital commerce in India to reach Rs 2.20 lakh crore by December'
The digital commerce market in India is pegged to grow to Rs 2,20,330 crore by December 2017, an industry report said on Wednesday.
Jun 21, 2017, 20:01 PM IST
Keen on $1-tn digital economy, Govt to frame 3 new policies
The government will come out with three new policies, including electronics manufacturing and data protection, as part of its efforts to make India a USD 1 trillion digital economy in a few years.
Jun 16, 2017, 15:51 PM IST
An Indian smartphone user to consume 11GB data a month by 2022
Fuelled by fast smartphone adoption, changing users` behaviour and disruptive pricing strategies, the data traffic per smartphone user in India will reach 11GB per month by 2022, communications technology and services provider Ericsson forecast on Wednesday.
Jun 14, 2017, 15:02 PM IST
Digitisation will curb shadow economy: Arjun Ram Meghwal
Pitching for rapid movement towards digitisation of the economy, Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday said the government's digital initiative is crucial to curb the black market.
May 14, 2017, 16:54 PM IST
India never a better investment destination than today: Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that India was never a more promising investment destination than it is today as his government completes three years in office later this month.
May 01, 2017, 17:08 PM IST
Now recharge your metro cards directly from Ola Money app
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Ola Money on Wednesday announced their partnership towards promoting a cashless digital economy as their integration will allow DMRC commuters to recharge their metro cards directly from the Ola Money app.
Apr 19, 2017, 16:39 PM IST
Aadhaar card initiative a watershed event in development story of India: President
Stressing that India is on the cusp of a digital revolution, President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday highlighted the important of the Aadhar card initiative, saying it is a watershed event in development story of India.
Apr 09, 2017, 20:17 PM IST
WhatsApp mulls foray into digital payments with India launch
WhatsApp is working to launch digital payments in India in the next six months.
Apr 04, 2017, 14:51 PM IST
Bihar School Examination Board to carry out digital evaluation of intermediate answer sheets
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) on Sunday decided to begin digital evaluation of answer sheets of the ongoing Intermediate Examination to check anomalies during evaluation process.
Feb 20, 2017, 12:43 PM IST
Notes ban to have positive impact on economy: Report
The government's demonetisation move has led to widespread adoption of online payment and is expected to have a positive long term impact on the economy, according to a report.
Feb 17, 2017, 20:08 PM IST
'India knocking at rare club of fast, steady growth economies'
Indian economy is becoming more efficient through five broad themes -- fast and steady rate of growth, market reforms, expanding digital footprint, revival in rural growth and creation of modern infrastructure, says a report.
Feb 15, 2017, 15:54 PM IST
Lucky Grahak Yojana: 7.6 lakh citizens get Rs 117 crore for paying digitally
Over 7.6 lakh consumers and merchants won prize money worth Rs 117.4 crore under two incentive schemes -- Lucky Grahak Yojana and DigiDhan Vyapar Yojana -- as on February 7, 2017, NITI Aayog said today.
Feb 09, 2017, 00:12 AM IST
Digitial economy initiatives, cyber security measures in budget welcomed
Technology based companies have appreciated government's push for digital economy and cyber security measures announced in the Union budget today.
Feb 01, 2017, 18:50 PM IST
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launches '7/12 extract' on digital platform
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday launched the 7/12 utara (extract), a crucial land document, on a digital platform under Digital India Land Record Modernisation Programme (DILRMP) across state.
Jan 11, 2017, 20:59 PM IST
Most popular mobile wallets post demonetisation—Find out
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's demonetisation drive to wash out black money from the country kicked off from November 8, 2016, the emphasis has been on digital payments. With our country marching ahead to become a complete cashless economy, Mobile Wallets, Digital Wallets or e-Wallet apps have hit a major high.
Dec 29, 2016, 01:12 AM IST
Digital India? 950 million Indians do not have Internet, says study
In what could come as a big surprise despite the government's 'Digital India' initiative and the recent pust for digital payment following the demonetisation move, a new study has found that 950 million Indians do not have the Internet.
Dec 26, 2016, 21:10 PM IST
HP to set up 48 ''digital inclusion'' labs in rural India
Global printing and personal computer major HP Inc. on Saturday announced a new programme to build and deploy 48 self-contained, internet-enabled digital inclusion and learning labs to drive digital literacy in rural India.
Nov 19, 2016, 17:17 PM IST
