Rajeev Chandrashekhar

Aadhaar Enrollments Now Possible Without Iris Or Fingerprint Scans; Govt Clarifies Changes

According to Chandrasekhar, all Aadhaar Service Kendras have received advice instructing them to obtain alternative biometrics to provide Aadhaar to individuals with disabilities similar to Jose's, such as those with smudged fingerprints.

Dec 10, 2023, 11:09 AM IST

PLI For Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing Sees Rs 6,887 Cr Worth Investment

Till June this year, the PLI scheme has generated Rs 3,30,612 crore worth of production, Rs 1,56,051 crore worth of exports, and 62,173 direct jobs (cumulative).

Aug 11, 2023, 18:46 PM IST

BGMI Game On 3-Month Trial, Closely Watching User Harm, Addiction: MoS IT

The minister said that the government will keep a close watch on other issues of "user harm, addiction, etc in the next three months before a final decision is taken".

May 19, 2023, 16:07 PM IST

MoS IT Chandrasekhar To Meet Start-Ups To Assess SVB Collapse Impact

Industry watchers expect a quick takeover of the bank as it has enough assets that can be liquidated to return money to the clients.

Mar 12, 2023, 20:45 PM IST

Union Budget 2023: 'Habit of Complaining, has Been Wrong 9 Times...': Rajeev Chandrasekhar Counters Opposition

"The opposition has been wrong nine times in nine years of Modi government while the country is marching ahead with or without opposition," he added.

Feb 01, 2023, 19:46 PM IST

348 apps blocked for collecting, transmitting users' info: Govt

Based on the request from MHA, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has blocked those 348 mobile applications since such data transmissions infringe the sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, and security of the state," Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar told the Lok Sabha in a written reply.

Aug 04, 2022, 09:50 AM IST