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Since the launch of the revised industrial policy, as many as 134 units have registered themselves for starting business here, which is expected to bring Rs 300 crore in investments

MSME policy a big draw for investors in Mohali

Jan 23, 2020 00:30

Since the launch of the revised industrial policy, as many as 134 units have registered themselves for starting business here, which is expected to bring Rs 300 crore in investments read more

In September last year, the Supreme Court directed the government to give a deadline for the notification. In an affidavit filed in October, the ministry of electronics and information technology said it will complete the notification by January 15.

Centre postpones deadline to notify digital media rules

Jan 16, 2020 03:10

In September last year, the Supreme Court directed the government to give a deadline for the notification. In an affidavit filed in October, the ministry of electronics and information technology said it will complete the notification by January 15. read more

India’s industrial production data released on Friday showed a mild recovery from three months of contraction to expand 1.8% in November, signalling an early but weak improvement in the economy.

Stocks end at record high on budget hopes

Jan 14, 2020 04:52

India’s industrial production data released on Friday showed a mild recovery from three months of contraction to expand 1.8% in November, signalling an early but weak improvement in the economy. read more

On Saturday, an IT ministry official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the culpability of intermediaries could be one of the rethinks in the draft rules after the ministry held wide consultations.

Changes in draft on intermediary liability likely

Jan 12, 2020 06:49

On Saturday, an IT ministry official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the culpability of intermediaries could be one of the rethinks in the draft rules after the ministry held wide consultations. read more

Punjab: DGP forms SIT to further probe police recruitment racket involving Babbu-12 bore

Dec 28, 2019 22:49

Users could receive a warning alert with a ‘Hate O’Meter’ – the hate speech severity score – the sender’s name, and an option to view the content or delete it unseen, akin to spam and malware.

AI can screen online hate speech and give control back to users: New research

Dec 25, 2019 20:06

Users could receive a warning alert with a ‘Hate O’Meter’ – the hate speech severity score – the sender’s name, and an option to view the content or delete it unseen, akin to spam and malware. read more

The bill will be sent to a joint select committee, Union electronics and information technology minister Prasad said in Lok Sabha after members pressed for greater scrutiny.

Personal data protection bill referred to House committee

Dec 11, 2019 23:46

The bill will be sent to a joint select committee, Union electronics and information technology minister Prasad said in Lok Sabha after members pressed for greater scrutiny. read more

The NSO released its report “Key Indicators of Household Social Consumption on Education in India” last week. The report is based on a survey conducted between July 2017 and June 2018.

Engineering, management studies losing steam: Data

Nov 26, 2019 02:14

The NSO released its report “Key Indicators of Household Social Consumption on Education in India” last week. The report is based on a survey conducted between July 2017 and June 2018. read more

The new policy – National Cyber Security Policy 2020 - will emphasize cybersecurity awareness and hygiene. It is likely to suggest a cybersecurity course for schools and colleges curriculum.

Centre may create single agency for cyber defence

Nov 11, 2019 23:38

The new policy – National Cyber Security Policy 2020 - will emphasize cybersecurity awareness and hygiene. It is likely to suggest a cybersecurity course for schools and colleges curriculum. read more

The Infosys case reveals a key distinction. What may be perceived as poor management may not be illegal

The possibilities, and perils, of whistleblowing

Oct 31, 2019 18:26

The Infosys case reveals a key distinction. What may be perceived as poor management may not be illegal read more

According to an official statement, similarly, the faculty can also move to another IIIT for a semester or half a semester in order to tide over the shortage of faculty. It was also decided to start joint degree (PhD) programme with other IIITs in line...

IIIT Council allows M Tech, MBA students’ lateral moves

Oct 17, 2019 08:52

According to an official statement, similarly, the faculty can also move to another IIIT for a semester or half a semester in order to tide over the shortage of faculty. It was also decided to start joint degree (PhD) programme with other IIITs in line... read more

Last year, the University of Queensland and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-D) launched a joint academy of research (UQIDAR) which provides Ph.D students with a qualification from both the institutions.

‘Partnerships between Indian, Australian varsities will help bolster knowledge exchange’

Oct 12, 2019 15:23

Last year, the University of Queensland and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-D) launched a joint academy of research (UQIDAR) which provides Ph.D students with a qualification from both the institutions. read more