Information Technology

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Firewalling Indian personal data is out of place with this strategy and plays to a jingoistic Chinese playbook, sans its economic and business heft. (Representatioanl Image)

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Personal data is only ‘half protected’ by new data bill

It includes a bland provision for transfer of data outside India to countries notified by the govt on terms and conditions to be specified

25 Nov 2022 12:00 AM

In the UK's case, there is a large opportunity for India in services trade. As per the agreements between the UK and the European Union, there would be minimal or nil customs tariffs for merchandise tariffs. — Representational image/Twitter

FTAs with UAE, UK, Oz likely this fiscal

FTA negotiations with the European Union and Bangladesh also are progressing, but may take some more time for getting finalised

30 Aug 2021 9:27 AM

IT companies may shed 30,000-40,000 mid-level staff: Pai

Pai said about 80 pc of those who lose jobs would have employment opportunities in industries in general if they are specialists.

18 Nov 2019 5:04 PM

You have to ask him or you can ask God, Ajay Tyagi told reporters on Friday when asked about his view on Nandan Nilekani's comments. (Photo: File | PTI)

Ask almighty or Nilekani: Sebi chief on even God can't change numbers remark

Investors should draw their own conclusions. Whatever we have to do, we are doing, said Sebi chief Ajay Tyagi.

08 Nov 2019 2:46 PM

Taxing new manufacturing facilities (that come up by 2023) at 15 per cent will enable attraction of global capital and spur a beleaguered investment cycle, the report said. (Photo: Representational)

Banking, FMCG to benefit from corp tax cut; pharma, IT to remain untouched: Report

The immediate benefit is increased cash flows to corporate India.

22 Sep 2019 2:23 PM

As for private cryptocurrencies, given the risks associated with them and volatility in their prices, the group has recommended banning of the cryptocurrencies, the release said.

Inter-ministerial group suggests ban on cryptocurrencies in India

The panel also suggested a draft legislation -- Banning of Cryptocurrency & Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill.

22 Jul 2019 7:17 PM

Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the target for digital transactions for 2018-19 was set at 3,013 crore, and the total digital payments registered were 3,133.58 crore. (Photo: Representational | Pexels)

Over 3,133 cr digital transactions in FY19, positive trend for ongoing fiscal: Prasad

The government has set a target of over 4,000 crore digital transactions in the ongoing financial year.

10 Jul 2019 8:35 PM

Digital IndiaDigital India is an umbrella programme that covers multiple projects of various ministries and government departments.

Government expenditure under Digital India at Rs 3,328 cr in 2018-19: Prasad

Electronics and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad gave this information in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

27 Jun 2019 6:46 PM

The decision to create this platform had been triggered and accelerated by the sheer number of incidents of unfair labour practices, which cannot be resisted by the IT employees individually, said a spokesman of FITE. (Photo: Pixabay | Representational Image)

Kolkata IT employees plan to form trade union

FITE has already applied for registration as proposed trade union for IT, ITeS, BPO and KPO industries operating in West Bengal.

26 Jun 2019 3:46 PM

Slowdown, jobs Sitharaman’s twin challenges

Budget allocations are reflective of government’s priorities in keeping with its vision and goals.

19 Jun 2019 2:24 AM

Former chief financial officer of Infosys Ltd V Balakrishnan said the Narendra Modi government should focus on ease of doing business for start-up companies as there are too many regulations required to be comply with now.

New government should focus on improving startup ecosystem: V Balakrishnan

They should have softer regulations for start-ups at least in the beginning years (of startup companies), said V Balakrishnan.

30 May 2019 5:48 PM

End-user spending on BPO is on course to reach USD 1.7 billion in 2019, and is forecast to reach USD 1.9 billion in 2020. (Photo: Representational | PTI)

End-user IT spending in India to reach USD 15 bn in 2019: Report

Spending on BPO is forecast to achieve the highest growth in 2019, at 14.4 per cent year-over-year.

06 May 2019 3:56 PM

"If the economy is 7.4 per cent plus, if national highways are being constructed, if manufacturing is picking up, and if India's economy is globally being recognised, it is creating more and more jobs," Ravi Shankar Prasad said. (Photo: File | ANI)

Congress spreading falsehoods on job data: Prasad

Information Technology sector generated 8.73 lakh jobs in 5 years, said Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.

20 Mar 2019 5:58 PM

Domestic rating agency Icra said IT sector will clock a 7-9 per cent growth in FY20 mainly on demand for digital solutions. (Representational Image).

IT services sector may register growth upto 9 pc in FY20

Firming oil prices will lead to some discretionary spends by energy firms on digital spends and give IT firms some good news.

18 Mar 2019 4:11 PM

'We have to think what problems are confronting us, and how we can solve them. If entrepreneurs can collaborate with research institutions and Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), the country will benefit a lot in many spheres,' said Murthy. (Photo: ANI)

Combine good capital and ideas to solve complex local problems: Murthy

'Industry leaders must ensure fairness, transparency and accountability for all stakeholders,' said Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy.

07 Mar 2019 4:46 PM

Maximum hiring could be in the experience band of 3-5 years followed by 1-3 years.

IT, BFSI, BPO to see growth in hiring in next 6 months: report

About 84 per cent of recruiters surveyed are anticipating an increased hiring activities in the coming six months.

23 Jan 2019 5:40 PM

This integration of data would automate exchange of information from police to courts in a seamless manner (Photo: File)

Telagana adopts digital mode to deliver justice

This would enable paperless and electronic data transfer to bring accountability and transparency.

18 Dec 2018 7:28 PM

Infosys is proud to announce its commitment to accelerating digital skills in the region through the creation of 1,200 skilled jobs. (Photo: PTI)

Infosys to create 1,200 jobs in Australia, to set up 3 innovation hubs

Of its stated target of 10,000 local workers, Infosys has hired over 6,200 American workers since May 2017 in the US.

21 Nov 2018 11:57 AM

Research firm Gartner, which came up with the estimate, has pegged the 2018 IT spends growth to come at 4.5 per cent.

India’s IT spend to grow 6.7 per cent

Mobile phone space to attract major tech investments.

15 Nov 2018 1:03 AM

Sanjay Karhade being assaulted on FB live

Teacher thrashed for Munde remark

Accused make him apologise live on Facebook and then assault him.

11 Sep 2018 6:32 AM

American tech worker gets paid $80,000 per annum for a particular job and Indian workers for the same job gets paid only 60 pc of that amount.

Indian techies chasing American dream never had it this bad

Indian tech firms used to underpay their Indian employees in US, until a parity pay was made mandatory by Trump Administration.

25 Jul 2018 9:07 AM

The Government is serious about protecting Aaadhar data and has appealed to people not to give social platforms a blanket consent to their data, Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Friday. (Photo: ANI)

Govt serious about protecting Aadhaar data, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

Prasad also said that the government is awaiting a report by a committee of experts on data protection.

20 Jul 2018 3:55 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower on weak global cues

The broader Nifty ended down 0.17 per cent at 10,799.85, while the benchmark Sensex closed 0.21 per cent lower at 35,548.26.

18 Jun 2018 4:22 PM

The arrested Maoist leader was known in the circle of Left-wing insurgency as Vikalp aka Azad aka Abhay. (Representational image)

Chhattisgarh Naxal IT cell chief arrested

Vikalp whose real name was believed to be Abhay Devdas hailed from Bengaluru in Karnataka.

13 Jun 2018 2:29 AM

The Indian mobile manufacturing industry is expected to touch Rs 1,32,000 crores by the end of 2018, Union Minister, of Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Thursday.

Mobile manufacturing industry to touch Rs 1,32,000 cr by 2018 end

In 2017 the Indian mobile manufacturing industry produced 22 million mobile phones.

27 Apr 2018 12:33 PM

The force that Shridhar Iyer brings to his canvas was altogether another worldly. The spiritual connect of his strokes in almost a whoosh of energy was startling.

Art camps nurture artists’ interpersonal relations

It was a new experience for both — us to create and the audiences to see the paintings being created.

19 Apr 2018 2:06 AM

Poor Logistics costing India 14 per cent of GDP: MoS

Logistics Data Bank project is underway to make India’s logistics sector more efficient through the use of information technology.

07 Apr 2018 6:22 AM

The incident came to light when these eight students were caught with copies of papers which matched the original question paper. (Representational Photo)

Instagram was used to circulate SSC paper

According to Mr Gaikwad, Khan had allegedly created a chain system where one student communicated with another.

24 Mar 2018 4:44 AM

I found that the urban intellectuals did not accept the demonestisation although a vast majority of the rural Indians appeared to have welcomed it. As I am not an expert, still as a layman I had noticed that. N R Narayana Murthy

Note ban went down well with rural India, says N R Narayana Murthy

He was speaking at a conference in the Presidency University with its students on the government’s demonetisation of high-value notes.

22 Mar 2018 5:58 AM

Maharashtra to start open school education board soon

We are going to start an open board for those who missed the opportunity to complete their school education.

14 Mar 2018 1:53 AM

Lack of government aid is the reason behind the move.

Aided colleges taking self-financed route

Students on the other side too go for the professional courses as the employment quotient is high here.

16 Feb 2018 7:25 AM

BSE Teck index also surged to a high of 6,820.44, registering a jump of 1.61 per cent in morning trade. (Photo: PTI)

IT shares surge higher; TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech touch 52-week high

BSE Information Technology index was trading with gains of 1.54 per cent at 12213.70.

17 Jan 2018 11:42 AM

IT companies formed cartel to keep entry-level salary low: Pai

Stagnant entry-level salary has led to bright minds not joining the IT industry.

27 Dec 2017 3:28 PM

Aditya Thackeray Thackeray stresses on IT skill literacy

Aditya Thackeray said the party was raising important issues like women’s security, loan waiver of farmers, LPG subsidy and other issues.

21 Dec 2017 6:46 AM

All government departments are purchasing Rs 12-13,000 crore IT related material per annum.

Cabinet decision breaks monopoly of IT department

There were allegations that he had favoured a few companies.

29 Nov 2017 3:24 AM

A technology expert says fear of job losses due to artificial intelligence are uncalled for. (Photo: PTI)

IT industry alleys job seekers' fears, says hiring pattern intact

Experts also say IT companies continuing to grow, there is nothing abnormal on recruitment front.

12 Oct 2017 2:50 PM

Vehicles of the search team move towards Dera Sacha Sauda on the second day of the search operations inside the Dera headquarters in Sirsa on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Police arrests Dera's IT head for tampering with evidence before raid

During investigations, it came to light that the Dera authorities had changed several hard disks before the search operation at its HQ.

13 Sep 2017 3:48 PM

'No layoffs at TCS, not much impact of visa ban'

Chandra was tested by many a peeved shareholder on Rs 16,000-crore share buyback by TCS at the meet.

17 Jun 2017 9:25 AM

There have been a few complaints against certain unauthorised websites for promising Aadhaar-related services. (Photo: PTI/File)

UIDAI denies info on fake Aadhaar cards, says it might affect

At least eight FIRs have been filed by police against as many unauthorised websites for promising such services.

11 Jun 2017 2:14 PM

Infosys co-founders may sell stake for Rs 28K crore

However, Murthy has denied any such move from founders; Nilekani did not comment.

09 Jun 2017 11:32 AM

According to the report, the number of approved new H-1B petitions for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) declined by 56 per cent from FY 2015 to FY 2016.

Top Indian IT companies sharply cut Reliance on H-1Bs

Companies experienced a drop of 5,436 approved petitions (37 per cent) in 2016 as compared to the previous year.

07 Jun 2017 12:37 PM

IT layoffs: Infosys says reports overhyped; to hire 20K

Infosys COO UB Pravin Rao said technology-driven transformation presents new opportunities for IT companies.

03 Jun 2017 12:20 PM

Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy. (Photo: PTI).

Narayana Murthy gives tips to tackle IT layoffs

Murthy says senior employees in IT sector should get a cut in their salary to protect jobs.

01 Jun 2017 12:01 PM

Former chief financial officer of Infosys, V Balakrishnan.

Techies well taken care of, no need for union: Balakrishnan

Employees' unions work in industries where work ethic is bad and where employees are treated shabbily.

30 May 2017 1:42 PM

Tata Sons' chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran.

Global IT spending will rise to $3.5 trn in 2017: Chandra

Tata Sons chairman says there was no reversal in trend of increased spending on technology.

29 May 2017 11:05 AM

3 yrs of Modi govt: Digital economy to cross $1-trn mark

IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad says main focus would be on services and offerings in digital space.

24 May 2017 3:56 PM

IT industry to create 25-30 lakh jobs by 2025: Prasad

IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad refutes there is any downturn in employment in this sector.

24 May 2017 2:47 PM

IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. (Photo: PTI/File)

IT sector to create 25-30 lakh jobs by 2025: Prasad

IT companies employ 40 lakh people directly and 1.3 crore indirectly.

23 May 2017 7:49 PM

Forum for Information Technology Employees will be getting itself registered formally as the first union for IT employees in India. (Photo: Pixabay)

IT employees set to form union as layoffs loom large

The industry employs 3.9 million people and the majority of them have to be re-trained.

23 May 2017 12:59 PM

In the 11 countries analysed, from 2017-2027, 70 per cent of the 22 million new project management jobs will come from the manufacturing and construction industries and the information services and publishing sector, according to the analysis.

70 lakh jobs in project mangement likely

The countries analysed for the study include Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK and US.

20 May 2017 5:50 AM

Performance-linked workforce realignment impacts about 0.5-3 per cent of the talent pool and there is no change this year.

IT Layoffs: Re-skill or perish, says Nasscom

Nasscom could not clarify the reason why there was noise around the layoffs this year.

18 May 2017 5:46 PM

Indian IT industry rightly should be in panic: Rajat Gupta

Experts are warning of prolonged layoffs in the Indian IT sector.

18 May 2017 1:09 PM

IT layoffs give birth to India's first union for techies

Union will safeguard interests of IT employees and subject companies to labour laws for violation of rules.

17 May 2017 4:57 PM

Man held for carpenter being electrocuted

The accused was staying in a rented house, as his house was being renovated.

16 May 2017 2:39 AM

Union IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad briefs the media on the recent developments in the sector of Electronics & IT, in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

US delegation to meet Ravi Shankar Prasad; discuss manpower, IP rights

The meeting comes at a time when the new administration in the US under President Trump, is proposing an overhaul of the H-1B visa regime.

21 Feb 2017 11:15 AM

The department has started holding meetings to discuss if sufficient feedback has been received.

Forest department call centre to fix call drop issue

Once a person calls in case of emergency, he/she is asked to directly dial ‘0’ and is connected to the attendee.

21 Feb 2017 1:45 AM

The IT and ITES policy came into existence in 2009 but it was amended in 2015.

PIL against state’s IT policy rejected

The court also said that encouraging the growth of the economy by making positive discrimination couldn’t be considered as discriminatory.

30 Jan 2017 6:35 AM

With 304 investments worth about $1 billion, the Information Technology and IT-enabled services industry was most favoured by VC investors during 2016.

Venture Capital investment declines in 2016

Compared to 2015, the investment IT companies was down 17 per cent.

31 Dec 2016 3:53 AM

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