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TopicAshwini Vaishnaw

Topic: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Changing Vodafone dues to equity ‘complex issue’, but under discussion, says telecom minister

Vodafone Idea has opted for the conversion of nearly Rs 16,000 crore interest on AGR and on spectrum installments into equity issuable to the government.

In a first, Modi govt uses ‘she, her’ to refer to all genders in draft data protection bill

This is 1st time ‘she’ & ‘her’ have been used to refer to all genders in draft legislation. Data protection bill will likely be tabled in Budget Session of Parliament next year.

India will be global benchmark in IT, data Bill likely next year, says Union minister Vaishnaw

Government had withdrawn Personal Data Protection Bill during Monsoon session this year.  Protecting users will be at core while drafting new legislation, he asserts.

New Telecom Bill first step to protect users from cyber fraud, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw also spoke about a strict KYC process to protect users from cyber and telecom fraud, during an interaction with the media.

Why Modi govt withdrew the Personal Data Protection Bill

The Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 was withdrawn Wednesday after parliamentary panel recommended 81 changes. Govt is now working on a new ‘comprehensive legal framework’.

Reliance Jio emerges as top bidder for 5G with Rs 88,078 cr bid, Adani acquires airwaves worth Rs 212 cr

While Adani group bought spectrum in the 26 GHz band, which is not for public networks, Jio acquired the coveted 700 MHz spectrum that can provide 6-10 km of signal range.

At least a dozen chip-makers to start setting up India factories in 2-3 years: IT Minister

Ashwini Vaishnaw says Modi govt working on developing a full ecosystem for chip manufacturing industry and will start taking applications under its incentive scheme from 1 January.

Indian Railways’ losses narrowed down to Rs 38 cr last fiscal from Rs 2,059 cr in FY 19-20

Replying to a question in the Lok Sabha, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said tickets are highly subsidised and the revenue generated from it is less than Railways' operating cost.

Pegasus spyware temporarily blocked for some clients to check misuse, says NSO employee

According to NPR report, NSO employee says the Israeli firm is investigating some of its govt clients amid reports of the spyware being misused.

TMC MPs tear papers as Ashwini Vaishnaw reads statement on Pegasus ‘spying’ in Rajya Sabha

IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said similar claims of snooping in the past have been made that were denied by all parties, including the Supreme court as they had no 'factual basis'.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.