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TopicAshwini Vaishnaw

Topic: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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Government had withdrawn Personal Data Protection Bill during Monsoon session this year.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The Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 was withdrawn Wednesday after parliamentary panel recommended 81 changes.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'.

New IT rules empowering, protecting users, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw was sworn in as the new Union minister for IT and communications in the Cabinet reshuffle earlier this week.

On Camera

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan likely used NATO-style aerial tactics taught by China

The Chinese are said to have hired ex-fighter pilots & air force operators from NATO countries over the past several years to help them fine-tune their operational & flying capabilities.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.