Internet Freedom Foundation calls it a welcome development, adds 'we should treat this as cautious optimism, not closure, until formal legal direction is published'.
Non-removable state-run app on each device will attract scrutiny from users, civil society, global manufacturers, in experts' view. 'No clear, technical justification for mandate,' they say.
Refuting allegations of snooping after Centre passed a directive to pre-install app in mobiles, the minister said citizens will be given a choice to use the app.
It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.
Bedi insists her actions were driven by urgent need to protect daughter. Revelations also suggest Delhi cops may have come across possible lead in unsolved rape case of Swiss diplomat in 2003.
The Navy’s P8I reconnaissance aircraft is also assisting the operation. The tanker was heading to the Yemeni port of Aden and capsized off Oman’s major industrial port of Duqm.
Iltija Mufti & Pushparaj Deshpande received 'mercenary spyware attack' alerts on their iPhones. Apple has not described these as state-sponsored surveillance.
Cases have been reported from Karnataka and Kerala, and at least three districts in Maharashtra — Pune, Kolhapur and Ahmednagar. Till 8 July morning, number of confirmed cases was 9.
At Delhi event, Lt. Gen. Rakesh Kapoor highlights that space in now new frontier. Vice-Admiral Tarun Sobti says geospatial tech a critical enabler for maritime domain awareness.
HAPS are high-altitude, solar-powered UAVs operating in stratosphere about 20 km above ground level, while SAR is technique for producing fine-resolution images.
Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.
The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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