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Digital

Prez Kovind gives Digital India Award 2020; Ravi Shankar Prasad, MeitY Secy Sawhney attend
President Ramnath Kovind [File Photo]
Digital Government Society 

Prez Kovind gives Digital India Awards 2020; Ravi Shankar Prasad, MeitY Secy Sawhney attend

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

For the first time, the Digital India Awards were conducted online, from nominations to screening to the final awards ceremony.

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PM Modi to flag off India first driverless train on Delhi Metro Magenta Line on Dec 28
PM Modi inaugurates India's first driverless train [Pic: DMRC/Twitter]
Energy & Infra Digital 

PM Modi flags off India’s first fully automated driverless train on Delhi Metro Magenta Line, Nat’l Common Mobility Card

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed Monday’s event as an attempt to make urban development future-ready.

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Mumbai, Kanpur, Ahmedabad to get first 3 Indian Institute of Skills (IIS)
DST-Microsoft partnership to help in reskilling and upskilling of Young India [File Photo]
Education Digital Government 

DGT-MSDE inks pact with Microsoft, Nasscom for digital upskilling of 1.2 lakh young Indians

December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

1.2 Lakh students in 3,000 ITIs across India can benefit from this digitised e-learning module via the Bharatskills portal.

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Ajay Kumar Bhalla addresses the valedictory session of the 2nd Conference on Good Practices in CCTNS and ICJS organized by NCRB
2nd Conference on Good Practices in CCTNS and ICJS [Pic: PIB]
Digital Government Policy 

Home Secy Bhalla, NCRB Director Pawar address 2nd Meet on Good Practices in CCTNS & ICJS

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

NCRB Director Pawar: ICJS components such as eForensics, eProsecutions, ePrisons have all been expanded.

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Ravi Shankar Prasad, Sanjay Dhotre attend India Post Meghdoot Awards, DakPay app launch
[Pic: India Post/Twitter]
Digital Government 

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Sanjay Dhotre attend India Post Meghdoot Awards, DakPay app launch

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The Meghdoot award is given every year for excellence in postal service.

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Indian Post launches DakPay | Indus Dictum
[Pic: India Post/Twitter]
Digital Government 

India Post Payments Bank launches DakPay app for UPI, banking, utilities & bills, digital services

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

DakPay app allows users to create a UPI ID and link multiple accounts across banks in a single mobile app.

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Relief for Vodafone, Airtel: Cabinet clears proposal to defer spectrum payouts by 2 years
Total 2251.25 MHz offered for Rs. 3,92,332 crore [File photo]
Energy & Infra Digital 

Cabinet approves telecom spectrum auction; Winners to pay bid amount plus 3% AGR

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Spectra will be offered for assignment for validity period of 20 years.

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MoS Reddy Good Practices in CCTNS & ICJS | indusdictum
MoS Reddy at 2nd Conference on ‘Good Practices in CCTNS & ICJS' [Pic: PIB]
Tech Digital Policy 

CCTNS in 95%+ police stations: MoS Home Reddy, NCRB Director Pawar discuss ICJS at Conference

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

CCTNS data is being consumed electronically in courts in 28 states & UTs, and in prisons in 32 states & UTs.

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Vision 2035: Public health Surveillance System | indusdictum
Launch of Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance System [Pic: NITI Aayog/Twitter]
Policy Digital Health 

Vision 2035 India paper: NITI Aayog suggests strengthening public health surveillance system

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

‘Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India’ is a continuation of the work on strengthening health systems.

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eSanjeevani crosses 1 million telecommunications | indusdictum
eSanjeevani crosses 1 million telecommunications. [Pic: Ministry of Health/Twitter]
Health Digital Policy 

eSanjeevani telemedicine crosses 1 Mn teleconsultations, used in 550+ districts: Health Ministry

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

MoHFW: The public has started preferring telemedicine over OPDs for consulting a doctor.

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e-Court project | indusdictum
[Pic: NIC/Twitter]
Law Digital Government 

2,927 Court complexes digitally connected by high-speed WAN under e-Courts Project: Law Ministry

December 12, 2020December 12, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The Department of Justice (DoJ) along with BSNL is working on connecting the remaining sites.

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IMC 2020, Day 2 | indusdictum
Day 2, IMC 2020 [Pic: IMC/Twitter]
Digital Tech 

IMC 2020: Ericsson says 5G key to innovation, economic growth; Vi, Facebook talk AI, IoT, Data Privacy

December 12, 2020December 12, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

IMC 2020 Day 2: Discussions on 5G, AI, IoT, data privacy, automation with key announcements in the telecom industry.

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Indian Mobile Congress 2020 | indusdictum
PM Modi delivers inaugural address at IMC 2020 [Pic: PIB]
Digital Tech 

PM Modi inaugurates IMC 2020: Ambani, Mittal, KPMG, Ericsson, Airtel, Vi talk 5G & telecom tech

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Day 1 of the Indian Mobile Congress witnessed a congregation of renowned industry leaders.

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HIL launches online customer payment portal with Union Bank of India
Government Digital 

HIL Launches online customer payment portal with Union Bank of India

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

This will help customers to pay dues in a by any debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or online wallet.

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UN plans AI for Good Summit in Sep 2020 for tech led solutions to global problems | Indus Dictum
Digital Tech World 

UN & ITU plan ‘AI for Good’ Summit in Sep 2020 for tech-led solutions to global problems

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 Rohan Chowdhury 0 Comments

XPRIZE CEO Anoushesh Ansari: With 10 years remaining to achieve the United Nations SDGs, AI is an invaluable technology to accomplish these critical goals designed to ensure a more sustainable & equitable future.

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Air pollution
Environment Digital World 

New ITU standard aims for 45% reduction in ICT greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 Rohan Chowdhury 0 Comments

ITU L.1470 puts forward emission-reduction trajectories for operators of mobile networks, fixed networks, and data centres, requiring the Information and Communication industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030.

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PM Modi to inaugurate 'RAISE 2020' AI Summit on Apr 11, startup challenge begins
Digital Tech 

Govt plans ‘RAISE 2020’ AI Summit in April, consults Intel, AWS, IBM, CII, FICCI; Startup challenge opens

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

RAISE 2020 is India’s first artificial intelligence (AI) summit to be organized by the Government in partnership with industry & academia, and will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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FPI Minister Badal launches MIEWS Web portal for farmers, policy makers to monitor crop prices
Agriculture Digital Government 

FPI Minister Badal launches MIEWS Web portal for farmers, policy makers to monitor crop prices

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The portal will disseminate all relevant information related to tomato, onion & potato crops such as prices and arrivals in an easy-to-use visual format.

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18 Lakh FASTag defaulters fined double tolls, Rs 20 Cr collected
Politics Auto Digital Policy 

18 Lakh FASTag defaulters fined double tolls, Rs 20 Cr collected

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Over 1.55 crore FASTags have been issued so far, and FASTag transactions have crossed a landmark count of 4 million per day.

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Wipro acquires US-based Rational Interaction, a digital marketing & CX co.
Business Digital World 

Wipro acquires US-based ‘Rational Interaction’, a digital marketing & CX co.

February 22, 2020February 22, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The acquisition will scale Wipro Digital’s offering for CMOs, connecting Rational Interaction’s ability to map and orchestrate the customer journey with Wipro Digital’s ability to design & build experiences at global scale.

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FEATURES

UP Govt, cops need to relearn Constitution: 104 retd bureaucrats write to CM Yogi over love jihad law
Politics Feature Law 

UP Govt, cops need to relearn Constitution: 104 retd bureaucrats write to CM Yogi over love jihad law

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0

“The policemen who were responsible for allowing this must be called to account under the law, suitably investigated at a senior level.”

Lurching from one pandemic to another? From the frontlines of antibiotic resistance during Covid-19
Health Feature World 

Lurching from one pandemic to another? From the frontlines of antibiotic resistance during Covid-19

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The ID Staff 0
antibiotic resistance (virus)
Health Feature Science 

Stories from the frontlines of anti-microbial resistance (AMR) during Covid-19

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 The ID Staff 0

THE LATEST

DRDO foundation day
Defence Tech 

DRDO celebrates 63rd Foundation Day; Chairman Reddy calls to focus on cyber security, space, AI

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0

Chairman Reddy called upon DRDO scientists to focus on next generation needs.

PM Modi laying foundation of Light House Project
Energy & Infra Politics Tech 

PM Modi lays foundation stone of 6 Light House Projects in 6 states

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0
PM Modi pays tribute to Buta Singh
Politics Society 

PM Modi pays tribute to Buta Singh, former Union Home Minister & Congress leader

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0
ADB gives $10 Mn for horticultural expansion in Himachal
Agriculture 

ADB, India sign $10 mn project financing for horticulture, irrigation in Himachal Pradesh

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0

WORLD

Health Canada approves 1st legal 'Magic Mushroom' psychedelic therapy for Alberta terminal patient
Health World 

Health Canada approves 1st legal ‘Magic Mushroom’ psychedelic therapy for Alberta terminal patient

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0

SYNTAC Institute is a non-profit organisation in Calgary working to bring legal psychedelic-assisted therapy to Canadians.

Cabinet approves Rs 2,500 Cr capital infusion for OICL, NICL & UIICL
Government Policy World 

Modi Cabinet approves Indian Missions in Estonia, Paraguay, Dominican Republic for trade, diplomacy

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0
1st Manned Mission 'Gaganyaan' will use ISRO GSLV Mk III, crew training in Russia: MoS Space
Government Space World 

Cabinet okays India-Bhutan MoU on outer space co-op; To make ISRO, DoS working group

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0
Lt Gen MM Naravane appointed Chief of Army Staff after Gen Rawat, takes over on Dec 31
World Defence 

Army Chief Gen Naravane visits South Korea to meet leaders, discuss India-Korea defence relations

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 The ID Staff 0

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DEFENCE

DRDO foundation day
Defence Tech 

DRDO celebrates 63rd Foundation Day; Chairman Reddy calls to focus on cyber security, space, AI

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0

Chairman Reddy called upon DRDO scientists to focus on next generation needs.

Cabinet approves 96% indigenously produced Akash missile
Policy Defence Government 

Cabinet okays Akash missile export; Creates MoD, MEA, NSA committee for defence export approval

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0
CH-4B UAV drone
Defence Startups Tech 

Indian Army, SIDM outreach attracts 89 startups to pitch ideas on drones, robotics, AI, blockchain

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 The ID Staff 0

AUTO

Police & traffic agencies advised to accept license, vehicle docs in electronic form: Gadkari
Policy Auto 

Driving license, RC, permit, vehicle docs’ validity extended till March 2021 in light of Covid-19

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 The ID Staff 0

This covers all documents whose validity has expired since 1st February 2020 or would expire by 31st March 2021.

18 Lakh FASTag defaulters fined double tolls, Rs 20 Cr collected
Politics Auto Digital Policy 

18 Lakh FASTag defaulters fined double tolls, Rs 20 Cr collected

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 The ID Staff 0
Volvo, Tech Mahindra, IISc & IIT-D part of India-Sweden alliance to increase traffic safety
Auto Government World 

Volvo, Saab, Tech Mahindra, IISc & IIT-D part of India-Sweden alliance to improve traffic safety

February 22, 2020February 22, 2020 The ID Staff 0
FASTags compulsory from Dec 1, trial runs underway
Digital Auto Policy 

FASTag to be available free of charge for 15 days

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 The ID Staff 0

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