I sent India’s first email, and that excitement has not faded: BV Naidu, Chairman, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission

I sent India’s first email, and that excitement has not faded: BV Naidu, Chairman, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission

BV Naidu is the Chairman of the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), an organisation working as a knowledge bridge between the Karnataka Government, IT industry, and tech sector in the state. One of KDEM’s initiatives is the ‘Beyond Bengaluru’ programme, which aims to tap into the potential of emerging cities outside the state capital. By […]

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Meta faces historic antitrust trial that could force it to break off Instagram, WhatsApp

Meta faces historic antitrust trial that could force it to break off Instagram, WhatsApp

A historic antitrust trial began Monday for Meta Platforms Inc. in a case that could force the tech giant to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups it bought more than a decade ago that have since grown into social media powerhouses. The trial is bringing Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg into federal court in Washington to testify. In […]

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Ashwini Vaishnaw interview | ‘New draft data protection bill to be out soon for consultation’

Ashwini Vaishnaw interview | ‘New draft data protection bill to be out soon for consultation’

Draft legislation will be out for consultation soon, says Union Communications Minister Draft legislation will be out for consultation soon, says Union Communications Minister The draft of the revised data protection Bill will be released for consultation soon with the government planning to present it in Parliament during the Budget session next year, Minister for […]

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We are working on a comprehensive legal framework for digital economy, says Minister for Communication

We are working on a comprehensive legal framework for digital economy, says Minister for Communication

‘We have consistently held that India’s laws must be implemented by every company operating in the country’ ‘We have consistently held that India’s laws must be implemented by every company operating in the country’ In an interview with The Hindu, Union Minister for Railways, Communication and Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw talks about the […]

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Digital economy is space for future opportunity between India, U.S.: USIBC

Digital economy is space for future opportunity between India, U.S.: USIBC

‘Digital economy trade is the goose that lays the golden eggs,’ says Atul Keshap ‘Digital economy trade is the goose that lays the golden eggs,’ says Atul Keshap Describing the digital economy as a goose that lays golden eggs, the head of the US-India Business Council (USIBC) has called for the creation of structures, regulations […]

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