Information

Data Societies: Can the State be trusted with information in times of ubiquitous surveillance systems?

Amid the rise in global surveillance systems, the common man needs to be involved in conversations on data through politics.

RBI sticks to 15 October deadline for companies to comply with data localisation

Global fintech companies sought an extension of the data localisation deadline but RBI declined.

Facebook starts gamifying videos, adds support for quizzes and polls in lives

Video creators will now be able to add quizzes, polls, challenges and games on videos and lives.

Tripura and Mizoram take steps to strengthen their setup for fighting cyber crime

The government in Tripura has recently decided to set up a separate full-fledged Crime Branch comprising senior IPS officers.

Watch: Why do economists love Google, Facebook and Amazon? #DailyDope

Economists are studying consumer behaviour and are finding more data on citizens through social networking platforms rather than through the govt. portal

Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu slams paid news, says media outlets should ensure 'sensibility'

Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday said "paid news" had become "menace" and media outlets should ensure "sensibility" in their news than focusing on "sensationalism".

Prime Minister Modi approves agreement with Ethopia for cooperation in the field of information

The move will pave the path for cooperation between India and Ethiopia in the fields of information, communication greater dissemination of information.

TRAI to look into mobile apps which ask for blanket access to phone users' information

Mobile apps seeking blanket access to phone users' information — even if irrelevant to their functions — have come under the lens of TRAI.

Kerala govt will train 500 blind teachers to use technology that would aid teaching

Close to 500 blind teachers in Kerala would be trained in the various facets of Information and Communication Technology.

Military Chiefs from United States and Europe call for improved information sharing to combat terror

Failure to share information could keep authorities from connecting the dots and preventing violent attacks, he said, citing the Paris attack that killed a police officer last week.