National Informatics Centre

No information about creation of Aarogya Setu app, says MeitY; CIC issues show cause notice

Information Commissioner Vanaja N Sarna, in a terse order, pointed out that the website of the application mentions that the content on it is "owned, updated and maintained" by MyGov and MeitY and directed the CPIO of the ministry to explain why they didn't have the requisite information

Delhi HC seeks Centre's reply on plea to de-link Aarogya Setu app from website promoting e-pharmacies; next hearing on 29 May

The plea said the authorities have allowed government developed mobile application Aarogya Setu to be used for the benefit of selected handpicked companies.

Aarogya Setu key to making transition into post-lockdown period smooth, prevent loss of lives; doubts about privacy, security unnecessary

Aarogya Setu is also reviewed by other foreign firms who often tend to be critical about indigenous technological efforts of India.

CIC recommends legal framework to ensure MPs' accountability for utilisation of local area development funds

The case came before the CIC as two RTI applicants could not get information about the usage of MPLADS fund of their respective MP.

Nearly 24,000 second appeals, complaints pending with Central Information Commission, says Union minister Jitendra Singh

Systems at 2,200 public authorities and central government departments have been aligned to receive, process and reply to online RTIs from applicants.

Foundation for startup hub STPI laid in Shimla, park to cost Rs 10 crore

The Chief Minister said that the state is keen to set up e-hospital facilities in all district hospitals.

Govt to expand BPO promotion scheme to generate employment, plans largest National Data Centre in Bhopal

The government will increase the capacity under the BPO promotion scheme to one lakh seats from the current 48,000 seats, Ravi Shankar Prasad said

MHA website temporarily taken down as precautionary measure after hacking of defence ministry site

The website of the home ministry has been temporarily taken down as part of extra precautions in the wake of the hacking of the defence ministry site

Ministry of Defence website hacked by suspected Chinese hackers, Nirmala Sitharaman says action initiated

The website of Ministry of Defence has been hacked allegedly by Chinese hackers. The website – mod.gov.in – is inaccessible due to the hack.

Over 1.7 lakh e-way bills generated on 1 April but real test begins today, say experts

Touted as an anti-evasion measure, the e-way bill help boost tax collections by clamping down on trade that currently happens on cash basis.