New Delhi : Union Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Sh. Sachin Pilot today reviewed connectivity related issues in the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir at Poonch. Officials from the State Government, Ministry of Home Affairs, Army, BSNL, Department of Telecom and others were present.

This is second review by the Minister in the last few months in view of the sensitivity of the area and the high priority the Government attaches to development of telecom facilities in the region.

New Delhi: With the initiation of national programmes like Unique Identification number, NATGRID, DNA profiling, Reproductive Rights of Women, Privileged communications and brain mapping, most of which will be implemented through ICT platforms, concerns have been expressed in various quarters in the country on the possible invasion of citizen’s fundamental right to privacy Constitutionally guaranteed under Article 21. In order to understand these concerns and identify interventions for effectively addressing these issues, Dr.

New Delhi: India’s National Security Advisor Sh Shivshankar Menon released a report on the “Recommendations of Joint Working Group on Engagement with Private Sector on Cyber Security”, in New Delhi today.

New Delhi: India’s current economic, social & infrastructure development process is making greater use of ICT for bringing transformation. However, this dependence on ICT makes the country vulnerable to cyber attacks that can have serious implications for both, the nation and economy. This underlines the urgent need to address the risks emanating from operating in cyberspace.

New Delhi: The 7th Annual Convention of the Central Information Commission commenced with inauguration of the event by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh. Shri Satyananda Mishra, CIC, Shri Vijai Sharma, IC, Shri Narayanasamy, Minister of State for Personnel Public Grievances & Pension, Govt. of India and P. K. Mishra, Secretary, DOP&T were present on the occasion.