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Satya Nadella to visit India in Jan 2023, first in nearly 3-years

Nadella, was conferred with India's third highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan earlier this year for his distinguished services

Sebi focuses on data, tech tools to detect malpractice in securities mkt

With an aim to strengthen transparency and fairness in the capital markets, Sebi is focusing on data tools to detect wrong-doing in the securities market as well as for its policy formulation. Apart from data, another focus area for the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) would be deployment of technology. "Data and technology are the two new tools that Sebi is building for itself," the regulator said, adding that the move would enhance transparency and fairness in the securities market. In its annual report for 2021-22, the regulator said it is increasingly using more and more data to detect wrongdoings in the markets, whether it is in respect of surveillance of trading or investigation into fraud or inspection of market intermediaries. In its decision making particularly in the context of policy formulation, the regulator said it "will rely more and more on data and eschew dogma in any form. The approach of decision making will be guided by principles and logic supporte

Google Meet calls can now be transcribed into text, saved as Doc in Drive

Tech giant Google has announced that Meet calls can now be transcribed into text, and users can further save them in a Google Doc format

AI language processors show bias against people with disabilities: Study

A recent study has found that the algorithms that power AI based language processors frequently exhibit characteristics that might be insulting or discriminatory toward people with disabilities

Intel plans major layoffs this month as PC sales nosedive globally: Report

Chip-maker Intel is reportedly planning job cuts that can run in thousands, especially hitting its sales and marketing teams, as consumer PC sales nosedive globally

One year of PM-GatiShakti: National masterplan drives infra projects

It is helping identify high-congestion stretches along national highways and railway tracks, offering time-bound solutions and even ensuring more schools in unserved villages.

Technology and talent two pillars of India's development journey: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said technology and talent are two pillars of India's development journey and emphasised on the importance of technology as an agent of inclusion in the country. In a video message to the Second United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress-2022 being held here, the Prime Minister said the country has been working on a vision of Antyodaya, which means empowering the last person at the last mile in a mission mode. It is the mission that has guided us in last-mile empowerment and that too on a massive scale, he said. "Providing banking to 450 million unbanked people, a population greater than that of the United States. Insuring 135 million uninsured people, about the size of the population of France. Taking sanitation facilities to 110 million families and tap water connections to over 60 million families, India is ensuring no one is left behind," Modi said. India is the world's number one in real-time digital payments and even the ...

Twitter promotes Rishabh Sharma as Next Asia-Pacific Core Business' head

Twitter on Tuesday announced to elevate Rishabh Sharma as Head of Core Business, Twitter Next Asia-Pacific, as the micro-blogging platform aims to further strengthen its presence in the APAC market

Female entrepreneurship and the digital divide

The pandemic has witnessed rapid adoption of digital technology as a means of overcoming unprecedented economic shocks, like the ongoing Covid-19

Penalty to be levied on tech giants breaking digital market rules

These norms are expected to prohibit actions taken by e-commerce platforms such as "self-preferencing" to market their own brands

Realme Flat Monitor FullHD review: Basic, but makes a good secondary screen

Consider the Realme Flat Monitor FullHD for its premium design, fullHD resolution screen of 75Hz refresh rate, and USB-C connectivity

MoS Devusinh Chauhan highlights India's success in digital infrastructure

Union Minister of State for Communications, Devusinh Chauhan held a bilateral talk with Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation

Moonlighters beware: Companies may start using digital tools to track them

Nasscom calls for firms to re-imagine engagement models

GoPro launches Hero 11 Black, Creator Edition, Mini: Know price, features

All three cameras in the GoPro Hero 11 Black series will be available offline and online on Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital and Vijay Sales

BEL, UK-based Smith Detection to build high-tech scanners within 3 years

Under the deal, BEL will handle front-end requirements in the market and support localisation of projects, while Smiths Detection will provide screening tech

India application software spending to reach $4.7 bn in 2022: Gartner

The increased spending will be directed towards improving customers' digital experiences

Poised for higher growth: Digital India revolution is on a sound footing

Boldly embracing technology-based interventions will empower people and enable New India to attain the desired level of sustainable and inclusive growth

5 things to know before you choose your online broker

Good returns in the last few years brought new investors to the markets. To ensure that your money is safe, choosing the right brokerage is the key. Find out the qualities of a good online broker.

High jumps in India's tech revolution

The big picture he paints in this book is that digital technologies are transforming consumer market opportunities in not just India but possibly in all developing countries

What is e-passport?

The govt is using technology to usher in transparency. It is now planning to roll out e-passports soon. What is it? And how different will it be from our regular passports? Let us find out