As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to surge in India, the government has taken a crucial step to protect the young population from the virus. On December 25, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in his Mann Ki Baat address that all children aged 15 to 18 years will be eligible for Covid-19 vaccine from January…
Since the ban on Chinese apps, the Government of India has been actively promoting the “Vocal for Local” campaign. In response to this, numerous Indian app developers and startups have launched their own applications. These Make in India Initiative social app will compete with popular Chinese apps like TikTok and PUBG. For example, several Indian…
State Bank of India (SBI) is urging customers to immediately link their PAN with Aadhaar. This is a mandatory requirement for all SBI customers, except those with Basic Savings Bank Deposit Accounts (BSBDAs). Customers who have not yet linked their PAN with Aadhaar should do so as soon as possible to avoid any inconvenience. This…
Recent reports suggest that the CoWIN portal, used for Covid-19 vaccination registration in India, faced a security breach. Initial reports suggesting a hack exposing the data of over 150 million users. These reports have been labeled “rubbish claims” by the Indian government. The CoWIN portal in India is extremely useful for booking the vaccine slots…
The new Income Tax website went live on June 7, 2021 in India. However, it has been plagued with glitches and issues ever since. Taxpayers have complained about a variety of problems, including: Slow loading times Difficulty logging in Errors while filing returns Missing data Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has taken to Twitter to address…
The Income Tax Department of India has launched its new ITR e-filing 2.0 portal, which is now live at https://www.incometax.gov.in/. Furthermore, the new portal offers a number of improvements over the old ITR website, including a more user-friendly interface, new features, and enhanced security. Here are some of the key features of the new ITR…
If you age is between 18 and 24 years, Amazon has launched a discounted Prime Membership plan for you. This latest discount offer is currently available in India only. The new Amazon Prime subscription plans comes under the name of “Youth Offer”. All the Amazon offers are applicable on for the youth subscribers. These Amazon…
If you’re fortunate enough to have received your first or both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in India, you’ll need to download your official vaccination certificate. It means after receiving your first or second COVID-19 vaccine dose in India, you can download your digital certificate. You can do this through the CoWIN portal, Umang app,…
Indian Government brings new social media rules with effect from May 26, 2021. Multiple social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and others were given a grace period of three months to comply with the new guidelines. Unfortunately, most of the big social media platforms are yet to comply with the new rules and…
It has been more than a quarter since WhatsApp new privacy policy came into effect in India, and it remains a controversial topic. The policy has been criticized by many for its data collection and sharing practices. Here is a summary of the key points of the new privacy policy and some frequently asked questions:…
Google is stepping up its fight against COVID-19 in India with two key updates to its search app. The search giant, Google has officially roll out a new update for its Search App in India. A new update to the Google Search app in India now provides easy access to crucial COVID-19 vaccine information. Furthermore,…
After several other tech giants, Now, Twitter also joins the list for donors. As, the company announce to donate Rs 110 crores to help India fight against deadly COVID-19 pandemic. According to latest reports, India is currently the most badly affected country due to this deadly pandemic. Many tech giants like Microsoft, Google, Xiaomi and…
WhatsApp New Privacy Policy: The Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp Messenger has scrapped its May 15 deadline for users in India to accept its new privacy policy. However, users will still need to accept the new terms of service in order to continue using most of the app’s features. WhatsApp has clarified that it will not…
In India, the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) has granted permission to telecom service providers (TSPs) for 5G Trials in India. These TSPs includes Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi) and MTNL to conduct 5G trials in the country. All of these TSPs have tied up with OEMs and technology suppliers including Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung…
Last month, The Indian government announce that all the citizen above the age of 18 years can get vaccinated against the deadly COVID-19 virus, starting May 1. However, few days back many of the state government denied about starting any such programme on the given date. This is all because of shortage of COVID-19 vaccines….
Soon after Microsoft, Now, Google comes in support of India to fight against COVID-19 Pandemic. The deadly virus is consuming many a thousands of lives each day. Now, Google comes in support by announcing a new fund of Rs 135 Crore for India. According to latest blog post, This new fund includes two grants from…
From February 15th, the Government of India has made it compulsory to use GPS-Based FASTags for all vehicles. FASTags are essential for electronic toll payments on all four-wheelers. The latest rumors suggest that the Government of India is also planning to make GPS mandatory on all four wheelers, including cars, for vehicle tracking. FASTags –…
Both Reliance Jio and Airtel has pledge to launch 5G services by second half of 2021 in India. Before we see both companies conduct field trials it is only a matter of time. Both companies are likely to start the field level 5G trials in India in coming 2-3 months. According to Economic Times, The…
This morning, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the 2021 Union Budget presentation in Parliament, unveiling key policy changes. Notably, the FM has raised custom duty on smartphone accessories, including chargers and specific sub-parts of mobile phone products. This strategic move aims to stimulate domestic manufacturing and enhance India’s position in the global technology and electronics…
The Indian Government is set to enact a definitive ban on a suite of 59 apps of Chinese origin, with TikTok being the most notable among them. This decisive move comes after the initial interim suspension that took place in June 2020, under the Section 69A of the IT Act. The Ministry of Electronics and…
