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India's Digital Media & Entertainment Sector Expected to Triple to $12 Billion by 2030
Redseer Research underscored the sector's resilience amid market slowdowns, citing the maturing user base and increased digital media spending as key factors in its anticipated growth trajectory, despite recent dips in digital ad expenditures and other macro challenges.
Data protection bill with hefty fines for Big Tech a landmark moment for India
Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, tweeted that he feels deeply privileged at being given an opportunity by Prime Minister Narendra Modi "to help achieve this important step to protect our citizens rights and support innovation economy and governance".
Ready to roll out cutting-edge tech, innovation with 5G range: iQOO's Nipun Marya
Marya told IANS that all iQOO 5G supporting devices are eligible to use the Airtel 5G plus network and soon we will release the update for the Jio network as well. "5G has transformed how we consume content and use our devices. We were among the first smartphone companies to introduce the 5G compatible smartphone, iQOO 3 back in 2020 in India," he informed.
UIDAI makes online document update in Aadhaar free for next 3 months
The decision was taken as part of Digital India initiative, and residents urged to get the benefit of free document update facility on myAadhaar portal. The free service is available for the next three months, i.e., March 15 to June 14, but only on myAadhaar portal and will continue to attract a fee of Rs 50 at physical Aadhaar centres, as in the case earlier.
Google to integrate Digilocker in Files app to access official documents in India
At the annual Google for India event, Google announced its partnership with the National eGovernance Division (NeGD), established by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), to roll out the DigiLocker integration within the Files app. DigiLocker is a key initiative under Digital India, which offers a secure cloud-based platform for the storage, sharing and verification of documents and certificates.
Musk slams PayPal's policy to fine users over spreading misinformation
The company claimed the policy update had gone out "in error", as Musk and former PayPal president David Marcus criticised the policy on social media. "An acceptable use policy (AUP) notice recently went out in error that included incorrect information. PayPal is not fining people for misinformation and this language was never intended to be inserted in our policy," the financial services company said in a statement.
India drops 7 spots in fixed broadband speeds in August globally
The country, however, maintained its global ranking for median mobile speeds at 117th position, according to network intelligence and connectivity insights provider Ookla.
World looking at India's digital prowess with respect: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Speaking at the annual lecture of the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI), the minister said that we have reached a stage where every global leader looks at us with respect and awe, "not just in terms of our healthcare performance but also in terms of our economy bouncing back".
E-governance to drive digital ID users' number to cross 6.5 bn in 2026
The pandemic has accelerated this expansion of over 50 per cent, and reflects the growing importance of digital identity in sectors such as government services, according to Juniper Research. A digital identity document is a digital representation of a physical identity document like a driving licence or a passport.
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