Rajeev Chandrasekhar Archives

May 30, 2024 1:13 PM

Space startup Agnikul launches India’s second privately built rocket

Agnikul Cosmos launched its Agnibaan rocket for the first time on Thursday, powered by the only Indian rocket engine to use both gas and liquid fuel in the country's second flight of a privately built rocket. The Agnibaan's first flight had been cal...

March 28, 2024 4:57 PM

“8.3% growth for three continuous quarters”, says Finance Minister Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed confidence in India's economic growth momentum by citing three consecutive quarters with growth rates exceeding 8 percent, with the third quarter registering a remarkable 8.3 percent growth. This o...

February 27, 2024 12:08 PM

IIT Madras launches all-in-one platform for startups

IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday inaugurated a comprehensive platform developed by IIT Madras, providing startups with a centralized hub to connect with Venture Capitalists (VCs), explore government schemes, and navigate the intricacies of ...

February 16, 2024 12:29 PM

Union Minister Chandrasekhar unveils blueprint for Assam’s first semiconductor plant at Digital India Summit

Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, revealed plans for a semiconductor packaging plant in Assam during the Digital India Future Skills Summit in Guwahati on Thursday. The plant, backed by an investment of Rs 25,000 c...

January 17, 2024 12:48 PM

Government to unveil revised IT rules to combat deepfakes

Responding to the increasing threat of deepfake incidents, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has announced that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) will release revised IT rules within the next week. The announcement foll...

December 26, 2023 10:09 PM

Centre advises compliance with IT rules amid Deepfake concerns

In response to the escalating concerns surrounding the proliferation of misinformation, particularly through AI-driven deepfakes, the Indian government has issued a comprehensive advisory urging all social media platforms to adhere to the Information...

November 8, 2023 12:12 PM

Indian Government issues stringent measures against Deepfake videos on Social Media

In recent days, the proliferation of deepfake videos on social media has raised significant concerns, prompting the Indian government to take decisive action. The issue gained prominence after a video featuring a popular actress went viral, igniting ...

November 2, 2023 1:19 PM

AI should be harnessed for the common good and progress,” says Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar at AI Summit 2023

Addressing the world's first global summit on Artificial Intelligence in the UK on Wednesday, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, stressed the importance of utilizing artificial intelligence for the betterment of soc...