PM Modi invites tech enthusiasts to partake in a 'Digital Dialogue'

Last Updated: Saturday, July 4, 2015, 11:14

Modi said that the `overwhelming` response he has received on the `Digital India` initiative has inspired him to hold a `Digital Dialogue` with the tech enthusiasts of the country.

Digital India: CEOs commit to invest Rs 4.5 tn

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 21:43

The investments announced today will lead to creation of 18 lakh jobs, IT and Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said at the event.

Airtel commits Rs 1 lakh crore investment in tech in 5 years

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 21:08

Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Wedesday committed to invest more than Rs 1 lakh crore or about USD 16 billion in next five years in technology space.

PM Narendra Modi launches 'Digital India Week'; 18 lakh jobs promised, industry positive

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 20:56

The industrialists made announcements regarding their intention to invest in digital sector, which the Prime Minister said amounted to over Rs 4.5 lakh crore with a potential to generate 18 lakh jobs.

Sterlite to set up LCD manufacturing plant, invest Rs 40,000 cr

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 20:35

The company, which makes optical fibres used in high speed internet services, is also working on a project to connect defence establishments through optical fibres in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K).

Mukesh Ambani commits Rs 250,000 crore for ''Digital India''

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 18:53

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Wednesday committed an investment of Rs.250,000 crore on "Digital India" and said he expected the group`s initiatives under it will create over 500,000 direct and indirect jobs.

Digital India marks beginning of new freedom for people: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 17:52

Many changes are taking place in the nation, India wants 8-10 percent growth, wishes to grow faster because we have challenge of eradicating poverty," Jaitley said at the launch of the Digital India week.

Digital India Week conceives of 'IT enabled society': RS Prasad

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 16:50

Union Telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said the `Digital India Week` is not only an idea of an IT enabled service but an IT enabled society.

PM Modi launches Digital India campaign: As it happened

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 08:43

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched his pet project- Digital India Campaign - in the national capital with a view to empower the people of the country through the Programme.

'Billions of dollars investments likely in Digital India week'

Last Updated: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 17:06

"As per estimates are concerned, we expect billions of dollars investment (in Digital India week)," Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad told reports here while announcing details of the event.

Wall St Week Ahead - Investors eye data as stocks approach records

Last Updated: Sunday, March 22, 2015, 18:47

Investors enjoying near-record levels for major stock indexes will scrutinize housing data and other economic indicators in the coming week for hints about the timing of U.S. interest rate hikes to see if the rally will continue.

Gold near six-week low as equities recover on hopes of Greek deal

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 07:03

Gold was trading near its lowest in six weeks on Wednesday as global equities recovered on signs Greek banks will continue to receive emergency funding despite a breakdown in debt talks between Athens and its creditors.