Digital inclusion is the foundation of financial inclusion: Ravi Shankar Prasad
New Delhi, Sept 13 (IBNS): Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said digital inclusion is the foundation of financial inclusion.
Bengaluru, Sep 8 (IBNS): Taking a dig at the Congress and its Vice President Rahul Gandhi for "politicising" the death of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh, who was gunned down by unidentified assailants outside her residence on Tuesday, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday asked the Karnataka Government why the slain journalist was not provided adequate security for working to bring Naxalites into the mainstream.
Blue Whale challenge: Madurai teen commits suicide
Chennai, Aug 31 (IBNS): The Blue Whale challenge claimed another victim in India as a body of a teen was recovered from his room on Wednesday in Tamil Nadu's Madurai city, reports said.
Kolkata tops this global search list, but should we celebrate?
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): At least three Indian cities have found a place in the list of top five cities with most Blue Whale game searches globally.
PM Modi greets Ravi Shankar Prasad on his birthday
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted Union Law and Information and Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on the latter's birthday.
Right to Privacy a fundamental right but not absolute: Ravi Shankar Prasad
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): Union law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said Right to Privacy is a fundamental right but not an absolute one while reacting to the landmark judgement passed by the Supreme Court which ruled that privacy is a constitutional right of every Indian citizen.
Government welcomes SC judgement on right to privacy
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS) : In the first reaction from the Government, Union Minister for Information and Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court verdict upholding the Right to Privacy as a Fundamental Right.
Blue Whale game is unacceptable: Ravi Shankar Prasad
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said tough measures have been taken against games like Blue Whale which has allegedly provoked young people in the country to commit suicide.
Congress is aware of their loss: Ravi Shankar Prasad
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Congress party is aware of their loss in the Gujarat Rajya Sabha election which has prompted the latter to stall the counting process by making allegations against its own MLAs for breaching secrecy on Tuesday.
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Union Minister for Electronics & IT and Law Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday inaugurated CSC SPV organised workshop on “Aadhaar Services through CSC – A Unique Initiative†to showcase the impact and progress made by the Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) in delivering Aadhaar services among the poor and marginalized communities in India, through the Common Services Centres (CSCs).
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): India supports better international cooperation in cyber security to fight against growing cybercrime and cyber terrorism.
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Credit for win goes to Modi: Ravi Shankar Prasad
New Delhi, Mar 11 (IBNS): The credit for the massive BJP win in Uttar Pradesh goes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday.
New Delhi, Mar 4 (IBNS): Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology and law & Justice, Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday called for a national movement to make digital transaction a way of life for all sections of the society.
India and Belgium agree to work together for wider digital empowerment
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IBNS): India and Belgium agreed to work together on digital empowerment of people during a ministerial level meeting in New Delhi, according to media reports on Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi's allegations are baseless: Prasad
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday rejected Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had received kickbacks from two business groups.