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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Yeida begins development of Electronics Manufacturing Cluster
The Yamuna Expressway industrial development authority on Friday said that it has finalised Design Associates Incorporation as the contractor responsible for all internal development work within the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster. Yeida begins development of Electronics Manufacturing Cluster The project under the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) 2.0 project in Sector 10 spread on 206 acres aims to lure investments from domestic and global electronics and allied companies, trying to develop the area as a national hub for high-tech manufacturing. The internal infrastructure is expected to be completed by January 31, 2028. 'The EMC project is strategically planned to cater to a wide range of sectors, including automotive electronics, industrial and consumer electronics, computer hardware, communication systems, and components for e-mobility,' said Shailendra Bhati, officer on special duty of the Yeida. The estimated cost of the project is ₹ 485 crore, of which ₹144 crore will be provided as central financial assistance by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The remaining amount will be borne by YEIDA, said officials. Of the total area, 122 acres have been marked as saleable area, including those for industries, ready-built factory (RBF) sheds, and a flatted factory complex. The complex will feature two multi-storey RCC buildings, offering 176 factory units of varying sizes—34 units of 120 square metres, 48 units of 90 square metres, and 94 units of 60 square metres. Yeida said the infrastructure development and construction by various industries will go hand in hand, enabling a comprehensive manufacturing ecosystem. 'Havells India Ltd has been selected as the anchor unit and will develop its facility over 50 acres. The company will produce fans, air coolers, lights, cables, switchgear, and other appliances. It has committed to invest ₹800 crore and generate employment for 1,000 people. Commercial production is expected to begin in 2026,' said Bhatia. Four other companies have also received Letters of Intent. Dixon Technologies will take up 22.5 acres, while Ascent-K Circuit will get 16 acres to manufacture high-end PCBs. Aurionpro ToshiAutomatic Systems has been allotted 5 acres, and Neenjas Electric has been issued an LOI for a 10,000-square-metre plot. Approval for these proposals is currently pending with the state government.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
IT exports climb 12.5% to $224 billion in FY25: MeitY
India's information technology exports rose 12.48% in fiscal 2024-25, accelerating from the prior year's 2.83% growth, to an estimated $224.4 billion from $199.5 billion, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ( MeitY ) informed Parliament on Wednesday, citing data from industry body Nasscom Despite the pandemic and trade war-induced volatility, IT exports had remained on the growth path for the past 5-years. However, the growth rates had swung wildly, from 3.4% in FY21 to 17.01% in FY22, 8.98% in FY23 and 2.83% in government credits the expansion in IT exports to its Software Technology Park of India (STPI) scheme. STPI-registered units recorded Rs 10.64 lakh crore of exports in Centre has expanded the scheme beyond major cities, with as many as 60 of the 68 STPI centres now being located in tier-2 and -3 cities, MeitY said. These units employed 298,000 people in non-metro cities as on March the past fiscal year, 15 new Centres of Entrepreneurship (CoEs) have been established, bringing the total number to 24, the ministry said. Across these CoEs, startups had reported 9,800 jobs in non-metro a total outlay of Rs 445.77 crore, STPI has so far supported 1,121 startups through various schemes and programmes of MeitY. Of this amount, Rs 39.86 crore was disbursed as direct funding to 590 startups during the last three financial years, the ministry the last five years, STPI has established nine new incubation centres in locations such as Bihar's Bhagalpur and Darbhanga, Odisha's Jajpur and Koraput, and Nagaland's capital Kohima, it added.
Mint
4 days ago
- Mint
Cyber Jagrookta Diwas: CERT-In shares 10 tips to stay safe from malware and deepfake scams
As cyber scams continue to proliferate across India, government authorities have stepped up efforts to raise public awareness, with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) markingCyber Jagrookta Diwas today by highlighting emerging threats such as deepfake scams, phishing emails, and malware attacks. The move follows weeks after the Press Information Bureau's (PIB) Fact Check unit and the Income Tax Department flagged a phishing campaign targeting Indian taxpayers. The scam, dubbed 'PAN 2.0,' involved emails from suspicious addresses likeinfo@ luring recipients with the promise of an upgraded electronic PAN card. Users were directed to a fraudulent website resembling an official portal and asked to enter sensitive information such as PAN, Aadhaar, and bank account details, potentially exposing them to identity theft and financial fraud. Officials have reiterated that the Income Tax Department does not send unsolicited emails or messages requesting personal or financial information. All legitimate PAN-related services are only available through official government websites. In light of such incidents, CERT-In, the government's nodal agency for cybersecurity, has issued a list of ten best practices aimed at protecting citizens from deepfake scams and malware threats. Verify suspicious voice or video requests – Deepfake technology can convincingly imitate voices and faces. Always confirm requests using a separate communication method before responding. Never share OTPs or banking credentials – Even if a message or call appears urgent or official, do not reveal sensitive information. Be cautious about uploading photos – Avoid sharing your personal images on unverified apps or websites that may misuse them for deepfake generation. Discuss cyber threats with vulnerable groups – Children and senior citizens are often targets. Talk to them about the risks associated with deepfakes and phishing. – Children and senior citizens are often targets. Talk to them about the risks associated with deepfakes and phishing. Enable multi-factor authentication – Add an extra layer of security to your online accounts by using authentication apps or biometrics. – Add an extra layer of security to your online accounts by using authentication apps or biometrics. Avoid unknown links on social media – Clicking unfamiliar or clickbait links can trigger malware downloads or redirect to phishing sites. – Clicking unfamiliar or clickbait links can trigger malware downloads or redirect to phishing sites. Check app permissions – Limit what access your installed apps have, especially to your camera, microphone, and location data. – Limit what access your installed apps have, especially to your camera, microphone, and location data. Keep devices updated – Install security patches and operating system updates promptly to close known vulnerabilities. Use antivirus or anti-malware software – Trusted security tools can help detect and block threats before they cause harm. – Trusted security tools can help detect and block threats before they cause harm. Report incidents to CERT-In – If you suspect a cyber attack or have already been targeted, report it promptly to India's Computer Emergency Response Team via
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Aadhaar face authentication boosts ‘transparency' of competitive exams: IT Ministry
Aadhaar face authentication would help competitive examinations enhance 'transparency, build trust among aspirants and strengthen administrative accountability,' the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology told Parliament on Wednesday (August 6, 2025). In a written response to a question endorsed by eight Lok Sabha MPs, the IT Ministry pointed out that two examination bodies — the Staff Selection Commission and the Railway Recruitment Board — are already authorised to use Aadhaar facial recognition to authenticate examinees. Using the 'liveness' factor with basic phone cameras, Aadhaar face authentication matches people with the photo they took when enrolling for Aadhaar, and the feature has seen increased interest among government bodies. For instance, the Employment Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) said in a circular last month that Universal Account Numbers, the main identifying number for salaried employees and retirees with PF accounts, would only be generated henceforth with this feature. The feature has also seen increased interest due to Aadhaar authentication failures due to worn out biometrics among labourers and elderly people. In a separate response on Wednesday to DMK MP A. Raja, the IT Ministry said that the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is undertaking '[p]romotion of face and iris authentication for residents with worn fingerprints' to cater to people who can't use their fingerprints. The India Post Payments Bank, under the Ministry of Communications' Department of Posts, also introduced Aadhaar face authentication this month. The feature 'is aligned with Digital India and Financial Inclusion missions of the Government of India,' IPPB said, adding that its use empowers 'values of equity, access, and empowerment'. Aadhaar authentication in general — not just facial recognition authentication — requires approval from the IT Ministry. In the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Amendment Rules, 2025 notified in January, the IT Ministry laid out a framework where private entities as well as government organisations could submit authentication proposals to the IT Ministry, which would have them vetted by UIDAI. The IT Ministry has set up a Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge (SWIK) portal where such proposals can be submitted. A review of the portal shows that up to half a dozen (or as little as one or two) proposals a month are being approved every month. On Monday (August 5, 2025), the Sports Authority of India was authorised to use Aadhaar authentication to 'verify the identity of athletes, coaches, and staff during registration, attendance marking, and DBT processing under schemes like Khelo India, Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), and National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs)'. 312 Union and State government organisations have received approvals under SWIK rules since 2020.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Take Operation Sindoor like action to safeguard dignity of women in digital space, Madras High Court tells Centre
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) must exhibit same interest, as it did in blocking over 1,400 Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) during Operation Sindoor, when it comes to blocking websites that display private images/videos of women, the Madras High Court said on Tuesday (August 5, 2025). Justice N. Anand Venkatesh agreed with senior counsel Abudu Kumar Rajaratnam, representing a woman lawyer whose private images/videos were all over the internet/digital media, that the dignity of every woman in the country must be considered as important as the dignity of the whole nation put together. The woman advocate had filed a writ petition in the High Court seeking a direction to MeitY to block the porn websites and other digital platforms on which her private videos as well as images had been displayed after they were leaked by her former boyfriend in the social media. Mr. Rajaratnam said, though the court, during the previous hearing, had ordered blocking of as many as six video links; the number of links in which his client's images/videos were displayed had now increased to 13 and some of the websites had resurfaced even after blocking. On his part, central government senior panel counsel A. Kumaraguru told the court that MeitY had taken serious note of the orders passed by the court on the issue and decided to formulate a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for redressing grievances of women facing trouble in the digital space. He said, it had been proposed to constitute an expert committee for formulating the SOP and that the terms of reference of the committee had also been laid down. He said, MeitY had blocked all the 13 video links which the senior counsel had shared with him and that they could not be accessed from Delhi and Mumbai. However, those links were accessible in Tamil Nadu alone and it appeared to be a coordination issue with the local service providers, the panel counsel said and assured the court that the expert committee would study these technical issues too before formulating the SOP and submitting it before the court. On his part, Mr. Rajaratnam brought it to the notice of the court that during Operation Sindoor, the Centre had observed that certain social media handles, including many operating from outside India, were actively propagating false and potentially harmful information. Hence, the government had issued orders, under the Section 69A of the Information Technology Act 2000, for blocking all websites, social media handles and posts that were found to be against the interests of sovereignty and integrity of the country, security of the State as well as maintenance of public order. Then, MeitY issued directions for blocking over 1,400 URLs whose content was found to be anti-India, false, misleading and communally sensitive. Most of those digital content had emerged from Pakistan based social media accounts and yet, the Centre successfully blocked them, Mr. Rajaratnam said. He said, it was expected of the Centre to exhibit the same intensity of seriousness when a woman approaches the Ministry with a complaint that her private videos/images were being circulated in the internet and ensure the offending websites do not resurface even after blocking.
