Trai allow cable operators to offer IPTV
The telecoms Regulatory Authority of India allows cable operators and mutli system operators (MSOs) to offer IPTV services.
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Intel launches World Ahead Program in Bangladesh
Intel Corporation has launched World Ahead Program in collaboration with the government of Bangladesh. The programe includes education initiatives also in effort to provide people in developing countries with the benefits of better, faster access to ICT.
Indian Govt. approves e-Governance programme for 323 cities
The Indian Government has approved an ambitious programme for 323 cities in the country to provide e-Governance services.
Chhattisgarh (India) introduces e-Court system
Chhattisgarh has introduced the first e-Court system in the state capital, Raipur. This is for the first time, the hearing of murder case used video conferencing.
E-governance is must for good governance: CM of Madhya Pradesh
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh (India), Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that e-governance is necessary tool to provide efficient and transparent administration.
COAI plans to appeal against TRAI
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) is planning to appeal against the recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) which has suggested major changes in licensing norms of mobile operators, to the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT).
Indian Govt. plans to link educational e-network with US institutes
The collaboration between the Indian and Australian universities will boost the government’s planning to align countrywide online network of educational institutions with its American counterpart.
RBI allows RRBs to open extension counters at places of worship
The Reserve Bank of India is planning to open counters at places of worship and markets to provide wider access to customers.
Indian Govt. to spend INR 7K crore a year in IT augmentation
The Indian Government is planning to spend more than INR 7000 crore every year to purchase computers and IT enabled services. The Government is planning to make it mandatory for all departments to allocate 2-3% of their total planned expenditure on IT and IT-related services.
