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'They say BJP is politicising surgical strikes... Please tell me, which election is happening now, or in the near future? There are no elections at the moment,' Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Cong statements on surgical strikes would 'gladden hearts of terrorists': BJP

'Does the Congress believe there was a surgical strike or not?', questions Ravi Shankar Prasad.

28 Jun 2018 5:59 PM

Railways, IT ministry ink pact to allow bookings via 2.9 lakh CSCs

CSCs can also be made a medium to grant mudra loans, says Railway Minister.

11 Jun 2018 1:45 PM

First held in 1974, it has been a flagship campaign for raising awareness on emerging environmental issues from marine pollution, human overpopulation, and global warming, to sustainable consumption and wildlife crime. (Photo: PTI)

World Environment Day 2018: Here's how India is spreading message on Twitter

This year's host is India and the official theme is ‘Beating plastic pollution.’

05 Jun 2018 10:13 AM

Stating that the central government is committed to uplift of the poor, the minister said 31 crore Jan Dhan bank accounts were opened in the last four years. (Photo: File)

India's global prestige increased under Modi govt: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Prasad was talking to reporters on the completion of four years of the Modi government and enumerated its various achievements.

03 Jun 2018 8:23 AM

Maneka Gandhi mentioned that she has asked the secretary in the ministry of WCD to initiate proceedings under the Dowry Prohibition Act in this matter.(Photo: PTI)

Maneka Gandhi seeks action against dowry calculator website

Maneka Gandhi wrote a letter in this regard to Ravi Shankar Prasad, saying website should be blocked as it promotes seeking dowry by men.

31 May 2018 8:18 AM

India flexible on Apple, waiting for formal offer

Apple did not respond to an email seeking comments.

31 May 2018 2:05 AM

The government will not allow "fly-by-night" data mining firms to improperly harvest social media data of Indian citizens, Law and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said.

No fly-by-night operator will be allowed to play with data, says Prasad

The IT ministry will wait for Cambridge Analytica to respond to the second notice, Prasad said.

27 May 2018 5:49 PM

The government on Wednesday said it is working on a long-term solution to address the volatility and frequent revisions in rates.

Govt working on long-term solution to fuel prices, says Prasad

The 10-day relentless price increases built pressure on the government for cutting excise duty to give immediate relief to consumers.

23 May 2018 7:38 PM

The Cabinet on Wednesday cleared amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), incorporating changes suggested by a government appointed panel. (Photo: PTI)

Cabinet clears amendments to bankruptcy code

The panel had suggested that home buyers should be treated as financial creditors.

23 May 2018 5:03 PM

Centre okays ordinance to amend law on commercial disputes to boost FDI

Law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad refused to give details saying the ordinance is yet to get the President’s nod.

03 May 2018 6:30 AM

The Indian mobile manufacturing industry is expected to touch Rs 1,32,000 crores by the end of 2018, Union Minister, of Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Thursday.

Mobile manufacturing industry to touch Rs 1,32,000 cr by 2018 end

In 2017 the Indian mobile manufacturing industry produced 22 million mobile phones.

27 Apr 2018 12:33 PM

Addressing an event to recognise start-up ventures jointly organised by MeitY, Assocham and Ericsson, the Union minister also said the government needed data for policy making but the data procured should be anonymous. (Photo: ANI)

Make India big centre for data analysis: Ravi Shankar Prasad tells entrepreneurs

The Union minister said government needed data for policy making but data procured should be anonymous.

26 Apr 2018 5:10 PM

'Congress Party has no moral authority or stand to ask questions about dignity of the judiciary from us. The whole record of Congress party is littered with repeated instances as to how the judiciary of India was supposed to be compromised,' Prasad said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Cong has no moral authority to question dignity of judiciary: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Supreme Court Bar Association had said, govt meddled with the functioning of the judiciary by appointing Indu Malhotra as an SC judge.

26 Apr 2018 4:01 PM

Justice KM Joseph is 42nd in the seniority list of 669 high court judges. (Photo: PTI/File)

Centre asks SC to reconsider elevation of Justice KM Joseph: sources

The government feels that the SC collegium has disregarded seniority and regional representation.

26 Apr 2018 2:20 PM

IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. (Photo: PTI)

Leverage AI to create healthcare, education solutions: Prasad

India is well on its way to become USD 1 trillion digital economy over the coming years.

26 Apr 2018 2:05 PM

Mayawati has termed the BJP’s efforts of uplifting the weaker sections of society as natakbaazi in the name of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Age Debate: Cashing in on dalits?

The BJP’s attitude towards dalits must change, just sops will not be enough.

19 Apr 2018 2:19 AM

Union MInister Ravi Shankar Prasad said Congress President Rahul Gandhi should apologise and promise not to manipulate voters and divide the society in future. (Photo: PTI | File)

After Zuckerberg's apology, Ravi Shankar Prasad wants promise from Rahul Gandhi

Ravi Shankar Prasad said Cong President Rahul Gandhi should also apologise for allegedly using leaked data to swing poll results in India.

11 Apr 2018 9:41 PM

Opposition parties were trying to spread bitterness, casteism and regionalism in the country to target the BJP, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad alleged. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

BJP says it’s only pro-Dalit party, BSP, Cong abetting violence over issues

BJP fielded Union ministers Ravi Shankar Prasad and Thawarchand Gehlot to launch a counter attack on oppn parties.

08 Apr 2018 9:37 PM

Facebook on Thursday admitted that nearly 5.62 lakh people in India were "potentially affected" by its global data breach.

Data leak: 5.62 lakh people potentially affected in India

Facebook has over 20 crore users in India.

05 Apr 2018 5:17 PM

Law and IT Minster Ravi Shankar Prasad had previously warned social media giant Facebook of "stringent" action for any attempt to influence polls through data theft.

Cambridge Analytica seeks more time on govt data breach notice

IT has sought an additional time of one week to respond to government's notice.

02 Apr 2018 6:51 PM

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