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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Women Key For India's $320 Billion AI Market, But Gender Disparity Remains: NASSCOM-BCG

ABP News

A new report by NASSCOM and Boston Consulting Group has highlighted the significant role women can play in India's booming artificial intelligence market, which is projected to reach $320-$380 billion by 2027. India Has 64% Gender Gap In AI Leadership Compared To Global Peers The report, titled "GenAI: The Diversity Game Changer We Can't Ignore", analysed the adoption of AI …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Industry, academia seek details of Centre’s internship programme for students in 500 companies

The Hindu

The industries and the academia are waiting for the details of the internship programme announced in the Union Budget by Finance Minister Nirmal Sitharaman recently. Hailing the thought process behind the scheme, National Association of Software and Service Companies president Debjani Ghosh, and chairman of the Board of Governors of IIT Roorkee and IIT Hyderabad B.V.R. Mr. Reddy, meanwhile, said …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Empowering young minds to navigate the digital world

India Today

In today's digital age, the internet is an integral part of students' lives, providing vast opportunities for learning and connectivity. Initiatives like Birlasoft's Cyber Safe Program can inspire curiosity and safe exploration of cybersecurity topics. The Cyber Safe Program, initiated as a pilot project in select schools across the Delhi NCR region, aimed to improve cybersecurity awareness amongst key stakeholders …

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5 months ago

Karnataka Reservation Bill: Nasscom, PhonePe founder, tech workers speak out against the controversial bill

The Hindu

The Karnataka state government’s draft bill that aims to reserve 50% of management jobs and 70% of non-management jobs for its locals has sparked outrage across the state, with migrant and multilingual tech workers lashing out at the proposed regulation. The bill that was recently cleared by the state cabinet has been temporarily put on hold as Chief Minister Siddaramiah …

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5 months ago

Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh invites IT firms to relocate amid row over Karnataka job reservation Bill

India TV News

Karnataka job reservation Bill row: With NASSCOM expressing disappointment over a Bill passed by the Karnataka Cabinet to reserve jobs for locals in private industries, Andhra Pradesh’s Minister for Information Technology and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, invited investors to relocate their businesses. Nara Lokesh invites investors to Andhra Pradesh Nara Lokesh on Wednesday took to X to invite investors after the …

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5 months ago

Minister vows wider consultation amid massive row over quota bill

Hindustan Times

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Wednesday said it will hold consultations with the stakeholders on reservation in private sector jobs for locals following a backlash from industry leaders, a day after the state cabinet approved a draft law providing for 50% to 75% reservation in private sector jobs in three years. As pressure from the industry leaders mounted, chief minister …

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5 months ago

K’taka pvt jobs quota on hold after backlash

Hindustan Times

Karnataka on Wednesday put on hold a controversial bill reserving jobs for locals in the private sector after sweeping backlash over the draft legislation approved by the state cabinet the day before, even as industry bodies and business leaders pointed out that the proposal was “unconstitutional” and that, if passed as a law, it would force companies to move away …

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5 months ago

Lokesh promises facilities, power, infra to potential entrepreneurs in AP

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The controversy over the Congress-led Karnataka government’s decision to bring in legislation reserving 100 per cent jobs for locals in private sector — since rescinded — may find its echo in the two Telugu states. He was reacting to the Nasscom taking serious objection to the proposed Karnataka State Employment of Local Industries Factories Establishment Act, 2024 which Chief …

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5 months ago

Andhra Pradesh rolls out red carpet to NASSCOM

The Hindu

Information Technology Minister N. Lokesh welcomed the National Association of Software and Service Companies to expand / relocate the businesses to the IT, IT Services, Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Cluster in Visakhapatnam by promising to offer the best-in-class facilities, uninterrupted power, infrastructure and skilled talent for the IT enterprises with no restrictions from the government. Mr. Lokesh was responding …

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5 months ago

‘Restrictions could force companies to relocate’: Nasscom on Kannadiga reservation bill

Hindustan Times

The National Association of Software and Service Companies on Wednesday expressed disappointment and concern over Karnataka's new bill mandating reservation for locals in private sector jobs. The Karnataka State Employment of Local Industries Factories Establishment Act Bill, 2024 states that private firms should recruit Kannadigas in Group C and D category posts. Nasscom said it is disappointed and expressed deep …

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5 months ago

Nasscom Warns Karnataka’s Job Quota Bill Will Hurt Tech Sector

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Software body Nasscom on Wednesday said that Karnataka's job reservations for locals in the private sector would hamper growth of tech industry and impact jobs. The apex IT industry body’s statement comes after the Karnataka State Employment of Local Candidates in the Industries, Factories and Other Establishments Bill, 2024 was approved by the state cabinet on Monday, and …

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5 months ago

Karnataka job reservation row: Nasscom opposes Karnataka’s local jobs reservations bill, warns firms might relocate

The Hindu

The tech industry’s apex lobby group, the National Association of Software and Service Companies on July 17 said it was “disappointed” and “deeply concerned” about the possible passage of the Karnataka State Employment of Local Candidates in the Industries, Factories and Other Establishments Bill, 2024 — a law, when enacted, would mandate private firms with operations in the State to …

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5 months ago

Restrictions could force companies to relocate: Nasscom on Karnataka's job reservation bill

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: The National Association of Software and Service Companies on Wednesday expressed disappointment and concern over Karnataka's new bill mandating reservation for locals in private sector jobs. The Karnataka State Employment of Local Industries Factories Establishment Act Bill, 2024 states that private firms should recruit Kannadigas in Group C and D category posts. In a statement, the tech body said, …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Nasscom urges govt to set up group to study impact of angel tax

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: National Association of Software and Service Companies has said the government should set up a group comprising officials from the CBDT, MCA, DPIIT, SEBI, RBI and industry to study the impact of 12 years of implementation of the angel tax and suggest the way forward. In its pre-budget memorandum 2024-25, the Nasscom, which represents the country’s technology industry, pointed …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Nasscom recommends government to set up group to study impact of angel tax

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Nasscom has said that the government should set up a group comprising officials from the CBDT, MCA, DPIIT, SEBI, RBI and industry to study the impact of 12 years of implementation of the angel tax and suggest the way forward. In its pre-budget memorandum 2024-25, the Nasscom, which represents the country's technology industry, pointed out various issues in the …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Classroom to cubicle: filling the digital skill gap

The Hindu

In a residential patch at Puttanna Road in Basavanagudi, a building rumbles with excitement. The “ADVANTAGE INDIA” initiative, a part of Microsoft’s Skills for Jobs programme, will focus on training individuals in tier 2 and tier 3 cities. Those institutions who have all the capability but just need skilling can use the job standards created by the Sector Skill Council …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

AI threatens to replace BPO employees pretty quickly: Nasscom chairman

Deccan Chronicle

Workers in the business process outsourcing sector are at the maximum risk of getting impacted by the influx of generative artificial intelligence, IT industry body Nasscom's chairman Rajesh Nambiar has said.Nambiar, who is also the chairman and managing director of global technology major Cogniozant's India unit, said workers in the software services industry, the Indian tech industry's mainstay, do not …

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10 months ago

India's AI market to reach USD 17 billion by 2027: Nasscom

India TV News

India’s artificial intelligence market is booming, and it is likely to grow at a 25 per cent compound annual growth rate to reach USD 17 billion by 2027, with similar growth in artificial intelligence investments. This growth has been fueled by multiple factors which include increasing enterprise tech spending, India’s growing AI talent base and a significant increase in AI …

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11 months ago

Tech enterprises scouting for global talent to expand footprint: Nasscom

The Hindu

Tech enterprises are looking at newer regions and geographies to scout for talent, to forge collaborations, expand their addressable markets and also to increase competitive advantage, as per a study released by industry apex body Nassom in association with Indeed on Monday. Industry is also looking at expanding across Tier 2/3 cities in India as service-based organisations and GCCs look …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Looking for AI Upskilling? This Govt-NASSCOM Initiative is Offering Over 80 Free & Paid Courses

News 18

More than 80 courses on Artificial Intelligence are being offered under a joint initiative by the Ministry of Electronics & IT and NASSCOM to equip those with the skills necessary to thrive and stand out in today’s competitive job market. On the Future Skill Prime’s website, the courses section seamlessly directs individuals to the downloadable PDF course catalogue. It encompasses …

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1 year ago

Amendments to IT Act decriminalise offences, increase penalties

Hindustan Times

The amendments introduced to the Information Technology Act, 2000, notified through the Jan Vishwas Act, 2023, came into effect on Thursday. The contentious Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, which penalised people for sending “offensive” messages through any communication services, has also now officially been removed from the Act. Under section 69B, any intermediary who “intentionally or knowingly” does …

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1 year, 1 month ago

U. S new visa rule could boost local hiring, warns Nasscom

The Hindu

However, Nasscom welcomed ‘the Biden Administration’s recognition of the substantial gap in supply and demand for skilled workers’ The United States’ new proposed Rule to “modernise H1-B requirements” could align with new visa norms to boost STEM hiring within the country, warned Indian tech industry’s apex body Nasscom on Thursday. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposed “Rule Modernizing H-1B …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Independent body, risk-based framework: TRAI suggests regulations for AI

Business Standard

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Thursday called on the government to adopt a holistic regulatory framework for the responsible development of cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies, reported Economic Times. It has proposed the immediate establishment of an independent statutory authority, 'Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority of India,' for the development of responsible AI and the regulation of use cases …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Electrification targets for EVs in Delhi unrealistic, Nasscom says

The Hindu

The National Association of Software and Service Companies has raised concerns about the unrealistic electrification targets for EVs in Delhi citing supply constraints, inadequate charging infrastructure, high entry costs and challenges ahead for the cab-drivers. The industry body made these observations on the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme by the Delhi government. Nasscom says that only …

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Women Key For India's $320 Billion AI Market, But Gender Disparity Remains: NASSCOM-BCG

Industry, academia seek details of Centre’s internship programme for students in 500 companies

Empowering young minds to navigate the digital world

Karnataka Reservation Bill: Nasscom, PhonePe founder, tech workers speak out against the controversial bill

Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh invites IT firms to relocate amid row over Karnataka job reservation Bill

Minister vows wider consultation amid massive row over quota bill

K’taka pvt jobs quota on hold after backlash

Lokesh promises facilities, power, infra to potential entrepreneurs in AP

Andhra Pradesh rolls out red carpet to NASSCOM

‘Restrictions could force companies to relocate’: Nasscom on Kannadiga reservation bill

Nasscom Warns Karnataka’s Job Quota Bill Will Hurt Tech Sector

Karnataka job reservation row: Nasscom opposes Karnataka’s local jobs reservations bill, warns firms might relocate

Restrictions could force companies to relocate: Nasscom on Karnataka's job reservation bill

Budget 2024: Nasscom urges govt to set up group to study impact of angel tax

Budget 2024: Nasscom recommends government to set up group to study impact of angel tax

Classroom to cubicle: filling the digital skill gap

AI threatens to replace BPO employees pretty quickly: Nasscom chairman

India's AI market to reach USD 17 billion by 2027: Nasscom

Tech enterprises scouting for global talent to expand footprint: Nasscom

Looking for AI Upskilling? This Govt-NASSCOM Initiative is Offering Over 80 Free & Paid Courses

Amendments to IT Act decriminalise offences, increase penalties

U. S new visa rule could boost local hiring, warns Nasscom

Independent body, risk-based framework: TRAI suggests regulations for AI

Electrification targets for EVs in Delhi unrealistic, Nasscom says