New Subsea Cables to Boost India’s Digital Connectivity

New Subsea Cables to Boost India’s Digital Connectivity

ICTpost News Network India’s internet user base is growing rapidly, driven by increased smartphone usage, affordable data plans, and government-led digital initiatives. As of March 2024, internet subscriptions reached 954 million, according to the Ministry of Communications. Efforts to extend digital services to remote areas are also contributing to this rise, leading to a nationwide […]

Quantum AI is at the forefront of “Future Tech Tsunami”

Quantum AI is at the forefront of “Future Tech Tsunami”

ICTpost Media Action Team “God does not play dice with the universe.”― Albert Einstein, The Born-Einstein Letters 1916-55 This famous statement of Einstein tells us that there is a reason behind unsolved mysteries of the Universe. Can Quantum AI solve these mysteries? Quantum AI offers a powerful toolkit for scientists to explore the mysteries of […]

Emerging Cyber Security trends 2024

Emerging Cyber Security trends 2024

ICTpost Secure IT Bureau: March 8, 2024  The future of cyber threats includes an increasing prominence of AI-based threats. As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies continue to advance, both defenders and attackers are leveraging these capabilities in the cybersecurity landscape. Some examples are- Sophisticated Phishing Attacks, AI-Enhanced Malware, Deepfakes and Manipulated Content. […]

Digital India on the back of AI is the future of e-governance in India

Digital India on the back of AI is the future of e-governance in India

New Delhi: August 3, 2023 E-governance, or electronic governance, leverages information and communication technologies to enhance the efficiency, accessibility, and transparency of government services.By embracing e-governance, governments can transform their service delivery models, making them more citizen-centric, efficient, and responsive to the evolving needs of society. It’s a crucial step towards building a modern, digital […]

How cities can create opportunity through the use of existing data

How cities can create opportunity through the use of existing data

Citizens and stakeholders are demanding higher levels of public safety and service from government and municipally owned organizations New Delhi: January 5, 2023 Cities can create significant opportunities by harnessing the power of existing data through smart and strategic initiatives. Here are several ways cities can leverage existing data to generate opportunities and enhance urban […]

India’s healthcare policy must focus on its long-term healthcare priorities

India’s healthcare policy must focus on its long-term healthcare priorities

ICTpost News NetworkNew Delhi: September 2, 2021 India’s healthcare policy indeed plays a critical role in shaping the nation’s health outcomes. Focusing on long-term healthcare priorities is essential for building a resilient and sustainable healthcare system. Here are key areas that could be prioritized in India’s healthcare policy: Primary Healthcare Strengthening: Prioritize strengthening the primary […]

COVID-19 variant in India may be evading vaccine protection

COVID-19 variant in India may be evading vaccine protection

AFP | New DelhiPUBLISHED ON MAY 09, 2021 A Covid-19 variant spreading in India is more contagious and may be dodging vaccine protections, contributing to the country’s explosive outbreak, the World Health Organization’s chief scientist said. In an interview with AFP, Soumya Swaminathan warned that “the epidemiological features that we see in India today do […]

Immunization services begin slow recovery from COVID-19 disruptions, though millions of children remain at risk from deadly diseases – WHO, UNICEF

Immunization services begin slow recovery from COVID-19 disruptions, though millions of children remain at risk from deadly diseases – WHO, UNICEF

28 April, 2021: New Delhi While immunization services have started to recover from disruptions caused by COVID-19, millions of children remain vulnerable to deadly diseases, the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance warned today during World Immunization Week, highlighting the urgent need for a renewed global commitment to improve vaccination access and […]

Wireless medical technology: Opportunities and challenges in Indian healthcare

Wireless medical technology: Opportunities and challenges in Indian healthcare

ICTpost Health IT Bureau The number and variety of wireless medical devices is growing rapidly, driven by the expansion of wireless communication technology and the medical needs of the aging population in the world. However, these devices face security problems that may be avoided with careful planning and implementation.Medical devices purchased by consumers used to […]

Common Pass: A novel approach to leveraging privacy preserving digital tools for COVID19 Pandemic

Common Pass: A novel approach to leveraging privacy preserving digital tools for COVID19 Pandemic

By Rahul Konapur, Nachiket Gudi, Oommen John Rahul Konapur, Young India Fellow, Ashoka University, Sonepat, Haryana. Nachiket Gudi, Consultant, The George Institute for Global Health, India Oommen John, Senior Research Fellow, The George Institute for Global Health, India Countries across the globe have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Over […]