News on AIR

August 17, 2023 7:08 PM

Centre conducts test of its emergency alert system by sending sample messages to many smartphone users

Centre conducted a test of its emergency alert system by sending sample messages to many smartphone users across the country on Thursday. An alert was sent by the Department of Telecommunication as a test message to multiple mobile devices. The message was sent to TEST Pan-India Emergency Alert System being implemented by National Disaster Management Authority. NDMA is implementing the emergency alert system to enhance public safety and provide alerts during emergencies....

Centre extends application under PLI Scheme 2.0 for IT Hardware till 30th August

The application window for receiving applications under Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme 2.0 for IT Hardware has been extended till 30th of next month. The PLI Scheme 2.0 for IT Hardware was notified in May this year, with a budgetary outlay of 17 thousand crore rupees. The scheme is aimed at broadening and deepening the IT hardware manufacturing ecosystem in the country. India has the fastest growing digital ecosystem with over 1.17 billion mobile subscribers and over 836 million in...