New Delhi [India], June 16: In the digital era of today, applying for an online loan no longer requires visiting a bank branch and filling out lengthy paperwork. Growing internet access and financial digitisation have made online personal loans a preferred mode to handle financial emergencie
"Indian students in Iran are calling for help. But the government remains largely unresponsive, even as missiles rain from the sky. With flights suspended, airspace over Tehran closed, and internet access disrupted, more than 1500 Indian students are left in a state of precarity and uncertai
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) marked its 160th anniversary on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, celebrating decades of connecting the world through innovation, cooperation, and standard-setting. ITU also emphasised bridging the digital gender gap to ensur
New Delhi [India], January 27: In today's fast paced digital world, the availability of information has greatly increased. However, despite a huge amount of data available on the internet, accessing accurate and reliable information regarding higher education can still be a tough task for st
The chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has acknowledged that restricting internet access falls into a 'legal grey area' and urged the ministries of law and interior to provide clarification on its legality.
Iranian authorities have lifted the ban on WhatsApp and the Google Play Store after a meeting with top government officials. The decision marks a shift in the country's internet policies, fulfilling a key promise made by President Masoud Pezeshkian during his campaign. The government emphasi
Members of the Women Workers Forum (WWF) of Pakistan urged the Pakistani government to take prompt measures to protect their livelihoods, which are increasingly threatened by socio-economic challenges stemming from climate change and unreliable internet access.
A proposal by the Chinese government to issue individual online identifiers for the general public has triggered severe concerns pointing out that authorities could use this system to further tighten the already strict social control protocol in China on Friday, Nikkei Asia reported.
New Delhi [India], March 7: In today's world, the issue of unequal distribution of educational resources is becoming increasingly prominent, as inequality lowers the quality of educational resources available to students. With the widespread adoption of digital technology, the digital divide
The Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, urged Pakistan authorities on Friday to uphold fundamental human rights, including a free and fair trial through the independent judicial system and also expressed concern over restrictions imposed on internet access on polling d