Government wants Supreme Court to take action against WhatsApp for flouting RBI rules

Think tank Centre for Accountability and Systemic Change had challenged WhatsApp’s decision not to have an India grievance officer while doing business in the country.

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WhatsApp steps on child sex abuse not enough: Officials

Intermediary rules to address issue will have to wait till new government takes charge.

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Payment service will be launched only after complying with RBI norms: WhatsApp to SC

A bench of Justices was hearing a plea filed by an NGO, CASC, which has claimed that WhatsApp has not fully complied with RBI's circular which prescribed data localisation norms.

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Vodafone-Idea, IBM set to seal $700-800 million 5-year IT outsourcing deal

The US firm’s near $500 million IT outsourcing deal with Idea expired on March 31 this year, while its near $800 million contract with Vodafone India is valid till March 2021.

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Persistent Systems joins Siemens' MindSphere Partner Program for IoT solutions

Software solutions provider Persistent Systems announced it has joined Siemens’ MindSphere Partner Program to deliver its Industrial IoT solutions to market.

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Suvarna Technosoft acquires MedPrecinct Solutions

Suvarna offers software solutions and services in administrative, financial and clinical operations for hospitals, diagnostics and pharmacies.

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Microsoft rolls out new cloud services for AI and blockchain

Microsoft released the tools ahead of its software developer conference next week in Seattle.

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