Ravi Shankar Prasad

Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad made the remarks amid continuing attacks by the Congress top brass against EAM Jaishankar and terming India's diplomatic outreach a diversion.

Religion-based politics can offset years of inclusive, forward-looking policies: Ravi Shankar Prasad

The Shah Bano case is seen as one of the milestones in Muslim women’s fight for rights in India and the battle against the set Muslim personal law. It laid the ground for thousands of women to make legitimate claims which they were not allowed before.

'Congress leaders should follow suit': Ravi Shankar Prasad after Shashi Tharoor's U-turn on Russia-Ukraine war

Prasad said that the decisions of the Modi government are in favour of the nation and other Congress leaders should follow Shashi Tharoor in admitting that India's stand on the Russia-Ukraine conflict was right.

Ram, not Aurangzeb part of India's heritage: BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad to opposition

Participating in a debate in the Lok Sabha on 75 years of the Constitution's adoption, Prasad said the original Constitution had pictures of Lord Ram, Lord Hanuman and Mughal emperor Akbar, but not of Babar and Aurangzeb.

BJP slams Congress for its vote bank politics over Waqf row in Karnataka

Senior BJP leader and former law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad cited notices served on farmers in Karnataka's Vijayapura district for allegedly encroaching on Waqf properties and alleged that a temple is also facing similar claims.

BJP warns PDP, NC: 'No tolerance if poll promises compromise national interests'

He underscored the BJP's zero-tolerance stance on issues related to national security, adding, "If in their manifesto they advocate for stone pelters, terrorists and those who take funds from Pakistan, then the government of India will take strict action. Let it be very clear."

Modi at 9: Promises on law, digital push, better access to justice met partially

The Arbitration Council of India is yet to be set up and vacancies in the high court continue to be a drag on case disposal.

Rahul Gandhi must clarify Ghulam Nabi Azad's charge on meeting 'undesirable businessmen': BJP

"Ghulam Nabi Azad has made a serious allegation that whenever Rahul Gandhi goes on a foreign tour, he meets many 'unwanted businessmen'," Prasad told reporters in Patna.

Does Congress want complete freedom for Rahul Gandhi to abuse people: BJP

Addressing a press conference, BJP leader and former law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad also cautioned Gandhi against making defamatory remarks, saying the Congress leader will find himself facing "more troubles" if he doesn't refrain from doing so.

Sonia Gandhi's speech showed desperation, lacked realisation as to why Congress' appeal so limited

BJP leader and former Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the former Congress president's speech at her party's plenary session in Nava Raipur reeked of desperation and lacked the realisation as to why the opposition party's appeal has become so limited.

Rahul Gandhi 'misled' Lok Sabha: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Speaking in the Lok Sabha on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, Ravi Shankar Prasad said Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Tuesday were "baseless, shameful and full of lies, and came from a feeling of dejection".

Union Budget will pave way for building a developed India: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Uttarakhand will especially benefit from schemes such as Shri Anna Yojana and the provisions made in the budget for agriculture, tourism and infrastructure, Prasad said at a press conference here as part of the BJP's countrywide discussion on the Union Budget.

Historic judgment in national interest, will Rahul Gandhi say sorry: BJP after SC's demonetisation verdict

The Supreme Court in a 4:1 majority verdict upheld the government's 2016 decision to demonetise Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 denomination notes, saying the decision-making process was not flawed.

Shameful: Ravi Shankar Prasad on Nitish Kumar's disapproval of CBI chargesheet against Lalu Prasad

Addressing a press conference here, the former Union minister said Kumar is ”compromising the core of his life’s savings” by defending Lalu Prasad and his family members in the corruption case.

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Prakash Javadekar may soon receive organisational responsibility, role in poll-bound states

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is soon likely to announce new positions for the senior former Union Ministers Ravi Shankar Prasad and Prakash Javadekar, sources said.

Cabinet Reshuffle | What's in store for Big Tech?

Ravi Shankar Prasad’s replacement might well keep a lower profile, but tighten the screws further without creating quite as many controversies

New IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw takes charge: A look at the challenges awaiting the former IAS officer

In the Cabinet reshuffle on July 8, Ashwini Vaishnaw, a Rajya Sabha MP for Odisha, was given key portfolios - Minister of Electronics and Information and Technology, Railways, and Communications.

First compliance report by Google, FB under new IT rules big step towards transparency: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Under the new IT rules, large digital platforms that have over 5 million users are required to publish periodic compliance reports every month, mentioning the details of complaints received and action taken thereon.

Cabinet approves Rs 19,041 crore viability gap funding for BharatNet in 16 states

Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the decision to involve private players was taken after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on August 15, 2020 that around 6 lakh villages in the country will be connected with broadband in 1,000 days.

For Koo, IT minister's account lock can be yet another catalyst for user growth

In the interaction with Moneycontrol, CEO of Koo, Aprameya Radhakrishna shares how the firm's transparent policy on violations increases the trust on a local social media platform and how they are very clear on what we will do in a situation in India.

How AR Rahman’s Maa Tujhe Salaam got IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad’s Twitter account locked

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry on behalf of Sony Music Entertainment flagged a copyright violation complaint that ended up denying the minister access to Twitter for around an hour.

IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad says Twitter denied access to his account for nearly an hour

"Twitter’s actions indicate that they are not the harbinger of free speech that they claim to be but are only interested in running their own agenda, with the threat that if you do not tow the line they draw," Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

More relaxation in WFH norms will create more employment, aid BPO sector growth

Currently, the BPM industry revenues grew 2.4 percent to $38.5 billion in FY21 despite the pandemic. With the new set of norms that further eases work from home norms, the industry could grow to $5.5 billion by 2025, said Union IT and Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on June 23.

Telecom Ministry liberalises guidelines for OSPs; no distinction between domestic and international players

The guidelines would help the business process outsourcing organisations giving voice-based services in India and abroad.

Twitter deliberately chose path of non-compliance with IT rules: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Social media companies were given three months (till May 25) to comply with the new Information Technology (Intermediary guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.