chief digital officer

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the first phase of Census 2027, focusing on house listing and housing. This digital census, themed “Our Census, Our Development,” aims for inclusive growth by collecting accurate data for policymaking and welfare schemes. Residents can self-enumerate digitally from May 7-21, followed by door-to-door surveys.

Prat Vemana, executive VP and chief information and product officer at the $105-billion Target, is trying to put AI into the hands of everyone shaping the retail experience, from designers and planners to store teams and digital engineers. And the India centre is playing a central role in the effort to make Target run on AI

HSVP releases town-wise estimates, to buy nearly 47k acres in Ph 1

Launches First Phase Of Enumeration In State

Maharashtra's house-to-house census enumeration is gearing up, with training for 2.3 lakh staff concluding by May 10. Field visits commence May 16, with enumerators working early mornings or evenings. Citizens are urged to cooperate, verify IDs, and answer only the 33 designated questions digitally. Self-enumeration is ongoing until May 15 via the official website.

Odisha recorded the highest number of sexual harassment cases in public places/pathways with 549 incidents, according to the NCRB's 'Crime in India-2024' report. This new category highlights a significant concern, with police acknowledging the issue and vowing to enhance safety measures. The report also noted a lack of awareness or trust in safety apps among women in Bhubaneswar.

Self-enumeration for Census 2027 has commenced in Maharashtra, emphasizing data protection and physical verification for accuracy and confidentiality. Collected data is confidential under the Census Act, 1948, and anonymized for privacy. While self-enumeration is encouraged, physical enumeration will ensure comprehensive coverage, especially in remote areas.

The Supreme Court is reviewing geofence warrants, a modern surveillance tool used in a 2019 Richmond bank robbery. Investigators used Google location data to identify devices near the crime scene, leading to Okello Chatrie's arrest. This case questions whether such broad data collection violates Fourth Amendment privacy rights, potentially impacting future law enforcement investigations.