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Safe-harbour loss will likely be case-specific, not for entire platform

TECHNOLOGY

Safe-harbour loss will likely be case-specific, not for entire platform

On February 11, MeitY notified amendments to the IT Technology rules, 2021, which reduced to three hours the 36-hour deadline to remove AI-generated such content

IN-SPACe picks Astrome, Azista and Dhruva Space for Rs 15 crore satellite bus development push

TECHNOLOGY

IN-SPACe picks Astrome, Azista and Dhruva Space for Rs 15 crore satellite bus development push

The regulator's Satellite Bus as a Service initiative aims to build indigenous platforms for hosted payload missions and boost India's small satellite manufacturing ecosystem.

New three-hour takedown window under IT Rules on deepfakes raises fears of wrongful removals

ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE

New three-hour takedown window under IT Rules on deepfakes raises fears of wrongful removals

While the notified IT Rules narrow the scope of synthetically generated information and ease some labelling mandates, legal and policy experts warn that the sharply compressed takedown timelines could leave platforms with little room to assess context or legality of content.

MeitY notifies IT Rules to regulate deepfakes and synthetic content

BUSINESS

MeitY notifies IT Rules to regulate deepfakes and synthetic content

The amendments introduce mandatory labelling and due diligence obligations for synthetically generated content, even as industry bodies had earlier warned against overbroad definitions and compliance challenges.

India AI Impact Summit to push for global consensus on curbing harmful use of AI: MeitY's Abhishek Singh

BUSINESS

India AI Impact Summit to push for global consensus on curbing harmful use of AI: MeitY's Abhishek Singh

The additional secretary in IT ministry cites recent coordinated action across jurisdictions on AI misuse, such as on Grok, as evidence of growing global alignment on safety norms.

‘Not either-or': India will use US GPUs and develop its own chips, says MeitY's Abhishek Singh

BUSINESS

‘Not either-or': India will use US GPUs and develop its own chips, says MeitY's Abhishek Singh

IndiaAI Mission CEO and additional secretary in IT ministry Abhishek Singh says access to US GPUs and domestic chip development are not mutually exclusive

India-US trade deal opens path for greater GPU access and data centre cooperation

TECHNOLOGY

India-US trade deal opens path for greater GPU access and data centre cooperation

Interim agreement signals deeper technology ties as Washington and New Delhi look to expand trade in AI infrastructure.

IAMAI urges MeitY to stick to 18-month DPDP timeline, says fast-tracking will cause 'immense disruptions'

TECHNOLOGY

IAMAI urges MeitY to stick to 18-month DPDP timeline, says fast-tracking will cause 'immense disruptions'

The Industry body flags risks in advancing compliance for significant data fiduciaries and early rollout of rules handling information requests, cross-border data transfer, among others

Drone startups expect export tailwinds from India-US trade deal

BUSINESS

Drone startups expect export tailwinds from India-US trade deal

Lower tariffs and deeper collaboration with US partners can help domestic UAV firms move up the value chain and compete globally, industry leaders say

Component PLI scheme to drive Rs 29,000 crore in output and 19,000 jobs in FY27

TECHNOLOGY

Component PLI scheme to drive Rs 29,000 crore in output and 19,000 jobs in FY27

Government projections suggest the electronics components scheme will begin translating approvals into manufacturing capacity and employment next year

India US trade deal: Industry sees $100 billion opportunity in electronics and semiconductors

TECHNOLOGY

India US trade deal: Industry sees $100 billion opportunity in electronics and semiconductors

SEMI India and IESA flag boost for semiconductors, data centres and advanced manufacturing

Data centre investments may surge to $200 billion as Budget offers tax holiday till 2047: Ashwini Vaishnaw

TECHNOLOGY

Data centre investments may surge to $200 billion as Budget offers tax holiday till 2047: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Electronics and IT minister says AI infrastructure push is key to India’s ambition of becoming a top three AI nation.

Budget 2026: DoS, ISRO allocation rise to Rs 13,706 crore in FY27, space sciences see sharp jump

TECHNOLOGY

Budget 2026: DoS, ISRO allocation rise to Rs 13,706 crore in FY27, space sciences see sharp jump

The increase in budget outlay includes expenditure on ISRO’s rocket and satellite projects, infrastructure at key centres and so on

Budget 2026: Semiconductor push deepens as Centre doubles outlay to Rs 8,000 crore

TECHNOLOGY

Budget 2026: Semiconductor push deepens as Centre doubles outlay to Rs 8,000 crore

Upcoming ISM 2.0 has received Rs 1,000 crore and the modernisation of Semiconductor Laboratory in Mohali has received Rs 900 crore in allocation in the Budget

Budget raised MeitY allocation to Rs 21,633 crore, focus on AI, semiconductors

TECHNOLOGY

Budget raised MeitY allocation to Rs 21,633 crore, focus on AI, semiconductors

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the next phase of the chip strategy, with the launch of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0

India should stop obsessing over generative AI, focus on sector-specific models, says IT secretary S Krishnan

TECHNOLOGY

India should stop obsessing over generative AI, focus on sector-specific models, says IT secretary S Krishnan

Smaller AI models and open government datasets can drive productivity and make India the world's 'use-case capital', Krishnan said.

Ahead of India–US talks, IN-SPACe asks space startups to flag regulatory roadblocks

BUSINESS

Ahead of India–US talks, IN-SPACe asks space startups to flag regulatory roadblocks

Inputs will feed into upcoming India–US civil and commercial space talks aimed at removing regulatory and trade barriers.

Govt launches new Aadhaar app with focus on privacy, limited data sharing

INDIA

Govt launches new Aadhaar app with focus on privacy, limited data sharing

Almost 20 entities, including Samsung and Google have been onboarded for facilitating offline Aadhaar verification, officials said

After January meeting, MeitY gives platforms till Feb 4 to weigh in on DPDP rule timelines

TECHNOLOGY

After January meeting, MeitY gives platforms till Feb 4 to weigh in on DPDP rule timelines

Email to platforms flags early rollout of key rules after January 22 consultations

India aims to manufacture 3 nm and 2 nm chips by 2032: Ashwini Vaishnaw

BUSINESS

India aims to manufacture 3 nm and 2 nm chips by 2032: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IT minister says feedback from DLI startups will shape the next phase of the scheme, with sharper focus on analog, RF, market access and so on

Govt signals flexibility, to use risk, user base for ‘significant data fiduciary' tag

TECHNOLOGY

Govt signals flexibility, to use risk, user base for ‘significant data fiduciary' tag

The development comes as the ministry of electronics and information technology meets representatives of major digital platforms.

Davos 2026: All major global technology players want to have a big presence in India, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

TECHNOLOGY

Davos 2026: All major global technology players want to have a big presence in India, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

From AI investments to semiconductor momentum and the idea of an India-hosted Davos, Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw lays out how global boardrooms are reading India right now.

Davos 2026: ‘Autumn Davos’ in India likely in 2027, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

BUSINESS

Davos 2026: ‘Autumn Davos’ in India likely in 2027, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Minister says talks with World Economic Forum were underway

Davos 2026: India needs to do more on AI models, 6 to be showcased at Impact Summit, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE

Davos 2026: India needs to do more on AI models, 6 to be showcased at Impact Summit, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

India’s next AI breakthrough likely to come from maths or engineering, says Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw

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