BUSINESS
$100,000 H-1B visa fee to hit US tech firms hardest: Govt sources
Centre in talks with NASSCOM, Indian Embassy in Washington; fallout may push more global capability centres to India, said a senior government official
BUSINESS
IIT Bombay's BharatGen bets on trillion-parameter ‘mother model’ to power India’s AI ecosystem
The consortium says multimodal data collection is underway as it readies for trillion-parameter training.
TECHNOLOGY
MeitY ordered takedown of over 3,000 apps from Google Play Store in April–May 2025, amid India-Pakistan border tensions
The orders covered a wide range of apps, including VPN services, Islamic religious apps, streaming platforms, language tools, AI-powered generators, and even utility applications such as calculators and wallpapers.
BUSINESS
India to host 2nm chip design as ARM expands in Bengaluru: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Looking ahead, Vaishnaw said the next phase will go beyond chips to also focus on equipment and materials.
TECHNOLOGY
IN-SPACe flags impersonation attempts, warns cybercriminals posing as officials
The warning underlines growing concerns over cyber frauds targeting Indian government institutions.
TECHNOLOGY
CERT-In makes annual cyber audits mandatory for MSMEs
The new MSME-specific framework offers a minimum cybersecurity baseline, complementing July’s sweeping audit mandate for all organisations.
TECHNOLOGY
India defends app ban at WTO as China cries foul
China raises concerns at the WTO over India’s app bans, while New Delhi cites security grounds for its stance.
ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE
India’s deep tech push gets $1 bn boost from Indian and US VCs, first bets already in play
The alliance seeks to bridge long-standing capital gaps in deep tech by channelling funds into high-cost, high-impact areas such as semiconductors, AI, robotics, space, defense, and medical devices.
BUSINESS
Tata Consulting Engineers in talks with Odisha semiconductor plant promoters, scales up projects
Tata Consulting Engineers’ semiconductor cleanroom facility, being manufactured as part of Tata’s semiconductor plant in Jagiroad, Assam is expected to be ready by 2026
TECHNOLOGY
MeitY, CCI explore MoU route to align with Data Protection Board under DPDP Act
Meeting focuses on consent rules, data as ‘currency’ in deals; experts say overlaps with competition law inevitable but manageable through cooperation
BUSINESS
Online gaming law: Payment companies seek sufficient time from MeitY and RBI for processing customer refunds, chargebacks
During a meeting held on August 29, government officials also sought suggestions from the industry on the rules for the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025
TECHNOLOGY
India’s first Made-in-India chip will come from CG Semi’s semiconductor pilot line in Gujarat, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
"This pilot line (G1 facility) will produce 0.5 million chips per day, and our first Made-in-India chip will come from here," Vaishnaw said.
BUSINESS
Pixxel, Dhruva Space launch satellites aboard Musk's SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket
With this launch, Pixxel Space will now work on developing their 'Honeybees' satellites. For Dhruva Space, this was its first commercial mission
BUSINESS
MC Interview: Govt will back jobs and creative economy as Online Gaming Bill takes shape, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
In an exclusive interview, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the law targets harmful money games but also assured support for affected workers while promoting e-sports and skill-based gaming.
TECHNOLOGY
Ashwini Vaishnaw assures support for those impacted by online money gaming ban
Vaishnaw invites industry suggestions to boost esports and online skill gaming ecosystem
BUSINESS
Celebrity endorsements fuel online money gaming addiction, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
The Union IT minister stressed awareness and societal role in tackling online money gaming
BUSINESS
Venture capitalists knew online money gaming was risky, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw notes global concerns around betting-driven games, says investors should know the sector faced “issues”
BUSINESS
Ashwini Vaishnaw likens online money gaming menace to drugs, defends new bill
The IT minister said that there have been instances were students resorted to crime because of unpaid debts arising from online money games
TECHNOLOGY
5 things to know about India’s proposed law to ban online real money gaming
The Centre’s proposed first national law on online gaming lays out strict bans, new penalties and a dedicated regulator while setting up a framework for e-sports and social games
TECHNOLOGY
What Centre's new online gaming bill means for real-money gaming platforms
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 which prohibits the offering of real money gaming was passed in the Lok Sabha on August 20
TECHNOLOGY
Political mind made up on real-money gaming ban; consensus across parties on societal impact, say govt sources
FDI in online gaming sector not productive, industry making outsize profits by preying on Indian population, said a source
TECHNOLOGY
Ashwini Vaishnaw: Online money gaming platforms misused for terror financing, laundering
With the Centre set to introduce a new bill that would effectively ban real money gaming, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw warned of money laundering, terrorism financing, and psychological harm from such games
TECHNOLOGY
This is a balanced bill, provides clarity: MeitY Secretary Krishnan defends proposed ban on money-based games
Industry stakeholders have raised concerns about the business impact of the legislation and issues around enforcement, particularly the ability to curtail offshore operators and users accessing unlicensed platforms via VPNs. Krishnan acknowledged these challenges but said the government is “fully prepared” to address them
TECHNOLOGY
Online Gaming Bill proposes warrantless search and arrest powers, even in digital spaces
Draft online gaming legislation empowers authorities to override access controls on servers, devices and virtual platforms while probing offences.
