TECHNOLOGY
Govt sends notice to Apple over spyware alerts; CERT-In offers voluntary device checks for affected users
Apple later met MeitY and CERT-In, stating that its notifications were based on internal threat signals and not attributed to any government
TECHNOLOGY
India’s draft AI copyright model may treat everything online as training data, unless one locks it away
The proposal introduces a compulsory licensing mechanism—administered through a proposed Copyright Royalty Collection and Allocation Tribunal—that would treat accessibility as the key threshold
TECHNOLOGY
Centre asks Google to pull down ads linked to fake ‘pencil packing’ job scheme
I4C says the ads impersonated Hindustan Pencil and promised unrealistic monthly payouts through a work-from-home offer
TECHNOLOGY
Centre to undertake large-scale IT infra audit across ministries and State data centres
The audit will span the entire stack of government information communication technology (ICT) assets, from routers, firewalls and intrusion-prevention systems to servers, virtual machines, cloud deployments, endpoint devices and security operations centres.
TECHNOLOGY
Mandatory Sanchar Saathi rollout sparks privacy, security fears among experts
Digital rights groups, policy analysts say compulsory, undeletable app undermines consent, may introduce nationwide security vulnerabilities.
BUSINESS
Skyroot CEO says demand for small satellite launches is outpacing supply as Vikram-1 readies for liftoff
Skyroot Aerospace CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana says that the startup's first orbital rocket is fully booked for its debut mission next quarter
TECHNOLOGY
Himachal police asks social media platforms to overhaul compliance, moderation policies, sets 15-day deadline
Platforms told to update moderation, grievance systems in line with the amended IT rules and confirm compliance within 15 days or risk losing safe-harbour protections
TECHNOLOGY
Govt to build Agentic AI ‘digital assistant’ for DigiLocker; will autonomously fetch and verify documents
The DigiLocker agent will serve as a template for other ministries, with reusable platform components.
BUSINESS
Chennai-based Agnikul Cosmos raises $17 million at $500 million valuation
The space tech firm eyes reusable small-sat launch vehicle push
TECHNOLOGY
Google says India is a global hotspot for AI-driven scams, pilots phone-level fraud alerts
Google on November 20 announced a set of India specific products , including real-time scam detection on phone calls
BUSINESS
Government readies Aadhaar checks for concerts, deliveries with upcoming app
New regulations will be introduced to back expanded authentication use cases, officials say adding that the formal launch of the app will take place after a couple of months
TECHNOLOGY
Cyient gears up for $29-billion smart meter market with 40nm chip, eyes design scheme under ISM
A company executive said the next phase of India’s design schemes will be critical for accelerating homegrown silicon IP, even as Cyient remains open to acquisitions to fast-track capability expansion
BUSINESS
Ashwini Vaishnaw: DPDP Act enhances RTI with greater transparency on what tech firms collect
Minister says the new data law broadens citizens’ ability to seek information on how companies handle personal data.
TECHNOLOGY
Key amendments to RTI Act comes into force as Meity operationalises DPDP Act
Through these changes, public authorities and information commissioners must apply the DPDP Act’s definition of “personal data” while deciding RTI requests.
TECHNOLOGY
5 things to know about India's new Digital Personal Data Protection Rules
The rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act was released on November 14, operationalising India's maiden data protection framework
TECHNOLOGY
Most DPDP obligations pushed to 18 months; Data Protection Board related rules take effect immediately
While rules related to Data Protection Board will be effective from today, many obligations including those pertaining to cross border data transfer, additional obligations for big platforms have been shifted to 18 months
TECHNOLOGY
Govt’s Rs 1 lakh crore RDI scheme to fund quantum, chip and AI innovation
The ANRF-led Rs 1 lakh crore RDI scheme will channel funds into quantum computing, semiconductor fabrication, and AI applications across agriculture, health, and education
TECHNOLOGY
Tech bodies urge MeitY to narrow deepfake curbs, warn of overreach and heavy compliance load
IAMAI, Nasscom, BSA and ITIC have key concerns over MeitY’s draft amendments to the IT Rules on synthetically generated information, cautioning that the proposed deepfake framework could sweep up benign edits, impose impractical compliance requirements, and fragment India’s content regulation regime.
TECHNOLOGY
STPI bets on tier-2, tier-3 cities to build India’s next wave of tech entrepreneurs
Director General Arvind Kumar says STPI 2.0 aims to turn India into a software product nation by nurturing innovation beyond metros, supporting startups, and building deep-tech talent.
TECHNOLOGY
From Rashmika deepfake to draft rules: India’s 2-year fight against AI misuse
A timeline tracing how India moved from shock and outrage over a viral deepfake in late 2023 to drafting the country’s first legal framework defining and regulating synthetically generated information
BUSINESS
Only DIGs, joint secretaries, senior officials can send take down notices under 79 (3)(b) of IT Act
IT ministry has amended the IT Rules to clarify that only senior officials can send take down notices, replacing the existing norm that gave the power to junior officials in Central or State governments.
TECHNOLOGY
How India wants to tackle deepfakes menace through new amendments under IT Rules 2021
With deepfakes on the rise, MeitY’s proposed IT Rules push for visible labels, metadata and verification before AI-made posts go online.
TECHNOLOGY
Nasscom opposes new drone bill, calls for stronger enforcement under existing rules
Industry body says the proposed Civil Drone Bill, 2025 focuses on control and penalties rather than promoting innovation and ease of doing business.
TECHNOLOGY
National task force working on quantum cybersecurity standards, says NSCS official
As quantum computing threatens current encryption models, the National Security Council Secretariat leads task force to draw up migration plan for critical sectors
