TECHNOLOGY
Karnataka aims to attract $3 bn in space tech investments, support 500 startups
The executive summary of the Karnataka Space Technology Policy says that the government will take up focused campaigns to attract $3 billion investment in the state's space ecosystem
TECHNOLOGY
India-EU bilateral talks to discuss on AI safety, semiconductors, DPI soon
This collaboration between India and the EU under the TTC is pivotal, as both regions are working to establish global leadership in ethical AI governance amid rapid advancements in generative AI and increasing calls for regulation.
BUSINESS
Are digital platforms failing traditional media?
As traditional media struggles for fair compensation, India is gearing up to tackle the growing imbalance in digital ad revenue-sharing between news publishers and tech giants like Google and Meta.
BUSINESS
MeitY outlines data law compliance steps, backs automation for easier adherence
The alignment of the data protection act with global norms makes compliance feasible through automation, the ministry has said
BUSINESS
Govt likely to reduce import limit by 5% for laptops, tablets, PCs from 2025
The Indian government is looking to implement a streamlined, hassle-free import management system for IT hardware by 2025, aiming to ease the transition for industry players as they adapt to gradual import curbs
TECHNOLOGY
Brace For Impact: 6 ways Trump may shake up Big Tech, AI, chips
Trump’s tech policies could shift towards protectionism, emphasising US manufacturing, increasing tariffs, and repealing former President Joe Biden's AI executive order on AI, among others.
TECHNOLOGY
Wikipedia parent says it hasn't received a notice from Indian Govt
Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that operates Wikipedia, said that the Foundation stands behind its community of volunteers and core values,
TECHNOLOGY
ISRO chief S Somanath calls on big industries to build space companies in India
The ISRO chairman said that India must build leading space companies, not just service providers
TECHNOLOGY
What is IDOR, the cyber security threat that has CERT-In worried
Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerabilities are a hidden flaw in web applications that can expose sensitive data to unauthorised users with just a small tweak in a URL.
TECHNOLOGY
How these Indian researchers discovered security gaps in Philips lighting devices
Mumbai-based Shravan Singh and Amay Chavekar discovered hardware vulnerabilities in lighting devices of Philips, which if exploited by bad actors could have exposed sensitive network credentials
TECHNOLOGY
MeitY warns social media to remove hoax bomb threats or risk losing safe harbour provisions
The advisory also said that, in accordance to the IT Rules, platforms will have to provide information on the matter to law enforcement agencies within 72 hours.
TRENDS
Big B-ait: How images of Bachchan, other celebs are being used for social media scams
This the latest in line of how social media platforms' policies are being abused by bad actors, and how netizens are being baited by the lure of prominent personalities into possible fraudulent schemes
BUSINESS
Startup founders say Rs 1,000-crore VC fund a big win for space sector
The cabinet has approved a Rs 1,000 venture capital fund, announced in the Budget in July, for the space sector
TECHNOLOGY
IndiaAI Mission: IT ministry launches hackathon to combat cyber crime with AI
Winners of the hackathon will be awarded Rs 25 lakh and also a government contract to deploy solutions in a real world environment
BUSINESS
Agnit Semiconductors aims to pioneer gallium nitride tech in India’s chip push
Agnit is currently incubated at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore, where it has access to one of country's first pilot production facilities for GaN semiconductors
BUSINESS
Get cracking on data protection Act, don't wait for rules, MeitY tells stakeholders
As there is no timelines for the release of rules, stakeholders have been asked to ensure their systems are aligned with the DPDP Act, which was passed by Parliament a year ago
TECHNOLOGY
Indian govt's C-DAC working on an app to detect deepfakes
Apart from that, the IT ministry is also working with various IITs across the country on research projects in the healthcare and agriculture sectors
TECHNOLOGY
IT Committee to take up discussions on impact of AI, social media regulation, fake news, OTT
The committee chaired by BJP's Nishikant Dubey is comprised of 31 members, and it recently saw the appointment of actor-cum-politician Kanagana Ranaut into the committee
BUSINESS
IndiaAI Mission: Govt relaxes norms for 10,000 GPU tender, to benefit smaller players
The changes have been made after companies in a meeting said provisions of the tender were restrictive for smaller players such as startups
BUSINESS
Govt exploring ways to allow industry to use ISRO premises for setting up satellite ground stations
The use of ISRO premises for ground stations by service-providers will help in improving costs, optimising resources and enhancing service coverage, In-SPACe has said
BUSINESS
Flying taxi startup ePlane Company to begin manned trials by April 2025, in process to secure key DGCA, EU certifications
The IIT Madras-incubated startup has applied for a vertical take-off and landing capable aircraft type certification from the DGCA and propeller certification from EU's European Air Safety Agency
TECHNOLOGY
X supports Hindutva Watch's Delhi High Court challenge to restore blocked account
X (formerly Twitter) has also urged the Delhi High Court to compel the Indian government to disclose records and findings related to Hindutva Watch's blocking orders
BUSINESS
UIDAI and CERT-In probe potential Aadhaar data leak from websites, may take action
A simple Google search recently exposed websites leaking citizens' Aadhaar details, raising alarms about data privacy and security as India prepares to enforce its new Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
BUSINESS
DGFT extends free import of laptop, PCs, tablets till December 31
From January 1, 2025, importers would have to apply for fresh authorisations and DGFT will issue fresh directions in this regard
