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
BUSINESS
No need for a renewal: Laptop manufacturers' import registration will extend automatically
Registered manufacturers' validity will extend automatically once the government to extend to the year-end the import authorisation system for laptops and other devices
BUSINESS
NCPCR urges govt to ensure strict compliance with DPDP Act by social media platforms to ensure child safety
The NCPCR has urged the IT and I&B ministries to enforce strict compliance with the DPDP Act's child protection provisions on social media platforms.
BUSINESS
Govt likely to extend free import of laptops, PCs, tablets till year-end: Sources
An update on the future of the import management system has been largely awaited by the laptop, PC manufacturing industry who fear that any restriction on the free import of such items would detrimentally affect India's standing in the tech ecosystem
BUSINESS
Global tech manufacturers 'worried' as India's free laptop, PC import policy nears end
Firms await clarity as India's laptop import policy nears September 30 deadline, with industry leader Jason Oxman warning that reimposed restrictions could disrupt trusted global supply chains and cut off access to vital digital services.
TECHNOLOGY
Data protection rules likely to be released for public consultation this month
India's first data privacy law, which brings safeguards to prevent data breach, has still not been implemented as many provisions require additional rules
BUSINESS
MeitY reminds social media platforms to publish periodic IT Rules compliance report
Under Rule 4 of the IT Rules, social media platforms are directed to appoint a grievance officer to address user complaints, and compliance officers, deploy automated tools for content moderation and publish monthly compliance reports.
BUSINESS
Pixxel, 7 others awarded $476 million NASA contract for providing satellite data for Earth sciences research
Under this contract, Pixxel, through its satellites that are already in orbit, will provide NASA and the US government and its academic partners with hyperspectral Earth observation data, Awais Ahmed, the startup's CEO told Moneycontrol.
BUSINESS
IndiaAI Mission: MeitY ramps up efforts to ensure availability of AI-usable data across govt
Currently, MeitY additional secretary Abhishek Singh said, India's Open Data Portal has over 500,000 datasets but only a small fraction is usable by AI
BUSINESS
What India's National Blockchain Framework means for digital governance: Explained
India's new National Blockchain Framework aims to secure digital governance with blockchain technology, promising transparency and trust in public services.
