BUSINESS
Indian private space ecosystem welcome GST exemption for satellite launches
In the 50th meeting of the GST Council on July 11, it was decided that private players such as startups be exempted from paying GST on satellite launches
BUSINESS
Data protection bill: Users may be able to appeal decisions of board with another body
This proposed two-tiered grievance redressal mechanism is also similar to the government's method of dealing with user complaints pertaining to the social media sector
BUSINESS
Changes made in wording of ‘deemed consent’, few clauses in personal data protection bill: Chandrasekhar
Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that the "architecture of the bill" has not changed.
BUSINESS
IN-SPACe to ease processes for private players, startups in space activities: Pawan Goenka
Indian Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre will work towards simplifying the "information flow", said its chairperson Pawan Kumar Goenka
BUSINESS
Government warns officials of phishing scams using fake NIC IDs, websites
The advisory also highlighted attempts made by Pakistani intelligence operatives to target officials "posted in sensitive organisations by honey trapping them over social media".
BUSINESS
India’s space startup ecosystem needs one or two big hits: Pawan K Goenka, IN-SPACe
Pointing out that the country’s space startup ecosystem has had limited but meaningful successes, the Chairperson of the space regulator IN-SPACe, Pawan Kumar Goenka, said that the sector needs “one or two big hits" to amp up excitement in the space.
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Indian space regulator needs legal sanction: IN-SPACe’s Pawan Goenka
Pawan Kumar Goenka, the chairperson for Indian Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) said that the government is working on the law, and that it would take time for it to see light of the day
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Space sector to see FDI policy in place soon, says IN-SPACe chief Goenka
Pawan Kumar Goenka, the chairperson for India’s space regulator Indian Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), expects more than $110 million investment in India's space startups in 2023
BUSINESS
Telangana govt to detect bus driver fatigue through facial recognition tech; workers’ union wary
The move has irked the Telangana State Road TRansport Corporation (TSRTC) Worker Union, who has termed this a 'scare tactic' by the government
BUSINESS
Why Indian space start-ups are against auctioning of satellite spectrum
The cost of acquiring licences through satellite spectrum auctions can be huge.That could prove to be a significant financial entry barrier to start-ups.
BUSINESS
India signs Artemis Accords: What does it mean and why is it significant?
As a partner to the next NASA moonshot programme, the country stands to benefit from technology transfers, but the inking is also a part of a larger geopolitical game
BUSINESS
Digantara's $10 million fundraise highlights the need for FDI in space sector
In addition to reassuring investors with the help of IN-SPACe that the modified FDI policy in the space sector would soon be approved, Digantara also had to make some structural changes to its Indian operations in order to make this investment happen
BUSINESS
Govt warns officials of malware-laden emails disguised as honey trap prevention tips
The email contains a hyperlinked text titled "Honey Trap Case and Precautions," which unsuspecting officials may click on thinking it to be an educative advisory.
BUSINESS
AI-powered Bhashini may soon transcribe, translate Kerala HC proceedings
MeitY's Bhashini initiative aims to bridge the digital and language barrier with the help of Indian language-based technology solutions
BUSINESS
New governing council of IAMAI meets for the first time since getting elected
According to sources, during the meeting which was held on June 14, governing council members held discussions on Big Tech, prioritising start-ups in Internet and Mobile Association's (IAMAI) charter and so on
BUSINESS
Non-personal data regulator: IDMO to have both govt and private sector representation
Each ministry will have three representatives in the IDMO, and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has initiated the process of recruiting members.
BUSINESS
India releases draft framework to boost cross-border adoption of digital public infra
The Controller of Certifying Authorities under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology released the draft for the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Mutual Recognition Framework.
BUSINESS
NeGD chief calls for common framework to enhance document accessibility on DigiLocker
Abhishek Singh, CEO of National e-Governance Division (NeGD), said that there is a need to zero in on a common framework for accessing documents such as birth certificate for Digilocker
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No leak of users' data from CoWIN portal, adequate safety measures in place: Govt
A government source said all application programming interfaces (API) associated with CoWIN are being looked over, and the Health Ministry is expected to post a clarification in this regard.
BUSINESS
India working on multiple frameworks for global cyber law, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar
MeitY Secretary Alkesh Kumar Sharma said that the Digital Working Group of G20 countries will also commit to protecting children and youth from cyber threats.
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India's G20 ministerial declaration to focus on security, digital public infrastructure, and skilling: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The third Digital Working Group meeting of the G20, which began on June 12 in Pune, will focus on drafting the declaration. The declaration will be finalised at the fourth working group meeting, which will be held in Bengaluru in August.
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China-based threat actors target UIDAI, AIIMS, ICMR: Govt advisory
The advisory issued in mid-May showed that the government detected the cyberattack campaign in February 2023. The advisory warned that the malware infection was likely to increase in government organisations, "as there is no antivirus capable of detecting these malicious files".
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Government's mSeva app store gains popularity as call for homegrown alternatives grows
With 1.38 billion people in India, the government sees this as an opportunity to promote platforms like mSeva, as a "trusted, indigenous platform for mobile apps," said Kapil Kant Kamal, joint director in C-DAC.
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Telangana IT exports grow 31% in FY23, ahead of national average
When compared to the rest of the country, Telangana's increase in IT exports stood way above that of the increase in India's IT exports at 9.36 percent, the annual report said.
