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.
BUSINESS
Draft bill targets platforms, not players, in online money gaming: Sources
Centre cites inter-state commerce, moves beyond IT Rules’ self-regulation to propose stricter law.
BUSINESS
Govt’s draft online gaming bill seeks regulator to promote e-sports, online social games: Sources
The draft bill "Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025' is aimed at promoting competitive gaming as a legitimate sport
TECHNOLOGY
MeitY to relay IT industry's concerns on draft export-import rules to RBI
Exporters caution against added paperwork, want GST-based compliance system
TECHNOLOGY
Nasscom flags RBI draft export-import rules with MeitY, calls for simplified compliance for IT sector
At a meeting held on August 1, Nasscom flagged that the draft proposes a new Export Declaration Form (EDF) for services, including software, in place of the existing SOFTEX form. However, the industry fears the new EDF would only add extra paperwork.
TECHNOLOGY
Bhashini seeks partners to annotate Indian language data for AI model training
Government-backed language mission to empanel agencies for large-scale, high-quality data annotation across 22+ Indian languages to strengthen AI translation and speech systems.
BUSINESS
Pixxel-led consortium to build India’s first private Earth observation satellite network under IN-SPACe’s PPP model
PixxelSpace India, Piersight Space, Satsure Analytics, and Dhruva Space will launch 12 advanced EO satellites to boost India’s geospatial capabilities.
TECHNOLOGY
GST Intelligence asks Google to take down 6 gambling websites over tax evasion claims
DGST has flagged the platforms for operating without registration in India, and failing to pay IGST
TECHNOLOGY
IAMAI raises concerns over DPDP Act clause impacting AI model training in India
The IAMAI argued that the clause is too ambiguous for developers working with large datasets that may include scraped or publicly posted information.
TECHNOLOGY
Centre nudges ministries and states to act on new cybersecurity audit rules
Audit checklist includes evaluation of AI systems, software inventories, and cyber risk management across ministries and PSUs
TECHNOLOGY
India outperforms peers in AI readiness but needs targeted policies, says UNCTAD
India’s AI talent pool is vast, but UNCTAD says policy alignment is key to unlocking its full potential.
TECHNOLOGY
Dhruva Space to launch first commercial satellite mission aboard Musk's SpaceX rocket
The satellite mission will test AI and hyperspectral imaging payloads of two Australian companies aboard Dhruva Space’s commercial platform
TECHNOLOGY
CERT-In makes annual cybersecurity audits mandatory for public, private sectors, brings AI under scanner
Annual audits now expected across public and private sector entities, AI tools to be evaluated through AIBOM disclosures
TECHNOLOGY
Draft telecom cybersecurity rules face pushback from digital firms over scope, costs
Executives from PB Fintech are slotted first in the schedule, and are expected to meet Department of Telecommunications officials to discuss the draft cybersecurity rules in the coming week.
TECHNOLOGY
Govt sees opportunity for Indian cloud players as Microsoft restores services to Nayara Energy
The episode highlights the importance of maintaining alternative service providers to ensure business continuity, says government official
BUSINESS
Taken to court, Microsoft restores services to Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy
Microsoft had on July 22 suspended tech support for the refiner after the European Union sanctioned Nayara Energy, which challenged the move in the Delhi High Court
TECHNOLOGY
Jio Platforms among six shortlisted to build consent framework under DPDP Act
Six entities advance to next phase of MeitY’s ‘Code for Consent’ challenge to operationalise the DPDP Act through real-time, API-driven consent systems.
BUSINESS
IT committee flags fund underuse in MeitY’s PLI, chip schemes; govt blames industry-linked delays
The panel has asked the ministry to examine the reasons behind the fund surrender and also directed MeitY to provide the minutes of the last five Group Coordinators’ meetings and the steps taken to address the problem.
TECHNOLOGY
MeitY monitoring TCS layoffs, urges industry-academia focus on re-skilling
The government, in the days to come, expects the industry and academia to address issues related to skilling and re-skilling.
TECHNOLOGY
Govt advises email shift to Zoho-backed platform after global data leak of 16 billion credentials
Move to new NIC email domain comes as precaution; no breach of government emails reported so far, say officials
TECHNOLOGY
MC Explainer: Why the draft telecom cybersecurity rules are raising red flags
Draft rules blur the line between telecom networks and online services, say experts.
