TECHNOLOGY
Zoho chosen for government's email service after 20 security audits, says founder Sridhar Vembu
Amid scrutiny over government adoption of Zoho Mail, the company’s founder has said that it was selected by National Informatics Centre (NIC) after extensive vetting, while MeitY has maintained it does not favour any single firm for tender.
TECHNOLOGY
India’s tech future lies in building, not just using global quality products: MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan
In a conversation with Moneycontrol on the sidelines of the India Mobile Congress, S. Krishnan talks about India’s vision to become a product nation, the government’s push for indigenous tech alternatives, and how MeitY plans to build globally competitive capabilities in AI, semiconductors, and digital products.
BUSINESS
'We welcome Western AI companies —but we are building our own too,' says Meity Addl Secretary Abhishek Singh
India’s AI policy, additional secretary Abhishek Singh says, is rooted in openness but aimed at developing domestic capabilities in parallel.
TECHNOLOGY
Govt will back world-class Indian tech products, IT secretary S Krishnan says amid Zoho push
Meity secretary S Krishnan said the government will back Indian technology products that can stand 'shoulder to shoulder' with global offerings — not settle for less in the name of being local
INDIA
India’s 6G push could add $1.2 trillion to GDP by 2035, says Scindia
The communications minister said India aims to lead the world in 6G innovation, moving from being a consumer to an architect of technology.
BUSINESS
CCI study flags steep barriers for Indian AI startups, calls for open data and compute access to level playing field
CCI study finds Indian AI startups face steep entry barriers from data access, compute costs, and funding gaps.
TECHNOLOGY
A regulator, e-sports push, penalties and more: Here's what draft online gaming act rules say
MeitY’s draft rules under the PROG Act outline a regulatory roadmap for the Online Gaming Authority of India while reinforcing the ban on real-money games
TECHNOLOGY
Certifying e-games, cancelling registrations: MeitY proposes sweeping powers for Online Gaming Authority
The draft rules empower the proposed Online Gaming Authority of India to register, categorise, and even cancel online games, while also promoting e-sports and overseeing grievance redressal.
TECHNOLOGY
Draft online gaming rules mandate refund to users within 180 days of law coming into force
Draft rules gives a 180-day window to platforms to return deposits and winnings owed to players before the online gaming law takes effect
TECHNOLOGY
With online gaming law yet to take effect, govt invokes IT Act to order app takedowns
Interim action under IT Act highlights urgency to regulate gaming before new framework kicks in.
TECHNOLOGY
Why CERT-In is warning startups and IT firms about ‘Shai-Hulud,’ a Dune-inspired malware
India’s cybersecurity agency warns of a fast-spreading npm supply chain worm, urging startups and ITes firms to secure credentials and audit dependencies.
BUSINESS
Karnataka HC quashes X Corp’s plea against Sahyog Portal, calls It ‘instrument of public good’
Justice M Nagaprasanna says freedom of speech is subject to reasonable limits; social media cannot be left “anarchic.”
TECHNOLOGY
IndiaAI, Aadhaar interoperability, supercomputers and space: Inside EU’s new tech agenda with India
From artificial intelligence to high-performance computing and digital IDs, Brussels and New Delhi are mapping out a technology partnership.
BUSINESS
$100,000 H-1B visa fee to hit US tech firms hardest: Govt sources
Centre in talks with NASSCOM, Indian Embassy in Washington; fallout may push more global capability centres to India, said a senior government official
BUSINESS
IIT Bombay's BharatGen bets on trillion-parameter ‘mother model’ to power India’s AI ecosystem
The consortium says multimodal data collection is underway as it readies for trillion-parameter training.
TECHNOLOGY
MeitY ordered takedown of over 3,000 apps from Google Play Store in April–May 2025, amid India-Pakistan border tensions
The orders covered a wide range of apps, including VPN services, Islamic religious apps, streaming platforms, language tools, AI-powered generators, and even utility applications such as calculators and wallpapers.
BUSINESS
India to host 2nm chip design as ARM expands in Bengaluru: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Looking ahead, Vaishnaw said the next phase will go beyond chips to also focus on equipment and materials.
TECHNOLOGY
IN-SPACe flags impersonation attempts, warns cybercriminals posing as officials
The warning underlines growing concerns over cyber frauds targeting Indian government institutions.
TECHNOLOGY
CERT-In makes annual cyber audits mandatory for MSMEs
The new MSME-specific framework offers a minimum cybersecurity baseline, complementing July’s sweeping audit mandate for all organisations.
TECHNOLOGY
India defends app ban at WTO as China cries foul
China raises concerns at the WTO over India’s app bans, while New Delhi cites security grounds for its stance.
DEALS-AND-MERGERS
India’s deep tech push gets $1 bn boost from Indian and US VCs, first bets already in play
The alliance seeks to bridge long-standing capital gaps in deep tech by channelling funds into high-cost, high-impact areas such as semiconductors, AI, robotics, space, defense, and medical devices.
BUSINESS
Tata Consulting Engineers in talks with Odisha semiconductor plant promoters, scales up projects
Tata Consulting Engineers’ semiconductor cleanroom facility, being manufactured as part of Tata’s semiconductor plant in Jagiroad, Assam is expected to be ready by 2026
TECHNOLOGY
MeitY, CCI explore MoU route to align with Data Protection Board under DPDP Act
Meeting focuses on consent rules, data as ‘currency’ in deals; experts say overlaps with competition law inevitable but manageable through cooperation
BUSINESS
Online gaming law: Payment companies seek sufficient time from MeitY and RBI for processing customer refunds, chargebacks
During a meeting held on August 29, government officials also sought suggestions from the industry on the rules for the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025
