TECHNOLOGY
Explained: What India's new Rs 22,919 crore scheme for electronics components aims to achieve
India wants to go beyond assembling gadgets and start making what’s inside them — and a new ₹22,919 crore scheme aims to make that happen.
TECHNOLOGY
Inbox intrusion: NIC's advisory to government employees warns against phishing attacks
A recent advisory issued the Centre has urged government officials to be suspicious of emails that urge immediate or urgent action to click, or call or open an attachment, and has shared remedial steps if a user receives or interacts with a phishing email.
TECHNOLOGY
Meta flags concerns over India's data law and rules as it expands AI and wearables push
Meta’s top privacy executive Rob Sherman says India’s new data protection law is a step in the right direction—but key questions remain around AI, teen safety, and cross-border data flows.
TECHNOLOGY
India urges WTO to play ‘concrete role’ in bridging global digital divide, pushes DPI as a solution
India’s delegation also suggested that WTO members consider organising a thematic workshop on DPI under the Work Programme on E-Commerce.
TECHNOLOGY
Elon Musk's X opposes mandatory Sahyog Portal registration, calls it a ‘censorship portal’
Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta, appearing for the government, said that all intermediaries operating in India must follow local regulations
TECHNOLOGY
“We’re not there yet”: Adobe’s AI leader Hannah Elsakr on Artificial General Intelligence
Adobe’s Hannah Elsakr discusses Firefly’s rapid enterprise adoption, AI’s role in creativity, and why AGI isn’t around the corner yet.
TECHNOLOGY
MeitY looks into allegations of repackaged entries in govt-backed web browser challenge
The government is looking into allegations that Ping Browser, the first runner-up in India’s Web Browser Development Challenge, is a rebranded version of Brave, raising questions about the competition’s fairness.
TECHNOLOGY
Centre to challenge Elon Musk-owned X’s lawsuit over IT Act, Sahyog Portal
In its petition, X Corp said that the government is misinterpreting Section 79(3)(b) to issue takedown orders that do not adhere to the procedures prescribed under Section 69A
BUSINESS
IndiaAI Mission: MeitY invites firms to contribute datasets for AIKosh
IndiaAI is now seeking private sector participation in its AIKosh initiative, inviting companies and startups to contribute datasets to expand its AI research ecosystem.
TECHNOLOGY
MeitY seeks AI-powered chatbot and voice bots to assist startups
The AI powered voice bot must be capable of handling up to 50 concurrent calls, offer intelligent call routing, and include sentiment analysis to adjust responses based on user tone
TECHNOLOGY
Elon Musk's X sues India over 'unlawful' censorship via Sahyog Portal and IT Act
X Corp, in the petition, argues that authorities are invoking Section 79(3)(b) as a means to impose content takedowns while sidestepping the procedural requirements set forth in Section 69A.
TECHNOLOGY
Creativity uniquely human trait, AI has power to amplify it: Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen
Narayen said that the Firefly generative AI model has been high-quality datasets to ensure commercial safety
TECHNOLOGY
Adobe launches AI agents to automate customer interactions and marketing
The company is also collaborating with major companies including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, IBM, and SAP—to integrate its AI agents with existing business tools.
BUSINESS
Starlink entry won't impact India’s space ecosystem, says IN-SPACe chairman Pawan Goenka
Starlink's arrival can reshape internet accessibility, the space industry is expected to remain unaffected, Goenka has said
BUSINESS
India’s space sector unaffected by tariff war, assures IN-SPACe's Pawan Goenka
Pawan Goenka said some procedural matters pertaining to import of space components still need fine-tuning, but the space sector is unlikely to face significant hurdles due to the tariff spat.
TECHNOLOGY
Gujarat, Tamil Nadu to establish space manufacturing clusters, Karnataka in pipeline: IN-SPACe chairman Pawan Goenka
While IN-SPACe will play an advisory role, offering technical expertise and facilitation, the funding and execution will largely be handled at the state level.
TECHNOLOGY
India's first space unicorn 'very soon', says Pawan Goenka, one startup already at $500 million
Pawan Goenka said the government has approved Rs 35,000 crore worth of projects for ISRO, where private vendors will be contributing nearly 60-70 per cent.
TECHNOLOGY
Indian govt plans AI oversight board, mandates training for bureaucrats
This board would be tasked with evaluating, approving, and monitoring AI applications used across government services, ensuring they align with ethical and regulatory standards.
TECHNOLOGY
NASSCOM raises concerns over cross-border data transfer restrictions in draft DPDP Rules
NASSCOM warned that restrictions on data flows could discourage investment, impact global competitiveness, and increase compliance costs for companies
TECHNOLOGY
DPDP Rules: India's data protection framework may hinder startups, MSMEs, IAMAI warns MeitY
IAMAI pushed back against potential restrictions on cross-border data transfers, stating that such measures could isolate Indian companies from the global data economy
TECHNOLOGY
Body representing Big Tech, global firms urges India to delay DPDP rules on kids' data
If postponement is not possible, ITI recommended that verifiable parental consent (VPC) apply only to users under 13
TECHNOLOGY
Civil society, industry question lack of clear accountability in MeitY's AI governance report
Stakeholders argue that the report relies too heavily on voluntary commitments without enforceable oversight, raising concerns about regulatory gaps in AI deployment.
TECHNOLOGY
Global payment, tech firms oppose cross-border data transfer curbs in DPDP rules
The Global Data Alliance, a coalition of global companies including payments majors such as Mastercard, American Express and VISA, said facilitating data flows would be critical for India to position itself as a global hub of digital transformation
TECHNOLOGY
MeitY sets 75% completion target for Data Protection Board, funding for 25 deeptech startups in Outcome Budget
The Indian government is rolling out an aggressive AI expansion plan under the IndiaAI Mission while fast-tracking the implementation of the DPDP Act, according to the Outcome Budget 2025-26.
