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.
TECHNOLOGY
Param Siddhi supercomputer to be upgraded with 8 Nvidia H100 GPUs, more nodes
Param Siddhi, part of the the Param Siddhi-Airawat AI (PSAI) supercomputer system, is at present powered by Nvidia A100 GPUs. The upgrade will make the supercomputer system faster and help in handling larger, more complex workload
BUSINESS
IndiaAI Mission: Industry seeks clarity on 'restrictive' GPU tender, govt to extend deadline for submitting bids
During the pre-bid meeting for the procurement of GPUs, the industry told the government that mandating a minimum of 1,000 GPUs per bidder was restrictive for smaller players such as startups, MSMEs and so on
BUSINESS
Defence Ministry flags use of Chinese parts in drones of Dhaksha Unmanned Systems, Sky Industries and Dhoni-backed Garuda Aerospace
While Dhaksha denied using Chinese parts in its drones, Garuda Aerospace said components that are integrated meet all regulatory standards.
BUSINESS
At IndiaAI meet, industry asks MeitY to explore AI startup ranking system for credibility, access to funding
Industry stakeholders proposed a scoring system for figuring out which Indian AI startup was doing how well, and investors could rely on these scores to extend funding
TECHNOLOGY
Delhi HC directs Centre to furnish blocking order for Briar messaging app
The Delhi High Court directed the Union government to furnish the order, either redacted or its summary to Briar within 2 weeks
BUSINESS
Centre's incentive plan for space manufacturing to take into account states' policies
The policy was announced on the occasion of National Space Day by IN-SPACe chairman Pawan K Goenka. The final approval is awaited
TECHNOLOGY
Telegram being investigated in India over extortion, gambling concerns
The messaging app could even be banned, depending on the probe findings, a government official has told Moneycontrol. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in Paris over the weekend as the platform's content moderation faces increased global scrutiny
BUSINESS
For every dollar, India's space sector has given back $2.54 to the economy: Report
The report also found that Indian space sector has contributed $60 billion to the Indian GDP over the last decade and supported more than 4.7 million jobs in the country
BUSINESS
Global tech firms seeks clarity from government on laptop import policy as deadline nears
The Information Technology Industry Council, whose members include Apple, Google and Lenovo, has called for a smooth transition and adherence to international trade in deciding the import policy
