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
TRENDS
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.
BUSINESS
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.
BUSINESS
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".
BUSINESS
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.
BUSINESS
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.
BUSINESS
Ahmedabad-based Azista BST Aerospace prepares for maiden satellite launch aboard SpaceX Falcon 9
ABA First Runner (AFR), the satellite that will launch aboard the SpaceX rocket, weighs 80 kilograms and hosts an optical remote sensing payload.
BUSINESS
Space tech startup Pixxel raises $36 million in a Series B round led by Google
The startup plans to use funds for developing satellites and infrastructure, to hire more people and also to develop its AI-powered analytics platform
BUSINESS
Section of Alphabet shareholders call India a "human rights hotspot"
Shareholders have asked Alphabet's Board of Directors to commission a report assessing the siting of Google Cloud Data Centers in such countries, regulatory filings showed.
BUSINESS
Fidelity knocks Gupshup out of unicorn league, marks down fair value to $ 957mn
The latest SEC filings of Fidelity show that the US-based AMC slashed the fair value of Gupshup by 31.6 percent. This effectively pegs the valuation of the company at $957 million, down from its last valuation of $1.4 billion
BUSINESS
Why Meta shareholders are questioning Facebook's 'political entanglement' in India
This proposal, along with few others will come for voting in the upcoming Meta AGM. However, Meta's board of directions has already recommended a vote against this particular shareholder proposal.
BUSINESS
On new IAMAI governing council's agenda: Google billing policy and anti-competitive framework
On May 25, industry body Internet and Mobile Association of India announced the results to its 24-member governing council, with homegrown companies winning all seats. Big Tech companies will have no representation in the governing council for the next two years
BUSINESS
Indian entrepreneurs stage desi coup as Dream11 founder Harsh Jain elected IAMAI chairperson
Rajesh Magow of MakeMyTrip will become the vice chairperson and Times Internet's Satyan Gajwani will be the Treasurer.
BUSINESS
Hackers target Indian government websites, redirect users to IPL betting sites
Hyderabad-based cybersecurity researcher Sai Krishna Kothapalli discovered this issue and notified the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team.
BUSINESS
Chennai start-up ePlane Company receives key DGCA approval for electric aircraft development
The ePlane Company received Design Organisation Approval from Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for its ePlane e200, a two-seater aircraft that is designed to operate in urban spaces
BUSINESS
EU fines Meta: Modify data protection bill or be ready for tussle with other jurisdictions, says Justice Srikrishna
On May 22, Meta was fined a record $1.3 billion and was ordered to stop transferring Facebook data collected from users in Europe to the United States
