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.
TECHNOLOGY
India to set up 100 qubit superconducting quantum computing facility for institutions, researchers
The facility, to be hosted at C-DAC’s Bengaluru campus, will support upgrades up to 250 qubits and serve as a national reference platform for quantum research.
INDIA
Sahyog Portal doesn’t need a law to exist, SG Mehta tells Karnataka High Court
Solicitor General defends Sahyog Portal’s legal basis, says statutory backing is not required for, what he describes as an administrative tool.
TECHNOLOGY
Meta to soon join Centre's Sahyog Portal for takedown orders, integration in final stages
The move comes even as X Corp challenges the portal’s legality in the Karnataka High Court.
INDIA
Internet is no longer what it was: Solicitor General defends India’s takedown regime in X case
Tushar Mehta tells Karnataka High Court that the internet’s scale and misuse demand urgent regulation
TECHNOLOGY
US-India trade deal must tackle 'Make In India' barriers, says trade body representing global software industry majors
The Software Alliance (BSA) also flagged rules and proposals from agencies such as Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), Reserve Bank of India, IRDAI, SEBI, and DoT that require firms to store data in India or restrict international data transfers.
BUSINESS
India pushes for ‘bill of materials' for AI tools used by the govt, experts flag compliance burden
The granularity required may not be feasible across all AI projects. Also, the guidelines fall short of addressing broader ethical or social dimensions -- crucial for building trust in public-facing systems.
TECHNOLOGY
MeitY has 'chosen easy' path to pass content takedown orders: X Corp in Karnataka High Court
MeitY is using informal takedown mechanisms to avoid oversight under Section 69A, X tells Karnataka High Court.
