BUSINESS
Apple has options to tackle Foxconn labour issue in India, govt monitoring situation: Sources
The Indian government, while monitoring the situation, is not overly concerned about immediate disruptions to iPhone production.
TECHNOLOGY
India's IT rules let railway, GST, rural officials decide what is lawful online: Elon Musk's X tells Karnataka HC
X Corp told the Karnataka HC that India’s IT rules give sweeping powers to non-judicial officers to determine what speech is illegal, bypassing courts and violating constitutional protections.
BUSINESS
No humans needed: Kepler’s 6-satellite swarm will hunt threats from space in 90 minutes
The six-satellite constellation will mimic a beehive in orbit, autonomously tracking signals, heat signatures and suspicious movements without ground commands.
TRENDS
Social media platform X calls enforcement of content takedown a 'textbook example of arbitrariness'
Social media platform X argued before the Karnataka High Court that nodal officers across the country are independently deciding what content should be taken down, with no consistency or central oversight.
TECHNOLOGY
India’s AI watchdog: What the IndiaAI Safety Institute will do
A closer look at the government’s plan to build a decentralised, indigenous AI safety ecosystem.
TECHNOLOGY
More malware-linked Firebase domains under govt scanner, I4C sends another notice to Google
The Indian government has issued a second takedown notice to Google over the alleged use of its Firebase platform to host malware targeting Android users.
TECHNOLOGY
Govt sees Foxconn's Chinese staff exit as a challenge, but also opportunity to diversify workforce
Centre sees exit of Chinese staff as moment to push localisation and reduce single-country dependencies.
BUSINESS
IG Drones secures India’s first patent for defence drone simulator, fulfilling PM Modi’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat
This simulator now stands as a beacon of India’s homegrown defence excellence—a proud symbol of Bharatiya innovation, capability, and resolve.
BUSINESS
Govt taps startups to build multilingual govt websites/apps, pushes Bhashini for translation
Wherever feasible, the RFE said, agencies are expected to integrate Bhashini, MeitY’s AI-powered language translation platform, launched under the National Language Translation Mission (NLTM).
TECHNOLOGY
Electronics, spacetech sectors cheer Rs 1 lakh crore RDI scheme as gamechanger for deeptech
Industry bodies like IESA is already engaging with the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), and MeitY to identify high-impact projects and facilitate partnerships between startups, academia, and industry.
TECHNOLOGY
I4C issues takedown notice to Google over malware-hosting Firebase domains
Notice cites use of Google’s Firebase domains to exfiltrate SMS and credit card data via fake banking apps
BUSINESS
States, GCCs to be consulted before creating framework to address talent issues in industry
The government is keen to emulate the IIT Madras Research Park model to boost talent issues in GCC industry
BUSINESS
Inside Raphe mPhibr: The Noida-based drone maker emerging from stealth after rapid ascent
Fresh off a $100 million funding round, Raphe mPhibr is lifting the veil on its decade-long effort to build fully indigenous, combat-ready drones in India
TECHNOLOGY
In X vs Centre, Digipub moves Karnataka HC over Section 79 overreach and Sahyog Portal
Digipub News India Foundation has sought to intervene in the ongoing Karnataka High Court case between the Union government and X (formerly Twitter), flagging broader concerns over online censorship and lack of due process.
INDIA
Do Karnataka’s new bills on misinformation, hate crime raise free speech, platform liability concerns?
The state government is set to introduce two draft laws that seek to regulate online content more tightly -- one targeting fake news, and the other hate speech
BUSINESS
IndiaAI Mission: Sarvam, others to get 100% compute subsidy from govt for foundational models
This subsidy applies exclusively to foundational model development, while the existing 40 percent subsidy will support other GPU-intensive activities such as inference and applications.
TECHNOLOGY
"We woke up at 6 am as per your orders. Jai Hind": Digital surveillance and arrests push elderly Indians into isolation and financial distress
A retired couple’s ordeal reveals how technology and fear are being used to quietly loot the life savings of India's senior citizens.
TECHNOLOGY
Govt proposes real-time API checks for user consent under DPDP Act
The proposed consent management system emphasises that bundled or implied consent will not be allowed. Each data processing purpose must have its dedicated consent, and users must provide affirmative action before the company and process that data.
TECHNOLOGY
India’s new man in space Shubhanshu Shukla and his role in the Axiom mission
India returns to space with IAF’s Shubhanshu Shukla, set to make history aboard the ISS on June 11
TECHNOLOGY
IndiaAI allocates Rs 111 crore in GPU subsidies; Sarvam bags nearly Rs 99 crore
High-end GPUs worth hundreds of crores of rupees are being allocated under IndiaAI’s subsidy scheme, but actual support varies sharply across user categories.
TECHNOLOGY
How India fortified access to eOffice amid cyber threats during Operation Sindoor
These steps followed alerts from cybersecurity agencies warning of an increase in phishing attempts targetting government networks during the weeks of elevated cross-border tension.
TECHNOLOGY
Courts cannot remain mute spectators: Karnataka HC in its judgment to ban Proton Mail over cyber abuse case
Invoking Rule 10 of the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by Public) Rules, 2009, the court held that its order is sufficient for the government to act.
TECHNOLOGY
Talks with Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran soon on setting up second industry in Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
The Tata Group is currently setting up an OSAT (outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing) facility at Jagiroad near Guwahati.
TECHNOLOGY
Assam offers 60% top-up on Centre’s component PLI to woo electronic manufacturers
The State has also secured an Asia Development Bank loan to build infrastructure for upcoming Ratan Tata Electronics Manufacturing City near Tata’s OSAT plant in Jagiroad
