TECHNOLOGY
US space startup VAST explores closer ties with ISRO, considers use of Gaganyaan for astronaut missions
VAST's CEO Max Haot noted that VAST is currently engaged in high-level discussions with Indian government officials and ISRO, but these are preliminary.
TECHNOLOGY
EU data watchdog clarifies EIB data transfer block to India was procedural, not a verdict on DPDP Act
The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) clarified that the EIB failed to provide sufficient evidence that personal data shared with India would be protected to the same standard as in the EU.
TECHNOLOGY
I4C asks social media platforms to join Sahyog portal, appoint officers to report child sexual abuse material
India’s cybercrime agency has formally asked social media platforms to appoint nodal officers and integrate with the Sahyog Portal, even as US tech firms have raised legal concerns over conflict in their reporting obligations.
TECHNOLOGY
India to roll out prototype of indigenous GPU by end of 2025
India expects that by 2030 prototypes of its indigenous graphics processing unit will transition into fully scalable products
TECHNOLOGY
Push to equip every soldier with anti-drone tech, says Paras Anti-Drone CEO
The company has received orders for hard-kill enabled anti-drone technologies with kinetic interceptors, and energy weapons like lasers.
TECHNOLOGY
CERT-In 'high-severity' advisories asks industry, MSMEs to watch out for cyberattacks
CERT-In noted a surge in ransomware attacks, service disruptions, website defacements, data leaks, and malware activity as India and Pakistan clashed
INDIA
India’s defence drone industry surges to forefront amid Operation Sindoor response
According to the Drone Federation of India (DFI), these companies are delivering a range of drone capabilities.
TECHNOLOGY
As India-Pakistan tensions flare, IdeaForge says its drones are already in action
Ankit Mehta, CEO and co-founder of IdeaForge, told Moneycontrol that the company is prepared to meet a surge in demand, if the situation escalates.
TECHNOLOGY
Amid India-Pakistan tensions, CDSL warns depository participants of phishing, malware attacks
The alert warns of an increased risk of phishing, malware attacks, and system breaches targeting financial infrastructure
TECHNOLOGY
Operation Sindoor: CERT-In issues advisory on DDoS threats to critical sectors after Pahalgam terror attack
Most of the recent cyber attacks on Indian institutions have involved distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and attempts to deface Indian websites.
TECHNOLOGY
Operation Sindoor: Indian govt steps up fight against misinformation, over 1,000 posts flagged daily since Pahalgam attack
Top officials from Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting met with social media intermediaries to push for faster content takedowns.
TECHNOLOGY
EU data watchdog blocks EIB data transfer to India, citing privacy concerns
The EU data watchdog said there simply wasn’t “enough evidence and proof” that countries like India could guarantee an “essentially equivalent level of data protection” as required under the EU’s stringent GDPR framework.
BUSINESS
No certifying authority, no exemptions: Space startups struggle to claim customs relief
Startups, have requested for appointment of an authority within Department of Space to certify imports relating to commercial space projects
TECHNOLOGY
Proton Mail faces likely ban in India, govt to examine Karnataka HC order before further action
This is not Proton Mail's first brush with Indian authorities - the government had previously initiated a blocking process on the platform after it was found that its platform was used to send hoax bomb threats
TECHNOLOGY
India, US talk framework for cross-border data transfer at recent ICT meet
The Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) system helps businesses transfer personal data between countries in a secure and accountable way, and aims to align different privacy laws to make cross-border data flows smoother.
BUSINESS
India’s foundational AI model to support reasoning in Indic languages, will be ready in six months: Sarvam AI's Vivek Raghavan
Sarvam AI, which has been selected by the Government of India to build sovereign Large Language Models (LLMs).
TECHNOLOGY
HP India to start local laptop, PC manufacturing in May; eyes doubling output under PLI scheme
With a steady eye on India’s role in the global supply chain, HP is accelerating local production and expanding its footprint through the PLI scheme.
TECHNOLOGY
Chinese CCTV players, Indian MSMEs left in lurch as govt declines deadline extension for key certification
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology had set April 9 as the deadline for CCTV players to get a key certification for ensuring cybersecurity and trusted supply chain.
BUSINESS
iPhone exports: Govt thinks India has edge over China as it studies Trump tariff impact
The trade war between the US and China could give a boost to India-made iPhones, as it may not be easy for Apple to make in America
TECHNOLOGY
MeitY orders Google to take down Chinese chat app over map dispute
In the notice to Google, MeitY invoked Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which mandates intermediaries to “expeditiously remove or disable access” to content that violates Indian laws.
BUSINESS
Industry not worried about supply chain constraints due to export restrictions: Ashwini Vaishnaw
On April 4, China's Ministry of Commerce imposed export restrictions on seven rare earth elements and magnets used in the defense, energy, and automotive sectors in response to US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese products.
TECHNOLOGY
HUL-Honasa call truce: Both agree to take down disparaging ads, posts against each other
HUL and Honasa will take down online ads within 24 hours and remove hoardings within 48 hours. It has also agreed to change the colour of the packaging shown in the ads from orange to light yellow, and replace the phrase “online bestseller” with “some sellers”.
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.
