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.
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
