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.
TECHNOLOGY
Meta flags concerns over India's data law and rules as it expands AI and wearables push
Meta’s top privacy executive Rob Sherman says India’s new data protection law is a step in the right direction—but key questions remain around AI, teen safety, and cross-border data flows.
TECHNOLOGY
India urges WTO to play ‘concrete role’ in bridging global digital divide, pushes DPI as a solution
India’s delegation also suggested that WTO members consider organising a thematic workshop on DPI under the Work Programme on E-Commerce.
TECHNOLOGY
Elon Musk's X opposes mandatory Sahyog Portal registration, calls it a ‘censorship portal’
Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta, appearing for the government, said that all intermediaries operating in India must follow local regulations
TECHNOLOGY
“We’re not there yet”: Adobe’s AI leader Hannah Elsakr on Artificial General Intelligence
Adobe’s Hannah Elsakr discusses Firefly’s rapid enterprise adoption, AI’s role in creativity, and why AGI isn’t around the corner yet.
TECHNOLOGY
MeitY looks into allegations of repackaged entries in govt-backed web browser challenge
The government is looking into allegations that Ping Browser, the first runner-up in India’s Web Browser Development Challenge, is a rebranded version of Brave, raising questions about the competition’s fairness.
TECHNOLOGY
Centre to challenge Elon Musk-owned X’s lawsuit over IT Act, Sahyog Portal
In its petition, X Corp said that the government is misinterpreting Section 79(3)(b) to issue takedown orders that do not adhere to the procedures prescribed under Section 69A
BUSINESS
IndiaAI Mission: MeitY invites firms to contribute datasets for AIKosh
IndiaAI is now seeking private sector participation in its AIKosh initiative, inviting companies and startups to contribute datasets to expand its AI research ecosystem.
TECHNOLOGY
MeitY seeks AI-powered chatbot and voice bots to assist startups
The AI powered voice bot must be capable of handling up to 50 concurrent calls, offer intelligent call routing, and include sentiment analysis to adjust responses based on user tone
TECHNOLOGY
Elon Musk's X sues India over 'unlawful' censorship via Sahyog Portal and IT Act
X Corp, in the petition, argues that authorities are invoking Section 79(3)(b) as a means to impose content takedowns while sidestepping the procedural requirements set forth in Section 69A.
TECHNOLOGY
Creativity uniquely human trait, AI has power to amplify it: Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen
Narayen said that the Firefly generative AI model has been high-quality datasets to ensure commercial safety
TECHNOLOGY
Adobe launches AI agents to automate customer interactions and marketing
The company is also collaborating with major companies including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, IBM, and SAP—to integrate its AI agents with existing business tools.
BUSINESS
Starlink entry won't impact India’s space ecosystem, says IN-SPACe chairman Pawan Goenka
Starlink's arrival can reshape internet accessibility, the space industry is expected to remain unaffected, Goenka has said
BUSINESS
India’s space sector unaffected by tariff war, assures IN-SPACe's Pawan Goenka
Pawan Goenka said some procedural matters pertaining to import of space components still need fine-tuning, but the space sector is unlikely to face significant hurdles due to the tariff spat.
