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MeitY Launches Blockchain India Challenge, Invites Startups to Solve Governance Problems
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced a new national-level initiative on Wednesday. It is intended to promote the use of blockchain technology in various sectors. The initiative has been named “Blockchain India Challenge.” This is a move towards developing indigenous blockchain solutions. MeitY stated that the...
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"We Democratised AI": Top Official To NDTV On India Impact Summit
A major focus of the India AI Impact Summit was to democratise artificial intelligence (AI), and the country has achieved that goal, S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), told NDTV.
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"Misinformation Can't Be Encouraged": Centre On Galgotias Row
A professor had said a robotic dog displayed at the India AI Impact Summit was developed by the Galgotias University. The dog was a product of China's Unitree Robotics.
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MeitY Notifies Fresh IT Rules to Regulate AI-Generated Content, Deepfakes on Social Media Platforms
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified the amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, on Tuesday. The fresh rules focus heavily on artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content and deepfakes, bringing more flexible labelling guidelines for AI content and stricter takedown timelines for inappropriate media and deepfakes. The...
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India Pax Silica Inclusion Reflects Strategic Trust: Union Ministry Secretary
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Secretary S Krishnan has asserted that India's invitation to join the US-led Pax Silica initiative represents global recognition as a trusted partner in critical technology supply chains.
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Centre's Notice To X Over "Obscene, Sexually Explicit Content" On Grok
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a stern notice to X Corp (formerly Twitter), citing failure to comply with statutory due diligence obligations under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
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Centre Warns Online Platforms Against Hosting Illegal Content, Urges Action
In an advisory issued on December 29, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has asked these platforms to immediately review their internal compliance frameworks and ensure strict action against illegal and obscene content.
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AI Impact Summit 2026: MeitY Says AI Should Not Be Controlled by Small Set of Companies
AI Impact Summit 2026, India’s inaugural artificial intelligence (AI) event, will be held between February 16 and 20 in New Delhi. Ahead of the event, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) shared the vision, thematic structure, and progress of the summit. During the briefing, it was revealed that the AI summit will focus ...
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Aadhaar Database Remains Protected, Multi-Layered Tech Being Used: Ministry
The government has implemented comprehensive measures to protect the personal data of Aadhaar number holders, and no breach of data has occurred from the central database to date.
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UIDAI Reveals Benefits of Offline Verification Using New Aadhaar App at Stakeholder Meet
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's UIDAI recently launched its new Aadhaar app for Indian residents. On Wednesday, UIDAI conducted a webinar, which was attended by over 250 stakeholders on "Offline Verification using the Aadhaar App".Available for Android and iOS users, the new app enables people to store their details, update inf...
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MeitY Launches Blockchain India Challenge, Invites Startups to Solve Governance Problems
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced a new national-level initiative on Wednesday. It is intended to promote the use of blockchain technology in various sectors. The initiative has been named “Blockchain India Challenge.” This is a move towards developing indigenous blockchain solutions. MeitY stated that the...
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"We Democratised AI": Top Official To NDTV On India Impact Summit
A major focus of the India AI Impact Summit was to democratise artificial intelligence (AI), and the country has achieved that goal, S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), told NDTV.
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"Misinformation Can't Be Encouraged": Centre On Galgotias Row
A professor had said a robotic dog displayed at the India AI Impact Summit was developed by the Galgotias University. The dog was a product of China's Unitree Robotics.
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MeitY Notifies Fresh IT Rules to Regulate AI-Generated Content, Deepfakes on Social Media Platforms
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified the amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, on Tuesday. The fresh rules focus heavily on artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content and deepfakes, bringing more flexible labelling guidelines for AI content and stricter takedown timelines for inappropriate media and deepfakes. The...
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India Pax Silica Inclusion Reflects Strategic Trust: Union Ministry Secretary
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Secretary S Krishnan has asserted that India's invitation to join the US-led Pax Silica initiative represents global recognition as a trusted partner in critical technology supply chains.
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Centre's Notice To X Over "Obscene, Sexually Explicit Content" On Grok
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a stern notice to X Corp (formerly Twitter), citing failure to comply with statutory due diligence obligations under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
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Centre Warns Online Platforms Against Hosting Illegal Content, Urges Action
In an advisory issued on December 29, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has asked these platforms to immediately review their internal compliance frameworks and ensure strict action against illegal and obscene content.
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AI Impact Summit 2026: MeitY Says AI Should Not Be Controlled by Small Set of Companies
AI Impact Summit 2026, India’s inaugural artificial intelligence (AI) event, will be held between February 16 and 20 in New Delhi. Ahead of the event, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) shared the vision, thematic structure, and progress of the summit. During the briefing, it was revealed that the AI summit will focus ...
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Aadhaar Database Remains Protected, Multi-Layered Tech Being Used: Ministry
The government has implemented comprehensive measures to protect the personal data of Aadhaar number holders, and no breach of data has occurred from the central database to date.
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UIDAI Reveals Benefits of Offline Verification Using New Aadhaar App at Stakeholder Meet
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's UIDAI recently launched its new Aadhaar app for Indian residents. On Wednesday, UIDAI conducted a webinar, which was attended by over 250 stakeholders on "Offline Verification using the Aadhaar App".Available for Android and iOS users, the new app enables people to store their details, update inf...
