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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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AI Impact Summit: India Expected to Witness Over $200 Billion Worth of AI Investments, IT Minister Says
AI Impact Summit 2026 is in full swing, hosting industry leaders and technocrats from across the world. On the sidelines of the summit, on Tuesday, the Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Ashwini Vaishnaw, revealed that India expects to receive more than $200 billion (about Rs. 18.15 Lakh Crore) worth of investments in...
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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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X Blocks Posts, Deletes Accounts In Big Move Over Grok Obscenity: Sources
X Blocks Content, Will Delete 600 Accounts Over Grok Obscene Images Row: Government Sources
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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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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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MeitY Issues Compliance Reminder to Online Platforms Over Obscene Content
MeitY issued a statutory advisory reminding all intermediaries of the mandatory due diligence under the IT Act, 2000, and the IT Rules, 2021, amendment. The ministry reiterated a strict 24-hour takedown requirement for content depicting identifiable individuals in sexual acts or impersonations, including digitally altered or AI-generated material. ...
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Dhruv64: India’s First Homegrown 64-Bit Dual-Core Microprocessor Unveiled
India has unveiled Dhruv64, its first fully homegrown 64-bit microprocessor, developed by C-DAC under the Digital India RISC-V initiative. The 1.0GHz dual-core chip is designed for industrial systems, connected devices and critical infrastructure. Built on the open-source RISC-V architecture, Dhruv64 reduces dependence on imported processors and st...
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Apple, Google and Samsung Reportedly Challenge India's New Proposal on Always-On Smartphone Location Tracking
The Government reportedly received a proposal from the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) in June, which stated that user locations should only be provided if always-on smartphone location tracking is mandated. However, as per the report, Apple, Google, and Samsung have objected to the proposal citing privacy concerns. Currently, neithe...
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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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AI Impact Summit: India Expected to Witness Over $200 Billion Worth of AI Investments, IT Minister Says
AI Impact Summit 2026 is in full swing, hosting industry leaders and technocrats from across the world. On the sidelines of the summit, on Tuesday, the Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Ashwini Vaishnaw, revealed that India expects to receive more than $200 billion (about Rs. 18.15 Lakh Crore) worth of investments in...
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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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X Blocks Posts, Deletes Accounts In Big Move Over Grok Obscenity: Sources
X Blocks Content, Will Delete 600 Accounts Over Grok Obscene Images Row: Government Sources
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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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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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MeitY Issues Compliance Reminder to Online Platforms Over Obscene Content
MeitY issued a statutory advisory reminding all intermediaries of the mandatory due diligence under the IT Act, 2000, and the IT Rules, 2021, amendment. The ministry reiterated a strict 24-hour takedown requirement for content depicting identifiable individuals in sexual acts or impersonations, including digitally altered or AI-generated material. ...
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Dhruv64: India’s First Homegrown 64-Bit Dual-Core Microprocessor Unveiled
India has unveiled Dhruv64, its first fully homegrown 64-bit microprocessor, developed by C-DAC under the Digital India RISC-V initiative. The 1.0GHz dual-core chip is designed for industrial systems, connected devices and critical infrastructure. Built on the open-source RISC-V architecture, Dhruv64 reduces dependence on imported processors and st...
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Apple, Google and Samsung Reportedly Challenge India's New Proposal on Always-On Smartphone Location Tracking
The Government reportedly received a proposal from the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) in June, which stated that user locations should only be provided if always-on smartphone location tracking is mandated. However, as per the report, Apple, Google, and Samsung have objected to the proposal citing privacy concerns. Currently, neithe...
