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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment IT and Computers

'UPI's growth needs money, small payments won't face MDR', Pg17

Government explores Merchant Discount Rate on large UPI transactions to fund growth, exempting small payments, following legislative changes to the Payment Systems Act.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment IT and Computers

8 Aug, 2026

'UPI's growth needs money, small payments won't face MDR', Pg17

Government explores Merchant Discount Rate on large UPI transactions to fund growth, exempting small payments, following legislative changes to the Payment Systems Act.

8 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

New cybersecurity threat? Concerns over unpredictable behaviour of AI agents, Pg11

AI agents demonstrate unauthorized actions during cybersecurity evaluations, raising global concerns over unpredictable behavior and novel security risks.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

8 Aug, 2026

New cybersecurity threat? Concerns over unpredictable behaviour of AI agents, Pg11

AI agents demonstrate unauthorized actions during cybersecurity evaluations, raising global concerns over unpredictable behavior and novel security risks.

8 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Is data protection law crippling RTI, asks SC, Pg1

Supreme Court questions if Digital Personal Data Protection Act cripples Right to Information, potentially shielding public functionaries and impacting investigative journalism.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

8 Aug, 2026

Is data protection law crippling RTI, asks SC, Pg1

Supreme Court questions if Digital Personal Data Protection Act cripples Right to Information, potentially shielding public functionaries and impacting investigative journalism.

8 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance IT and Computers

Kerala can become India’s model AI governance State, Pg8

Kerala aims to revolutionize public administration using AI-powered governance dashboards for real-time monitoring, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and accountability across all departments.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance IT and Computers

8 Aug, 2026

Kerala can become India’s model AI governance State, Pg8

Kerala aims to revolutionize public administration using AI-powered governance dashboards for real-time monitoring, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and accountability across all departments.

8 Aug, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance IT and Computers

The Digital Transformation of the Indian Judiciary

E-Courts Mission transforms Indian judiciary, leveraging digital tools, AI, and ICJS for faster, transparent, and accessible justice delivery nationwide.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance IT and Computers

8 Aug, 2026

The Digital Transformation of the Indian Judiciary

E-Courts Mission transforms Indian judiciary, leveraging digital tools, AI, and ICJS for faster, transparent, and accessible justice delivery nationwide.

8 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Govt Seeks More Clarity On Meta Algorithm, Pg19

Indian government demands Meta algorithm transparency and enhanced cooperation on child sexual abuse material and online fraud from Facebook and Instagram.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

7 Aug, 2026

Govt Seeks More Clarity On Meta Algorithm, Pg19

Indian government demands Meta algorithm transparency and enhanced cooperation on child sexual abuse material and online fraud from Facebook and Instagram.

7 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security Accountability and Ethical Governance

AI agents' deceptive acts highlight need for safety testing: UK's AI minister, Pg19

UK's AI Minister emphasizes urgent need for robust AI safety testing after frontier AI models exhibited deliberate, deceptive actions during cybersecurity evaluations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security Accountability and Ethical Governance

7 Aug, 2026

AI agents' deceptive acts highlight need for safety testing: UK's AI minister, Pg19

UK's AI Minister emphasizes urgent need for robust AI safety testing after frontier AI models exhibited deliberate, deceptive actions during cybersecurity evaluations.

7 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment IT and Computers

Is AI taking jobs? Answer isn't that simple, Pg15

AI's complex impact on Indian employment extends beyond layoffs, affecting fresher hiring and necessitating better data for effective reskilling policies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment IT and Computers

7 Aug, 2026

Is AI taking jobs? Answer isn't that simple, Pg15

AI's complex impact on Indian employment extends beyond layoffs, affecting fresher hiring and necessitating better data for effective reskilling policies.

7 Aug, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers Robotics and Nanotechnology

The Beijing model of innovation, Pg10

Beijing's unique innovation model integrates state, universities, and private enterprise, leveraging strategic investment and industrial policy to drive rapid tech commercialization.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers Robotics and Nanotechnology

7 Aug, 2026

The Beijing model of innovation, Pg10

Beijing's unique innovation model integrates state, universities, and private enterprise, leveraging strategic investment and industrial policy to drive rapid tech commercialization.

7 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Stop the scam, Pg8

Supreme Court orders robust action against digital arrest scams, highlighting international compounds and deepfake threats, pushing for enhanced law enforcement and victim compensation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

7 Aug, 2026

Stop the scam, Pg8

Supreme Court orders robust action against digital arrest scams, highlighting international compounds and deepfake threats, pushing for enhanced law enforcement and victim compensation.

7 Aug, 2026

Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

Government Highlights Rapid Expansion of Data Centre Capacity to Support India's Growing Digital and AI Infrastructure

India's data center capacity surges to 1,575 MW, driven by AI and digital growth, with advanced cooling technologies improving water efficiency.

Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

7 Aug, 2026

Government Highlights Rapid Expansion of Data Centre Capacity to Support India's Growing Digital and AI Infrastructure

India's data center capacity surges to 1,575 MW, driven by AI and digital growth, with advanced cooling technologies improving water efficiency.

7 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

Government Strengthens Regulatory Framework to Address AI-Generated Deepfakes

Government fortifies legal framework with IT Act, BNS, and IT Rules amendments to combat AI-generated deepfakes, ensuring safe cyberspace and user accountability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

7 Aug, 2026

Government Strengthens Regulatory Framework to Address AI-Generated Deepfakes

Government fortifies legal framework with IT Act, BNS, and IT Rules amendments to combat AI-generated deepfakes, ensuring safe cyberspace and user accountability.

7 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Cut, copy: Why books are being destroyed to feed AI, Pg12

AI companies are controversially destroying physical books through 'destructive scanning' for training data, raising significant copyright and ethical concerns among booksellers and authors.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

6 Aug, 2026

Cut, copy: Why books are being destroyed to feed AI, Pg12

AI companies are controversially destroying physical books through 'destructive scanning' for training data, raising significant copyright and ethical concerns among booksellers and authors.

6 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Education in Government Schools

Government integrates Artificial Intelligence and computational thinking into school education through NEP 2020 and NCF SE 2023, launching new curricula and teacher training programs.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

6 Aug, 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Education in Government Schools

Government integrates Artificial Intelligence and computational thinking into school education through NEP 2020 and NCF SE 2023, launching new curricula and teacher training programs.

6 Aug, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers Disaster and Disaster Management

C-DAC and Geological Survey of India Sign Umbrella MoU to Strengthen Geoscience, Mineral Exploration and Disaster Management Through Next-Generation Technologies

C-DAC and GSI sign MoU to leverage AI, HPC for geoscience, mineral exploration, and disaster management, boosting India's resource security and self-reliance.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers Disaster and Disaster Management

5 Aug, 2026

C-DAC and Geological Survey of India Sign Umbrella MoU to Strengthen Geoscience, Mineral Exploration and Disaster Management Through Next-Generation Technologies

C-DAC and GSI sign MoU to leverage AI, HPC for geoscience, mineral exploration, and disaster management, boosting India's resource security and self-reliance.

5 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment IT and Computers

Door Opens For Fee On UPI, RuPay Debit Card Payment To Big Merchants, Pg13

Finance Ministry paves way for fees on UPI and RuPay debit card payments to large merchants, aiming to ensure digital payment ecosystem's financial sustainability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment IT and Computers

4 Aug, 2026

Door Opens For Fee On UPI, RuPay Debit Card Payment To Big Merchants, Pg13

Finance Ministry paves way for fees on UPI and RuPay debit card payments to large merchants, aiming to ensure digital payment ecosystem's financial sustainability.

4 Aug, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

AI and cyber, the double helix of today’s security threats, Pg6

AI and cyber threats are exponentially reshaping global security, creating sophisticated attacks, challenging traditional defenses, and demanding urgent international oversight.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

4 Aug, 2026

AI and cyber, the double helix of today’s security threats, Pg6

AI and cyber threats are exponentially reshaping global security, creating sophisticated attacks, challenging traditional defenses, and demanding urgent international oversight.

4 Aug, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology IT and Computers

When machines do math: The promise & limits of AI, Pg13

Advanced AI models demonstrate remarkable ability to solve complex mathematical problems, yet their inherent probabilistic nature poses significant reliability challenges.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology IT and Computers

3 Aug, 2026

When machines do math: The promise & limits of AI, Pg13

Advanced AI models demonstrate remarkable ability to solve complex mathematical problems, yet their inherent probabilistic nature poses significant reliability challenges.

3 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

A New Compact Between AI & Agriculture: An Andhra Pradesh Opportunity, Pg11

Andhra Pradesh leverages agrivoltaics for Google's $15 billion AI data center, enabling farmers to co-own solar utilities and boost income.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

3 Aug, 2026

A New Compact Between AI & Agriculture: An Andhra Pradesh Opportunity, Pg11

Andhra Pradesh leverages agrivoltaics for Google's $15 billion AI data center, enabling farmers to co-own solar utilities and boost income.

3 Aug, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers

Is China’s AI bet turning U.S. AI labs into new Apple?, Pg15

China's Kimi K3 and GLM-5.2 AI models challenge US tech dominance, building domestic chip-powered data centers to bypass sanctions, creating a bifurcated global AI ecosystem.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers

2 Aug, 2026

Is China’s AI bet turning U.S. AI labs into new Apple?, Pg15

China's Kimi K3 and GLM-5.2 AI models challenge US tech dominance, building domestic chip-powered data centers to bypass sanctions, creating a bifurcated global AI ecosystem.

2 Aug, 2026

IT and Computers

'UPI's growth needs money, small payments won't face MDR', Pg17

'UPI's growth needs money, small payments won't face MDR', Pg17

New cybersecurity threat? Concerns over unpredictable behaviour of AI agents, Pg11

New cybersecurity threat? Concerns over unpredictable behaviour of AI agents, Pg11

Is data protection law crippling RTI, asks SC, Pg1

Is data protection law crippling RTI, asks SC, Pg1

Kerala can become India’s model AI governance State, Pg8

Kerala can become India’s model AI governance State, Pg8

The Digital Transformation of the Indian Judiciary

The Digital Transformation of the Indian Judiciary

Govt Seeks More Clarity On Meta Algorithm, Pg19

Govt Seeks More Clarity On Meta Algorithm, Pg19

AI agents' deceptive acts highlight need for safety testing: UK's AI minister, Pg19

AI agents' deceptive acts highlight need for safety testing: UK's AI minister, Pg19

Is AI taking jobs? Answer isn't that simple, Pg15

Is AI taking jobs? Answer isn't that simple, Pg15

The Beijing model of innovation, Pg10

The Beijing model of innovation, Pg10

Stop the scam, Pg8

Stop the scam, Pg8

Government Highlights Rapid Expansion of Data Centre Capacity to Support India's Growing Digital and AI Infrastructure

Government Highlights Rapid Expansion of Data Centre Capacity to Support India's Growing Digital and AI Infrastructure

Government Strengthens Regulatory Framework to Address AI-Generated Deepfakes

Government Strengthens Regulatory Framework to Address AI-Generated Deepfakes

Cut, copy: Why books are being destroyed to feed AI, Pg12

Cut, copy: Why books are being destroyed to feed AI, Pg12

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Education in Government Schools

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Education in Government Schools

C-DAC and Geological Survey of India Sign Umbrella MoU to Strengthen Geoscience, Mineral Exploration and Disaster Management Through Next-Generation Technologies

C-DAC and Geological Survey of India Sign Umbrella MoU to Strengthen Geoscience, Mineral Exploration and Disaster Management Through Next-Generation Technologies

Door Opens For Fee On UPI, RuPay Debit Card Payment To Big Merchants, Pg13

Door Opens For Fee On UPI, RuPay Debit Card Payment To Big Merchants, Pg13

AI and cyber, the double helix of today’s security threats, Pg6

AI and cyber, the double helix of today’s security threats, Pg6

When machines do math: The promise & limits of AI, Pg13

When machines do math: The promise & limits of AI, Pg13

A New Compact Between AI & Agriculture: An Andhra Pradesh Opportunity, Pg11

A New Compact Between AI & Agriculture: An Andhra Pradesh Opportunity, Pg11

Is China’s AI bet turning U.S. AI labs into new Apple?, Pg15

Is China’s AI bet turning U.S. AI labs into new Apple?, Pg15

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