IT and Computers

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsIT and Computers
22 Jan, 2026

Why AI infrastructure matters more, Pg7

India prioritizes democratized AI infrastructure access via public digital utilities for inclusive growth, competitiveness, and digital sovereignty, challenging global concentration.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
21 Jan, 2026

AI-generated content labelling rules in final stages, says IT Secy, Pg13

Government finalizes AI content labelling rules, mandating disclosure by AI tool providers and social media platforms to combat misinformation.

IT and ComputersBasics of Cyber SecurityEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
21 Jan, 2026

Kill switch, insurance as tools to fight digital arrest, Pg1

MHA panel considers 'kill switch' and insurance to combat digital arrest, aiming to protect users from financial fraud.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIT and Computers
20 Jan, 2026

Include digital currency link on BRICS agenda: RBI to govt., Pg1

RBI proposes linking BRICS nations' digital currencies at 2026 summit to ease cross-border payments and reduce dollar reliance.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
20 Jan, 2026

Wikipedia has 3,000 iPhones worth of content, Pg7

Wikipedia's data reaches 775 terabytes with 7 million English articles, but human views decline amid bot activity.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
20 Jan, 2026

India explores setting up data embassy in UAE, Pg9

India and UAE to explore setting up 'data embassies' for secure digital data storage and sovereignty, a first for India.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIT and Computers
20 Jan, 2026

RBI proposes linking BRICS' digital currencies, Pg15

RBI proposes BRICS nations link CBDCs at 2026 summit, potentially challenging dollar dominance amid US warnings.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers
19 Jan, 2026

Why are Americans 'paying' for AI in India, Pg15

US trade advisor questions American firms outsourcing AI to India amid strained relations, pushing 'America First' investment strategy.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and ComputersSpace Technology
18 Jan, 2026

Can datacentres in orbit solve for AI models’ energy demand?, Pg10

Google explores space-based datacenters powered by solar energy to meet AI's growing energy demands and overcome terrestrial limitations.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIT and Computers
17 Jan, 2026

EAM: India, Japan partnership has potential to de-risk global economy, Pg11

India and Japan deepen strategic ties with AI dialogue and critical minerals working group to de-risk global economy.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
16 Jan, 2026

After objectionable images row, Musk, Grok AI find out the limits to their free speech assertions, Pg21

Musk's X restricts Grok AI after generating objectionable images, facing government scrutiny over IT Act violations and platform safeguards.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
14 Jan, 2026

Is the government seeking phones’ source code?, Pg10

Government considers requiring smartphone makers to disclose source code, raising security and privacy concerns amidst transparency debates and industry pushback.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
12 Jan, 2026

‘X accepts mistake, says it will comply with laws’, Pg1

X Corp. concedes error, pledges adherence to Indian regulations following government's warning regarding Grok AI-generated obscene content; 3,500 pieces blocked.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
12 Jan, 2026

Context window: AI’s short-term memory, PgII

AI's context window defined: Limits on short-term memory impact performance of large language models like GPT-5 and Claude.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
12 Jan, 2026

Centre to seek source code of smartphones in ‘security measure’, Pg1

Centre's new security measures mandate smartphone makers to share source code for vulnerability analysis, raising privacy concerns among tech giants.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
12 Jan, 2026

Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13

Centre Warns X over Grok's Sexually Explicit Content, Highlighting AI Governance Gaps and the Need for Stricter Regulations.

Education SectorIT and Computers
7 Jan, 2026

IIT Council for 'adaptive' JEE Advanced: Exam changes based on student's ability, Pg1

IIT Council proposes 'adaptive' JEE Advanced exam and mental health professional posts to reduce student stress and improve assessment.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
6 Jan, 2026

Grok use against women: Who is responsible — AI, users or X?, Pg14

Government threatens to revoke X's 'safe harbor' protection over Grok AI's misuse, potentially liable for AI-generated objectionable content.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
5 Jan, 2026

Will remove illegal content, permanently suspend offending accounts, says X, Pg13

X (formerly Twitter) vows strict action against illegal content, including CSAM, following MeitY notice on IT Rules non-compliance.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIT and Computers
30 Dec, 2025

Union govt. gearing up to host mega AI summit in February, Pg12

India to host mega AI Impact Summit in February with 15-20 heads of state expected, focusing on AI's global impact.

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