Ministry of Electronics and IT: News
India will need 1M AI professionals by 2026: Report
India is set to witness an unprecedented demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) professionals, with a projected need of one million skilled workers by 2026.
This is how e-gaming industry plans to ensure user safety
The All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), the E-Gaming Federation (EGF), and the Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS) have come together to sign a "Code of Ethics" (CoE) for online real money gaming companies.
Modi government introduces 'Aadhaar Good Governance' portal: How it works
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched a new digital platform, the 'Aadhaar Good Governance' portal.
Centre urges Google, Apple to pre-install government apps
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has reportedly approached tech giants Google and Apple with a proposal to pre-install government apps on their devices.
Centre issues high-severity warning for Android: Is your phone safe?
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has issued a high-severity warning regarding multiple security flaws in Android.
India plans $5B incentive program to boost domestic electronics production
India is gearing up to launch a $5 billion incentive program to boost domestic production of electronic components.
India plans to restrict tech imports to boost domestic production
India is gearing up to restrict the import of laptops, tablets, and PCs from next year.
'Scam se Bacho': Meta's new campaign educates about online safety
Meta has partnered with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to launch a safety campaign called 'Scam se Bacho.'
Centre to introduce 'digital by design' platform for data protection
The Indian government is planning to introduce a "digital by design" platform, to facilitate the implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA).
Centre, CP Plus join forces to develop advanced thermal cameras
In a significant stride toward indigenous technology, the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has transferred its Thermal Smart Camera technology to CP Plus—an Indian brand that specializes in security and surveillance products.
Centre warns of high-risk vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, Apple iTunes
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-risk warning about potential vulnerabilities, in Google Chrome and Apple iTunes desktop applications.
Indian government warns of data theft via public charging stations
Indian government has issued a public warning about the increasing prevalence of cyber scams, specifically targeting public phone charging stations.
Centre revokes AI deployment approval requirement, raises concerns on deepfakes
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has rescinded its previous mandate requiring artificial intelligence (AI) models, large language models (LLMs), and algorithms to obtain explicit government permission before deployment.
Ashwini Vaishnaw launches India's fastest router with 2.4tbps speed
India's Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has unveiled the country's fastest router in Bengaluru.
Using 'Chakshu' portal, you can curb online fraud: Here's how
The Indian government has launched a new 'Chakshu' portal as part of the Sanchar Saathi initiative.
CBSE planning comprehensive AI policy for students: Report
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is exploring a comprehensive policy on incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in schools to prepare students for future jobs and encourage creativity and innovation.
Delisting Indian apps cannot be permitted: Vaishnaw on Google-start-ups row
The Indian government is pushing back against Google's recent removal of several Indian apps from its Play Store.
Indian government approves 3 semiconductor plants, including 2 by Tata
The Indian government has greenlit three semiconductor plant proposals, totaling an investment of Rs. 1.26 lakh crore.
Centre calls for talks, farmers tear-gassed at Punjab-Haryana border
The Centre on Wednesday urged protesting farmers to hold the fifth round of talks, even as the agitators resumed their "Delhi Chalo" protest march.
MeitY considers taking over approval process for online games
The Indian government's plan to appoint self-regulatory bodies (SRBs) for the online gaming industry has hit a roadblock.
Exploring India's emerging LLM landscape: Krutrim, OpenHathi, BharatGPT and more
In his visit to India in June, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sparked discussions by appearing to downplay the possibility of a groundbreaking Large Language Model (LLM) originating from the country.
OTT services are exempt from Telecom Bill 2023: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Earlier this week, the Indian Government presented new legislation to substitute three existing laws governing the telecom industry within the country.
India's digital transformation in 2023: Advancements in infrastructure and initiatives
The year 2023 marked a digital revolution for India. The Indian government introduced several initiatives under 'Digital India,' to transform the nation's digital landscape.
Over 36,800 URLs blocked by Indian government since 2018
Over the past five years, the Indian government has blocked a whopping 36,838 URLs, as revealed by Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
Rashmika Mandanna deepfake: MeitY issues notice to social media platforms
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has directed social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube, to take down deceptive deepfake content within a day.
How Centre plans to combat misinformation ahead of 2024 elections
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has called on YouTube to tackle the problem of "fake news channels" by taking legal action and adding a "news not verified" disclaimer.
MyGov CEO Akash Tripathi to lead India Semiconductor Mission
Akash Tripathi, a seasoned IAS officer, is set to take the helm of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), the organization responsible for the country's $10-billion chip subsidy program.
Google Play Store to allow real-money games in India
Google intends to authorize a wide range of real-money games on the Play Store, subject to approval by self-regulatory bodies, once the new regulatory framework is established in the country.
Who is Neelkanth Mishra, the new UIDAI chairperson
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has appointed Neelkanth Mishra as the part-time chairperson of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
Apple, Dell, and others seek extension for laptop import restrictions
Apple, HP, Dell and other manufacturers have urged Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology officials to extend import restrictions on laptops, tablets, and personal computers by nine to 12 months.
Put anti-tobacco warnings or face action: Centre to OTT platforms
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Wednesday issued new guidelines for anti-tobacco warnings on Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms.
Here's when BGMI will go live: Check release date, timing
Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is officially back. Android users can now discover the app on Google Play Store.
After 10-month ban, BGMI is returning to India; Krafton confirms
Krafton has confirmed that Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) will be reintroduced and made available for download in India soon.
What is India's new $2bn-worth PLI scheme for IT hardware
The Indian government has finally heard the pleas of the IT industry. On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme 2.0 for IT hardware.
India blocks 14 mobile apps used by Pakistani terrorists: Reports
The government of India has blocked 14 different mobile applications that terrorists in Pakistan were reportedly using as communication platforms to send information to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), according to NDTV.
Private firms may be allowed to authenticate Aadhaar: Here's how
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed amending the current regulations to permit Aadhaar authentication by entities other than government departments.
Centre proposes rules to enable Aadhaar authentication by other entities
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Thursday proposed rules to enable Aadhaar authentication by entities other than government ministries and departments.
Indian government warns Apple users of multiple vulnerabilities: Know solution
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team or CERT-In has discovered medium to high-severity vulnerabilities and issued an advisory to Apple Watch, TV, and Macbook users.
Why you should update your Aadhaar details every 10 years
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) encourages every Aadhaar holder to update their details once every 10 years.
How to link your Aadhaar card with a DigiLocker account
DigiLocker is an e-portal for storing confidential documents. It was introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEIT) as part of the Digital India initiative.
GAC portal to address social media grievances from March 1
The portal for Grievance Appellate Committees (GAC) aimed at looking into complaints against online platforms is likely to be activated by March 1.
Data protection bill proposes amending RTI Act to protect 'privacy'
The Union government, in its draft of the Digital Data Personal Protection Bill, 2022, has proposed an amendment to the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022: Everything to know
The Union government released a draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022, on Friday, seeking public feedback.
Government releases revised Data Protection Bill: Here's eveything to know
The Indian government has released a revised draft of the data protection bill three months after it was withdrawn from the Lok Sabha.
Months after mysterious ban, VLC player becomes available in India
Nine months ago, the Indian government mysteriously placed a ban on downloading popular media player VLC. Now, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has lifted the ban on VideoLan's official website.
New Data Protection Bill, Digital India Act in pipeline: Centre
The Centre is working on a revision of the Data Protection Bill and a Digital India Act, the Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology and Communications, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Monday.
Indian government forced Twitter to hire its agents: Whistleblower Zatko
In startling revelations, a former Twitter security chief has accused the Indian government of forcing the social media giant to hire its agents, so they could have access to sensitive user data.
Centre orders VPN companies to collect and store user data
The Indian government has asked VPN companies to collect user data and store it for at least five years.
DoT withdraws notification regarding mandatory testing of smartphones, cameras, smartwatches
Amid widespread backlash, the Department of Telecom has decided to withdraw its notification to carry out compulsory testing and certification of consumer electronic products.
SC notice to states on cases under scrapped Section 66A
The Supreme Court of India today issued a notice to all states and union territories over the registration of cases under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, which it had quashed over six years ago.
Pegasus: IT panel meeting postponed; BJP member demands Tharoor's removal
A meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Information and Technology was put off on Wednesday due to a lack of quorum as panel members from the Bharatiya Janata Party refused to sign attendance.
Centre slams Twitter in Parliament over non-compliance of IT rules
The Indian government said that Twitter's earlier statement expressing concerns over freedom of expression in India was a tactic to divert attention from its non-compliance with the country's laws at that time.
Government withdraws letter to Apple for compliance with IT Rules
The Centre has reportedly withdrawn a letter asking Apple to comply with new IT Rules, specifically about the company's messaging service.
#ITRules: Twitter ends tussle with Centre; appoints Resident Grievance Officer
After much delay, Twitter named Vinay Prakash as its Resident Grievance Officer in compliance with the central government's new IT Rules.
Will appoint grievance officer in 8 weeks, Twitter tells court
Twitter today informed the Delhi High Court that it needs eight weeks' time to appoint a grievance officer in India, in compliance with the Indian government's new Information Technology rules.
Meet Ashwini Vaishnaw, who replaces RS Prasad as IT Minister
India saw a flurry of resignations from some of the top jobs in the country on Wednesday.
IT Rules law of the land; Twitter must comply: Centre
Twitter needs to "mandatorily" comply with the new IT Rules, which are the "law of the land," the central government told the Delhi High Court.
Facebook moderated 32mn posts in compliance with new intermediary guidelines
Shortly after being summoned by a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, Facebook and its subsidiary Instagram revealed they took down as many as 32 million posts in compliance with the IT Ministry's new guidelines for social media intermediaries.
Twitter website displays wrong Indian map. Government may take action
The Twitter website is carrying a wrong map of India, showing the northernmost union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh as a separate country.
Twitter's grievance officer quits within weeks amid row with Centre
Twitter's interim grievance officer has reportedly resigned, causing more trouble for the microblogging platform that has been at odds with the Indian government.
Why Twitter temporarily blocked IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad's account
Triggering a fresh controversy, microblogging platform Twitter on Friday blocked Union Minister for Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad's account allegedly over complaints of violation of the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
Signal isn't in compliance with IT Ministry rules, claim officials
Signal, the not-for-profit messaging service that shot to fame amid WhatsApp's privacy policy fiasco, is allegedly not in compliance with the Indian Government's new IT guidelines for social media intermediaries.
'Deliberate defiance': Ravi Shankar Prasad on Twitter losing legal safety
Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, today launched an attack on Twitter for failing to comply with the new IT rules yet.
Twitter loses legal shield in India over non-compliance of rules
Twitter has lost indemnity in India for failing to comply with the new IT rules on time, implying the company no longer enjoys legal protection from prosecution over posts from its users.
Delhi HC slaps Twitter with notice for flouting IT Rules
The Delhi High Court issued a notice to Twitter on Monday for failing to comply to the recently-enforced Information Technology guidelines encompassing social media platforms.
#ITRules: Twitter needs to follow law of land, says Centre
The central government on Thursday rebuked the microblogging platform Twitter over compliance with the controversial new IT rules.
Government releases rules for social media, OTT platforms; details here
The Centre on Thursday released a set of new guidelines to regulate digital content.
Amid Twitter row, Centre to use Koo for quicker updates
The Indian government is reportedly planning to use Twitter rival Koo as its key mode of communication with the public amid a row with the US-based microblogging platform.
Twitter extends commitment to 'restructure' India team: Report
Being slammed by the Indian government for not acting against objectionable content, Twitter has committed to restructure its team in India, a report in Indian Express claimed, citing government officials.
'Work here, but...: RS Prasad talks tough amid Twitter-government row
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday told the tech companies that they are free to work in India only if they follow the Indian Constitution.
Government responds to Twitter's 'freedom of expression' blog on Koo
Twitter, pulled up by the Indian government for failing to comply with its orders, on Wednesday released a verbose blog highlighting the measures it took and didn't take in the recent days, only to receive a scathing response from the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) on Koo, the homegrown alternative of the micro-blogging website.
Indian government-Twitter row: All you need to know
In recent days, calls for Twitter to quit India have risen. The microblogging website is facing immense criticism for violating the Indian law by unblocking accounts it had been directed to withhold.
Twitter gets government notice for unblocking accounts backing farmers' protest
The central government is reportedly sending a notice to Twitter for reinstating dozens of accounts backing the farmers' protest despite its directive.
India begins questioning of owners of banned Chinese apps
Late last month, India's Information Technology Ministry banned 59 Chinese applications, deeming them "prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defense of India, security of state and public order".
No intent to impose blanket ban on messaging-apps: Telecom Secretary
The Telecom Department does not intend to impose a blanket ban on messaging apps and platforms but is seeking technical solutions to curb specific instances of misuse, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said.
Facebook data breach: CBI initiates preliminary inquiry against Cambridge Analytica
The CBI has initiated a preliminary inquiry against Cambridge Analytica and Global Science Research (GSR) for alleged illegal personal data harvesting of Indians from Facebook.
Government asks Tech Giants to provide 'desi' email addresses soon
In a meeting held last month, the Electronics and IT Ministry has asked email providers to enable signing up for email addresses in Indian languages, especially Hindi.