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New DGCA chief, I&B ministry secretary appointed in major shuffle

Vir Vikram Yadav (L) and Chanchal Kumar (R)

Updated on Apr 1, 2026 03:38 IST

Draft IT rules: Notices to apply to content from non-publishers

This is the second amendment to the IT Rules this year. (HT File)

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 03:25 IST

Influencers may face takedowns, publisher-level rules under new IT proposal

Government proposes sweeping IT Rules changes, expands powers to block online content

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 02:14 IST

Centre likely to extend SIM-binding timeline for messaging platforms

Under the November 2025 directive, companies were required to comply with the directive within 90 days, which was by the end of February 2026, and submit a compliance report within 120 days.

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 03:21 IST

Parliamentary panel calls for comprehensive AI law

The recommendations are part of a report finalised by the standing committee on communications and information technology that is expected to be tabled in Parliament (REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 14:31 IST

Centre rolls out new TV ratings policy, brings OTT into measurement

Centre rolls out new TV ratings policy, brings OTT into measurement

Updated on Mar 28, 2026 01:22 IST

652 apps blocked over security concerns, govt informs Lok Sabha

The government has blocked 652 mobile applications over concerns related to data security.

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 13:16 IST

NHRC seeks action taken report from ministries on child data risks online

The report classifies platforms into four risk tiers. (Representative file photo)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 10:43 IST

UP’s ₹25,000 crore Puch AI MoU faces scrutiny over startup credentials

Describing the company as a bootstrap startup, Invest UP CEO Vijay Kiran Anand said the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>25,000 crore figure represents private investment that Puch AI would mobilise through its investors

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 10:28 IST

Sahyog 2.0 to enable user data requests: Panel report

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla conducts the proceedings of the House during the Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Monday. (Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab)

Updated on Mar 24, 2026 24:25 IST

Oscar-nominated film faces CBFC roadblock

The CBFC committee members said there is a need to maintain a positive diplomatic relationship. (Film stills sourced from Mubi)

Updated on Mar 21, 2026 01:57 IST

No plan to make Aadhaar app mandatory, say UIDAI official, industry body

App may come pre-installed but can be removed, says official.

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 12:16 IST

Online gaming rules soon, Centre softens draft for industry

For representational purposes only. (AFP File)

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 06:38 IST

India Post launches guaranteed next day delivery in 6 cities

Pricing for the 24-hour Speed Post service (documents only) starts at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>38 for local deliveries up to 50 grams. (India Post | X account)

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 10:52 IST

Parl panel flags delays and underutilisation of funds in AI, chip schemes

Parl panel flags delays and underutilisation of funds in AI, chip schemes

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 24:34 IST

Parliamentary panel flags delays and underutilisation of funds in AI, chip schemes

The committee also noted India’s “abysmal” expenditure of 0.64% of its GDP on research and development. (Representative file photo)

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 12:34 IST

IT ministry seeks ₹1 lakh crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0: Officials

India plans a <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh crore-plus outlay for Semiconductor Mission 2.0 to boost chip design, manufacturing and domestic supply chains

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 11:53 IST

Govt clears ₹65 crore of ₹120 crore budget for AI Summit

Govt clears <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>65 crore of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>120 crore budget for AI Summit

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 01:24 IST

Govt orders Telegram to disable over 3,000 piracy channels in 3 hours

Govt orders Telegram to disable over 3,000 piracy channels in 3 hours

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 01:14 IST

Online safety for children priority, govt mulls AI, Social Media curbs: Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw tells Lok Sabha govt reviewing new steps to address harms from AI-generated content and social media platforms. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 15:45 IST

Shiv Sena MP seeks ban on social media for kids, Centre hints no such plans

Shiv Sena lawmaker Milind Deora was speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 02:16 IST

70 countries sign New Delhi AI declaration, more expected

The number of signatories to the New Delhi Declaration exceeds that of all three previous summits.

Updated on Feb 21, 2026 02:21 IST

At Impact Summit, PM Modi frames India as key player in AI ecosystem

PM Modi

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 01:29 IST

Day after confirmation, Gates skips AI summit amid Epstein storm

According to a senior IT ministry official, Gates withdrew on his own, and there was no pressure from the Indian government in light of his ties with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. (AFP)

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 01:16 IST

Delhi pact pushes inclusive global AI, says IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The pact, announced by IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at the AI Impact Summit in the capital, includes Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft and Meta, alongside Indian firms Sarvam, BharatGen, Gnani and Soket AI. (DD News/ANI Video Grab)

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 01:16 IST

Switzerland to host 2027 AI Summit in Geneva; UAE in 2028: President Parmelin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with Swiss President Guy Parmelin and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. (@narendramodi)

Updated on Feb 19, 2026 15:22 IST

AI Impact Summit: PM Modi unveils MANAV vision promoting ethical, inclusive AI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled the MANAV vision for artificial intelligence (AI) at the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam (ANI)

Updated on Feb 19, 2026 10:46 IST

Bill Gates skips AI Impact Summit amid public scrutiny over Epstein ties

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. (REUTERS)

Updated on Feb 19, 2026 07:42 IST

Robodog row: Galgotias out of AI Summit

New Delhi: Visitors at Galgotias University's stall during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026.

Updated on Feb 19, 2026 01:55 IST

AI Impact Summit’s expo in Delhi extended to Feb 21, closed to public on Feb 19

The inauguration event on Thursday is expected to begin at 10 am, when the Prime Minister is expected to showcase AI models developed under the India AI Mission (Sanjeev Verma/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 12:11 IST

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