Aashish Aryan
Aashish Aryan
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Aashish Aryan
Indian cybersecurity product firms may generate $6 bn revenue in 2026: DSCI
India's cybersecurity product companies are projected to generate nearly $6 billion in 2026, up from $4.46 bn in 2025, even as AI-driven attacks and sophisticated threats reshape security landscape
 "Indian cybersecurity product firms may generate $6 bn revenue in 2026: DSCI")
TP Link India plant to initially focus on catering to domestic demand: COO
The company also aims to transition from a consumer-electronics company to one that offers complete end-to-end solutions, Alaylo said
 "TP Link India plant to initially focus on catering to domestic demand: COO")
India students get free AI: Is it data, lock-in, or adoption strategy?
From ChatGPT and Gemini to Copilot, Big Tech is handing students free premium AI in India. Firms call it adoption and feedback; critics warn of data capture and lock-in
 "India students get free AI: Is it data, lock-in, or adoption strategy?")
Sanchar Saathi app can be deleted, says govt; OEMs still reluctant
Apple, other global device makers not on board; India's Lava to comply
 "Sanchar Saathi app can be deleted, says govt; OEMs still reluctant")
Suchi Semicon to begin supply of automotive, power chips next year
Suchi Semicon will start packaging QFN and power semiconductor chips at its Surat OSAT plant, with supplies beginning in January 2026, as it scales output and pursues incentives under India's ISM plan
 "Suchi Semicon to begin supply of automotive, power chips next year")
DoT tightens fraud rules: Pre-install Sanchar Saathi, bind OTT apps to SIM
Directive warns of action under Telecom Act; old phones must get app via software updates
 "DoT tightens fraud rules: Pre-install Sanchar Saathi, bind OTT apps to SIM")
DoT directs mandatory Sanchar Saathi pre-installation, SIM-binding rules
For old devices, DoT asks handset makers to 'push app through software update'
 "DoT directs mandatory Sanchar Saathi pre-installation, SIM-binding rules")
Experts on DoT mandate: SIM binding for OTTs unlikely to curb fraud
Industry and policy experts warn the new rules could upend user experience while doing little to curb cyber fraud
 "Experts on DoT mandate: SIM binding for OTTs unlikely to curb fraud")
DoT mandates device-SIM binding for using communication OTT apps in India
Industry executives say directions have been issued without prior public consultation or impact assessment
 "DoT mandates device-SIM binding for using communication OTT apps in India")
Framework trade deal with US likely by year-end: Commerce Secretary
India nears a framework trade deal with the US but insists both reciprocal and Russian-oil-linked tariffs must be resolved together, even as parallel talks with the EU and Canada gather pace
 "Framework trade deal with US likely by year-end: Commerce Secretary")
OpenAI launches shopping research feature to power product discovery
OpenAI has rolled out a shopping research feature in ChatGPT, aimed at helping users describe what they want, receive tailored product suggestions and build personalised guides
 "OpenAI launches shopping research feature to power product discovery")
Amazon vs Perplexity: Drawing the AI line in a growing ecommerce debate
Should AI agents be given a free hand? Spat between Amazon and Perplexity AI has ignited a raging debate which may well shape the future of ecommerce
 "Amazon vs Perplexity: Drawing the AI line in a growing ecommerce debate")
IT Rules likely to be amended to curb fake news and defamation
The government is considering major amendments to the IT Rules 2021 to restrict obscene, defamatory or misleading digital content and introduce stricter content ratings and penalties for violations
 "IT Rules likely to be amended to curb fake news and defamation")
Digital arrest hardest fraud threat, Google can't fix it alone: Kotsovinos
Digital arrest scams are the toughest fraud challenge today, calling for ecosystem-wide action as deepfakes and AI-driven impersonation make tracking and prevention more complex, says Kotsovinos
 "Digital arrest hardest fraud threat, Google can't fix it alone: Kotsovinos")
Fighting the fraud: Google plans to roll out anti-spam pop-ups soon
New alerts will trigger when calls, screen-sharing, and payment apps overlap
Google launches Gemini 3, says new AI model grasps nuance, context better
Google has unveiled Gemini 3, its newest AI model designed to better understand nuance, context and intent, with improved safety features and a new Deep Think reasoning model to boost performance
 "Google launches Gemini 3, says new AI model grasps nuance, context better")
UIDAI to launch new app to allow for QR-code-based offline verification
UIDAI will launch a mobile app for consent-based Aadhaar verification via QR codes, ending the use of photocopies and allowing users to share only required details under the DPDP Act
 "UIDAI to launch new app to allow for QR-code-based offline verification")
India's DPDP rules: Govt in talks with industry to slash compliance time
Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Centre is consulting industry to cut the 18-month window for implementing new data protection requirements
 "India's DPDP rules: Govt in talks with industry to slash compliance time")
Centre approves 17 more projects worth ₹7,172 crore under ECMS
Aequs, Uno Minda, and Zetwerk's arm among firms that got approval
 "Centre approves 17 more projects worth ₹7,172 crore under ECMS")
India's DPDP rules: Compliance cost likely to rise for companies
The information technology (IT) cost of the commercial banks, which is around 10-15 per cent of their total expenditure, is also set to increase as they align their systems along the lines of the Act
 "India's DPDP rules: Compliance cost likely to rise for companies")
