 "Aashish Aryan")
Aashish Aryan
Aashish Aryan
Aashish Aryan is a senior assistant editor who covers stories on technology policy, big tech companies and their developments. His stories also reflect how policy influences innovation, regulation, and competition in India. A computer science engineer by training, he also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi. With over a decade of experience across various Indian newsrooms, he has covered a diverse range of topics, including politics, economics, business, agriculture, and other beats, for various publications and platforms. He also oversees the legal bureau coverage at the newspaper.
Aashish Aryan is a senior assistant editor who covers stories on technology policy, big tech companies and their developments. His stories also reflect how policy influences innovation, regulation, and competition in India. A computer science engineer by training, he also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi. With over a decade of experience across various Indian newsrooms, he has covered a diverse range of topics, including politics, economics, business, agriculture, and other beats, for various publications and platforms. He also oversees the legal bureau coverage at the newspaper.
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Trai yet to receive DoT's response on satellite spectrum pricings
Trai is unlikely to change its stance on satellite spectrum pricing even as it waits for the Department of Telecommunications' response, a senior official says.
 "Trai yet to receive DoT's response on satellite spectrum pricings")
Online gaming Bill puts no liability on gamers: Union Minister Vaishnaw
The online gaming sector comprises three segments, namely e-sports, online social gaming, and real-money games, said Ashwini Vaishnaw
 "Online gaming Bill puts no liability on gamers: Union Minister Vaishnaw")
Lok Sabha clears Bill to ban real-money gaming: Countdown begins
Cleared by the Union Cabinet on Tuesday, the Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha earlier in day. Senior officials described it as a balanced measure, defending the government's decision to outlaw RMG
 "Lok Sabha clears Bill to ban real-money gaming: Countdown begins")
Govt set to log out real-money games; Bill to be tabled on Wednesday
The draft bill, however, calls for promoting e-sports and online social games, according to a source
 "Govt set to log out real-money games; Bill to be tabled on Wednesday")
ECMS can raise semiconductor value addition to 20%: Ajai Chowdhry
Ajai Chowdhry highlights the government's Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme, aiming to raise domestic value addition in semiconductor components from 3-5% to 15-20% in the next 3-5 years
 "ECMS can raise semiconductor value addition to 20%: Ajai Chowdhry")
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Go in India at Rs 399 with GPT-5 support
ChatGPT Go, OpenAI's new low-cost plan for India, brings GPT-5, image generation, file uploads, chat memory, and UPI payment support with enhanced local language features
 "OpenAI launches ChatGPT Go in India at Rs 399 with GPT-5 support")
Have right to label content when it enters public domain: Priyank Kharge
The fake news bill is under review, with an expert-only panel and public consultation planned before finalising provisions, says Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge
 "Have right to label content when it enters public domain: Priyank Kharge")
First made-in-India chips to hit market by end of year, says PM Modi
PM Modi calls for India's self-reliance in technology, urging the youth to create homegrown platforms and innovations, highlighting India's progress in semiconductors, UPI, AI, and cybersecurity
 "First made-in-India chips to hit market by end of year, says PM Modi")
Tariff turbulence: Tanned hides, tug toys, trade sacks on Trump tightrope
The second in a series focuses on Kanpur's leather hub, pet goods makers, and FIBC exporters walking a fine line under the weight of 50% US duties
 "Tariff turbulence: Tanned hides, tug toys, trade sacks on Trump tightrope")
All stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to be relocated to shelters, says SC
Bench warns any obstruction in picking up the canines would amount to contempt of court
 "All stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to be relocated to shelters, says SC")
Tata group's Nelco, Eutelsat tie up for OneWeb LEO satellite connectivity
According to the agreement, Nelco will partner OneWeb India Communications to provide secure, low-latency LEO connectivity to customers in the country
 "Tata group's Nelco, Eutelsat tie up for OneWeb LEO satellite connectivity")
India can become largest market for ChatGPT, says OpenAI CEO Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sees India overtaking the US as ChatGPT's largest market and confirms plans to visit the country in September to deepen partnerships
 "India can become largest market for ChatGPT, says OpenAI CEO Altman")
OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT 5 free, boosts coding and safety features
OpenAI's new flagship model ChatGPT 5 is now free for all users globally, offering faster reasoning, improved coding ability, and enhanced protections against deception
 "OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT 5 free, boosts coding and safety features")
COAI seeks SIM-binding rule for WhatsApp, Telegram to curb cyber fraud
Currently, OTT communication apps are bound to users' devices only once, during the service registration process on the device
 "COAI seeks SIM-binding rule for WhatsApp, Telegram to curb cyber fraud")
Demand for GenAI skills rises in India with 2.6 million Coursera learners
Logs 2.6 million enrolments as it rises to second spot after US
 "Demand for GenAI skills rises in India with 2.6 million Coursera learners")
Bharti Airtel Q1 profit rises 43% to ₹5,948 cr, Arpu surges to ₹250
Net income from Indian operations stood at ₹5,292 crore in the quarter ended June, up from ₹4,183.2 crore in the same period last financial year
 "Bharti Airtel Q1 profit rises 43% to ₹5,948 cr, Arpu surges to ₹250")
Bharti Airtel launches sovereign cloud platform to power Indian telcos
The telecom major will now compete with US players like Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Google
 "Bharti Airtel launches sovereign cloud platform to power Indian telcos")
Boult becomes GoBoult, aiming for ₹1K cr sales and international expansion
Boult rebrands as GoBoult with an aim to target premium categories in wearables and hearables. The company plans international expansion and an IPO, despite production challenges
 "Boult becomes GoBoult, aiming for ₹1K cr sales and international expansion")
US tariff to hit Indian electronics sector; IT exports may feel ripple
Trump's 25% tariff may strain India's electronics manufacturing in the short term; experts urge value chain shift, export diversification, and AI in IT delivery
 "US tariff to hit Indian electronics sector; IT exports may feel ripple")
Microsoft restores services to Nayara Energy after abrupt EU-linked block
Microsoft resumed digital services for Nayara Energy following EU sanctions-related disruption, after the company moved court over an abrupt suspension without notice
 "Microsoft restores services to Nayara Energy after abrupt EU-linked block")