 "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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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")
OpenAI introduces study mode for deeper, structured learning for students
OpenAI introduces a new study mode in ChatGPT to help students with deeper learning. The mode will guide them through problems, building a deeper understanding instead of just providing answers
 "OpenAI introduces study mode for deeper, structured learning for students")
Mobile subscribers grow modestly in June to 1.16 bn, rural subscribers dip
India's mobile subscriber base increased 0.17% in June, led by urban growth; rural users declined slightly while Jio and Airtel gained market share
 "Mobile subscribers grow modestly in June to 1.16 bn, rural subscribers dip")
Starlink can provide services only to 2 million users in India: Centre
High cost and limited reach of Starlink's satellite internet will not impact BSNL's rural services, says Minister of State for Telecom Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar
 "Starlink can provide services only to 2 million users in India: Centre")
Jyotiraditya Scindia pushes BSNL to lift Arpu by 50% over next year
Union minister emphasises ARPU and enterprise growth at BSNL review, says capex and strategic focus will yield positive operating cash flow in coming quarters
 "Jyotiraditya Scindia pushes BSNL to lift Arpu by 50% over next year")
Cert-In makes annual cybersecurity audit mandatory for companies
The guidelines by Cert-In allow sectoral regulators to mandate audits more frequently if needed, Cert-In said
 "Cert-In makes annual cybersecurity audit mandatory for companies")
SCL fabricates 20 indigenous semiconductor chips designed by students
36 more chips designed by students in the pipeline
 "SCL fabricates 20 indigenous semiconductor chips designed by students")
Govt open to idea of China joint ventures in electronics manufacturing
Meity allows Dixon-Longcheer venture
 "Govt open to idea of China joint ventures in electronics manufacturing")
ALTT, Ullu among 25 OTT apps banned for obscene, vulgar content
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting blocks 25 OTT platforms, including Ullu and ALTT, for hosting inappropriate content despite prior warnings
 "ALTT, Ullu among 25 OTT apps banned for obscene, vulgar content")
Draft telecom policy targets 1 mn jobs, ₹1 trn investment a year by 2030
The draft National Telecom Policy 2025 outlines plans to double annual telecom sector investment, create 1 million new jobs, and expand 5G coverage to 90% of India's population by 2030
 "Draft telecom policy targets 1 mn jobs, ₹1 trn investment a year by 2030")
Trai meets RBI, Sebi, MHA, Meity, other regulators on curbing spam, fraud
Trai, along with sectoral regulators, discussed measures to curb spam and fraud, including a phased transition to the 1600-series for commercial calls and a new digital consent mechanism
 "Trai meets RBI, Sebi, MHA, Meity, other regulators on curbing spam, fraud")
Govt working on voluntary code of conduct for companies using AI
The government is developing a voluntary code of conduct for AI companies and procurement guidelines on the responsible use of AI in the public sector, a senior official says
 "Govt working on voluntary code of conduct for companies using AI")
Worldwide, it's an artificial intelligence-powered way to browse the web
Next-gen browsers are poised to redefine online interaction, challenging Chrome's reign
 "Worldwide, it's an artificial intelligence-powered way to browse the web")
Pilots seek clarity over crash probe, say speculation impacting morale
Pilots and cabin crew members from across airlines said they hoped for more transparency and representation in AAIB, which they believed would help prevent the stress caused by widespread speculation
 "Pilots seek clarity over crash probe, say speculation impacting morale")