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DPDP rules notified: Digital privacy law a reality after 14 years

Implementation planned in phases over 12-18 months

DPDP rules mandate deleting user data after three years of inactivity

Ecommerce, gaming, and social media intermediaries must erase dormant user data with prior notice

AI content norms unimplementable: Social media intermediaries to Meity

Internet intermediaries have told Meity that proposed rules to label synthetically generated information are vague, duplicative, and technologically unviable

Google's $15 bn AI hub in Vizag driven by rising India demand: exec

Google Cloud's $15 billion AI investment in Visakhapatnam aims to meet rising local demand for sovereign data and AI solutions, says global revenue head Matt Renner, calling India a key growth market

Syrma SGS to begin PCB trial production at Andhra plant by Dec 2026: MD

The EMS firm expects commercial production from its Andhra Pradesh plant by March 2027, with an investment of Rs 1,595 crore and plans to create over 2,000 skilled jobs, says MD J S Gujral

Bihar's Mithila painting struggles amid eroding local political backing

Despite global acclaim, Bihar's traditional painting cries for help amid eroding local political backing. Aashish Aryan reports from Darbhanga

Google integrates its LLM Gemini with Maps for better navigation

The AI-powered update will summarise place reviews, predict parking, and issue alerts for traffic delays, accident zones, and speed limits

Govt to prioritise AI innovation, regulate only when needed: IT secy

IT Secretary S. Krishnan says government's priority is to enable AI innovation, with regulation or legislation to follow only when clearly required

Microsoft 365 Copilot to offer in-country data processing in India

India among first four markets to get local data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot by end-2025, aimed at boosting trust and regulatory compliance

Ultrahuman to relaunch in India with more products soon: CEO Mohit Kumar

The company recently launched a home health device that monitors environmental markers, as well as a blood testing service that helps users interpret results in the context of lifestyle and longevity

SC clarifies order allowing AGR dues re-examination to apply only to Vi

Supreme Court clarifies that its order allowing the Centre to re-examine AGR dues up to FY17 is limited to Vodafone Idea, ending ambiguity on inclusion of other telecom firms

Bharti Airtel Q2FY26 results: Profit more than doubles to ₹8,651 crore

The consolidated revenue of the firm for the second quarter came in at Rs 52,145 crore

Deepfake rules gather steam: The challenge lies in implementation

The government has just published updated draft amendments to the IT Rules of 2021, with several measures to check deepfakes

Proposed AI content rules test social media's limits, raise compliance

India's proposed IT Rules mandate AI content labeling, but social media firms warn of technical, compliance, and user-experience challenges

Mandatory labelling for AI-generated social media content coming soon

The IT ministry has proposed amendments to the IT Rules 2021 to make labelling and disclosure of AI-generated content mandatory for users and online intermediaries

Only joint secretaries, DIGs can now issue notices to social media firms

Meity amends IT Rules 2021; from November 1, only senior officers can flag unlawful content to intermediaries, with orders subject to monthly review at top level

Meity for inclusion of rare-earth magnet recycling in PLI scheme

The IT ministry has urged the heavy industries ministry to expand the proposed PLI scheme for rare earth permanent magnets to promote recycling, citing India's growing e-waste challenge

Wipro Q2 net profit up 1%, revenue rises 1.7% on large deal wins

The company's revenue from operations rose to ₹22,697.3 crore, up 1.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) and nearly 2.5 per cent sequentially

Trai proposes steeper fines for telcos not reporting tariff change

Trai proposes daily fines up to ₹5 lakh on telcos for delays in reporting tariff changes, aiming to tighten compliance and ensure timely disclosures

Silicon Labs to double India workforce, hire 800 in next five years

US-based fabless semiconductor firm Silicon Labs plans to expand its India presence, doubling headcount to 1,600 as it bets on IoT, smart cities, and local electronics manufacturing