 "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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Microsoft bets $17.5 bn on India's AI-first future with cloud, AI infra
The new investment will be used to scale Microsoft's cloud and AI infrastructure, skilling initiatives and ongoing operations across India, Microsoft said
 "Microsoft bets $17.5 bn on India's AI-first future with cloud, AI infra")
Academic AI seldom reaches mkt: Wadhwani AI CEO Shekar Sivasubramanian
Shekar Sivasubramanian of Wadhwani AI says many AI pilots fail to scale because solutions lack real-world fit. He urges deeper work on data, languages and social sector deployment
 "Academic AI seldom reaches mkt: Wadhwani AI CEO Shekar Sivasubramanian")
Tata Electronics, Intel sign MoU to explore chip making, packaging in India
Tata Electronics and Intel have signed an MoU to explore making Intel products at the Dholera fab and packaging chips at the Guwahati OSAT facility for the India market
 "Tata Electronics, Intel sign MoU to explore chip making, packaging in India")
HCLTech, Dolphin Semiconductors to co-develop energy-efficient chips
HCLTech has partnered France's Dolphin Semiconductors to embed low-power IP into its silicon design workflows, aiming to build scalable SoCs that cut energy use across workloads
 "HCLTech, Dolphin Semiconductors to co-develop energy-efficient chips")
India makes its bets as AI chip race hots up; startup costs may fall
The country is expanding computing power for its AI mission. That's happening as rising competition between Google, Nvidia and other technology giants may lead to lowering costs for domestic startups
 "India makes its bets as AI chip race hots up; startup costs may fall")
Some related-party transactions not disclosed inadvertently: Kaynes Tech
The company, however, said that these transactions were not required to be disclosed under the consolidated accounting standards as per the Indian Accounting Standards
 "Some related-party transactions not disclosed inadvertently: Kaynes Tech")
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")