 "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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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
 "Deepfake rules gather steam: The challenge lies in implementation")
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
 "Proposed AI content rules test social media's limits, raise compliance")
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
 "Mandatory labelling for AI-generated social media content coming soon")
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
 "Only joint secretaries, DIGs can now issue notices to social media firms")
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
 "Meity for inclusion of rare-earth magnet recycling in PLI scheme")
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
 "Wipro Q2 net profit up 1%, revenue rises 1.7% on large deal wins")
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
 "Trai proposes steeper fines for telcos not reporting tariff change")
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
 "Silicon Labs to double India workforce, hire 800 in next five years")
Tata Communications transforming itself into a technology company, says CEO
Lakshminarayanan says AI and data-driven products will power future growth as firm stays on track to hit $1 billion revenue target by FY28
 "Tata Communications transforming itself into a technology company, says CEO")
Google to invest $15 billion by 2030 to develop AI hub in Andhra Pradesh
The Visakhapatnam-based AI hub, Google's largest India investment, will house a gigawatt-scale data centre and strengthen India's position in global AI infrastructure
 "Google to invest $15 billion by 2030 to develop AI hub in Andhra Pradesh")
Outcome-based learning remains NIIT's focus, says CEO Pankaj Jathar
NIIT CEO Pankaj Jathar says learning outcomes depend on instructor-led, mentor-guided education, as the company expands AI and digital training programmes globally
 "Outcome-based learning remains NIIT's focus, says CEO Pankaj Jathar")
Persistent Systems' net profit up 45% at ₹471 crore, beats estimates
During the quarter, Persistent Systems won contracts in the software, hi-tech and emerging industries, banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, and life sciences verticals
 "Persistent Systems' net profit up 45% at ₹471 crore, beats estimates")
Will focus on high-margin export goods for growth: Syrma SGS MD Gujral
The company has a strong domestic presence in the combustible and electric vehicle segment , as well as in industrial electronics equipment manufacturing
 "Will focus on high-margin export goods for growth: Syrma SGS MD Gujral")
A case for using AI to fix judicial delays: Experts discuss pros, cons
In most courts, witness statements are recorded in writing - either by the presiding judge or a designated court typist working on the judge's instructions
 "A case for using AI to fix judicial delays: Experts discuss pros, cons")
Govt unlikely to up Vi stake beyond 49%, says Jyotiraditya Scindia
The telecommunications sector, which currently accounts for 12-14 per cent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP), will grow to about 20 per cent over the next decade, the Union minister said
 "Govt unlikely to up Vi stake beyond 49%, says Jyotiraditya Scindia")
Need multi-stakeholder system to combat digi fraud: Bharti Airtel MD
Overall, the company had blocked 48 billion spam messages and 3.5 lakh fraudulent links since the spam detection and blocking initiative was launched in September last year.
 "Need multi-stakeholder system to combat digi fraud: Bharti Airtel MD")
India sets sights on 10% of global 6G patents: Telecom minister Scindia
Telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says India's telecom vision goes far beyond 5G, with focus on 6G innovation, Satcom expansion and homegrown tech capacity
 "India sets sights on 10% of global 6G patents: Telecom minister Scindia")
Best time to invest, innovate and make in India, says PM Modi at IMC 2025
At India Mobile Congress 2025, PM says India's 5G reach and indigenous 4G stack show the country's progress from telecom dependence to technological leadership
 "Best time to invest, innovate and make in India, says PM Modi at IMC 2025")
Quest Global aims to triple revenue by 2030, work on 2-nm chip design, fab
The Singapore-headquartered product engineering firm's client roster spans automotive, aerospace and defence, energy, high-tech, industrial equipment, railways, and semiconductor sectors
 "Quest Global aims to triple revenue by 2030, work on 2-nm chip design, fab")
PM Modi to open India Mobile Congress 2025; 6G, satellite tech in focus
Union Minister for Telecommunications Jyotiraditya Scindia and Minister of State for Telecommunications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar will also be present for various sessions during the four-day event
 "PM Modi to open India Mobile Congress 2025; 6G, satellite tech in focus")