 "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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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
 "Syrma SGS to begin PCB trial production at Andhra plant by Dec 2026: MD")
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
 "Bihar's Mithila painting struggles amid eroding local political backing")
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
 "Google integrates its LLM Gemini with Maps for better navigation")
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
 "Govt to prioritise AI innovation, regulate only when needed: IT secy")
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
 "Microsoft 365 Copilot to offer in-country data processing in India")
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
 "Ultrahuman to relaunch in India with more products soon: CEO Mohit Kumar")
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
 "SC clarifies order allowing AGR dues re-examination to apply only to Vi")
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
 "Bharti Airtel Q2FY26 results: Profit more than doubles to ₹8,651 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
 "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")