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Startups & Venture Capital 14 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

MeitY Seeks Data-Collection Details From Quick-Help Platforms Over Physical AI Training

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has asked home-services platforms, including Pronto, Snabbit and Urban Company, to explain how they collect and use worker and customer data for physical AI training, according to people familiar with the matter. The review underscores growing regulatory attention on startups deploying AI in labour-intensive services, where data practices, consent and model training are increasingly under scrutiny.

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National Governance & Policy02 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

MeitY Unveils DEPA Handbook to Guide Trusted Data Sharing for AI Training

India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released a handbook on the Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture, setting out a techno-legal framework for trusted data sharing. The guide is designed to help institutions collaborate on data for artificial intelligence training while preserving control, consent, and governance over the underlying datasets.

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National Governance & Policy01 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

‘Unavailable in India’: Why Social Media Posts Are Being Blocked Amid Protests

A fresh wave of content blocking on major social platforms has renewed scrutiny of how India regulates online speech during moments of public unrest. The issue has sharpened after the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s advisory to Meta and the tighter takedown timelines introduced under amended IT Rules, raising questions about transparency, due process and user recourse.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 08:50 AM IST

Centre Prepares Data Centre Policy as Power Costs Pressure Sector Growth

The Centre is preparing a dedicated policy for data centres, Minister of State for IT Jitin Prasada said, as policymakers confront rising concerns over electricity costs, infrastructure readiness and the pace of digital capacity expansion. The move signals an attempt to give a fast-growing but energy-intensive sector clearer rules and a more predictable operating environment.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 01:18 AM IST

Centre Prepares Data Centre Policy as Power Costs Cast Shadow Over Expansion

The Centre is preparing a dedicated policy for data centres, Minister of State for IT Jitin Prasada said, as policymakers confront rising concerns over power costs, infrastructure readiness and the sector’s rapid expansion. The move signals an attempt to create a clearer regulatory and investment framework for a capital-intensive industry that is becoming central to India’s digital economy.

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Startups & Venture Capital08 Oct 2026, 09:47 PM IST

Government to Release Consultation Paper on AI Regulation, Vaishnaw Says

The Indian government is preparing to publish a consultation paper on artificial intelligence regulation as policymakers weigh how to balance innovation, safety and accountability, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. The move comes amid mounting uncertainty over AI’s rapid adoption across startups, enterprise technology and public services, and signals the beginning of a broader policy process rather than an immediate regulatory clampdown.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 01:19 PM IST

Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat Goes Offline in India After Apple Cites MeitY Order

Jack Dorsey’s decentralised messaging app Bitchat has been removed from the Google Play Store in India, with Apple reportedly telling users the app is unavailable because of a directive from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The development underscores the regulatory pressure facing encrypted and decentralised communication tools in one of the world’s largest internet markets.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 10:18 AM IST

Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat Goes Offline in India After Apple Cites MeitY Order

Jack Dorsey’s decentralised messaging app Bitchat has been removed from the Google Play Store in India, with Apple indicating the takedown followed a directive from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The move underscores the continuing reach of Indian platform regulation over even decentralised services, and raises fresh questions about how app stores will handle compliance for products designed to operate outside traditional server-based control.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 09:59 PM IST

Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat Goes Offline in India After Apple Cites MeitY Order

Jack Dorsey’s decentralised messaging app Bitchat has been taken off the Google Play Store in India, with Apple also citing a directive from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, according to the latest platform notices. The move underscores how even privacy-focused, decentralised products remain vulnerable to national compliance orders when operating through major app distribution channels.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 09:48 AM IST

Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat Goes Offline in India After Apple Cites MeitY Order

Jack Dorsey’s decentralised messaging app Bitchat has been removed from the Google Play Store in India, with Apple telling users the app is unavailable because of a directive from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The takedown underscores the growing tension between privacy-focused communication tools and India’s expanding platform compliance regime.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 09:38 PM IST

Akhilesh Says Victory Matters More Than Seat Count Amid SP-Congress Rift

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav sought to cool tensions over seat-sharing with the Congress, saying the alliance’s priority is victory and government formation, not the arithmetic of seats. His remarks came as Congress leader Rajendra Pal Gautam defended the partnership on ideological grounds, underscoring the fragile but politically significant opposition arrangement in Uttar Pradesh.

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Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AIJust now (05:11 AM IST)

MeitY to Launch IndiaAI Centre of Excellence as First 15 Start-ups Are Named

India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is set to launch the IndiaAI Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence on Wednesday, marking a significant step in the government’s effort to build domestic AI capacity. A key milestone accompanying the launch is the announcement of CAIK’s first cohort of 15 start-ups, underscoring the policy push to connect public funding, research, and entrepreneurship.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (08:32 AM IST)

Families of Four Telangana Men Stranded in Russia-Ukraine War Zone Appeal for Government Rescue

Families of four men from Telangana have appealed to the Indian government for urgent intervention after the men were reportedly stranded in the Russia-Ukraine conflict zone. The case has intensified concern over the safety of Indian nationals caught in the widening human fallout of the war and the limits of consular protection in active combat areas.

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Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AIJust now (01:14 AM IST)

MeitY to Launch IndiaAI Centre of Excellence on Wednesday, Marking a New Push in National AI Capacity

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will launch the IndiaAI Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence on Wednesday, a move that underscores New Delhi’s intent to deepen domestic AI capability through a structured public innovation platform. A major accompanying milestone is the announcement of CAIK’s first cohort of 15 start-ups, signaling an early effort to connect policy, research, and entrepreneurship in a fast-moving sector.

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Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AIJust now (11:28 PM IST)

MeitY to Launch IndiaAI Centre of Excellence as CAIK Unveils First 15 Start-ups

India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is set to launch the IndiaAI Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence on Wednesday, marking a significant step in the government’s push to build domestic AI capacity. A key milestone alongside the launch is the announcement of CAIK’s first cohort of 15 start-ups, underscoring the effort to connect public policy with early-stage innovation.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (09:38 AM IST)

NHRC Seeks Responses From Meta, MeitY and Etah Administration Over Alleged Exploitation of Minors

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to Meta, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and the Etah district administration after a complaint alleged the exploitation of minors in online content. The complaint raises serious concerns over children’s dignity, privacy, psychological well-being, informed parental consent, and the possible role of adults in controlling or facilitating the material.

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Markets, IPOs & WealthJust now (04:13 AM IST)

Borosil Glass Shares Triple in a Year as Earnings Momentum Fuels Market Buzz

Borosil Glass Works has emerged as one of the sharper momentum stories in the Indian market, with its shares rising more than 200% over the past year. The rally has been underpinned by a sustained improvement in revenue and EBITDA growth across recent quarters, prompting investors to reassess the company’s operating trajectory and valuation prospects.

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