Supreme Court agrees to hear pleas challenging new online gaming lawThe Supreme Court will hear challenges to the 2026 Online Gaming Act. A PIL seeks a ban on online gambling platforms operating as social ga...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
India's data centre capacity rises over four-fold to 1,575 MW as AI demand accelerates: GovtSince 2020, India's data centre capacity has surged fourfold to around 1,575 MW. This impressive growth stems largely from rising needs in ...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Meta officials meet IT secretary over PM Modi's post removal, apologise for platform lapsesSources told ET that during the meeting, Kaplan conveyed apologies from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the presence of Child Sexual Exploita...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
UPI MDR explained: What potential charges above Rs 2,000 payments on Paytm, GPay & other apps mean for you and merchantsUPI MDR: Government proposes changes to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act. This could allow a Merchant Discount Rate on select UPI tra...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Meta officials meet govt over PM Modi video takedown; panel seeks Zuckerberg apologyA parliamentary panel has demanded Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologise within three days. The panel recommended losing safe harbour protecti...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Meta officials meet MeitY Secy S Krishnan, explain reason for erroneous takedown of PM's videoMeta officials met with India's IT Ministry secretary regarding a video takedown. The parliamentary committee demanded an apology from Meta...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Supreme Court orders automatic challans for uninsured vehicles using cameras as over 50% are found uninsuredSupreme Court orders cameras to identify uninsured vehicles and issue automatic e-challans, tightening enforcement of mandatory vehicle ins...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Parliament Watch: Centre collects ₹32 lakh crore in cesses as India Inc steps up global expansionThe Centre collected over thirty-two lakh crore rupees from cesses and surcharges. Indian companies are increasing overseas investments to ...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
274 Fugitives brought back from 36 nations Since '19India has successfully extradited 274 fugitive criminals from 36 nations since 2019. This achievement reflects a significant strengthening ...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Jefferies sees Paytm, Pine Labs gaining from proposal to levy MDR on UPI transactionsIndia's payments law may soon allow merchant discount rates on specific UPI transactions. This change could create significant revenue for ...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Payments bill revives hopes of MDR return on large-ticket UPI transactionsET was the first to report on July 16 that the government is considering reintroducing MDR for UPI transactions undertaken by large merchan...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
Whatsapp tests age verification in India ahead of DPDP actWhatsApp is testing privacy-protective age verification methods for Indian users. This initiative aims to comply with the upcoming Digital ...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Payment Bill rekindles MDR hopes for large-value UPIProposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act may bring back merchant discount rates. This move could help banks and fintec...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.41 AM IST
House panel chairperson seeks Zuckerberg apologyA parliamentary committee demanded a personal apology from Meta's Mark Zuckerberg. This demand followed Facebook's removal of Prime Ministe...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
PM Modi launches South India's first chip plantThe outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility at Tarluvada, being developed with South Korea's APACT as technology partner...
01 Aug, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Delhi Police asks X to axe posts against constitutional headsThe latest notice comes after the Delhi Police filed an FIR against “objectionable and defamatory” social media posts targeting PM Narendra...
30 Jul, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Government says eligibility of generative AI services for safe harbour depends on nature of serviceGovernment stated AI intermediary status depends on service nature and functions. The IT Act applies to computer resources and intermediari...
29 Jul, 2026, 04.36 PM IST