Kerala unveils AI-led governance overhaul to streamline administration, speed up public servicesKerala's government is launching administrative reforms to modernize bureaucracy. AI-assisted governance and digital public service deliver...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM 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
Govt introduces bill to modernise bank records lawFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha. This proposed legislation aims to updat...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
India logs record 20,138 organ transplants in 2025; over 5 lakh pledge donationsIndia recorded its highest-ever annual organ transplant count in 2025. Organ donation pledges verified by Aadhaar have now crossed five lak...
03 Aug, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Govt aims to raise weavers’ annual income to Rs 6 lakh, launches handloom tech centreThe government aspires for weavers to achieve an annual income of no less than six lakh rupees. Aiming to spearhead innovation, IIT Delhi i...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
Govt to move amendments to IT Act to pave way for levy of MDRET was the first to report on July 16 that the government could reintroduce MDR on UPI transactions for large merchants. This has been an i...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Indian Museum joins hands with IIT-Kharagpur for use of 'AI-based restoration' of artefacts: GovtThe Indian Museum in Kolkata is using AI for artefact restoration and digital preservation. This initiative aligns with the vision of promo...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Representatives of social media platforms like Google, Meta appear before parliamentary panel on ITA parliamentary panel convened a meeting with social media platforms to address regulatory matters, which was also attended by government o...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Australia hikes levy for tech giants that fail to strike local news dealsAustralia's government has raised a planned levy on tech giants. This charge will apply if they fail to reach news deals. The levy now stan...
03 Aug, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
New Tax Bill sweetens deal for electronics makers, global investorsThe Taxation and Other Laws Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes extending electronics tax incentives until 2041, easing rules for foreign investo...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Govt tables Bankers' Books Evidence Bill 2026 in Lok SabhaA new bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha to update banking evidence laws. This legislation will recognize digital and virtual bank record...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Data centres draw 40% of institutional capital in the June quarterData centres are now the second-largest investment recipient, attracting substantial institutional capital. Rapid AI adoption and cloud exp...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
IT Secretary says protest takedowns lawful, eyes more teeth for digital user rightsIn an exclusive interview, Krishnan said the Centre is also mulling ways to give more teeth too individuals against harms on social media, ...
31 Jul, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
Delhi govt to provide property Aadhaar cards; bring Land Records Bill: CM Rekha GuptaDelhi government is preparing the Land Records Bill, 2026 for property Aadhaar cards. A scientific survey of every property will be conduct...
30 Jul, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Karnataka discusses Takeda GCC expansion, innovation partnershipsKarnataka held discussions with Takeda Pharmaceutical leaders regarding their global capability center expansion. The talks focused on digi...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Supreme Court pushes Centre to define 'digital arrest' as standalone crime with tougher punishment amid rising deepfakes, frauds & fake callsSC on digital arrest: The Supreme Court suggested defining digital arrests as a standalone criminal offense. Existing laws may prove insuff...
28 Jul, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Government sets up India Digital Payment Intelligence Corp to contain cyber fraudsIndia Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation has been established to combat cyber financial frauds. This new entity will share real-time ...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.27 PM IST