The more AI banks deploy, the bigger the cyber battlefield getsIndian banks and fintech firms face growing AI-powered cyber threats. Attackers use AI to find vulnerabilities faster than before. Financia...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
GFF 2026: FM Sitharaman on India’s tech leap, demographic dividend, AI risks and road to global scaleGlobal Fintech Fest: Sitharaman said that India was experiencing its demographic dividend in real time, with the country’s young population...
11 Sep, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
AI regulations should be nimble to boost innovation: Principal Scientific Advisor Ajay SoodIndia's top scientific advisor advocates for agile AI regulations that foster innovation. New amendments to the IT Act 2021 address risks f...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Semicon 2.0 takes shape; Zomato’s Hyderabad layoffsThe government has notified Semicon 2.0 to boost India’s semiconductor ecosystem. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
31 Aug, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Karnataka to run voice AI pilots with ElevenLabs across skilling, healthcare, citizen servicesThe move comes as the state looks to identify high-impact AI applications that can improve the delivery of government and public services, ...
27 Aug, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Meta must follow Indian law, not just global rules, say government sources after MeitY talksIndia's government clarified Meta platforms must follow Indian laws and not just global policies. Officials stressed the need for greater l...
09 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Government examines if Meta recommendation system deciding 'what-to-show-to-whom' fits intermediary statusIf a platform determines what content gets shown to users, it amounts to publishing, and platforms would then have to take responsibility f...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Meta promises stronger action on CSAM, deepfakes after meeting with Ashwini VaishnawMeta representatives engaged in discussions with Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to ensure alignment with Indian laws. Key topics included the re...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
After apology over PM Modi post, govt to question Meta on its algorithmsIndia's government will question Meta's global team about its algorithms and safeguards. This scrutiny follows a recent Facebook post remov...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
Government puts in place framework to tackle online child sexual abuseIndia's government has established a coordinated framework to combat online child abuse. The 'Sahyog' portal expedites content removal requ...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
- Government aims to keep India's internet free from unlawful, obscene content: I&B Ministry to Lok Sabha
Minister of State (MoS) for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs L Murugan informed the Lower House of Parliament in a wr...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
Govt aims to keep India's internet free from unlawful, obscene content: I&B Ministry to Lok SabhaThe government is dedicated to fostering a secure and accessible internet environment for all users. Their policies focus on safeguarding t...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
Meta apologises over lapses; Ola Electric shares surgeMeta apologised for lapses on its platforms during a meeting with IT Secretary S Krishnan. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
05 Aug, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Mumbai HC orders Meta, X and Google to take down posts against Nitin Gadkari following lawsuitThe Bombay High Court has mandated an immediate removal of offensive and defamatory posts from social media, labeling them as abusive and o...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Bombay High Court slams 'vile' deepfakes against Gadkari, orders immediate takedown by Meta, X, GoogleThe Bombay High Court ordered the immediate takedown of vile and defamatory social media posts. Justice Arif Doctor described the online co...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Gadkari says ethanol-blending policy not under his ministry, moves Bombay HC against AI deepfakesUnion minister Nitin Gadkari filed a civil suit seeking removal of AI-generated content. He claims deepfakes falsely link him and his famil...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Bombay HC to hear Nitin Gadkari's plea against Meta, Google, X over AI deepfakes on August 5The Bombay High Court is set to deliberate on Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's legal action against Meta, X Corp, and Google regarding defama...
28 Jul, 2026, 01.44 PM IST