NPCI Plans Interoperable UPI Soundbox for Merchants
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is working on a unified, interoperable Soundbox system for merchants, the Economic Times…
India Seeks Local Hosting for AI Cybersecurity Models
India is pushing for tighter control over advanced AI systems after concerns emerged about Anthropic’s new AI model, Claude Mythos,…
Experts Debate Social Media Harms and Benefits for Children
Note: The discussion was held under the Chatham House Rule. All quotes have been edited for clarity, brevity and anonymity….
Norwegian Journalist Says Instagram Was Suspended After Questioning PM Modi
“It is a small prize to pay for press freedom, but I’ve never experienced it before,” wrote Norwegian journalist Helle…
Karnataka HC Stays FIR Against Amazon in Ravi Belagere Book Piracy Case
The Karnataka High Court (HC) has stayed criminal proceedings against Amazon Seller Services Private Limited over the sale of pirated…
Airtel to launch 5G network slicing services for postpaid users
Access the press release from Airtel here. Nikhil’s take: As per my understanding of current Net Neutrality regulations, creating plans…
Delhi HC Protects Aman Gupta From AI Deepfakes, Fake Profiles
Justice Tushar Rao Gedela of the Delhi High Court passed the interim order after entrepreneur and Shark Tank India judge…
Discord Enables End-to-End Encryption for All Calls by Default
You can access the original blog from here. Discord has rolled out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for all voice and video…
Madras HC Stays TN Police Blocking Order Over Lack of Reasons
Access the court order here: [PDF] “Thus, on a prima facie consideration, we find that the impugned notice is bereft…
India’s Insurance Regulator Orders AI Cybersecurity Review For Insurers
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has directed insurers to submit an action taken report on their…