US lawmakers have introduced a new bill that could give the federal government the authority to quickly shut down artificial intelligence (AI) systems deemed a threat to public safety. The bipartisan legislation, called the AI Kill Switch Act, was introduced by Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu and
India has reinforced the telecom data governance framework by directing communication providers to limit access to telecom network data within the country. The latest move, notified by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), is a part of the government’s new authorisation regime under the Telecommunications Act 2023. The
India has shortlisted 20 home-grown artificial intelligence (AI) model proposals for government support under the IndiaAI Mission, marking one of the country’s biggest efforts yet to build sovereign AI capabilities. The proposals include 12 Large Language Models (LLMs) & eight Small Language Models (SLMs). The government
Google is making it easier for iPhone users to switch to Android with a new migration experience built directly into Android 17. The feature allows users to wirelessly transfer more types of data from an iPhone to an Android device without having to download a
HCLTech is preparing to establish its first owned data centre in India, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The location chosen for a new artificial intelligence (AI)-ready facility will also house a Global Development Centre (GDC). The proposed project, valued at around ₹730 crore, marks the IT services company’s
Anurag Jain, a 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog. According to an order issued by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), Jain will serve as the
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has released the draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026 for public consultation. The Act brings multiple broadcasting regulations under a single framework aligned with the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The government says the move will further simplify compliance,
JioStar has acquired the exclusive linear and digital broadcasting rights for The Hundred 2026 in India from the official rights holder, Sony Pictures Networks India. Under the agreement, all 68 matches from the men’s and women’s competitions will be broadcast live exclusively on JioHotstar and
Paras Defence and Space Technologies has declared a ₹6,200 crore investment to build an advanced semiconductor packaging facility in Madhya Pradesh. The move marks one of the biggest private investments in India’s growing chip manufacturing ecosystem. The project will be developed through its wholly owned subsidiary, Paras
The UK has appointed Indian-origin politician Kanishka Narayan as its first-ever dedicated Minister for Artificial Intelligence, giving AI a distinct place at the heart of the government’s agenda. Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced Narayan’s appointment as part of a wider government reshuffle. Read More |