The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) have signed a five-year agreement to strengthen collaboration in cybersecurity, digital forensics and advanced technology research. According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the agreement aims to improve cyber resilience
India’s online gaming industry is stepping into a more defined regulatory era, with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s new Online Gaming Rules set to take effect from May 1. The framework aims to bring guidelines and rules to a sector that has long
India is continuing to push its artificial intelligence ambitions onto the global stage. The IndiaAI Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has announced the second cohort of startups selected for its Global Acceleration Programme—an initiative designed to help homegrown AI ventures
The Centre has migrated approximately 16.68 lakh official email accounts to a cloud-based platform operated by Zoho, with total spending reaching Rs 180.10 crore so far, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) informed the Lok Sabha on April 1. The transition has been carried
India is set to enforce stricter controls on the sale of internet-connected CCTV cameras from April 1, 2026, effectively shutting out several Chinese surveillance equipment manufacturers from the domestic market. The move follows the rollout of new certification and security compliance rules, aimed at strengthening
India will need to significantly expand its graphics processing unit (GPU) capacity as artificial intelligence adoption grows to millions of users, according to Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Speaking at the Rising Bharat Summit, Singh outlined the
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the AI Impact Startup Book at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, offering a comprehensive look at India’s rapidly evolving artificial intelligence and deep-tech startup ecosystem. The compendium brings together insights from a wide cross-section of
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved 22 fresh proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), reinforcing the government’s push to deepen India’s electronics manufacturing base. The newly cleared projects involve projected investments of ₹41,863 crore and are expected to generate
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has introduced YUVA AI for ALL, a free, self-paced online course designed to help Indians, especially young learners, build a clear understanding of artificial intelligence. The initiative is part of the larger IndiaAI Mission, which seeks to
The launch of Bharat Taxi marks a turning point in India’s gig economy—a direct government intervention in one of the country’s fastest-growing sectors. Operated by the Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL), the initiative introduces India’s first government-backed, driver-owned cab platform. Announced in October 2025, Bharat