Innovation Strategy
India Names First Managers for $11.1 Billion RDI Fund: Report
BIRAC and the Technology Development Board have been picked to steer the first tranches as startup funding is set to open by March 2026.
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AI and Machine Learning
Nokia, Airtel Open Network APIs to Developers in Platform Monetization Push
The tie-up turns parts of Airtel’s network into programmable services, giving developers subscription-based access to infrastructure and performance data.
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Government, Policy & Public Sector
Delhi High Court Seeks Centre, CCI Reply to Apple Plea on Global Turnover Fines
Case tests legality of India’s shift to competition penalties based on worldwide turnover amid competition watchdog's claim that Apple’s challenge is aimed at delaying its App Store investigation.
Kaumudi Kashikar Gurjar
IT Governance & Leadership
India Scraps Order Mandating State Cybersecurity App on New Smartphones
The reversal follows days of protests over privacy risks, constitutional rights and the prospect of a non-removable state app on every handset.
Kaumudi Kashikar Gurjar
Data, AI, & Machine Learning
India Orders SIM-Linked Identity for All Messaging Apps
New DoT directive mandates SIM-to-device binding, six-hour reauthentication cycles and compliance reports as OTT services are brought under telecom-grade controls.
