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IndiaAI Mission's three indigenous AI models target offline mobile access, secure use in critical sectors
Three indigenous artificial intelligence (AI) models launched under the Centre's IndiaAI Mission are being developed for applications ranging from offline access on mobile phones to secure use in critical sectors such as defence, cybersecurity and banking.
Govt mulls giving Cert-In enforceable powers to mandate patching
Last month, two critical flaws in the PHP programming language, discovered with the help of AI, created worldwide panic as hackers targeted the vulnerabilities millions of times, and led to governments including the US, UK, France, Germany and Japan taking down public websites. PHP powers 69.3% of websites worldwide.
Consent managers search for viable revenue model as registration nears
Consent managers are intended to help individuals manage, review and withdraw consent for the processing of their personal data, and they're required to be registered with the Data Protection Board of India (DPBI). A consent manager is data-blind, and processes metadata, consent artifacts, and cryptographic routing instructions.
Besides the bubble, a big AI risk could be growing in the shadows
Investors are worried about potential financial risks linked to Big Tech's investments in AI infrastructure. The technology sector recently experienced a significant sell-off, indicating growing nervousness among shareholders. S&P Global predicts considerable expenses on data centres for major companies like Amazon and Microsoft through 2030.
Frame measures to curb unauthorised circulation of court videos: SC to MeitY
The Supreme Court has instructed the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to create enforcement measures. These measures aim to prevent unauthorised sharing of live-stream court recordings. The court is hearing a PIL focused on exploitation of such recordings on digital platforms. Suggestions for official recordings to be authenticated through digital means were discussed during the hearing.
India is addressing Wall Street’s favourite ‘elephant’ in the room to its own advantage
The Indian government has identified 762 potential applications of artificial intelligence across 62 ministries and departments, spanning farming, railway safety, tax compliance, public grievances, customs and healthcare. While some tools are already in use, others remain in pilot or development stages.
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eMudhra shares crash another 4%, down 40% in 3 sessions. What's behind this free fall?
eMudhra will exit its global SSL/TLS certificate business following a security incident involving compromised private keys linked to eight intermediate Certificate Authority certificates. The segment contributes about 1% of its global revenue. The development follows a sharp 37% decline in eMudhra shares over the previous two trading sessions.
From eMudhra to PHP: Breach spree hits tech infrastructure, AI emerges as threat multiplier
Recent cybersecurity incidents have raised concerns among companies and government agencies regarding digital certificates and critical software vulnerabilities. A security breach at eMudhra impacted its global digital certificate business but was managed promptly. Additionally, critical vulnerabilities in PHP temporarily led to the shutdown of various websites for security updates. A supply-chain attack compromised the LiteLLM Python package, affecting its users significantly.
Stock crash alert! eMudhra shares plunge 37% in just two sessions. What’s unfolding?
eMudhra shares plunged 37% in two sessions after a critical security incident involving compromised private keys linked to eight intermediate Certificate Authority certificates. MeitY said its Indian digital signature and eSign services remain unaffected. The affected global TLS business contributes around 1% of revenue, but reputational risks remain.
Govt asks Meta to ensure its recommendation systems do not expose users to a limited set of narratives
The advisory by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), dated October 10, asked Meta to undertake appropriate measures to provide adequate context in relation to photographs, videos, graphics, or other content depicting ongoing public events, particularly where the authenticity, date, location or circumstances of such content may not be readily apparent to users.
Bharat D2C Conclave 2026: From the ₹100 crore playbook to AI-led advertising and omnichannel strategies, founders on scaling India’s consumer brands
Inside the Bharat D2C Conclave 2026, which brought founders, investors and policymakers together to discuss the business decisions shaping India’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) ecosystem, from scaling revenues and expanding distribution to using customer data and navigating regulatory requirements.
Govt seeks expedited development of AI tool to detect child sexual abuse material online
The issue came up for discussion during Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi's visit to the office of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) here.
Bhashini deploys real-time multilingual AI translation platform at international civil services programme
The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) is organising the Capacity Building Programme on Urban Service Delivery for Civil Servants of Multiple Countries from October 12 to 23, 2026.
India’s AI rules take shape; TCS profit jumps 15%
The government is set to release a consultation paper on AI regulations within a month. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
CoRover wins govt tender to build national unified AI assistant platform
Implementation to begin within 4 months with DigiLocker, will scale to hundreds of central, state departments, CEO says.
MeitY planning strict protocol for swift takedown of CSEAM content
The standard operating procedure (SOP) will be modelled on a similar protocol created earlier to tackle the spread of non-consensual imagery of women online, they said. The National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCCRP) may also create a separate category for reporting CSEAM. Last year in November, the Centre had launched an SOP to curb non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII).
Keeping AI models under control: When an agent causes harm, who bears the blame?
If an AI agent goes rogue, who do you hold responsible— the agent, the LLM developer or the human? asks EY partner Shivaprakash Abburu. Experts believe regulators are slow to build frameworks even as enterprises across the world are actively integrating AI into their workflows.
Twitter cofounder Jack Dorsey's app Bitchat removed by Apple in India
Apple has removed Jack Dorsey-backed offline messaging app Bitchat from its India App Store following a government takedown order under Section 69A of the IT Act.
DigiLocker seeks private partners, Slurrp Farm's fundraise plans
DigiLocker is set to bring more institutions onto its platform with the help of private AI integrators. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Govt starts consultation to develop indigenous chips, modules for power grids
According to details shared by MeitY on its website, the initiative aims to build domestic capability across the power semiconductor value chain - device design, module engineering, fabrication, packaging, assembly, testing, qualification and system integration.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma attends conference on 'Financing India's journey towards Viksit Bharat'
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the Centre’s conference on financing India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 agenda in New Delhi, where discussions focused on public investment, private capital mobilisation, fiscal discipline and Centre-State coordination. Assam’s priorities included agricultural transformation, renewable energy and macroeconomic growth.
Top Meta India officials appear again before child rights body in sexual abuse material case
Those who appeared before the child rights panel included Meta India chief Arun Srinivas. While coming out, he didn't reply to repeated media queries on what transpired in the meeting.
Meta not a simple intermediary but service provider when algorithms decide visibility: Govt source
"Service providers have many responsibilities. Meta must take on more onus after agreeing to be responsible for content on its platform," the agency cited sources as saying.
Meta to report child abuse cases to law enforcement in India: sources
This comes after the Indian government held regular meetings with Meta on technical measures since last month when Meta’s global executives were summoned to India over a host of issues, including the spread of child abuse content online.
NPCI unveils UPI MDR; Meta's new child safety measures
The NPCI has finalised the long-awaited MDR framework for UPI transactions, paving the way for changes to the payments ecosystem. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
NCPCR summons Meta India chief over alleged child sexual abuse material ads
In response to alarming discoveries from a BBC investigation, the National Commission for Child Rights has called upon the leader of Meta India. This summons is part of a broader inquiry into potential child sexual abuse material being advertised on the platform. The government had already issued a warning to Meta, and scrutiny escalated as issues with their algorithms were exposed.
Government to ask Meta if US child safety defaults will extend to India as well
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has been having regular meetings with Meta on technical measures since last month when Meta’s global executives were summoned to India over a host of issues, including the spread of child abuse content online.
NHRC seeks reports from MeitY, MIB, Delhi Police over Instagram CSAM ads
The commission took cognizance of the issue under Section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, after considering media reports published by the BBC. According to the NHRC notice, a copy of which ET has seen, the advertisements allegedly used phrases such as “rape video” and “child video” and redirected users to Telegram channels where such material was allegedly offered for sale.
Delhi HC asks Centre to consider plea to remove 'objectionable' videos against Sai Baba
The complaint seeks the removal of allegedly inflammatory YouTube videos targeting Shirdi Sai Baba. The court issued notices to the Centre, GAC, and Google LLC for their responses. An order was passed by GAC on August 13 directing removal of some videos. However, the petitioner trust says that not all objectionable content has been taken down.
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