Policy
Greece enacts social media ban for kids under 15
Greece has enacted a social media ban for children under 15, implementing a measure announced earlier this year.
Government & Policy
Digital India, data laws and tech regulation.
Policy
Lowdown: India’s new telecom sandbox rules are in force. How much of the trials will the public see?
India's new telecom sandbox rules are now in force, allowing limited trials of new services under regulatory exemptions set by the government on a case-by-case basis.
Policy
Maharashtra Police seek personal data of X users over posts criticising Amruta Fadnavis
Maharashtra Cyber Police demanded X Corp provide personal data of users who posted criticism of a political figure's remarks on garba and religious inclusion.
Policy
Delhi HC bars Benne Delhi from using ‘Benne’, Kannada for butter, until next hearing
Delhi High Court temporarily barred a restaurant from using the name 'Benne', a Kannada word for butter, in a trademark dispute with a dosa chain, though the ruling raises questions about restricting common culinary terms.
Policy
WhatsApp, Telegram SIM-Binding Mandate To Take Effect From January 1: Report
India's Department of Telecommunications has mandated that messaging apps including WhatsApp and Telegram implement SIM-binding requirements by January 1, 2027, to improve security and prevent fraud.
Policy
What owning inventory has done for Blinkit as Swiggy’s Instamart follows suit
Blinkit and Swiggy's Instamart shift to inventory ownership models after capping foreign shareholding to comply with India's FDI regulations, improving profitability.
Policy
UK threatens subsea cable saboteurs with 14 years behind bars
The UK government plans to modernize 140-year-old legislation and impose up to 14 years imprisonment for sabotaging subsea cables critical to internet and energy infrastructure.
Policy
Apple has made the ‘necessary changes’ to implement SIM Binding on iOS: report
Apple has implemented necessary iOS changes to support SIM binding compliance with India's Department of Telecommunications mandate set to take effect December 31, though Signal has not responded to compliance notices.
Policy
Polish PM Donald Tusk seeks deeper technology cooperation with India across AI, digital and space sectors
Polish PM Donald Tusk calls for stronger technology partnerships with India, citing opportunities in AI, digital products and space technology.
Policy
CCPA fines Hogar Rs 1 lakh over walkie-talkie ads, rejects defence that website only generates leads
India's CCPA fined Hogar Technologies Rs 1 lakh for walkie-talkie ads lacking licensing information, ruling that platforms cannot avoid regulatory obligations through business model design.
Policy
Greece passes law banning social media for children under 15
Greece passed legislation banning social media use for children under 15, with restrictions taking effect January 1, 2027.
Policy
Sebi cautions investors against fraudulent stock-tip WhatsApp groups
India's markets regulator Sebi warned investors about fraudulent WhatsApp stock-tip groups that use fake endorsements and profit claims to deceive retail investors.
Policy
Goa unveils AI Policy 2026, launches state hackathon and announces AI Centre of Excellence
Goa has unveiled its AI Policy 2026 and established an AI Centre of Excellence with BITS Pilani, along with launching a state-level AI hackathon to expand AI adoption across governance, education and industry.
Policy
Polymarket’s X account withheld in India, five months after website restrictions
Polymarket's X account has been withheld in India following restrictions on the prediction market website, enforced under the 2025 Online Gaming Act and related implementing rules.
Policy
Beyond resilience: lessons for India from the IMF-World Bank meetings
Opinion piece on India's economic growth priorities beyond GDP, emphasizing quality employment, responsible AI adoption, and resilience to global economic pressures.
Policy
DoT’s SIM Binding Rules Set to Take Effect Beginning January 1 to Curb Cyber Fraud: Here’s What Changes
India's Department of Telecommunications mandates SIM-binding rules for messaging and communication apps starting January 1, 2027, requiring apps like WhatsApp and Telegram to implement SIM-based login verification.
Policy
The FCC is beginning to block gadgets with ‘foreign surveillance chips’
The FCC has exercised new authority to block consumer gadgets containing chips deemed to pose national security risks, starting with devices using Chinese camera processing chips.
Policy
Palantir chief: Europe must ‘accept some dependency’ on US tech
Palantir's chief argues that Europe must accept some level of dependence on US technology, suggesting limitations to European tech sovereignty ambitions.