IT Ministry replaces AI advisory, drops requirement of government’s permission MeiTY withdraws controversial AI advisory in India, sparking debate on legal authority and need for procedural safeguards. The Hindu · Mar 16, 2024
In issuing AI advisory, MEITY becomes a deity Developments now signal a change in which there is a greater risk of consequences in questioning policies of digital authoritarianism The Hindu · Mar 14, 2024
Country’s future lies in AI, semiconductor and electronics research: Rajeev Chandrasekhar Rajeev Chandrasekhar emphasizes India's future in AI, semiconductors, and electronics at Digital India FutureLABS Summit in Thiruvananthapuram. The Hindu · Mar 12, 2024
Fisheries Ministry officials visit Pozhiyoor Venkatesh Prasad, Director, Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fisheries (CICEF), Bengaluru, and Deputy Director Nagaraj also toured the coastal areas of Pozhikkara and Kollencode. The Hindu · Mar 11, 2024
AI labs to come up in 10 colleges in Thiruvananthapuram: Rajeev Chandrasekhar The decision could not be dubbed as a poll promise and does not intend to make the election a condition to fulfil the announcement, the Union Minister of State clarified. The Hindu · Mar 11, 2024
Union Minister visits community leaders Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar seeks support from community organisations in Kerala for upcoming election during visit to various locations. The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024
Will strive to ensure that the next wave of innovation comes from Kerala: Rajeev Chandrasekhar Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday inaugurated two incubation centres established by the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi. The Hindu · Mar 6, 2024
IIST in Kerala capital in the frame for Bharat Semiconductor Research Centre, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) at Valiyamala in Thiruvananthapuram is being “actively considered” as a possible location for the proposed Bharat Semiconductor Research Centre, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said. The Hindu · Mar 6, 2024
Top Kerala news developments today Key developments in Kerala today: SemiconIndia 2024 inauguration, Kochi Metro terminal opening, awards presentation, hartal, court hearing, protests. The Hindu · Mar 6, 2024
India confronts Google over Gemini AI tool’s ‘fascist Modi’ responses Junior minister accuses tech firm of violating country’s IT laws with ‘downright malicious’ answers The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2024
Morning digest | Indian ‘helper’ dies in Russian war zone; Centre discloses key consumption expenditure survey data after 11-year gap, and more From Indian ‘helper’ dies in Russian war zone to Centre releases key consumption expenditure survey data, here is a select list of stories to start the day on Feb 25, 2024 The Hindu · Feb 25, 2024
Digital consumers in India should not be experimented on with 'unreliable' models: Rajeev Chandrasekhar warns Google Rajeev Chandrasekhar made it clear to Google that explanations about unreliability of artificial intelligence models do not absolve or exempt platforms from laws. The Hindu · Feb 24, 2024
Gemini AI’s reply to query, ‘is Modi a fascist’, violates IT Rules: Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar Google’s AI tool Gemini’s response to a question around Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in direct violation of I-T rules as well as several provisions of the criminal code, Minister of State for Electronics and I-T Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on February 23. The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024
Draft AI regulation framework to be released by July: Rajeev Chandrasekhar Government to release draft AI regulatory framework by June-July to harness technology for economic growth and mitigate risks. The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024
The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024 Apple's reply on device vulnerability not totally clear: government on iPhone alert to MPs TiPhone alert to MPs: The government is still waiting for a clear reply from Apple on the iPhone alert sent to opposition political leaders around five months back on alleged hacking of their devices by state-backed hackers.
Dynamite News · Jan 17, 2024 "NITI Aayog is cheerleader of PM Modi..." Congress brushes off poverty data Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, has taken a swipe at the central government after the report of the NITI Ayog on multidimensional poverty in the country. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Jan 15, 2024 Tighter rules to be notified soon under IT Act: MoS IT after Tendulkar flags deepfake video Indian government plans to tighten rules under the IT Act to combat deepfakes, which are seen as a threat to user safety and trust.
The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023 Apple hack warnings | MoS Rajeev Chandrashekhar rebuts Washington Post; says report has ‘half facts, fully embellished’ Union Minister of State for Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar has rebutted “The Washington Post” report on the Indian government allegedly targeting Apple after the company warned independent Indian journalists and Opposition party politicians that government hackers may have tried to break into their iPhones and called it “half facts, fully…
The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023 Govt. directs digital platforms not to carry ads of fraudulent loan apps The government has directed social media and online platforms to ensure that they do not host advertisements of fraudulent loan apps.
The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023 More rural households now have access to tap water supply under Jal Jeevan Mission: Union Minister JJM has enabled 97.46 lakh rural households in Tamil Nadu to access tap water, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said.
The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023 Kerala High Court extends interim order staying further action against Union Minister Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar seeks to quash two FIRs against him for alleged statements on social media in Kochi blasts case.
The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023 AI summit adopts New Delhi declaration on inclusiveness, collaboration GPAI adopts 'New Delhi Declaration' affirming commitment to principles of responsible AI rooted in democratic values & human rights.
The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023 DMK MP’s remark on Hindi heartland States roils Lok Sabha; BJP wants Stalin also to apologise DMK MP Senthilkumar's disparaging remarks on Hindi-speaking States caused uproar in Lok Sabha, forcing an adjournment. Despite his apology, Union Ministers accused Congress of divisive agenda, citing Telangana CM-designate's remarks. Congress accused of playing politics of regionalism, intent on 'Bharat Todo' instead of 'Bharat Jodo'.
The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023 CPI(M) resorting to appeasement politics to cover up corruption, crony politics, says Union Minister Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleged CPI(M) indulged in appeasement politics & corruption. He criticised CM Vijayan's Navakerala Sadas & lack of job creation. He accused Congress & CPI(M) of welcoming Hamas, which killed 1400 people, & called them terrorists. BJP leaders present.
The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023 Minister asks CAs to develop digital skills to be future-ready Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar addressed CA students at 'Satsang 2023', a mega conference in Kozhikode. He said new India offers most enabling environment for growth and success, and entrepreneurs can easily get funding for start-ups. He advised students to nurture digital skills to make…