Policy
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Nasscom seeks clarity on high-risk AI use in Supreme Court draft rules
Nasscom submitted recommendations to the Supreme Court on the draft Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026, released on June 3.
29 Jul, 05:29 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
India summons Meta global affairs chief over PM Modi reel removal
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has summoned Meta's President of Global Affairs, Joel Kaplan, to appear in person regard…
29 Jul, 01:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Delhi HC limits piracy injunctions, restricts ISP blocking powers
The Delhi High Court ruled on July 27 that internet service providers (ISPs) and domain name registrars (DNRs) cannot unilaterally block websites labeled as 'rogue' by copyright owners.
29 Jul, 01:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
68.4% of company domains still do not enforce DMARC email protection
Despite being publicly available since 2012, 68.4% of company domains still do not enforce DMARC, a protocol designed to prevent unauthorized use of email domains.
28 Jul, 11:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Senator Padilla introduces bill to ease green card wait for Indian H-1B workers
Democratic Senator Alex Padilla introduced the 'Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929' bill on Monday, aiming to provide a pathway…
28 Jul, 09:29 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Delhi HC orders takedown of Kala Hiran teaser over Salman Khan rights case
The Delhi High Court on Monday ordered the removal of the teaser for the film Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy, along with related online content, following a plea by actor Salman Khan.
28 Jul, 03:29 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
US imposes 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports citing Pix payment system
The United States implemented new 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports this week, citing Brazil's government-run instant payment system, Pix, as a trade barrier. The U.S.
28 Jul, 03:29 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Tamil Nadu updates online gaming rules to include AI and payment disclosures
Tamil Nadu has revised its online gaming registration requirements, mandating companies to disclose the use of artificial intelligence (AI), payment methods, and player safety measures.
28 Jul, 01:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Nitin Gadkari sues Meta, X, and Google over AI deepfakes on E20 policy
Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has filed a civil suit in the Bombay High Court against Meta, X, and Google seeking Rs 11 crore in damages over…
28 Jul, 01:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 1 min
MediaNama to host briefing on tech and Cockroach Janata Party protests
MediaNama is hosting a briefing call today, July 28, 2026, at 4 PM IST on Zoom to discuss the digital response to the Cockroach Janata Party protests.
28 Jul, 11:28 am IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Shopify CEO endorses tax-tiered voting system limiting rights to taxpayers
Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke, whose company has a market capitalization near $154 billion, endorsed a tax-tiered voting system this week that would strip votin…
28 Jul, 01:28 am IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Parliamentary panel calls for regulatory framework for virtual digital assets
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has recommended a comprehensive regulatory framework for Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs), including cryptocur…
27 Jul, 09:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
RBI fines three cooperative banks in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed monetary penalties on three cooperative banks on July 27, 2026. The banks penalized are Sangli District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd.
27 Jul, 07:29 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Hybrid work costs mid-sized firms $9 million annually in coordination losses
Hybrid work arrangements impose an annual $9 million cost on the average mid-sized company due to workplace coordination inefficiencies, according to a study by workplace management platform Robin.
27 Jul, 07:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 1 min
RBI excludes Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. from Second Schedule
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on July 27, 2026, the exclusion of Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
27 Jul, 05:29 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Roundtable to discuss age verification and social media restrictions for children
A roundtable discussion on age verification and restricting social media access for children will be held on July 31, 2026, at The Claridges in New Delhi.
27 Jul, 03:29 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, Pralhad Joshi appointed education minister
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned over the weekend following weeks of nationwide protests led by the Cockroach Janata Party demanding hi…
27 Jul, 03:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Parliamentary panel proposes self-regulatory body for crypto in India
India’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has proposed establishing a self-regulatory organisation (SRO) to oversee virtual digital assets (VDAs)…
27 Jul, 09:28 am IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Stanford study finds AI’s overall impact on jobs likely small
A policy brief from the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) finds that artificial intelligence’s overall effect on employment is likely…
26 Jul, 05:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Trump administration admits canceling $7.6 billion in clean energy grants over politics
The Trump administration acknowledged in court documents that it canceled $7.6 billion in grants for nearly 300 clean energy projects solely based on the p…
25 Jul, 11:28 pm IST