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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

After objectionable images row, Musk, Grok AI find out the limits to their free speech assertions, Pg21

Musk's X restricts Grok AI after generating objectionable images, facing government scrutiny over IT Act violations and platform safeguards.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

16 Jan, 2026

After objectionable images row, Musk, Grok AI find out the limits to their free speech assertions, Pg21

Musk's X restricts Grok AI after generating objectionable images, facing government scrutiny over IT Act violations and platform safeguards.

16 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Is the government seeking phones’ source code?, Pg10

Government considers requiring smartphone makers to disclose source code, raising security and privacy concerns amidst transparency debates and industry pushback.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

14 Jan, 2026

Is the government seeking phones’ source code?, Pg10

Government considers requiring smartphone makers to disclose source code, raising security and privacy concerns amidst transparency debates and industry pushback.

14 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

‘X accepts mistake, says it will comply with laws’, Pg1

X Corp. concedes error, pledges adherence to Indian regulations following government's warning regarding Grok AI-generated obscene content; 3,500 pieces blocked.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

12 Jan, 2026

‘X accepts mistake, says it will comply with laws’, Pg1

X Corp. concedes error, pledges adherence to Indian regulations following government's warning regarding Grok AI-generated obscene content; 3,500 pieces blocked.

12 Jan, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

Context window: AI’s short-term memory, PgII

AI's context window defined: Limits on short-term memory impact performance of large language models like GPT-5 and Claude.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

12 Jan, 2026

Context window: AI’s short-term memory, PgII

AI's context window defined: Limits on short-term memory impact performance of large language models like GPT-5 and Claude.

12 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Centre to seek source code of smartphones in ‘security measure’, Pg1

Centre's new security measures mandate smartphone makers to share source code for vulnerability analysis, raising privacy concerns among tech giants.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

12 Jan, 2026

Centre to seek source code of smartphones in ‘security measure’, Pg1

Centre's new security measures mandate smartphone makers to share source code for vulnerability analysis, raising privacy concerns among tech giants.

12 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13

Centre Warns X over Grok's Sexually Explicit Content, Highlighting AI Governance Gaps and the Need for Stricter Regulations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

12 Jan, 2026

Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13

Centre Warns X over Grok's Sexually Explicit Content, Highlighting AI Governance Gaps and the Need for Stricter Regulations.

12 Jan, 2026

Education Sector IT and Computers

IIT Council for 'adaptive' JEE Advanced: Exam changes based on student's ability, Pg1

IIT Council proposes 'adaptive' JEE Advanced exam and mental health professional posts to reduce student stress and improve assessment.

Education Sector IT and Computers

7 Jan, 2026

IIT Council for 'adaptive' JEE Advanced: Exam changes based on student's ability, Pg1

IIT Council proposes 'adaptive' JEE Advanced exam and mental health professional posts to reduce student stress and improve assessment.

7 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Grok use against women: Who is responsible — AI, users or X?, Pg14

Government threatens to revoke X's 'safe harbor' protection over Grok AI's misuse, potentially liable for AI-generated objectionable content.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

6 Jan, 2026

Grok use against women: Who is responsible — AI, users or X?, Pg14

Government threatens to revoke X's 'safe harbor' protection over Grok AI's misuse, potentially liable for AI-generated objectionable content.

6 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Will remove illegal content, permanently suspend offending accounts, says X, Pg13

X (formerly Twitter) vows strict action against illegal content, including CSAM, following MeitY notice on IT Rules non-compliance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

5 Jan, 2026

Will remove illegal content, permanently suspend offending accounts, says X, Pg13

X (formerly Twitter) vows strict action against illegal content, including CSAM, following MeitY notice on IT Rules non-compliance.

5 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers

Union govt. gearing up to host mega AI summit in February, Pg12

India to host mega AI Impact Summit in February with 15-20 heads of state expected, focusing on AI's global impact.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers

30 Dec, 2025

Union govt. gearing up to host mega AI summit in February, Pg12

India to host mega AI Impact Summit in February with 15-20 heads of state expected, focusing on AI's global impact.

30 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

Model conduct, Pg6

India navigates AI regulation: Balancing innovation with consumer protection amidst China's stringent rules and global tech advancements.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

30 Dec, 2025

Model conduct, Pg6

India navigates AI regulation: Balancing innovation with consumer protection amidst China's stringent rules and global tech advancements.

30 Dec, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers Robotics and Nanotechnology

AI that you can hold in your hand, and that holds your hand, Pg9

AI poised to revolutionize internet access, devices, and daily life by 2026, impacting business models and user experiences.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers Robotics and Nanotechnology

30 Dec, 2025

AI that you can hold in your hand, and that holds your hand, Pg9

AI poised to revolutionize internet access, devices, and daily life by 2026, impacting business models and user experiences.

30 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers

India to host AI meet in Feb, invites China, Pg1

India invites China to AI Impact Summit 2026, signaling warming ties amidst global AI governance push, to be held in February.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers

30 Dec, 2025

India to host AI meet in Feb, invites China, Pg1

India invites China to AI Impact Summit 2026, signaling warming ties amidst global AI governance push, to be held in February.

30 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector IT and Computers

Healthcare gets privacy backbone, but devil is in details, Pg9

Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 brings sweeping changes to healthcare, empowering patients but creating compliance challenges for providers.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector IT and Computers

29 Dec, 2025

Healthcare gets privacy backbone, but devil is in details, Pg9

Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 brings sweeping changes to healthcare, empowering patients but creating compliance challenges for providers.

29 Dec, 2025

IT and Computers Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Intel grid linked to NPR with details of 119 crore residents, Pg1

NATGRID links with NPR database of 119 crore residents enhancing surveillance capabilities for security agencies using 'Gandiva' tool.

IT and Computers Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

26 Dec, 2025

Intel grid linked to NPR with details of 119 crore residents, Pg1

NATGRID links with NPR database of 119 crore residents enhancing surveillance capabilities for security agencies using 'Gandiva' tool.

26 Dec, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

Native-language AI gains ground in startup hirings, Pg15

Startups leverage native-language AI for inclusive hiring, bridging language gaps and accelerating recruitment in diverse talent pools.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

26 Dec, 2025

Native-language AI gains ground in startup hirings, Pg15

Startups leverage native-language AI for inclusive hiring, bridging language gaps and accelerating recruitment in diverse talent pools.

26 Dec, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

New chip showcases virtues of light-based computing, Pg11

Researchers unveil LightGen chip, leveraging photonics for 100x faster, energy-efficient image generation compared to electronic chips, marking advancement in light-based computing.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

21 Dec, 2025

New chip showcases virtues of light-based computing, Pg11

Researchers unveil LightGen chip, leveraging photonics for 100x faster, energy-efficient image generation compared to electronic chips, marking advancement in light-based computing.

21 Dec, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers

Inside the DHRUV64 microprocessor, Pg10

India unveils DHRUV64 microprocessor to boost indigenous tech, aiming for self-reliance in electronics and industrial automation sectors.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers

19 Dec, 2025

Inside the DHRUV64 microprocessor, Pg10

India unveils DHRUV64 microprocessor to boost indigenous tech, aiming for self-reliance in electronics and industrial automation sectors.

19 Dec, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

Is the Artificial Intelligence boom a bubble?, Pg9

Experts debate if AI's explosive growth mirrors the dot-com bubble, balancing technological promise with market expectations and potential systemic risks.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

19 Dec, 2025

Is the Artificial Intelligence boom a bubble?, Pg9

Experts debate if AI's explosive growth mirrors the dot-com bubble, balancing technological promise with market expectations and potential systemic risks.

19 Dec, 2025

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology IT and Computers