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Global Tech Groups Urge Governments to Protect Strong Encryption as Foundation of Digital Trust

Global Tech Groups Urge Governments to Protect Strong Encryption as Foundation of Digital Trust

The letter comes amid growing global efforts to regulate or mandate government access to encrypted data for criminal and national security investigations.

U.S. to Mandate Biometric Data Collection for All Foreign Travelers by Year-End

U.S. to Mandate Biometric Data Collection for All Foreign Travelers by Year-End

The new system aims to enhance border security, detect visa overstays, and identify potential threats, according to a DHS filing in the Federal Register.

X Moves to Appeal Karnataka Ruling, Warns Against 'Secretive' Sahyog Takedowns

X Moves to Appeal Karnataka Ruling, Warns Against 'Secretive' Sahyog Takedowns

The company called the system “arbitrary” and said it violates fundamental principles of due process and free speech rights.

Digital Advocacy Group Raises Concerns as CoWIN Outage Blocks Millions from Accessing Vaccination Certificates

Digital Advocacy Group Raises Concerns as CoWIN Outage Blocks Millions from Accessing Vaccination Certificates

Since early August 2025, the platform has been non-functional.

Govt Launches “Kalaa Setu” Challenge to Spur AI-Driven, Multilingual Content Creation

Govt Launches “Kalaa Setu” Challenge to Spur AI-Driven, Multilingual Content Creation

Winners will receive a memorandum of understanding for pilot deployment with All India Radio, Doordarshan, and Press Information Bureau.

OpenAI to Train One Million Teachers in Generative AI Across India

OpenAI to Train One Million Teachers in Generative AI Across India

Educational content will be shared via the FutureSkills and iGOT Karmayogi platforms.

IndiaAI Mission Records 18,000 GPU Bids in Second Tender Round

IndiaAI Mission Records 18,000 GPU Bids in Second Tender Round

This builds on the 14,517 GPUs offered in the first round, bringing the total to 29,000 GPUs