Apple Pay launched in India on September 30, 2026, bringing Apple’s payment service to eligible cardholders. At launch, it supports Axis Bank-issued Visa and Mastercard credit cards, with access across iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Apple has announced that Mac support will follow. The launch gives supported users another way to pay at participating stores, in apps and online. The initial rollout is limited to eligible A

Google has agreed to report suspected child sexual abuse material involving India directly to Indian authorities, marking a significant change from the reporting system commonly used by global technology companies. Under the existing international process, reports detected by major platforms are generally sent first to the US-based National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. The organisation reviews and routes the information t

The government is considering a social media code to regulate reels, videos and sensitive online posts shared by its officers and employees. The proposed rules may apply to staff of all ranks, but the final guidelines and implementation date have not been announced. The government is considering a uniform social media code of conduct for its officers and employees amid growing concern over officials posting reels, videos and personal opi

Karnataka is finalising a “Government First” policy to help startups supply innovative technologies directly to State departments. The framework aims to remove procurement barriers, give young companies an early public-sector customer and accelerate the use of emerging technology in government services. Karnataka Plans New Route for Startup Procurement The proposed policy would allow departments to procure suitable startup-developed

A parliamentary panel has given Meta three days to respond over the temporary removal of PM Modi’s Facebook video and sought an unconditional apology from Mark Zuckerberg. The panel has also warned that Meta’s safe harbour protection could be reviewed if the company fails to provide a satisfactory response. Meta Gets 3-Day Deadline as Panel Seeks Zuckerberg Apology New Delhi: A parliamentary panel has increased pressure on Meta af

India’s Long Road to an Indigenous GaN Chip A group of IISc professors and researchers spent more than 15 years developing Gallium Nitride semiconductor technology. Their work eventually created AGNIT Semiconductors, strengthening India’s ability to produce strategic chips for defence, telecom, and power electronics. How IISc Researchers Built India’s Strategic

How the BMVM Portal Vulnerability Was Discovered A 21-year-old student discovered a serious vulnerability in the Bihar Mahadalit Vikas Mission portal that could have allowed unauthorised access to Aadhaar, PAN, pension, banking, and government login records. The flaw was reported to CERT-In and later fixed. Bihar Government Website Security Flaw Put Sensitive Data at Risk New Delhi, July 28, 2026: A Bihar gov

Bank of Baroda Data Leak: Customer Safety Steps Explained Reports claim nearly 1TB of Bank of Baroda data may have surfaced online, potentially exposing customer and internal records. The breach remains unverified, but customers are being urged to watch for phishing, secure banking access, and report suspicious activity quickly. New Delhi, July 27, 2026: Bank of Baroda data leak customer safety steps have come into focus after reports c

Sridhar Babu Outlines Telangana’s Chip and GCC Growth Vision Telangana IT Minister D Sridhar Babu said the state will continue seeking ISM 2.0 support for chip manufacturing while positioning Hyderabad as a growing GCC hub. He also outlined plans to attract technology investment to tier-2 and tier-3 cities.   Sridhar Babu Outlines Telangana’s Chip and GCC Growth Vision Bengaluru: Telangana is seeking stron

Meta AI Adds Parent Alerts for Teen Crisis Conversations New Delhi, July 22, 2026: Meta has introduced a new safety system that can notify supervising parents when a teenager’s conversation with Meta AI shows possible signs of suicide or self-harm. Human Review Required Before Parents Receive Notifications The feature works through Instagram’s parental supervision system and covers Meta AI conversations c

Hyderabad Engineer Uday Ruddarraju Takes OpenAI Compute Role OpenAI has promoted infrastructure executive Uday Ruddarraju to CTO, Compute, about a year after he joined from xAI. The CBIT and University of Minnesota alumnus will help lead the expansion of compute, networking, storage, and data-centre systems.   Uday Ruddarraju Appointed OpenAI CTO of Compute New Delhi, July 22, 2026: OpenAI has promoted Indian-

WhatsApp Username Feature Put On Hold In India Amid Fraud Concerns Meta-owned WhatsApp has received more time to respond to the Indian government’s notice over its proposed username feature. The messaging platform has also assured the Centre that the feature will not be rolled out in India until discussions with the government are completed. What Is The WhatsApp Username Feature? The proposed username feature will allow use

Govt To Summon Meta Officials Over Instagram CSAM Ads Allegations The Central government is set to summon Meta officials after allegations surfaced that Instagram carried paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material in India. The issue has raised serious questions over the platform’s ad moderation system and online child safety measures. According to the report, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed officials of the Ministry of E

Arattai To Disable Usernames After WhatsApp Notice Row 3 July 2026: Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has announced that Arattai will disable its username-based account feature, days after the Indian government raised concerns over username features on messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal. The move comes amid growing debate over whether usernames on messaging apps could increase the risk of online fraud, impersonation, and cybercrime

Huawei Band 11 series has been launched in India with prices starting from Rs 3,999 under market operating price. The new fitness band lineup includes Huawei Band 11, Huawei Band 11 Metal and Huawei Band 11 Pro, offering AMOLED displays, health tracking features and up to 14 days of battery life. Huawei Band 11 Price In India Huawei has introduced three models in the Band 11 lineup for Indian buyers. The series is