Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
government agency in India
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 91
What's happening
Active this week
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Srinivasan is named as company chairman while eMudhra receives licensing from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.Some support1 report
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Investigation into eMudhra by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology increases market uncertainty and triggers investor sell-off.Well supported4 reports
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Pawan Khera demands an investigation into a security flaw affecting a Bengaluru-based company, which the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is addressing.Some support1 report1 development inside
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STPI is now under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and S. Krishnan serves as its Secretary.Some support1 report
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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology implements a national additive manufacturing strategy.Some support1 report
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Meta was asked by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to review its content recommendation system.Well supported19 reports
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology invoked IT law to block Telegram access in India, leading to the court rejecting the app's appeal.Well supported4 reports
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Meta's Instagram faces content removal orders from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in India, alongside other global investigations.Well supported9 reports4 developments inside
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The government is seeking an AI tool to detect cyber security events and anomalies (CSEAM).Some support2 reports
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MeitY introduced clear-cut specifications for cloud services, and the SC registry pointed out defects in Rahul Gandhi's plea in the SIR case.Some support1 report
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A New Delhi court granted protection to Kangana Ranaut and ordered Meta and the Telecom Dept to block infringing content.Some support5 reports
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) utilizes the National Informatics Centre (NIC) for its core technology infrastructure, with personnel links to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).Some support3 reports
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Krishnan revealed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is preparing new AI legislation.Well supported9 reports
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NASSCOM argued against MeitY's draft definition, leading to an advisory reported to social media platforms, alongside protests in Delhi.Some support1 report
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The National Internet Exchange of India, ICANN, and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology contribute to global internet governance discussions.Well supported4 reports5 developments inside
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MeitY is planning the development of a new AI platform.Some support1 report
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The Government of India, through the Skill India Mission, is driving national skill development by initiating FutureSkills PRIME and approving major employment schemes.Some support4 reports5 developments inside
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A high court has ordered platforms like X Corp. and YouTube to stop circulating content related to a media trial case, naming the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology as a respondent.Some support2 reports
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Izmo subsidiary signed an MoU with IIT Madras, and MeitY sanctioned the CPPICS Phase II program.Some support1 report
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Modi spoke at the G20 Leaders’ Summit, representing India's policy stance, while MeitY used IT Rules to regulate AI content.Some support1 report
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Mint reports on government ministry actions and regulatory efforts addressing investor protection in India.Some support1 report
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The Modi government temporarily banned the Telegram messaging app, which was criticized by the All India Trinamool Congress.Well supported29 reports12 developments inside
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India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is driving electronics manufacturing growth through policy initiatives.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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India's Ministry of Electronics and IT is attracting global chip industry investments and overseeing the India Semiconductor Mission.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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PM Modi directed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to launch a new portal.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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The government of India, through the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, is partnering with the Netherlands on a strategic initiative.Some support19 reports
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India is positioning itself as a key player in global semiconductor growth, with Micron establishing operational plants.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology established a Centre of Excellence for semiconductor manufacturing training in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.Some support3 reports
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KSEB employees were featured in a deepfake, while the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology notified new AI rules, coinciding with a seminar at NUALS.Some support3 reports
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MeitY provides data on domestic production trends, noting that manufacturing facilities are heavily concentrated in the Noida belt.Some support1 report
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The 62nd APNIC meeting is being hosted in India, involving the National Internet Exchange of India and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.Some support1 report
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Central government uses technology for evidence-based policy.Some support1 report
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MeitY, an Indian government agency, confirms that Meta operates within India under local laws.Some support1 report
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Government agencies provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology regarding AI and cyber security.Some support1 report1 development inside
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MeitY and NIC are providing technical support for judicial services, including collaborating with the Supreme Court on legal aid initiatives and expanding the e-Courts project to remote areas.Some support2 reports
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology facilitated the integration of DigiLocker, and the government successfully integrated the Divyang Bus Pass with the platform.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Government officials are demanding that the X platform restore access to Reuters handles, citing government demands for content removal.Some support2 reports
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued a notice regarding Grok's content, citing its use in India leading to deepfakes.Some support1 report
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has developed the Bhashini AI platform and is driving national AI skilling targets.Some support1 report
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology presented data on the decline of STP units and promoted IT-enabled services exports from India.Some support1 report
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The Andhra Pradesh government approved the use of Aadhaar authentication for various municipal services.Some support1 report
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Supreme Court takes action against the Bar Council and Ministry of Electronics over digital exploitation, seeking a CBI probe.Some support2 reports
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Government mandates stricter compliance requirements for AI-generated content.Well supported3 reports
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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Unique Identification Authority of India jointly manage digital submission requirements for pension life certificates.Some support1 report
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Meta's systems are under examination by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in India.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology pressed Meta regarding compliance failures related to its operations.Some support2 reports
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MeitY held discussions with Meta technical teams regarding the ongoing examination of Meta's systems in India.Some support1 report
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MHA sent the IT Act amendment proposal to MeitY, and a committee recommended higher rank officers for cybercrime probes.Some support1 report
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MeitY summoned Meta's global head over content removal.Well supported45 reports3 developments inside
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology introduces rules governing AI and content liability.Some support1 report
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Ministries establish a coordinated framework to combat online sexual abuse.Some support2 reports
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MeitY oversees software industry promotion while NASSCOM validates India's growth in the Global Capability Center (GCC) ecosystem.Some support1 report1 development inside
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C-DAC operates under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, with Sudeep Srivastava and Mukesh Verma holding key government roles.Some support4 reports
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MeitY seeks to push a Bill through Parliament while summoning Meta over content removal, following the removal of Modi's post.Well supported7 reports
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Meta removed Prime Minister Modi's post.Well supported6 reports
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is reporting data tracked by CERT-In to Parliament regarding a threat exchange platform.Some support1 report
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Dharmendra Pradhan is facing scrutiny regarding examination irregularities, government integrity issues, and the use of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
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The government has mandated new digital data protection standards, utilizing the Reserve Bank of India for financial oversight.Some support9 reports
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is driving the Digital India RISC-V programme.Some support1 report
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology proposes regulating OTT content as Akali Dal protests film removal in Punjab.Some support1 report1 development inside
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What's reaching Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Events traced to Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, step by step, newest first- Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology must balance AI growth with power supplyThe Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology must balance AI growth with power supply.Possible
- AI agent breaches may force Ministry to overhaul India's cyber policyAI agent breaches may force Ministry to overhaul India's cyber policyLikely
- Voice AI adoption data may influence Ministry's IT policy directionThe Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology may adjust policy based on Voice AI adoption data.Possible
- How could Haugen's exposure of platform design flaws affect the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology?The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology may expand its regulatory scope to cover platform safety and algorithmic design.Possible
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News at the entities that move Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology most-
India StructuralEgypt increased chemical exports to China, with growth outpacing India's exports.Moves Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
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Narendra Modi StructuralRai acquired land for the Trust after Ansari sold it, as opposition questioned Modi on donation theft.Moves Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
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Delhi High Court StructuralThe Delhi High Court is set to pass an order regarding a petition filed by Neha Bora.Moves Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
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Government of India StructuralIndresh Kumar, a senior RSS leader, compared the potential situation in India to that of Bangladesh.Moves Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
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parliament StructuralGreg Piper reminded Mr Park of standing orders in parliament on October 23, 2026.Moves Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
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Dharmendra Pradhan StructuralRavi Kishan and others are involved in protests demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG scandal.Moves Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Connections
The 40 strongest of 91, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
India Structural
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology functions as a mandated government body executing national IT and electronics policy within India.
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parliament Structural
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology maintains a formal structural relationship with the Parliament through legislative interaction and oversight.
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Centre for Development of Advanced Computing Structural
C-DAC functions as a specialized body operating under the formal oversight and purview of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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Meta Structural
MeitY exercises formal regulatory oversight over Meta's platform operations and content compliance within India.
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Telegram Structural
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology imposes formal regulatory restrictions and blocks Telegram's access under Indian law.
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Dharmendra Pradhan Structural
Dharmendra Pradhan serves as the minister leading the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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S. Krishnan Structural
S. Krishnan serves as the Secretary within the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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Instagram Structural
MeitY regulates Instagram's advertising practices by ordering the disabling of specific ads.
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Narendra Modi Structural
PM Modi issues directives to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology regarding policy implementation and technology usage.
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Google Structural
MeitY regulates Google by issuing notices requiring the removal of apps.
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Delhi High Court Structural
The Delhi High Court formally directs the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to issue necessary directions.
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Indian Computer Emergency Response Team Structural
CERT-In functions as a technical body whose operational mandate and oversight are provided by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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Ministry of Home Affairs Operational
The two ministries are functionally required to coordinate on national security, digital governance, and policy implementation.
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Government of India Structural
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology operates as a dedicated policy and execution arm of the Government of India.
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National Informatics Centre Structural
NIC provides dedicated technical assistance and operational support services to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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Joel Kaplan Operational
Joel Kaplan, representing Meta, engages in high-level meetings with officials of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology regarding regulatory compliance and operational matters.
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Chandrashekhar Structural
Chandrashekhar served in a high-level capacity as the former Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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Kirti Vardhan Singh Structural
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology provides official information and infrastructure support utilized by Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh in his capacity.
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Reserve Bank of India Structural
The Ministry relies on data published by the Reserve Bank of India for its oversight functions.
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Mark Zuckerberg Structural
MeitY exercises regulatory oversight over Mark Zuckerberg and his platforms regarding compliance issues, including threats to immunity.
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DigiLocker Structural
MeitY provides the necessary infrastructure and operational facilitation for DigiLocker to function and integrate services.
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Apple Inc. Structural
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology regulates Apple Inc.'s content policies on the App Store.
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Microsoft Structural
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology regulates Microsoft's operations, demanding app removal from app stores.
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National Internet Exchange of India Structural
The National Internet Exchange of India receives leadership and governance from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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Nitin Gadkari Operational
The two entities are currently involved in a civil suit concerning allegations of defamation.
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National Testing Agency Structural
NTA provides technical recommendations and concerns that MeitY formally acts upon to issue operational government orders.
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National Science Foundation Transactional
The entities engage in joint funding and collaboration to develop advanced technologies and research.
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Sudeep Srivastava Structural
Sudeep Srivastava serves as a Joint Secretary within the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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Infineon Technologies Structural
A formal partnership was established between the Ministry and Infineon to create a Center of Excellence (CoE) focused on semiconductor manufacturing training.
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Elon Musk Operational
The government body (A) is currently applying regulatory demands regarding content removal to the platform associated with the individual (B).
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Signal Structural
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology regulates Signal in the context of seeking safeguards against digital fraud.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development Operational
The two ministries collaborate on a coordinated framework to address the issue of online sexual abuse.
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Delhi Legislative Assembly Operational
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology implements technology initiatives, such as AI translation, to support the legislative functions of the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
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Nishikant Dubey Structural
Nishikant Dubey serves on the Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT, which provides legislative oversight to the Ministry.
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committee Structural
The committee operates within a formal oversight or reporting structure that includes notification to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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Grok Structural
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is formally issuing notices regarding Grok's content, establishing a regulatory oversight structure.
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Indian Institute of Technology Madras Structural
MeitY sanctioned a program, establishing a formal regulatory or funding relationship with IIT Madras.
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Pronto Structural
Pronto's work is being evaluated and monitored by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology through in-home recording pilots.
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Annapurna Devi Structural
The Minister is directing AI tool development initiatives in conjunction with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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supreme court Operational
The Supreme Court has initiated legal action against the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology concerning digital exploitation.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
15 events- Srinivasan is named as company chairman while eMudhra receives licensing from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
- Investigation into eMudhra by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology increases market uncertainty and triggers investor sell-off.
- Pawan Khera demands an investigation into a security flaw affecting a Bengaluru-based company, which the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is addressing.
- STPI is now under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and S. Krishnan serves as its Secretary.
- Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology implements a national additive manufacturing strategy.
- Meta was asked by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to review its content recommendation system.
- The government is seeking an AI tool to detect cyber security events and anomalies (CSEAM).
- MeitY introduced clear-cut specifications for cloud services, and the SC registry pointed out defects in Rahul Gandhi's plea in the SIR case.
- A New Delhi court granted protection to Kangana Ranaut and ordered Meta and the Telecom Dept to block infringing content.
- NASSCOM argued against MeitY's draft definition, leading to an advisory reported to social media platforms, alongside protests in Delhi.
- MeitY is planning the development of a new AI platform.
- A high court has ordered platforms like X Corp. and YouTube to stop circulating content related to a media trial case, naming the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology as a respondent.
- Izmo subsidiary signed an MoU with IIT Madras, and MeitY sanctioned the CPPICS Phase II program.
- Modi spoke at the G20 Leaders’ Summit, representing India's policy stance, while MeitY used IT Rules to regulate AI content.
- Mint reports on government ministry actions and regulatory efforts addressing investor protection in India.
September 2026
11 events- The Election Commission of India (ECI) utilizes the National Informatics Centre (NIC) for its core technology infrastructure, with personnel links to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
- India's Ministry of Electronics and IT is attracting global chip industry investments and overseeing the India Semiconductor Mission.
- PM Modi directed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to launch a new portal.
- The government of India, through the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, is partnering with the Netherlands on a strategic initiative.
- Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology established a Centre of Excellence for semiconductor manufacturing training in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- KSEB employees were featured in a deepfake, while the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology notified new AI rules, coinciding with a seminar at NUALS.
- MeitY provides data on domestic production trends, noting that manufacturing facilities are heavily concentrated in the Noida belt.
- The 62nd APNIC meeting is being hosted in India, involving the National Internet Exchange of India and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
- Central government uses technology for evidence-based policy.
- MeitY, an Indian government agency, confirms that Meta operates within India under local laws.
- MeitY and NIC are providing technical support for judicial services, including collaborating with the Supreme Court on legal aid initiatives and expanding the e-Courts project to remote areas.
August 2026
17 events- India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is driving electronics manufacturing growth through policy initiatives.
- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology facilitated the integration of DigiLocker, and the government successfully integrated the Divyang Bus Pass with the platform.
- Government officials are demanding that the X platform restore access to Reuters handles, citing government demands for content removal.
- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued a notice regarding Grok's content, citing its use in India leading to deepfakes.
- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has developed the Bhashini AI platform and is driving national AI skilling targets.
- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology presented data on the decline of STP units and promoted IT-enabled services exports from India.
- The Andhra Pradesh government approved the use of Aadhaar authentication for various municipal services.
- Supreme Court takes action against the Bar Council and Ministry of Electronics over digital exploitation, seeking a CBI probe.
- Government mandates stricter compliance requirements for AI-generated content.
- Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Unique Identification Authority of India jointly manage digital submission requirements for pension life certificates.
- Meta's systems are under examination by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in India.
- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology pressed Meta regarding compliance failures related to its operations.
- MeitY held discussions with Meta technical teams regarding the ongoing examination of Meta's systems in India.
- MHA sent the IT Act amendment proposal to MeitY, and a committee recommended higher rank officers for cybercrime probes.
- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology introduces rules governing AI and content liability.
- Ministries establish a coordinated framework to combat online sexual abuse.
- C-DAC operates under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, with Sudeep Srivastava and Mukesh Verma holding key government roles.
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July 2026
12 events- Meta's Instagram faces content removal orders from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in India, alongside other global investigations.
- Krishnan revealed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is preparing new AI legislation.
- The Government of India, through the Skill India Mission, is driving national skill development by initiating FutureSkills PRIME and approving major employment schemes.
- Government agencies provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology regarding AI and cyber security.
- MeitY summoned Meta's global head over content removal.
- MeitY oversees software industry promotion while NASSCOM validates India's growth in the Global Capability Center (GCC) ecosystem.
- MeitY seeks to push a Bill through Parliament while summoning Meta over content removal, following the removal of Modi's post.
- Meta removed Prime Minister Modi's post.
- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is reporting data tracked by CERT-In to Parliament regarding a threat exchange platform.
- The government has mandated new digital data protection standards, utilizing the Reserve Bank of India for financial oversight.
- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is driving the Digital India RISC-V programme.
- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology proposes regulating OTT content as Akali Dal protests film removal in Punjab.
June 2026
5 events- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology invoked IT law to block Telegram access in India, leading to the court rejecting the app's appeal.
- The National Internet Exchange of India, ICANN, and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology contribute to global internet governance discussions.
- The Modi government temporarily banned the Telegram messaging app, which was criticized by the All India Trinamool Congress.
- India is positioning itself as a key player in global semiconductor growth, with Micron establishing operational plants.
- Dharmendra Pradhan is facing scrutiny regarding examination irregularities, government integrity issues, and the use of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.