India Pulls Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat From App Stores
MeitY's Section 69A order follows a July GitHub takedown and a surge in downloads during Delhi's protests. Digital rights groups say the legal basis does not hold.
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Physics Wallah’s Alakh Pandey Calls Out NTA as NEET 2026 Gets Cancelled
The founder of India's largest edtech platform said what 22 lakh medical aspirants had been thinking — and the viral moment arrived exactly ten days after the exam that should never have been counted.
Amid uproar, Yogi govt cancels Rs 25,000 crore MoU with Puch AI, cites transparency norms
After social media backlash over the Bengaluru-based AI startup’s capacity, Yogi govt cancels Puch AI MoU and orders stricter Invest UP due diligence for future high-value deals, it is learnt.
Galgotias University apologises after robodog display controversy at India AI Impact Summit 2026
The university vacated its stall at the Delhi summit after a viral video triggered questions over the origin of a robotic dog shown at its pavilion; officials warned exhibitors against misrepresentation.
Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi platform in Delhi-NCR, Gujarat
India’s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform begins operations after pilot phase, positioning itself as a driver-owned alternative to private aggregators.
India, Malaysia, France Order X to Remove Obscene AI Content from Grok
Governments across India, Malaysia, and France have directed X to act against Grok-generated obscene and illegal content, warning of legal consequences and demanding compliance reports.
Finance Ministry Launches Startup Loan Platform on JanSamarth Portal for Easier PSB Credit Access
The Finance Ministry unveils a digital Startup Common Application platform on JanSamarth, enabling streamlined access to loans across all public sector banks.
India Bans Money-based Online Games, Sparking Industry Crisis
India's parliament has passed a bill banning money-based online games, threatening apps like Dream11 and MPL, with shutdowns and job losses looming.
Tesla Not Keen on Indian Manufacturing, Minister HD Kumaraswamy Says
Tesla has no plans to manufacture cars in India, instead focusing on importing its electric vehicles into the country as the government finalizes its EV policy.
India’s Ambitious Push for Sustainable Packaging: Beverage Giants Face Challenges in Meeting New Recycling Targets
India's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change orders beverage companies like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo to use at least 30% recycled plastic in their PET bottles.
Patanjali Ayurved Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Suspicious Financial Transactions, Adds to Regulatory Woes
Patanjali Ayurved, founded by yoga guru Ramdev, is facing fresh scrutiny from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) over suspicious financial transactions.
Apple Reassures India Production Amid Trump’s Warning to Tim Cook
After U.S. President Donald Trump expressed disapproval of Apple's growing manufacturing in India, Apple confirmed that it will stick to its current investment plans in the country.