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The IT minister has signalled a fresh legal framework for artificial intelligence while balancing innovation, safety and economic growth
e4m Staff Jun 10, 2026 1:12 PM
Before this appointment, Joshi has served as Chairperson, Central Board of Film Certification
The AI Governance and Economic Group will be chaired by Ashwini Vaishnaw with Jitin Prasada
e4m Staff Apr 18, 2026 7:22 AM
In the absence of a central mega studio plan, the onus of building physical production infrastructure is increasingly shifting to states
Imran Fazal Apr 1, 2026 3:42 PM
The rail ministry has issued a list of categories that will not be allowed as advertisements displayed in trains
e4m Staff Mar 28, 2026 6:56 PM
Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils the new brand identity with The Times Group MD, Vineet Jain
e4m Staff Mar 27, 2026 8:35 AM
Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said this in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday
e4m Staff Mar 11, 2026 3:00 PM
Speaking at an industry event, Ashwini Vaishnaw called on social media platforms to rethink their revenue models and compensate original content creators equitably
e4m Staff Feb 26, 2026 3:12 PM
Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw has said at an industry event that platforms have evolved from neutral intermediaries to powerful media entities
e4m Staff Feb 26, 2026 11:08 AM
At India AI Impact Summit, Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized that while we harness the benefits of AI, we must also find collective solutions for mitigating the risks
e4m Staff Feb 19, 2026 10:54 AM
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Ashwini Vaishnaw called for policies ensuring equitable revenue for traditional media widely utilised by Big Tech platforms
e4m Staff Feb 18, 2026 6:00 PM
Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India is focused on developing AI intelligence for building solutions that can work at scale
e4m Staff Feb 18, 2026 10:42 AM
Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the Minister said the government is engaging with industry and a Parliamentary panel to build consensus on stricter AI regulations
e4m Staff Feb 17, 2026 4:10 PM
At India AI Summit 2026, the Union Minister for Electronics and IT said India will be tough on harm but supportive of new technology
e4m Staff Feb 17, 2026 3:54 PM
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi that the country’s creator economy is set to get a $20-billion boost
e4m Staff Feb 17, 2026 9:11 AM
At India AI Impact Summit, Vaishnaw outlines India's strategy to protect creators' rights while harnessing AI as a tool to enhance, not replace, human creativity
e4m Staff Feb 16, 2026 4:24 PM
During Union Budget, govt announced creation of content creation & AVGC labs in secondary schools and colleges, signalling a structural push to integrate creative skills into mainstream education
Shalinee Mishra Feb 4, 2026 8:39 AM
Addressing a press conference at Rail Bhawan, Vaishnaw said AI has five layers in its overall architecture, with data centres playing a pivotal role in the infrastructure layer
Chehneet Kaur Feb 2, 2026 8:44 AM
Government stresses on the need to strengthen legal framework to curb fake news and AI-driven deepfakes
IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the government will introduce further amendments to the rules to reduce compliance timeframes
e4m Staff Nov 17, 2025 5:01 PM
Industry players say that once DPDP is enforced there will be a move further towards first-party and zero-party data, clearer policies, and seamless access for users to view, edit, or delete data
Anuja Jain Sep 26, 2025 8:31 AM
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that if the industry needs more time, the government will adopt a consultative approach
TikTok was among the first set of 59 Chinese apps banned in June 2020 over national security concerns
Fantasy gaming, until now seen as legal games of skill, is no longer spared. New law clubs them with rummy & poker, potentially dismantling the India’s fastest-growing and most visible gaming vertical
Aryendra Khan Aug 22, 2025 9:03 AM
New law recognises esports, supports skill-based gaming, and bans poker, rummy, fantasy sports, and other money-game apps across digital platforms
e4m Staff Aug 20, 2025 7:06 PM
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said this in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha
e4m Staff Aug 20, 2025 4:11 PM
On Day 2 of WAVES Summit 2025, Ashwini Vaishnav and Dr S Jaishankar underscored the importance of collaboration, preserving cultural heritage and embracing emerging technologies
Aditi Gupta May 2, 2025 11:55 AM
The Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting announced the establishment of the Rs 400 crore Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) at WAVES Summit 2025
e4m Staff May 1, 2025 12:29 PM
Earlier, in a memorandum submitted on April 17, AIM flagged key challenges ranging from ambiguous classifications under new legislation to disruptions in traditional distribution channels
e4m Staff Apr 23, 2025 9:51 AM
AIM highlighted multiple challenges affecting the sector, including regulatory ambiguities, logistical hurdles, and lack of institutional support
e4m Staff Apr 22, 2025 3:56 PM
AIM has urged the government to issue clarifications ensuring that both newspapers and periodicals continue to receive previously granted concessions
e4m Staff Apr 22, 2025 12:00 PM
MIB minister Ashwini Vaishnaw interacted with national as well as regional news media ahead of the Waves summit
e4m Staff Apr 19, 2025 7:40 PM
According to sources, the discussions centered around establishing a fair and equitable framework for the industry
e4m Staff Apr 15, 2025 8:27 AM
Vaishnaw said this while replying to MP and Congress leader Jairam Ramesh who recently criticized the Data Protection Act, 2023 saying it 'virtually destroys the Right to Information Act, 2005'
e4m Staff Apr 10, 2025 4:18 PM
Last month, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched a $1 billion fund to boost the creator economy
Shalinee Mishra Apr 9, 2025 9:17 AM
As of March 19, 2025, over 5,000 queries have been received, out of which 1,811 are actionable with 97 cases of fake news, MIB minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said during a parliamentary session
e4m Staff Mar 27, 2025 1:06 PM
Vaishnaw was responding to supplementary questions during the Question Hour
Speaking at a press conference, MIB minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also shared that the Cabinet has approved establishment of the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies
e4m Staff Mar 13, 2025 6:46 PM
MIB Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw spoke about the need for traditional media to get a fair compensation and the issues of copyright violation at a media summit
e4m Staff Feb 27, 2025 12:30 PM
Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw in an address to the Parliament recenlty highlighted the dual imperatives of safeguarding freedom of speech while ensuring accountability
e4m Staff Dec 12, 2024 9:34 AM
The Minister urged the Parliamentary Standing Committee to take up this important matter as a priority
e4m Staff Nov 27, 2024 2:16 PM
In a video message at IFFI’s opening ceremony, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shed light on the ‘Decentralised Creative Revolution’
e4m Staff Nov 21, 2024 9:23 AM
Vaishnaw said this while addressing a gathering on the occasion of National Press Day Celebration 2024
e4m Staff Nov 18, 2024 9:19 AM
Ashwini Vaishnaw was addressing a gathering at the National Press Day celebrations
e4m Staff Nov 16, 2024 8:10 PM
Vaishnaw is recognized for his leadership in India's AI regulatory landscape, emphasizing a balanced approach to innovation and safeguards
Industry leaders expressed cautious optimism about the impending Digital Personal Data Protection Act, anticipating a more regulated and trustworthy digital ad landscape in its wake
Shantanu David Aug 26, 2024 9:21 AM
I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said this on Thursday while launching 25 challenges as part of the ‘Create in India Challenge - Season 1’ for World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit
e4m Staff Aug 23, 2024 9:03 AM
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union I&B Minister, has said that the ministry will maintain its flexible approach and keep an “open mind” during the consultations
The statement was in response to an unstarred question about whether WhatsApp intends to shut down its services in the country due to govt directives to share user details
e4m Staff Jul 26, 2024 5:30 PM