DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY
India major potential partner for Europe, potential in high tech, digital services: Estonia
Estonia sees India as a major potential partner for Europe, focusing on high technology, digital services, and cyber security. Jonatan Vseviov, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighted the growing collaboration between the two nations. Tiit Riisalo, Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology, emphasized the importance of cyber security cooperation.
How to prevent Big Tech dominance, protect privacy and ensure fair competition
The magnitude, scale and speed at which such platforms operate demand ex ante regulation, if the real interests of consumers are to be protected.
Commerce dept mulls trade pact talks SOP, chapter on critical minerals in Chintan Shivir
The government in New Delhi is focusing on critical minerals in FTAs, data adequacy issues, and challenges in e-commerce. SOP for trade pacts, real-time negotiation challenges, and data sovereignty issues were discussed by the commerce ministry.
Commerce ministry working on standard operating procedure for FTA negotiation
The commerce ministry recently conducted a 'Chintan Shivir' in Rajasthan's Neemrana to discuss issues related to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). The event included deliberations on standard operating procedures (SoPs) for FTA negotiations, capacity building, and addressing contemporary issues like labor, environment, and gender. Participants emphasised the importance of economic assessment, digital trade challenges, and interdisciplinary support for successful negotiations. They highlighted the need for expertise in law, economics, data analytics, and industry-specific knowledge.
India must loosen the cords tying it too tightly to the pervasive influence of global Big Tech
India aims for self-sufficiency through autarky and atmanirbhar initiatives, focusing on nurturing the 13 markers of 'Viksit Bharat' for a fully digitised economy and sustained growth in various sectors.
Indian businesses brainstorm on diverse sectors including digital tech & aerospace at Choose France Summit
The 7th Choose France Summit in Paris featured a dedicated France-India roundtable where TCS announced a Global AI Center of Excellence. The event highlighted the India-France strategic partnership and the upcoming Indo-French Year of Innovation to enhance bilateral ties.
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People+ai partners with 24 tech organisations to enable open cloud compute infra
AMD, Oracle, and various technology providers collaborate to address the increasing compute requirements. The partnership aims to enhance the compute ecosystem in India through the creation of a network of providers for accessible and tailored compute resources.
Data sovereignty: SBI mulling to build its own domain-specific LLM
State Bank of India plans to build its own domain-specific Large Language Model (LLM) to co-exist with open-source models. The bank emphasizes data sovereignty and the potential impact of GenAI on white-collar jobs.
Jaishankar bats for deeper engagement among IOR nations; flags instances of disregard to maritime laws, long-standing pacts
Jaishankar stressed the need for greater consultation, cooperation, and collective self-reliance among the Indian Ocean countries to address challenges such as safeguarding sovereignty and dealing with maritime law violations. He emphasized the importance of implementing UNCLOS 1982 and addressing concerns over China's military assertiveness in the South China Sea.
SC notice to Centre, others on plea for guidelines on search and seizure of digital devices
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, CBI, ED, Income Tax department, and others on a petition seeking guidelines for the search and seizure of digital devices. The petition, filed by NewsClick and its founder Prabir Purkayastha, calls for guidelines in light of recent searches and seizures of digital equipment.
India, France aim to advance AI partnership
French Minister Delegate for Digital Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot will visit India to participate in the Ministerial Council of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit and advance bilateral cooperation on digital technology. This is Barrot's second official visit to India, following the European Union's landmark agreement on the AI Act.
Data sovereignty facts every CXO should know
What preventative measures should chief experience officers (CXOs) take to protect their organizations from the risks posed by the proliferation of customer data?
India will continue to voice interests of Global South beyond its G20 presidency: DEA Secretary Ajay Seth
Speaking at the second Voice of Global South Summit, Seth said another focus area of the Indian presidency is the role of technology in social transformation and economic empowerment, particularly in financial inclusion. Relying on India's success story, the G20 policy recommendations for advancing financial inclusion and productivity gains through digital public infrastructure endorsed by the leaders can serve as a valuable guide for rapidly advancing financial inclusion, he said.
Entire manufacturing value chain should be localised for security: PM Modi
During his opening speech at the 7th India Mobile Congress (IMC 2023) in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged India to enhance its cybersecurity efforts by encompassing the entire manufacturing value chain within the country. He encouraged the nation's youth to assume thought leadership in the technology sector, aiming to drive transformative advancements.
Cabinet approves India's digital tech pacts with France, Papua New Guinea, Trinidad and Tobago
The MoU (memorandum of understanding) with France intends to promote closer cooperation and exchange of information pertaining to digital technologies, and will mutually support each participant's goal to promote access to digital technology in their countries, according to an official statement.
The G20 summit has been a resounding success for India
India showcased its diplomatic prowess at the G20 summit by forging consensus, producing a clean communique, and announcing a mega connectivity project. The country emphasized the interests of the global south, despite objections from China. The summit also saw the announcement of the India-West Asia-Europe economic corridor, which aims to connect continents and oceans through rail, shipping, and fiber optic cables. Additionally, India achieved significant bilateral agreements with the US.
India extends support to SCO member countries to enhance legal, judicial capabilities
India has pledged its support to the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in enhancing their legal and judicial capabilities. During the 10th meeting of the Ministers of Law and Justice of SCO countries, Indian Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal emphasized India's commitment to the SCO charter and its principles of mutual trust and respect.
New Bill on criminal procedure to bring changes in police probe, trial with aid of technologies
Section 151 of the BNSS Bill says, "whoever wages war against the government of any foreign state at peace with the government of India or attempts to wage such war, or abets the waging of such war, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or for a term which may extend to seven years, with/without fine".
Data usage and ground-rules: Inside India's new Digital Personal Data Protection framework
While the new Digital Personal Data Protection Act seeks to establish a robust framework for the protection of personal data in the digital realm, it has drawn criticism from some quarters over broad exemptions granted to state entities and some of its provisions diluting the landmark Right to Information (RTI) law.
OTT content in line with IT Rules: Lobby groups tell MIB
Two of India’s leading over-the-top (OTT) industry lobby groups have told the government that their OTT platforms are ensuring compliance with IT Rules even before the content is published. The Indian Digital Media Industry Foundation (IDMIF) and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) have, in separate but identical letters, to the ministry of information and broadcasting (MIB) said that OTT platforms have agreed to go through a thorough process to ensure that the content they produce is in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the IT Rules 2021.
ETtech Explained: The new Data Protection bill and what it means for you
Once approved by Parliament, the norms will apply to personal data collected within India from data principals online, and personal data collected offline, but subsequently digitised.
Why India should not adhere to the proposed global rules on digital tax
Now, a new tax regime is being developed by OECD Inclusive Framework (IF). Exclusively for this new tax regime, the country of market (CoM) will be able to tax foreign corporations under the multilateral convention (MLC) with the following conditions sought to be imposed:
India fully prepared, committed to protecting its sovereignty & dignity: PM Modi amid eastern Ladakh border row
Amid the India-China standoff in eastern Ladakh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India is fully prepared and committed to protecting its sovereignty and dignity, and emphasised that peace and tranquility on the border are essential for normal bilateral ties among the neighbours.
India-Russia to explore Technological Alliances in the Greater Eurasia at a Forum in March
Representatives of Russian and Indian government agencies, commercial and industrial organizations will be taking part in the event. The focus of the ‘Technological Alliances in the Greater Eurasia’ plenary session will be the question of how to perfect cooperation between Russia and India in high-tech. Over the course of the two days, panellists will also be discussing an action plan for stakeholders to bolster increased bilateral trade and investment in areas such as smart cities, healthcare, IT and the digitalization of the transport sector.
China moves towards digital economy dream with national data bureau
Xi Jinping's vision for a "digital China" aims to see the country populated by smart, internet-connected cities and data treated alongside labour and capital as a key factor to drive the economy and help China compete more effectively globally.
India push for digital sovereignty risks more online surveillance
India's push for digital sovereignty will have enormous consequences for the country's 1.4 billion population, tech experts and rights groups warn, with a potential increase in state surveillance and tightening of freedoms in online spaces.
Green energy, global integration key to positive economic outlook: Global leaders
The threat of rising inflation seems to have abated in many parts of the world, thanks in part to interest rate increases from some central banks, experts said on the last day of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023.
Vivo ‘laundering’ an attempt to threaten integrity, sovereignty of nation: ED
In an affidavit filed late last week, the federal agency informed the Delhi High Court that 22 companies related to the India unit of the Chinese company are being investigated for "suspicious" transfers to China. The agency alleged that the 22 companies are owned by foreign nationals or overseas entities based in Hong Kong.
Putin insulated Russia’s economy. Will Biden’s sanctions hold him back in Ukraine?
Officials from the White House, State Department and Treasury Department have spent weeks coordinating a response with European leaders and major financial institutions and say they are able to act almost immediately as Russia escalates its actions.
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