TECHNOLOGY

IMEI Tampering Can Lead to 3 Years Jail, Rs 50 Lakh Fine: Govt

Intentionally altering or tampering with a mobile phone’s IMEI is unlawful and may attract up to three years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to Rs 50 lakh, or both. Sanchar Saathi helps users verify IMEI details and block lost or stolen handsets.

India’s Defence Production Hits Record Rs 1.8 Lakh Crore in FY26, Exports Surge 63%

Fitch Raises India’s FY27 GDP Growth Forecast to 6.9% on Economic Resilience

Tuna caught in Indian waters safe to eat, says CMFRI amid parasite concerns

Screen protector quality norms to boost India manufacturing, create 60,000 jobs: ICEA

India’s new mandatory quality standards for smartphone screen protectors are expected to boost domestic manufacturing and create around 60,000 direct and indirect jobs, according to ICEA. Screen protectors will require BIS registration from April 1, 2027, under the Compulsory Registration Order (CRO).

‘Made in India’ Must Evolve Into ‘Imagined in India’: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged Indian businesses to move beyond manufacturing and focus on innovation, design, engineering, patents, software and technology to capture greater value in global markets.

Centre Releases Rs 6,406 Crore to States, UTs Under National Ayush Mission

The Centre has released Rs 6,406.99 crore to States and Union Territories under the National Ayush Mission between FY15 and FY26 to expand Ayush healthcare, modernise clinics and integrate traditional medicine with public health services.

After Meta, Google to Report Child Sexual Abuse Content Directly to Indian Authorities

Google will report flagged child sexual abuse material (CSAM) directly to Indian authorities, moving away from the earlier process of routing reports through the US-based National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC).

South Korea’s FTC Reviews Uber’s Proposed Delivery Hero Stake Acquisition

South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has launched a preliminary review of Uber Technologies’ proposed acquisition of a stake in Germany-based Delivery Hero, parent of leading food delivery platform Baemin.

India’s Next FDI Phase Should Deepen Integration with Economic, Industrial Ecosystem: Assocham

India’s next FDI policy phase should focus on sustained investment, domestic value addition, technology, jobs and deeper integration with the industrial ecosystem, says Assocham.