India/Digital Personal Data Protection Act
A government & policy bill or law page covering what it does, status and stage, who supports and opposes and timeline, alongside the 22 reports filed on it
India's 7.8% GDP growth sparks political
India's GDP grew 7.8% in the April-June quarter. PM Modi called it a herculean feat, while opposition leaders questioned its impact on jobs and...
BRICS split on child online safety tests
India's BRICS chairship confronts divergent national approaches to child online safety, from Brazil's guardian-linked accounts to China's service...
Indonesia's Digital Banking Race
Indonesia's digital banking sector, enabled by OJK regulations in 2018 and 2021, is consolidating around three leading players backed by major tech...
India's New IST Rules Create Compliance
India's Department of Consumer Affairs has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, mandating IST for all purposes.
Amazon claims safe-harbour in Karnataka book
Amazon argued before the Karnataka High Court that it qualifies for safe-harbour protection under Section 79 of the IT Act, 2000, in a case involving
RSS Chief Rejects Exclusion of Muslims
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated on August 29, 2026, that Hindutva does not envision an India without Muslims, asserting that Hindus who believe...
Allahabad High Court Seeks RBI Response on
The Allahabad High Court has issued notice to the RBI and NPCI on a public interest litigation seeking an 'accept or decline' option for incoming...
Delhi High Court's Right to be Forgotten
The Delhi High Court's judgment in the Laksh Vir Singh Yadav case establishes a framework for masking personal data in court records and de-indexing...
India's Navy to Equip All Warships with
The Indian Navy plans to integrate BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles across its entire frontline fleet by 2030, following their combat use in the...
MeitY issues AI agent tender for DigiLocker
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a tender on August 7, 2026 to recruit AI/ML professionals for a Unified AI...
Supreme Court orders DNA profiling for captive elephants
The Supreme Court has directed the MoEFCC and CEHWC to submit a report on DNA profiling of all captive elephants and to upload data to the Gajah...
India, China add two new LAC hotlines
India and China agreed to add two new border military hotlines in the eastern and middle sectors of the Line of Actual Control and to push forward an...
Japan Proposes IP Safeguards for AI Training
Japan’s Cabinet Office has drafted a new Principle-Code to guide generative-AI firms on intellectual-property protection, transparency, and...
Implications of the Mecca Pact for India
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye has sparked concern in India's strategic circles, with the government...
India-Japan Defense Technology Cooperation Hinges on Industrial Endurance
Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro's visit to India highlights the importance of industrial endurance in defense technology cooperation...
India's Rotor Clap III and Mission Sudarshan Chakra: Implications for Pakistan
The Indian Air Force's recent Exercise Rotor Clap III highlights efforts to counter drone threats, with potential implications for Pakistan. The...
India's Collapsing Roads and Highways Dent Modi Government's Image
India's rapidly expanding road infrastructure has been touted as one of the great success stories of the Narendra Modi era. However, the country's...
South Asia's Hidden Territorial Disputes
India's territorial disputes in the Himalayas go beyond the well-known Kashmir Valley, with three other contentious regions that could spark conflict.
Indonesia’s Transgender Community Faces Rising Repression Under New Security Policy
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s 2025 decree labeling LGBTQ+ culture as a national security threat has coincided with a surge in violent...
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye Forge Collective Defense Pact in Mecca
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye signed the Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement to enhance collective security against aggression, raising questions...
India's FCRA Amendment Bill Sparks Diplomatic Tension with the United States
The introduction of a new amendment to India's Foreign Contribution Regulation Act has drawn criticism from opposition parties and U.S. lawmakers...
Parliamentary Committee Calls for a Full-Scale Indian Polar Strategy
A recent report by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs says India’s current approach to the Arctic and Antarctic is insufficient...