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India’s factory data may get reality check in MoSPI’s new IIP plan, defunct factories to be dropped

MoSPI proposes to remove closed factories from IIP sample, aiming for truer picture of India’s industrial health in upcoming 2022–23 base series. Plan open to public feedback until 25 November.

A battle over your Digi Yatra data is playing out in Delhi HC. It’s testing India’s privacy promises

At the heart of Digi Yatra dispute—between govt-backed foundation & its ex-tech partner—lies ownership of personal data of millions enrolled in India’s facial-recognition boarding system.

A new investment opportunity: India’s data centre boom powered by Google, OpenAI

Investors are turning to local companies, from equipment makers to power generators, for facilities needed for AI. Investments in the data centre market alone are projected to top $100 billion by 2027.

Only 3 of India’s 50 most-visited sites comply with user consent rules, finds ASCI white paper

Cookie consent practices dismal, finds white paper by Advertising Standards Council of India; stresses need for transparent, user-friendly banners & clear opt-out mechanisms.

Unlocking Simplicity in Blockchain Data Interaction with BlockDAG’s Dev Release 105

Discover BlockDAG's Dev Release 105, featuring advanced address search, upgraded APIs, and improved cluster monitoring for better data interaction.

‘Use of data for decision-making’ is theme for this year’s ‘Statistics Day’

The government of India established 'Statistics Day' in 2007. It is celebrated every year on June 29.

Modi can’t prove India is 5th largest economy. Data will fail him

The Economic Census is nine years old, the employment survey is 12 years old, as is the Index of Industrial Production.

Lacking ‘modern security strategies’, India sees 28% jump in cost of data breaches in 2023

An IBM report pegs the amount at Rs 17.9 crore, says the healthcare industry is most vulnerable.

Harnessing the Power of Foggymedia.in for Indian News Channel Analysis

Foggymedia, a news analytics platform, offers a robust solution that goes beyond the capabilities of a simple list of non-godi media channels.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.