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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicMinistry of Electronics and IT

Topic: Ministry of Electronics and IT

Those criticising mobile manufacturing in India don’t know what is manufacturing, says Vaishnaw

Inaugurating new smartphone manufacturing unit in Noida, Union Minister of Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw says govt’s PLI scheme led to incremental job creation of 5,00,000 in the industry.

Govt cracks down on deepfakes after viral Rashmika Mandanna ‘video’ — ‘They harm women more’

In advisory to Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) asks social media giants to remove misleading content within 36 hours.

On Camera

BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

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.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

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.