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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicRajeev Chandrasekhar

Topic: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Tharoor charisma, BJP blitz & an underdog—the 3-way battle for Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram may be the BJP’s best chance to open its account in Kerala, with Rajeev Chandrasekhar giving a tough fight to Shashi Tharoor.

Govt clarifies on advisory asking companies to seek nod for AI platforms — ‘won’t apply to startups’

On Friday, IT Ministry issued advisory asking companies to seek permission from government before launching untested AI platforms in India.

Intermediaries sought govt fact-check unit, IT rules not ‘arbitrary’, says minister Chandrasekhar

MeitY’s Rajeev Chandrasekhar made remarks at conclave of Digital News Publishers Association, an industry body for online news publishers. Fact-check unit proposed in 2023.

Amnesty report says Pegasus used on Indian journalists, govt pressured Apple after threat alerts

Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar denies allegations, calls the Amnesty International-Washington Post report ‘half facts, fully embellished’.

Mos Rajeev Chandrashekhar slams WaPo report on Indian govt targeting Apple — ‘half facts, embellished’

Union minister of state for information technology was referring to Washington Post report on Indian govt targeting Apple after it gave hacking warnings to journalists, opposition leaders.

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.

‘Expect Apple to clarify if its devices are secure’: MoS Chandrasekhar on ‘threat notifications’

Centre ordered Tuesday a probe after opposition leaders claimed to have received warnings about attempts by 'state-sponsored' attackers trying to steal information from their iPhones.

Kerala cops book Union minister Chandrasekhar for comments after blasts — ‘promoting enmity’

Police in Kerala have lodged FIR against Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar for ‘intending to provoke riot, creating enmity between groups & causing nuisance’.

Import curbs on laptops not about license raj, but ensuring trusted systems, says IT minister

On Thursday, the Modi govt issued a notification 'restricting' the import of laptops, tablets, all-in-one personal computers, ultra-small form factor computers, and servers.

Open to Chinese investment but subject to compliance with Indian laws, says IT minister

Modi govt ramped up scrutiny of Chinese businesses after a 2020 border clash between the two countries, banning more than 300 Chinese apps, including TikTok.

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How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

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.