WhatsApp tests age-verification feature in India ahead of DPDP Act implementation

IANS | August 7, 2026 12:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Meta-backed WhatsApp has started testing an optional feature that allows users in India to add their date of birth as the messaging platform prepares for compliance with upcoming provisions of the country's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act relating to age verification, according to a report.

India's DPI model emerging as key pillar of digital diplomacy amid AI push: Report

IANS | August 6, 2026 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) framework is increasingly emerging as a tool of international engagement, with the nation using its technology platforms to deepen cooperation with countries across the Global South while positioning itself at the intersection of digital governance and artificial intelligence (AI), according to a report.

India strengthens global data centre standing; Mumbai, Hyderabad lead growth

IANS | August 6, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) India's data centre sector is strengthening its position on the global digital infrastructure map, with Mumbai ranking among the world's top 15 data centre markets by operational capacity and Hyderabad emerging as one of the fastest-growing hubs, according to a report released on Thursday.