IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has termed the country’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules a potential “global template.”   Vaishnav emphasized the ability of  DPDP rules to balance fostering innovation with robust regulation in an exclusive interview with CNBC-TV18 at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He also highlighted how this inclusive approach created a flexible and adaptable framework.   Criticizing the European Union’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for stifling innovation, Vaishnaw remarked, “Even at Davos, a senior leader said this is the template the world will follow now—not the GDPR anymore. India’s rules adopt a practical, principle-based approach to addressing the rapidly changing technological landscape.”  Vaishnaw stressed the importance of flexibility, stating, “Technology will change. We must not hardcode things; instead, the rules must remain adaptable.”   The DPDP framework ensures efficient implementation an

US President Donald Trump has warned business barons at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland that they will face tariffs if they make their products abroad. According to a report in the Hindustan Times, Trump said, “My message to every business in the world is very simple, come make your product in America and we will give you among the lowest taxes of any nation on Earth... But if you don’t make your product in America... then very simply, you will have to pay a tariff.” While a lot has been discussed about Trump's return and what it could mean for India, R Jagannathan, a columnist for The Times of India, argues that it could be "Modi's 1991 Moment" for pushing reforms aggressively and cites the US sanctions post-nuclear tests that actually worked in accelerating reforms. "We must accelerate the momentum of reforms the same way Manmohan Singh and Narasimha Rao did in 1991, and as Vajpayee did in the early 2000s when the US sanctioned India post-nuclear tests,"

Ray McCoy, the Drive host on Radio 88.9/99.5 FM, has been inducted into the Australian Country Music Broadcasters’ Hall of Fame at the 53rd Tamworth Country Music Festival, Radio Info reported. This prestigious honor recognizes broadcasters who have significantly contributed to the growth and promotion of Australian country music. George Frame, CEO of Radio 88.9/99.5, praised McCoy for his significant contributions to the country music industry, saying, "Ray, you have carried the torch of country music as we’ve seen it progress into the mainstream of music in this country. Well done, mate." Frame’s words highlight McCoy's vital role in shaping the success of Australian country music over the years. A passionate advocate for country music, McCoy has been instrumental in bringing the genre into the Australian mainstream and helping it earn a prominent place on national music charts. In addition to his Drive show, McCoy co-hosts The Hottest Australian Country Hits and The Americ

  Alex Cullen has left Nine following a controversy over accepting a $50,000 gift from billionaire Adrian Portelli, Mediaweek reported. The incident occurred after Cullen jokingly referred to Portelli as “McLaren Man” during a segment on Today. Portelli, who wanted to shed his “Lambo Guy” image, offered the money to the first journalist to call him that. After the exchange, Nine took disciplinary action sidelining Cullen and requesting the money be returned. Following a review, the network confirmed Cullen's departure citing breaches of policies regarding third-party commercial arrangements. Nine also reminded its staff about these policies.  Cullen's exit marks the end of his five-year tenure with the Today Show with colleague Karl Stefanovic describing him as a "terrific fella" and expressing regret over his departure. Portelli later donated the $50,000 to charity on behalf of Cullen according to his instagram post.  

Sandy Plunkett remembers the daunting move from Australia to Silicon Valley almost 30 years ago to enter the venture capital world.  At the time, Plunkett was the editor of Business Review Weekly (BRW), Australia’s most popular weekly business magazine and she’d carved out a reputation as one of the most influential journalists in Australia covering the technology sector. “Moving across to Silicon Valley definitely opened my eyes. I dropped a lot of the naivety and any ideology I had - that was significantly reduced. And in return, what I got was a good dose of realism for me,” she said. “The business side of it was incredibly eye-opening for me. So, I don't think I could be proud of my writing now without having that VC experience.” The opportunity to move into the venture capital world came for Plunkett in 1996. She said she was first persuaded to join the VC firm Allen & Buckridge by its two owners, Roger Allen and Roger Buckridge.  “The two Rogers [Allen

The Women’s Summit 2025, hosted by Republic Media Network on January 23, brought together an extraordinary lineup of women leaders, achievers, and changemakers under the theme "Voices That Empower". This power-packed event celebrated women’s contributions across politics, entrepreneurship, sports, arts, and public service while fostering discussions on leadership, empowerment, and equality.  The event featured a keynote speech by Justice Indira Banerjee, the second woman to serve as a judge in the Supreme Court of India, who shared her thoughts on the significance of women taking ownership of reservations and actively shaping their futures.  Suchitra Ella, co-founder of Bharat Biotech, delivered an inspiring talk on navigating challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic while leading a global vaccine effort. She emphasized resilience, teamwork, and innovation in overcoming gender stereotypes.  The summit also spotlighted young achievers, including Kaamya Karthikeyan, the younge

In one of the most high-profile and closely tracked lawsuits on AI use in India, OpenAI, the American artificial intelligence research organisation headed by Sam Altman, has claimed that any order to remove training data for their product ChatGPT would breach US laws. This was in response to a suit filed by Asian News International, a leading news agency in India, for violating its intellectual property rights, Reuters reported.   ANI filed a lawsuit against the US AI giant in November 2024, accusing it of using its published content to train its chatbot without consent. The news agency is seeking INR 20 million for the damages.   OpenAI had previously responded to the Court that it would not use ANI’s content anymore. However, ANI argued that the data might be stored in the ChatGPT’s memory and should be deleted.  The AI group stated that it is currently involved in a lawsuit in the US over the data used to train its models, and according to US laws, the company should