The Indian government has reversed its decision to require Internet intermediaries and platforms to obtain approval before launching AI products, just a fortnight after issuing the advisory. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) had initially issued the advisory in response to concerns about the potential misuse of AI, particularly in the context of the electoral process. The advisory, issued on March 1, had raised eyebrows, especially in light of controversies...

India’s decision to abstain from voting on a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution introduced by Pakistan and co-sponsored by China on Islamophobia has sparked discussions on the broader issue of religious discrimination and violence. With 115 nations voting in favor of the resolution titled “Measures to combat Islamophobia,” India, along with several other countries including France, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, and Italy, chose to abstain. In explaining India’s stance,...