India is tightening cybersecurity as AI-powered attacks target critical infrastructure, finance systems and citizen data. Under the Modi government, policy and industry are being aligned around Zero Trust and Aadhaar-linked facial identity, alongside proposed “digital highway” compliance rules. Experts say the move is driven by fast digitisation and a cybersecurity market projected to hit $15.06 billion by 2031.
Karnataka is considering a ban on social media use for children under 16, framing it as protection from online harms. The proposal has triggered debate over whether shielding teenagers from risks also limits their access to information, learning, and broader life opportunities beyond screens.
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