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The Information Technology Act, 2000 is the primary legislation governing online content in the country and it does not provide any powers to state governments for constituting fact-checking bodies like the one Karnataka has proposed to create, policy experts told ET.

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken a step towards enhancing their bilateral ties by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) known as the Startup 20 Bridge. Among the 53 MoUs exchanged between the two nations, this particular agreement aims to strengthen collaboration in the field of startups and innovation.

Kanpur : The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK) incubated startup Noccarc, which had been at the forefront during the peak of COVID19, has secured a substantial investment from the Small Industries and Development Bank of India (SIDBI).

The Indian startup ecosystem has lauded the inclusion of startups in the New Delhi Leaders Declaration for the first time ever in the history of G20. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters Industry stakeholders say that the move will lead to easier access to capital, reduce regulatory hurdles, and may revive funding activity.

In a historic move, the G20 Delhi Declaration has included startups as a pivotal component of its agenda, drawing praise from stakeholders within India s vibrant startup ecosystem. This landmark inclusion marks the first time that startups have been formally recognised within the G20 framework, highlighting their growing significance in the global economy.

India has experienced exponential growth in the digital ecosystem over the past decade. From ecommerce giants to fintech startups, organizations of all sizes collect, process, and store vast amounts of sensitive information. However, this rapid evolution has left several gaps in data protection, such as:

Today, India has firmly established herself as one of the largest global hubs for innovation and entrepreneurship. The country s Startup ecosystem has been growing rapidly with the number of Startups increasing over 68 thousand between 2014 and June 2023, which has played a pivotal role in catalysing the Nation’s Reputation as the hotbed of innovation, revolutionary ideas, and technologies.

In today’s volatile and fastpaced global marketplace, the role of BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) services, particularly those from India, cannot be understated. Startups and Small and Mediumsized Enterprises (SMEs) have been finding their footing in this competitive environment with a legup from BPO services, harnessing them to streamline processes, enhance efficiencies, and reduce overheads.