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Digitalising Press Regulation: Assessing the Performance of the Press and Registration of Periodicals Act (PRP Act), 2023

The Editors Guild of India has said the Press Registrar’s emphasis must stay on “registration” and not “regulation” (Exchange4media, 2023). That line captures what is at stake in press law reform. Press registration in India began under colonial rule. The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 governed the print and publishing industry for well over a century (Press Information Bureau [PIB], 2023). It covered books, newspapers and periodicals under one law (PIB, 2023). Over time, the Act fell out of step with the changing media landscape (PIB, 2023).

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Tamil Nadu Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Policy 2024: Building a High-Value Electronics Ecosystem

Tamil Nadu has emerged as a major electronics manufacturing hub in India, supported by its industrial infrastructure, skilled workforce and established electronics supply chains. Building on this foundation, the Government of Tamil Nadu introduced the Tamil Nadu Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Policy, 2024 to strengthen the state’s position in semiconductor manufacturing, design and related technologies. The policy seeks to attract investment, promote research and development, develop skilled talent and encourage a stronger domestic semiconductor ecosystem.

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BHASHINI – BHASHA Interface For India (2022) & BharatGen (2024-25): Empowering Digital India Through AI in Indian Languages

India's digital inclusion is constrained by its linguistic diversity, with over 90% of the population non-proficient in English, limiting access to the predominantly English internet. To address this structural barrier, the Government of India has initiated AI-driven language technologies.

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National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Act, 2025: Strengthening India’s Anti-Doping Framework by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Doping refers to the use of prohibited substances or methods by athletes to artificially enhance their performance in sports. This includes taking banned drugs such as anabolic steroids, stimulants, or hormones, as well as using methods like blood doping or gene doping to gain an unfair advantage over competitors. Doping violates the principles of fair play and sportsmanship, as it gives athletes an artificial edge rather than relying on natural ability, training, and skill. It also poses serious health risks to athletes, including cardiovascular problems, hormonal imbalances, liver damage, and psychological effects

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West Bengal IT & Electronics Policy 2018: Assessing Growth and Emerging Gaps

The West Bengal Information Technology and Electronics Policy, 2018 was introduced on 13 August 2018 following Cabinet approval on 27 July 2018. The policy was designed to strengthen West Bengal’s information technology (IT), IT-enabled services (ITeS), information and communication technology (ICT), and electronics ecosystem while promoting employment, innovation, digital governance and social welfare. It also identified emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Blockchain, Cyber Security, Data Science, Drones, FinTech, Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, Industry 4.0, Quantum Computing and 5G as areas of future growth (Government of West Bengal, 2018).

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Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT (2014): Assessing India’s Efforts to Build a Skilled R&D Workforce in Emerging Technologies (2014–2023)

Technological innovation, industrial competitiveness and economic growth rely on a skilled workforce in the knowledge-driven global economy, which includes the research and development (R&D) sector. The development of indigenous technologies and the conversion of scientific knowledge into practical applications demand highly trained researchers to build emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Semiconductors Design, Cybersecurity, Big Data Analytics, Quantum Computing and Advanced Communication systems.

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Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA), 2026: Advancing Multimodal Connectivity

India’s expanding economy has increased the need for efficient transportation networks and a well-coordinated logistics system. Roads, railways, ports, shipping, aviation and inland waterways play an important role in the movement of goods and passengers. However, when these transport systems are planned separately, gaps in connectivity, coordination and infrastructure utilisation can arise.

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