Tech Policy News, 13 November 2026
Friday 13 November 2026
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MeitY Reviews House Help Platforms Data Collection Process For Physical AI Training
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has sought details from home services platforms, including Pronto, Snabbit and Urban…
Reported by 2 outlets: Entrackr.
NITI Aayog Report Shows PLI Schemes Drive Investments but Lag on Jobs
The report, prepared with IIM Ahmedabad, covers 14 sectors with Rs 1.91 lakh crore outlay and shows Rs 2.40 lakh crore in investments (76% of target) and Rs 22.66 lakh crore in production (64% of goal) as of March 2026.

Is footage from Indian homes going abroad to train robots? MeitY questions Pronto and other platforms
MeitY has questioned Pronto, Urban Company and Snabbit over footage recorded inside Indian homes, asking whether companies share it with overseas AI developers and how they obtain consent and protect privacy.
India's Pensioners Submit Life Certificates from Home with Face Scans
The Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 5.0, running through November 30, 2026, lets elderly and differently-abled pensioners use Aadhaar face authentication via the Jeevan Pramaan app for secure, contactless submissions.
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India's Retail Inflation Hits 6.09% in October, Breaching RBI Limit
The Ministry of Statistics released data showing a rise from 5.54% in September, driven by food inflation at 8.94% with onions surging 116% year-on-year.