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Lowering GST from 18% to 5% in EdTech will boost industry growth: Report

In recent years, the rising demand for EdTech services has contributed significantly to the economy through taxes.

If the GST rate on EdTech services were reduced from 18% to 5%, the sector could experience an impressive 34% compound annual growth rate (CAGR)

India has 17,000+ EdTech companies, 7 unicorns , second only to the United States’ 13: Report

Emerging technologies like generative AI, gamification, and augmented/virtual reality provide new opportunities to revitalise the sector by delivering more personalised and adaptive learning experiences for students. (Image: Unsplash)

The Indian EdTech industry, the third most funded globally after the US and China, was valued at USD $7.5 billion in 2024. It is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.8%.

I&B Ministry initiates ‘Create in India Challenge’ for the upcoming Waves summit

The exhibition will also host State Pavilions from Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and others, showcasing the cultural and creative strengths of different regions.

As part of the upcoming Waves Summit, the Ministry is also launching the Create in India Challenge, Season 1, which will feature several ‘challenges’ aimed at fostering innovation and creativity.

‘Waves Summit shows India’s readiness to lead in media sector’s technological advancements’, says C Senthil Rajan, Joint Secy, I&B

Waves 2025 is being organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, to celebrate and amplify India’s creative and media economy.

Korea teaches us more than Hollywood: Aha co-founder at India Digital Summit

Speaking at the India Digital Summit, Ajit Thakur, co-founder of Aha, a regional OTT platform serving the Tamil and Telugu-speaking diaspora, shared his thoughts

Maha Kumbh 2025: AI tool ‘Bhashini’ breaks language barriers

Bhashini will offer multilingual support in 11 Indian languages, making it easier for people to share and access information at this historic event

Coldplay Live in Ahmedabad to be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar this Republic Day

Creating a true #ParadiseForAll, the experience will extend beyond the concert itself, offering subscribers exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the band.

Election Commission’s advisory to political parties, ‘Use label if content is AI generated’

Nearly 50% Indians are increasingly worried about the misuse of AI, particularly its potential to fuel cybercrime and threaten financial security.

The aim of the guidelines was to prevent political parties and their representatives from disrupting a fair playing field by using “deep fakes” or AI-generated distorted content.