Medianama This Week: Top 10 Stories
The ten most-read Medianama stories of the week cover developments in AI, cybersecurity, and regulation in India, including reports on journalists and online content.
The most-read stories on Medianama from October 10–16, 2026, highlight significant developments across India's technology, regulatory, and media sectors.
New regulations are being prepared to address misleading food claims on e-commerce platforms. India's Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) plans to hold quick-commerce services like Blinkit and Instamart accountable for false advertising. The proposed rules will mandate the display of manufacturing and expiry dates and enhance safety checks for 'dark stores'.
In artificial intelligence, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has invited bids for the supply of up to 10,000 GPUs as part of the IndiaAI Mission. Concurrently, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has summoned Google regarding AI apps on the Play Store that generate intimate videos without consent and are rated for ages 3+.
Cybersecurity concerns have also emerged, with CERT-In issuing an advisory on hackers bypassing Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures through API hijacking. The warning targets fintech and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) about compromised applications and interfaces.
In media-related news, 37 journalists were detained during protests, and YouTube blocked a video essay discussing Prime Minister Modi and Gautam Adani within India following a government complaint.