This blends government ambition, big technology companies, or Big Tech muscle, and the world of surveillance. 1 5 A group of people who were sent back by Karnataka police for allegedly being illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants. 3 5 A group of people who were sent back by Karnataka police for allegedly being illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants. This Budget move is seen as an open invitation to Big Tech. The collaboration between government and Big Tech is reshaping the contours of privacy, citizenship, and governance.

Source: The Telegraph February 16, 2026 06:20 UTC