Meta officials meet MeitY Secy S Krishnan, explain reason for erroneous takedown of PM's videoMeta officials met with India's IT Ministry secretary regarding a video takedown. The parliamentary committee demanded an apology from Meta...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
PoK elections: Amnesty condemns crackdown in Rawalakot as CPJ raises alarm over journalist disappearances, communications blackoutGlobal watchdogs condemn escalating state violence and press restrictions in Rawalakot. Amnesty International and CPJ Asia demand an end to...
04 Aug, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
House panel chairperson seeks Zuckerberg apologyA parliamentary committee demanded a personal apology from Meta's Mark Zuckerberg. This demand followed Facebook's removal of Prime Ministe...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
DoT seeks TRAI review of net neutrality framework amid 5G shiftIndia's Telecom Department has asked TRAI to review net neutrality rules. This review considers emerging technologies like 5G network slici...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Delhi HC protects Yuvraj Singh's personality rights, says AI-generated deepfakes, unauthorised commercial use tarnish reputation, violate lawThe Delhi High Court has protected Yuvraj Singh's personality rights. AI-generated deepfakes and unauthorised exploitation damage his reput...
02 Aug, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Who gets faster Internet? India's net world may soon have first class and economyIndia is reviewing its net neutrality rules to allow 5G network slicing, a move that could let telecom operators offer premium connectivity...
31 Jul, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Government reviews net neutrality rules to enable 5G network slicing servicesIndia may allow telecom operators to offer varied internet speeds and specialized services. This review considers advancements like 5G slic...
31 Jul, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
Meta execs to explain in 7-10 days why PM's post was blocked: S KrishnanMeta has put in place new protocols to avoid similar instances, the MeitY secretary said.
30 Jul, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Government says eligibility of generative AI services for safe harbour depends on nature of serviceGovernment stated AI intermediary status depends on service nature and functions. The IT Act applies to computer resources and intermediari...
29 Jul, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Amnesty urges probe into Pakistan-administered Kashmir poll violenceAmnesty International urges an investigation into reports of lethal force used by security forces. These disturbing reports emerge from Raw...
29 Jul, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Musk's X opposes Australia's tougher teen social media rulesElon Musk's X platform criticizes Australia's proposed internet regulator powers. Australia's law barring accounts for under-16s faces sign...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
Elon Musk's X says Australia social media ban undermines international lawAustralia's world-first law barring accounts for under-16s took effect last December, drawing criticism from social media companies, mostly...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
Govt issues takedown notices for objectionable and anti-PM postsNEET protest content involving AI misinformation and unlawful content flagged for removal from social media platforms, says official; many ...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Police issue notices to social media accounts over 'abusive' posts, Pakistan-linked handles probe widensThe action follows a review of content uploaded during and after the protest, with police scrutinising posts, videos and comments across mu...
27 Jul, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Govt orders GitHub to remove Bluetooth-based chat app Bitchat over security concerns: Jack DorseyIn its notice, I4C said that the app enables communication even during network restrictions and creates a substantial risk of misuse by ant...
24 Jul, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Govt orders GitHub to remove Bluetooth-based chat app Bitchat over security concerns: Jack DorseyIn a decisive move, India's cybercrime agency has instructed GitHub to eliminate the Bitchat app. This innovative Bluetooth messaging servi...
24 Jul, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Govt disabled 50 OTT platforms in two years as it strengthens online safety measures: MeitYThe government has disabled public access to 50 OTT platforms over the last two years for displaying obscene content and violating provisio...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.53 PM IST