Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtainSince the Kremlin ratcheted up control over the internet this year, Russians have been turning to increasingly convoluted technical solutio...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
Canada's move to rein in AI chatbots, spurred by school shooting, faces doubts over loopholesCanada's new AI chatbot and social media regulation bill, prompted by a school shooting, faces criticism for potential loopholes and a leng...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Iranians are back online after months-long shutdown but still face heavy restrictionsInternet access is returning to Iran after months long shutdown although the service is slow and some apps remain blocked. The outage follo...
28 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Iran partially restores internet access after months-long shutdownIran has partially restored internet connectivity after an extended shutdown. This move comes after nearly three months of limited access. ...
26 May, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
X account of PDP's Iltija Mufti withheld in IndiaIltija Mufti's social media account was blocked in India. This action followed her sharing a video of the late Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Sha...
12 May, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening upTurkmenistan, a nation known for its secrecy, is witnessing a subtle shift. E-commerce and social media are gaining traction, signaling a n...
02 May, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
One of Iran's most powerful families founded its largest crypto exchange. It's used by the IRGC to move millionsIran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, is controlled by the sons of the influential Kharrazi family, who concealed their ties for...
02 May, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
Another wave of public outcry tests Putin's rule in wartime RussiaRussian influencers are publicly criticising President Putin's government and policies. This dissent stems from economic hardship and stric...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Pakistan's 'invisible hand' behind Noida protests? 2 Pak-based X accounts spread fake death claims to trigger labour violence, confirms policePakistan Noida protest link: Noida Police have identified two social media accounts on X, operated from Pakistan via VPNs, for allegedly in...
17 Apr, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Noida protests flare up again over salary hike demandsWorkers protested for salary hikes near Sector 8 Jama Masjid, while police investigated social media accounts from Pakistan allegedly fueli...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Telegram's Durov says Russia triggered payment system problem by blocking VPNsTelegram's billionaire founder, Pavel Durov, said on Saturday that Russia's attempt to block Virtual Private Networks (VPN) triggered a pro...
04 Apr, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Michigan’s new bill sparks outrage: VPNs, adult content, even Manga at riskMichigan may soon ban VPNs and many types of adult content for all residents. The new bill targets online privacy tools, adult manga, ASMR,...
18 Sep, 2025, 10.19 PM IST
'Not available in your region': what is a VPN and how can I use one safely?A VPN is like a secure tunnel between your device and the internet. When you use a VPN, your internal traffic is scrambled into unreadable ...
04 Jun, 2025, 01.59 PM IST
VPNs, proxy servers complicate bomb threat investigations, says Delhi PoliceOver 50 bomb threats have disrupted Delhi schools, hospitals, and airports since May, causing chaos and prompting investigations. Police fa...
19 Dec, 2024, 12.29 PM IST
VPNs, give Internet privacy public valueSetting special disclosure requirements in excess of court orders in the course of criminal investigation could push VPNs beyond Indian jur...
11 May, 2022, 11.10 PM IST
Shed security state obsessionBusiness security as well as individual liberty both favour VPNs. America’s National Security Agency does not let VPNs hinder its work. Nor...
07 Sep, 2021, 11.31 PM IST
2G mobile Internet services extended in Jammu & Kashmir till March 4; tighter vigil on use of VPNsIssuing an order, the home department of the union territory said that while assessing the impact of the directions relating to regulation ...
25 Feb, 2020, 04.32 PM IST