Maharashtra cracks down on illegal bike taxis, app stores notified: ReportThe cybercrime department of Maharashtra is taking action against illegal bike taxi services across the state. Notices have been sent to mo...
16 May, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Hundreds of residents are getting surprise $500 deposits — here's how the program worksEvanston, Illinois has approved a new guaranteed income expansion program delivering automatic $500 monthly payments to 102 low income hous...
13 May, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Online gaming companies seek a clear regulatory playfieldIndia's online gaming sector is approaching the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for guidance on new gaming rules. Compan...
12 May, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
UPI underdogs seek fair play; WhatsApp tightens scam defencesSmaller UPI players will meet NPCI to curb the growth of industry leaders PhonePe, Google Pay and Paytm. This and more in today’s ETtech To...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
What are Karnataka’s AI-focussed responsible social media, digital safety rules?Karnataka’s proposed digital safety bill seeks to tighten social media regulation with AI-led moderation, mandatory labelling of synthetic ...
12 Apr, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
I&B Ministry issues notice to Telegram to remove pirated content under IT Act, 2000: Govt sourcesThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a notice to Telegram. This action is to remove pirated content from the platform. C...
11 Mar, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
AI-created content labelling to curb cybercrime, sexual abuse: OfficialIndia is rolling out fresh regulations for AI-generated material, mandating the use of watermarks to curb cybercrime and misuse. This initi...
08 Jan, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Solicitor general defends govt’s takedown regime in X HC caseThe Indian government defended Rule 3(1)(d) of the IT Rules in the Karnataka High Court, stating it flags illegal online content to interme...
17 Jul, 2025, 11.50 PM IST
Reserve Bank of India to unveil guidelines on green financingThe central bank said it would issue guidelines on three broad contours -- framework for acceptance of green deposits, disclosure framework...
08 Feb, 2023, 03.23 PM IST
Govt issued 105 blocking orders to social media firm under new IT rulesChandrasekhar said that the government's policies are aimed at ensuring open, safe and trusted and accountable internet for its users. He s...
05 Aug, 2022, 06.08 PM IST
IT rules don't contravene freedom of speech and expression: Rajeev ChandrasekharIn June, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology put up proposed amended IT rules for public consultation. They said this wa...
20 Jul, 2022, 05.24 PM IST
No proposal under consideration to take back IT Rules 2021: Rajeev ChandrasekharHe was responding to specific questions on whether the government is planning to take back IT Rules, 2021 or if it is planning to open fres...
01 Apr, 2022, 04.56 PM IST
'Reengineer platforms' to ensure traceability, govt to social mediaFacebook-owned WhatsApp has taken the government to court challenging the traceability mandate in the new Intermediary Guidelines. But in a...
07 Sep, 2021, 09.02 AM IST
Koo app says it has complied with India’s new social media guidelinesAprameya Radhakrishna, co-founder and chief executive officer of Koo app, says user safety and convenience is of “utmost importance” and th...
22 May, 2021, 06.21 PM IST
Big Tech firms fear steeper tax bills with India’s new social media rulesIndia’s new social media rules can lead to Big Tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Twitter setting up permanent establishments here...
11 Mar, 2021, 06.11 AM IST
New intermediary rules to have significant implications for social media platforms in India: Legal, tech expertsMaking a distinction between social media intermediaries and ‘significant’ social media intermediaries based on the number of users on the ...
25 Feb, 2021, 07.41 PM IST
Keep a close watch on TikTok, PMO tells IT Ministry after complaintsMinistry had said that the Chinese app was in compliance with all requirements.
19 Jul, 2019, 08.18 AM IST