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Bombay High Court slams 'vile' deepfakes against Gadkari, orders immediate takedown by Meta, X, GoogleThe Bombay High Court ordered the immediate takedown of vile and defamatory social media posts. Justice Arif Doctor described the online co...05 Aug, 2026, 12.41 PM IST- Telangana Police book Meta India head, social media account operators over alleged objectionable posts targeting PM ModiTelangana Cyber Crime Police have filed two cases against social media account operators and Meta India's head. These cases stem from compl...31 Jul, 2026, 08.33 AM 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
- Telegram vs MeitY: From takedown orders to temporary ban, a look at the history of clashes with the social media platformMeitY’s most severe platform-wide intervention latest flashpoint in long history of clashes between Telegram and authorities in India.24 Jun, 2026, 01.48 AM IST
- X admits mistake, says it will comply with Indian law; 3,500 posts blocked, 600+ accounts deleted: ReportSocial media platform X has assured the Indian government of full compliance with its laws. The company has blocked thousands of content pi...11 Jan, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
- Grok limits image generation to paid users; not enough, says govtMeitY's concernThe issue will remain if X continues to allow the generation, hosting, uploading or sharing of obscene and illegal content t...10 Jan, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
- Grok obscene AI content: X submits response, IT Ministry deems it 'inadequate'The government has sought more details from X, including specific action taken on obscene content linked to its Grok AI and steps to preven...07 Jan, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
- Grok user making illegal content will suffer same consequence as uploading such content: MuskMicroblogging platform X owner Elon Musk declared users of its AI service Grok generating illegal content will face severe penalties. This ...04 Jan, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
- Sharing offensive content on social media a cyber offence; up to ₹1 crore fine, 7 years jail: UP govtUttar Pradesh Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna announced that cyber offenses, including the circulation of obscene conten...23 Dec, 2025, 03.17 PM IST
- Case registered over AI-generated obscene deep fake videos of Telugu actor ChiranjeeviIn the complaint, the actor stated that the websites have hosted, published and are distributing AI-generated and morphed videos using his ...27 Oct, 2025, 06.04 PM IST
- Govt blocks 25 OTT platforms for streaming obscene, vulgar contentThe action to disable 26 websites and 14 apps have been taken in consultation with the ministries of home affairs, electronics and IT, and ...26 Jul, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
- Visiting Pornhub could soon be illegal in the U.S.: Senators introduce new bill that may ban pornography nationwidePornhub could soon be illegal in the U.S.: Interstate Obscenity Definition Act, introduced by Utah Senator Mike Lee, could lead to a nation...13 May, 2025, 09.51 PM IST
- Maharashtra women's body writes to NCW for removal of obscene content in web shows, appsThe Maharashtra State Women Commission has requested the National Commission for Women to remove obscene content from web shows and online ...05 May, 2025, 01.23 PM IST
- ETtech Explainer: The govt’s ban on OTT platformsThe government banned 18 over-the-top apps for housing obscene, vulgar and, in some cases, pornographic content. The move comes after risin...15 Mar, 2024, 03.30 PM IST
- Government may ask social media companies to list out steps taken to curb sleazeThe government had sent notices to these companies on October 6, a day after ET sought the comments of senior electronics and information t...11 Oct, 2023, 06.01 AM IST
- Pakistan lifts ban on TikTok after assurances to control ‘immoral & indecent' contentsThe Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) had banned it in July after complaints that it was uploading and disseminating immoral conte...20 Nov, 2021, 12.05 PM IST
- HC defers hearing Facebook, Google challenge of trial court order till August 7The Delhi High Court today deferred its hearing till August 7 the case filed by Facebook and Google challenging the trial court's order.03 May, 2012, 09.54 PM IST
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