India had longest internet shutdown in 2023: reportAccording to a report by virtual private network tracker Top 10VPN, India imposed an internet shutdown of over 5,000 hours in Manipur alone...
13 Mar, 2024, 03.35 PM IST
Govt may extend internet suspension in Punjab areas bordering HaryanaIn an order on February 16, the home ministry had directed the shutdown of internet in several districts of Punjab, including Patiala, Sang...
23 Feb, 2024, 11.39 PM IST
Farmers protest: No breakthrough in talks with Centre; next meet on SundayThe third meeting between Union Ministers and farmer leaders ended in a stalemate. The government described it as a positive discussion foc...
16 Feb, 2024, 01.04 PM IST
Indo-Canada row: Now Shubh sings 'I was born in India' tune after 'Still Rollin' tour in 10 cities called off & online fury growsPunjabi-Canadian rapper Shubh expressed his disappointment after his 'Still Rollin India tour' was cancelled due to allegations of him bein...
22 Sep, 2023, 11.20 AM IST
Puneet Chandok to head Microsoft India ops; PayU India may soon go for public listingFormer Amazon executive Puneet Chandok, who left the Seattle-based etailer’s Amazon Web Services team as its India and South Asia head, in ...
01 Aug, 2023, 07.46 PM IST
Primacy of right to life, says India at G20 talks on internet shutdownsShe along with others were part of a panel discussion on "Internet Governance-National Responsibility and Global Commons." Nwakanma is asso...
17 Jul, 2023, 08.44 AM IST
Internet shutdowns cost $1.9 billion to India in Jan-Jun 2023: ReportThe shutdowns also led to a loss of nearly $118 million in foreign investment and triggered over 21,000 job losses, the global non-profit I...
29 Jun, 2023, 05.51 PM IST
India's recurrent internet shutdowns threaten its own flagship digital initiative, hurt the vulnerableIndia's internet shutdowns disproportionately harm impoverished communities relying on social protection programs, undermining the "Digital...
14 Jun, 2023, 11.57 PM IST
Why Justin Trudeau cannot target Khalistani separatists in CanadaTrudeau heads a minority government which is backed by the New Democratic Party (NDP), headed by Jagmeet Singh, an arch-Khalistani separati...
30 Mar, 2023, 09.28 PM IST
Mobile internet services to resume in Punjab except in some districts like Tarn Taran, FerozepurThe Punjab government on Tuesday extended the suspension of mobile internet and SMS services in Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Moga, Sangrur and Am...
21 Mar, 2023, 02.24 PM IST
Bengaluru auto rickshaws ply despite strike against bike taxis; behind internet shutdowns in IndiaAuto rickshaws offered services during peak hours in Bengaluru despite being on a strike against ‘illegal’ bike taxis. The fight between ci...
20 Mar, 2023, 07.17 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Punjab’s internet shutdown and why is it significant?Authorities have shut down mobile internet and SMS services in Punjab as the hunt for Amritpal Singh — a radical preacher with the Khalista...
20 Mar, 2023, 02.57 PM IST
Bharat Bandh: Nationwide strike impacts road and rail trafficBharat Bandh Today: After more than 10 states witnessed protests against the government's new 'Agnipath' military recruitment scheme last w...
20 Jun, 2022, 11.47 PM IST
After Rihanna, Greta Thunberg, others extend support to farmers' protestGreta Thunberg tweeted soon after singer Rihanna shared a news article highlighting the Centre's crackdown on the farmers by cutting off in...
03 Feb, 2021, 05.44 PM IST
Now Mia Khalifa, after RiRi and Greta, tweets in support of farmers; MEA slams 'sensationalist comments' by celebsFollowing global celebs commenting on the stir, the MEA put out a statement.
03 Feb, 2021, 03.55 PM IST
India witnessed highest number of Internet shutdowns in 2017-18: UNESCO reportInternet shutdown and deliberate slowdowns are increasing the world over and are now also a barometer on press freedom and freedom of expre...
13 May, 2018, 10.12 PM IST
Republic Day celebrations pass off peacefully in KashmirAmid tight security, Republic Day celebrations in Kashmir passed off peacefully with unfurling of the tricolour and cultural programmes at ...
26 Jan, 2016, 12.33 PM IST