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Russia Scrutinises Online Behavior, Bans "Extremist" Content
Just like his peers, Russian teenager Artyom spends "half his life" online -- something that could soon become risky as a ban on searching for "extremist" content comes into force.
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Russia Restricts WhatsApp, Telegram Calls, Says Need To Fight Criminality
Russia announced curbs on calls on the WhatsApp and Telegram messenger apps on Wednesday, saying that this was necessary to fight criminality, state media reported.
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What Is New For Independence Day 2025?
The Indian Navy Band will perform from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in Mumbai at several prominent spots as part of the 2025 Independence Day celebrations.
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Azadi OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Malayalam Thriller Online?
Azadi, a Malayalam thriller featuring a tense hospital jailbreak plot, is set for digital release. The Tamil-dubbed version will stream soon on Sun NXT. Starring Sreenath Bhasi and Raveena Ravi, the film combines emotional drama, revenge, and high-stakes action into a powerful narrative.
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Azadi OTT Release Revealed Online: Where to Watch it Online?
Azadi, a Malayalam thriller featuring a hospital jailbreak plot, is set for digital release. Its Tamil version is expected soon on Sun NXT. Starring Sreenath Bhasi and Raveena Ravi, the film weaves suspense, emotional drama, and high-stakes action into one gripping story.
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Azaad OTT Release: Rasha Thadani and Aaman Devgan Starrer Might Stream on Netflix
Rasha Thadani and Aaman Devgan make their Bollywood debut with Azaad, directed by Abhishek Kapoor. Set in 1920s India, the film intertwines an emotional story with the country’s historical fight for independence. Central to the plot is a black horse, Azaad, which becomes a symbol of courage and freedom in the life of Ajay Devgn’s rebel leader c...
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"Can't Be State Run By Agencies": Supreme Court Bats For Press Freedom
Mediapersons have their sources for gathering news and the centre should prepare separate guidelines for the seizure of journalists' digital equipment for any investigation, the Supreme Court said today.
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Data Protection Bill Enables Citizen Surveillance, Will Have ‘Chilling Effect’ on Press Freedom: Editors Guild
The Editors Guild of India has expressed concerns over certain provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, saying they can have an adverse impact on press freedom. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Guild said the DPDP Bill creates an enabling framework for the surveillance of citizens, including journalists and their sources.
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Twitter Not Suited for Emergency Communications, Dutch Officials Say After Storm
Twitter is not the right place to seek information during an emergency, Dutch politicians and a prominent online group said on Wednesday. Citizens were directed to the platform for updates during a large storm. Several politicians and digital rights group Bits of Freedom said that was not appropriate, given that Twitter is a private company.
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Google Has Created Digital Data Hegemony, CCI Alleges Before NCLAT
Fair trade regulator CCI on Thursday alleged that Google has created a digital data hegemony and called for a market space with "free, fair and open competition". Concluding the arguments of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) before the appellate tribunal NCLAT in the Google matter, Additional Solicitor General N Venkataraman said a market w...
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VLC Media Player Website Block in India Lifted After VideoLAN Issues Legal Notice to DoT, MeitY
The Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) announced that the ban on VLC Media Player’s site in India by some ISPs since February has been lifted.
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Internet Freedom in India Marginally Improved by 2 Points After Four-Year Decline, Freedom House Says
India's Internet freedom score marginally improved to 51 in the global ranking, an increase of 2 points, according to a report by Freedom House, a US government-funded NGO. The increase in the country's score came after efforts to bridge the digital divide in the country, and the reduced frequency and intensity of internet shutdowns. While the gove...
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India's Internet Freedom Improves After 4 Years: US Government-Funded NGO
India's internet freedom score improved by two points to 51 in the global ranking following efforts to bridge the digital divide in the country, the US government-funded NGO Freedom House said on Tuesday.
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IRCTC Floats Tender to Appoint Consultant to Monetise Digital Data, Digital Liberties Group Flags Risks
The IRCTC has floated a tender as part of a project aimed at ‘digital data monetisation’, according to the public sector undertaking, which is looking to hire a consultant to monetise data from the railway’s passenger, freight, parcel, catering, tourism, and other operations. Meanwhile, digital liberties group Internet Freedom Foundation has ...
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New Law To Govern Digital Media Listed On Lok Sabha's Monsoon Session Agenda
29 bills to be taken up in the July 18-August 13 session, according to agenda submitted by government
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Russia Scrutinises Online Behavior, Bans "Extremist" Content
Just like his peers, Russian teenager Artyom spends "half his life" online -- something that could soon become risky as a ban on searching for "extremist" content comes into force.
-
Russia Restricts WhatsApp, Telegram Calls, Says Need To Fight Criminality
Russia announced curbs on calls on the WhatsApp and Telegram messenger apps on Wednesday, saying that this was necessary to fight criminality, state media reported.
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What Is New For Independence Day 2025?
The Indian Navy Band will perform from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in Mumbai at several prominent spots as part of the 2025 Independence Day celebrations.
-
Azadi OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Malayalam Thriller Online?
Azadi, a Malayalam thriller featuring a tense hospital jailbreak plot, is set for digital release. The Tamil-dubbed version will stream soon on Sun NXT. Starring Sreenath Bhasi and Raveena Ravi, the film combines emotional drama, revenge, and high-stakes action into a powerful narrative.
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Azadi OTT Release Revealed Online: Where to Watch it Online?
Azadi, a Malayalam thriller featuring a hospital jailbreak plot, is set for digital release. Its Tamil version is expected soon on Sun NXT. Starring Sreenath Bhasi and Raveena Ravi, the film weaves suspense, emotional drama, and high-stakes action into one gripping story.
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Azaad OTT Release: Rasha Thadani and Aaman Devgan Starrer Might Stream on Netflix
Rasha Thadani and Aaman Devgan make their Bollywood debut with Azaad, directed by Abhishek Kapoor. Set in 1920s India, the film intertwines an emotional story with the country’s historical fight for independence. Central to the plot is a black horse, Azaad, which becomes a symbol of courage and freedom in the life of Ajay Devgn’s rebel leader c...
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"Can't Be State Run By Agencies": Supreme Court Bats For Press Freedom
Mediapersons have their sources for gathering news and the centre should prepare separate guidelines for the seizure of journalists' digital equipment for any investigation, the Supreme Court said today.
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Data Protection Bill Enables Citizen Surveillance, Will Have ‘Chilling Effect’ on Press Freedom: Editors Guild
The Editors Guild of India has expressed concerns over certain provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, saying they can have an adverse impact on press freedom. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Guild said the DPDP Bill creates an enabling framework for the surveillance of citizens, including journalists and their sources.
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Twitter Not Suited for Emergency Communications, Dutch Officials Say After Storm
Twitter is not the right place to seek information during an emergency, Dutch politicians and a prominent online group said on Wednesday. Citizens were directed to the platform for updates during a large storm. Several politicians and digital rights group Bits of Freedom said that was not appropriate, given that Twitter is a private company.
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Google Has Created Digital Data Hegemony, CCI Alleges Before NCLAT
Fair trade regulator CCI on Thursday alleged that Google has created a digital data hegemony and called for a market space with "free, fair and open competition". Concluding the arguments of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) before the appellate tribunal NCLAT in the Google matter, Additional Solicitor General N Venkataraman said a market w...
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VLC Media Player Website Block in India Lifted After VideoLAN Issues Legal Notice to DoT, MeitY
The Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) announced that the ban on VLC Media Player’s site in India by some ISPs since February has been lifted.
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Internet Freedom in India Marginally Improved by 2 Points After Four-Year Decline, Freedom House Says
India's Internet freedom score marginally improved to 51 in the global ranking, an increase of 2 points, according to a report by Freedom House, a US government-funded NGO. The increase in the country's score came after efforts to bridge the digital divide in the country, and the reduced frequency and intensity of internet shutdowns. While the gove...
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India's Internet Freedom Improves After 4 Years: US Government-Funded NGO
India's internet freedom score improved by two points to 51 in the global ranking following efforts to bridge the digital divide in the country, the US government-funded NGO Freedom House said on Tuesday.
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IRCTC Floats Tender to Appoint Consultant to Monetise Digital Data, Digital Liberties Group Flags Risks
The IRCTC has floated a tender as part of a project aimed at ‘digital data monetisation’, according to the public sector undertaking, which is looking to hire a consultant to monetise data from the railway’s passenger, freight, parcel, catering, tourism, and other operations. Meanwhile, digital liberties group Internet Freedom Foundation has ...
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New Law To Govern Digital Media Listed On Lok Sabha's Monsoon Session Agenda
29 bills to be taken up in the July 18-August 13 session, according to agenda submitted by government
