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Centre Warns Online Platforms Against Hosting Illegal Content, Urges Action
In an advisory issued on December 29, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has asked these platforms to immediately review their internal compliance frameworks and ensure strict action against illegal and obscene content.
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Centre Releases Draft Online Gaming Rules, Proposes New Regulator: Key Takeaways
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Act, 2025, bans real money gaming platforms such as online poker, rummy and fantasy sports.
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Operation Sindoor: Important Dos and Don'ts Shared by IT Ministry to Prevent Misinformation
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released online safety guidelines for citizens in the wake of Operation Sindoor. The advisory aims to educate users about the risks of misinformation and emphasises the need for cybersecurity precautions. Users have been urged to report any misinformation to the PIB via WhatsApp and...
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IT Ministry Wants to Match China, beat Vietnam in Smartphone Exports Race, Documents Show
The government must "act fast" to lure global companies with lower tariffs and risks losing out to China and Vietnam as it seeks to become a major smartphone export hub according to Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The government is attracting several companies such as Apple, Foxconn and Samsung to manufacture their de...
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IT Ministry Blocks More Than 100 Websites Involved in Organised Illegal Investments, Job Frauds
Over 100 websites, which facilitated organised illegal investments and task-based part time job frauds, were blocked following a recommendation of the Union Home Ministry.
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IBM Inks 3 Agreements With India For Semiconductor, AI, Quantum Computing
US multinational technology giant IBM today inked three pacts with IT Ministry in areas of semiconductors, Artificial Intelligence and quantum computing.
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IT Ministry Launches Indian Web Browser Development Challenge for Startups, Developers
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC) on Wednesday seeking to inspire and empower technology enthusiasts, innovators, and developers.
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WhatsApp Responds to IT Ministry's Call for Notice, Ensures to Ramp Up Safety Against Spam Calls
WhatsApp has responded to the Indian Government's call to send notice to the Meta's messaging platform regarding an increase in international scam calls. Promising to safeguard user's privacy and security, WhatsApp says it provides options like 'Block' and 'Report' for users to avoid any unwanted calls or messages.
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IT Ministry To Send Notice To WhatsApp Over International Spam Calls
The IT Ministry will send a notice to WhatsApp on the issue of spam calls from unknown international numbers, Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said today, asserting that the onus of ensuring user safety lies with the digital platforms.
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Centre Announces New Fact-Check Body. Here's How It Will Flag "Fake News"
Announcing the guidelines for online gaming, the minister said that the final rule on the fact-checking unit is still in work
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Government To Notify Fact Check Body Through IT Ministry
IT ministry will notify an entity that will flag false information posted online pertaining to the government, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said today.
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India Expects Twitter to Comply With Country's Rules After Musk Takeover; New IT Rules Inbound, MoS IT Says
Elon Musk's Twitter takeover deal was completed on Thursday, but the Indian government continues to expect the firm to comply with the country's IT rules, according to MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The government is expected to release amended IT rules after months of consultation, the minister said on Friday.
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WhatsApp Said to Have Submitted Report to IT Ministry Regarding Tuesday's Service Outage
Messaging platform WhatsApp has submitted its report to the IT ministry on the service outage that happened on Tuesday, according to government sources. The ministry had asked the Meta-owned messaging platform to share reasons for the service disruption.
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WhatsApp Said to Be Questioned by IT Ministry for Cause of Tuesday's Outage
The IT Ministry in India is said to have asked Meta-owned WhatsApp to share reasons behind Tuesday's service outage of the messaging platform. WhatsApp services snag on Tuesday had left users complaining about not being able to send or receive text and video messages, and services had resumed after nearly two hours.
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WhatsApp Bans Over 23.28 Lakh Indian Accounts In August
WhatsApp banned over 23.28 lakh Indian accounts in August, of which over 10 lakh accounts were proactively taken down before any report from users, the messaging platform said on Saturday.
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Centre Warns Online Platforms Against Hosting Illegal Content, Urges Action
In an advisory issued on December 29, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has asked these platforms to immediately review their internal compliance frameworks and ensure strict action against illegal and obscene content.
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Centre Releases Draft Online Gaming Rules, Proposes New Regulator: Key Takeaways
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Act, 2025, bans real money gaming platforms such as online poker, rummy and fantasy sports.
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Operation Sindoor: Important Dos and Don'ts Shared by IT Ministry to Prevent Misinformation
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released online safety guidelines for citizens in the wake of Operation Sindoor. The advisory aims to educate users about the risks of misinformation and emphasises the need for cybersecurity precautions. Users have been urged to report any misinformation to the PIB via WhatsApp and...
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IT Ministry Wants to Match China, beat Vietnam in Smartphone Exports Race, Documents Show
The government must "act fast" to lure global companies with lower tariffs and risks losing out to China and Vietnam as it seeks to become a major smartphone export hub according to Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The government is attracting several companies such as Apple, Foxconn and Samsung to manufacture their de...
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IT Ministry Blocks More Than 100 Websites Involved in Organised Illegal Investments, Job Frauds
Over 100 websites, which facilitated organised illegal investments and task-based part time job frauds, were blocked following a recommendation of the Union Home Ministry.
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IBM Inks 3 Agreements With India For Semiconductor, AI, Quantum Computing
US multinational technology giant IBM today inked three pacts with IT Ministry in areas of semiconductors, Artificial Intelligence and quantum computing.
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IT Ministry Launches Indian Web Browser Development Challenge for Startups, Developers
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC) on Wednesday seeking to inspire and empower technology enthusiasts, innovators, and developers.
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WhatsApp Responds to IT Ministry's Call for Notice, Ensures to Ramp Up Safety Against Spam Calls
WhatsApp has responded to the Indian Government's call to send notice to the Meta's messaging platform regarding an increase in international scam calls. Promising to safeguard user's privacy and security, WhatsApp says it provides options like 'Block' and 'Report' for users to avoid any unwanted calls or messages.
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IT Ministry To Send Notice To WhatsApp Over International Spam Calls
The IT Ministry will send a notice to WhatsApp on the issue of spam calls from unknown international numbers, Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said today, asserting that the onus of ensuring user safety lies with the digital platforms.
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Centre Announces New Fact-Check Body. Here's How It Will Flag "Fake News"
Announcing the guidelines for online gaming, the minister said that the final rule on the fact-checking unit is still in work
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Government To Notify Fact Check Body Through IT Ministry
IT ministry will notify an entity that will flag false information posted online pertaining to the government, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said today.
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India Expects Twitter to Comply With Country's Rules After Musk Takeover; New IT Rules Inbound, MoS IT Says
Elon Musk's Twitter takeover deal was completed on Thursday, but the Indian government continues to expect the firm to comply with the country's IT rules, according to MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The government is expected to release amended IT rules after months of consultation, the minister said on Friday.
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WhatsApp Said to Have Submitted Report to IT Ministry Regarding Tuesday's Service Outage
Messaging platform WhatsApp has submitted its report to the IT ministry on the service outage that happened on Tuesday, according to government sources. The ministry had asked the Meta-owned messaging platform to share reasons for the service disruption.
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WhatsApp Said to Be Questioned by IT Ministry for Cause of Tuesday's Outage
The IT Ministry in India is said to have asked Meta-owned WhatsApp to share reasons behind Tuesday's service outage of the messaging platform. WhatsApp services snag on Tuesday had left users complaining about not being able to send or receive text and video messages, and services had resumed after nearly two hours.
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WhatsApp Bans Over 23.28 Lakh Indian Accounts In August
WhatsApp banned over 23.28 lakh Indian accounts in August, of which over 10 lakh accounts were proactively taken down before any report from users, the messaging platform said on Saturday.
