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"Must Regulate Content": High Court Rejects X's Challenge To Centre's Authority
The Karnataka High Court today rejected a petition by Elon Musk's X Corp, which challenged the authority of government officials to issue information blocking orders.
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China Extends Social Media Sanctions To Include Weibo, Kuaishou
China's internet regulator said it would take "disciplinary and punitive measures" against popular apps Weibo and Kuaishou for highlighting celebrity news and "undesirable" content, extending a crackdown on social media platforms.
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Nepal PM, President's Houses Set On Fire As Protests Explode
Nepal Gen Z Protest News: Massive protests in Nepal today pushed the KP Sharma Oli government to the brink as Gen Z protesters took to arson and vandalism in various parts of the tiny Himalayan nation.
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Amid Nepal's Social Media Ban, A Global Look at App Restrictions
With flags waving and chants echoing through the streets, Nepal's Gen Z has taken a stand against the government's social media ban.
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Why Nepal Is Blocking Social Media Platforms Like Facebook, X And YouTube
Nepal's government said Thursday it is blocking most social media platforms including Facebook, X and YouTube because the companies failed to comply with regulations that required them to register with the government.
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Trump Administration Proposes New Visa Restrictions For Students, Journalists
The Trump administration aims to tighten the duration of visas for students, cultural exchange visitors and members of the media, according to a proposed government regulation issued on Wednesday, part of a broader crackdown on legal immigration.
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Top Court Seeks Social Media Regulation Guidelines, Flags Free Speech Misuse
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to place on record draft guidelines aimed at regulating social media content, stressing that the framework must be prepared in consultation with the News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA).
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France Probes Death Of Man On Live Video Stream After Violence And Humiliations
French authorities are investigating the death of a man during a live video stream on the Kick live streaming platform, where he had regularly been shown enduring violence and humiliations.
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Russia Imposes Partial Restrictions on WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls
Russia, through its media and internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, has reportedly imposed a partial restriction on voice calls made via two instant messaging apps, WhatsApp and Telegram. The regulator said that it took this step to better fight crime. Moreover, the regulator said that several law enforcement agencies and citizens appealed that the two...
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National Medical Commission Urges Colleges To Observe Anti-Ragging Day On August 12
As part of its proactive approach, the UGC has also launched extensive media campaigns and awareness initiatives to prevent ragging.
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Australian Regulator Says YouTube, Others 'Turning Blind Eye' To Child Abuse Material
Australia's internet watchdog has said the world's biggest social media firms are still "turning a blind eye" to online child sex abuse material on their platforms, and said YouTube in particular had been unresponsive to its enquiries.
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UK Watchdog To Probe 34 Porn Sites For Failing Age-Check Rules Under Online Safety Law
The UK's media watchdog said on Thursday it has launched investigations into 34 pornography websites over their compliance with new age-check requirements to prevent children accessing harmful online content.
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Maharashtra Tightens Social Media Usage Rules For Government Employees
The Maharashtra government has issued a fresh set of directives regulating the use of social media by its employees, warning that any violation will invite disciplinary action.
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Citizens Must Know Value Of Freedom Of Speech, Expression: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday said citizens must know the value of freedom of speech and expression and observe self regulation as it mulled guidelines to regulate offensive posts on social media.
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YouTube Exemption From Australian Teen Social Media Ban Opposed by Regulator
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, called on the government to reverse its controversial exemption for YouTube from a social media ban for under-16s. In a blog post, YouTube said Inman Grant’s comments ignored the benefits YouTube offered to school students and teachers.
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"Must Regulate Content": High Court Rejects X's Challenge To Centre's Authority
The Karnataka High Court today rejected a petition by Elon Musk's X Corp, which challenged the authority of government officials to issue information blocking orders.
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China Extends Social Media Sanctions To Include Weibo, Kuaishou
China's internet regulator said it would take "disciplinary and punitive measures" against popular apps Weibo and Kuaishou for highlighting celebrity news and "undesirable" content, extending a crackdown on social media platforms.
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Nepal PM, President's Houses Set On Fire As Protests Explode
Nepal Gen Z Protest News: Massive protests in Nepal today pushed the KP Sharma Oli government to the brink as Gen Z protesters took to arson and vandalism in various parts of the tiny Himalayan nation.
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Amid Nepal's Social Media Ban, A Global Look at App Restrictions
With flags waving and chants echoing through the streets, Nepal's Gen Z has taken a stand against the government's social media ban.
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Why Nepal Is Blocking Social Media Platforms Like Facebook, X And YouTube
Nepal's government said Thursday it is blocking most social media platforms including Facebook, X and YouTube because the companies failed to comply with regulations that required them to register with the government.
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Trump Administration Proposes New Visa Restrictions For Students, Journalists
The Trump administration aims to tighten the duration of visas for students, cultural exchange visitors and members of the media, according to a proposed government regulation issued on Wednesday, part of a broader crackdown on legal immigration.
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Top Court Seeks Social Media Regulation Guidelines, Flags Free Speech Misuse
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to place on record draft guidelines aimed at regulating social media content, stressing that the framework must be prepared in consultation with the News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA).
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France Probes Death Of Man On Live Video Stream After Violence And Humiliations
French authorities are investigating the death of a man during a live video stream on the Kick live streaming platform, where he had regularly been shown enduring violence and humiliations.
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Russia Imposes Partial Restrictions on WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls
Russia, through its media and internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, has reportedly imposed a partial restriction on voice calls made via two instant messaging apps, WhatsApp and Telegram. The regulator said that it took this step to better fight crime. Moreover, the regulator said that several law enforcement agencies and citizens appealed that the two...
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National Medical Commission Urges Colleges To Observe Anti-Ragging Day On August 12
As part of its proactive approach, the UGC has also launched extensive media campaigns and awareness initiatives to prevent ragging.
-
Australian Regulator Says YouTube, Others 'Turning Blind Eye' To Child Abuse Material
Australia's internet watchdog has said the world's biggest social media firms are still "turning a blind eye" to online child sex abuse material on their platforms, and said YouTube in particular had been unresponsive to its enquiries.
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UK Watchdog To Probe 34 Porn Sites For Failing Age-Check Rules Under Online Safety Law
The UK's media watchdog said on Thursday it has launched investigations into 34 pornography websites over their compliance with new age-check requirements to prevent children accessing harmful online content.
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Maharashtra Tightens Social Media Usage Rules For Government Employees
The Maharashtra government has issued a fresh set of directives regulating the use of social media by its employees, warning that any violation will invite disciplinary action.
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Citizens Must Know Value Of Freedom Of Speech, Expression: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday said citizens must know the value of freedom of speech and expression and observe self regulation as it mulled guidelines to regulate offensive posts on social media.
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YouTube Exemption From Australian Teen Social Media Ban Opposed by Regulator
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, called on the government to reverse its controversial exemption for YouTube from a social media ban for under-16s. In a blog post, YouTube said Inman Grant’s comments ignored the benefits YouTube offered to school students and teachers.
