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Not Just IT, Other Ministries May Soon Get Powers On Social Media Blocking
An inter-ministerial team is working on a proposal to allow multiple government ministries to issue blocking orders to social media platforms for fake or harmful content.
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Aadhaar Database Remains Protected, Multi-Layered Tech Being Used: Ministry
The government has implemented comprehensive measures to protect the personal data of Aadhaar number holders, and no breach of data has occurred from the central database to date.
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Amid YouTuber Row, House Panel Writes To IT Ministry On Digital Content Laws
Citing the Supreme Court's stern words against vulgarity in the Ranveer Allahbadia case, a parliamentary panel has sought the views of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on efficacy of existing digital laws.
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MeitY To Introduce Code Of Conduct For AI Firms: Sources
These guidelines may set standards on AI Usage, training, deployment for companies, according to the ET report.
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"Abetting Crime": Centre Blasts 'X' After 100 Flight Bomb Threats In A Week
Amid a barrage of bomb threats received by airlines over the past few days, the Union Ministry of Electronics and IT today blasted social media platform X (formerly Twitter) through which many of these hoaxes were circulated.
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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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Twitter Tells Karnataka HC Its Petition Against MeitY's Content Takedown Orders Are Maintainable
Social media company Twitter on Wednesday informed the High Court of Karnataka that its petition challenging the various takedown orders of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) was maintainable, as the concept of reasonableness in Article 19 of the Constitution of India pertaining to Freedom of Speech was applicable to it.
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Twitter Says Centre's Takedown Requests "Inconsistent", Seeks Guidelines
Social media company Twitter on Wednesday informed the High Court of Karnataka that its petition challenging the various takedown orders of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) was maintainable.
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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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Government Said to Revoke Ban on LazyPay, Kissht, Other Fintech Firms
The government will revoke the ban imposed on fintech firms LazyPay and Kissht after representations were made by these companies, a senior official said on Friday. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued blocking orders on Saturday, based on an emergency request.
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Nixi Offering Free .in Domain Names for the First Three Months as Part of Republic Day Celebrations
Nixi is offering .in domain names for free for the first three months. In addition, users can opt for a free personalised email ID with 10GB of space. The .in domain can be used for emails, websites, and other applications. This service currently has around 3 million people onboard. People can also get a .bharat domain name for targeting regional u...
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Government to Hold Discussions With Stakeholders on PIB Fact Checks for Social Media in February: MoS IT
The government will hold discussions with stakeholders before its controversial plan to give powers to its arm the Press Information Bureau (PIB) to police fake news on social media, according to Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has prop...
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Government Moots Self-Regulatory Mechanism, Mandatory Verification for Online Gaming Firms
The government on Monday proposed a self-regulatory mechanism for online gaming firms in India as part of the draft online gaming rules. The upcoming rules will also require mandatory verification of players while firms will have to provide a physical Indian address. Meanwhile, the proposed amendments envisage that an online gaming intermediary wil...
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Esports Now Recognised as Part of Multi-Sport Event, to Be Taken Care by Department of Sports: Government
Government of India on Tuesday gave Esports a major boost by integrating it with mainline sports disciplines in the country. The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, in exercise of the powers "conferred by clause (3) of article 77 of the Constitution" amended the rules governing Esports and asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technolog...
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Bilateral Cyber Policy Dialogue: India, Australia Discuss Cyber Threat Assessment, Telecom Capacity Building
India and Australia discussed strategic cooperation in the cyber sector on Thursday, at the fifth Bilateral Cyber Policy Dialogue. The topics discussed included cyber threat assessment, next-generation telecommunications capacity building and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Not Just IT, Other Ministries May Soon Get Powers On Social Media Blocking
An inter-ministerial team is working on a proposal to allow multiple government ministries to issue blocking orders to social media platforms for fake or harmful content.
-
Aadhaar Database Remains Protected, Multi-Layered Tech Being Used: Ministry
The government has implemented comprehensive measures to protect the personal data of Aadhaar number holders, and no breach of data has occurred from the central database to date.
-
Amid YouTuber Row, House Panel Writes To IT Ministry On Digital Content Laws
Citing the Supreme Court's stern words against vulgarity in the Ranveer Allahbadia case, a parliamentary panel has sought the views of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on efficacy of existing digital laws.
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MeitY To Introduce Code Of Conduct For AI Firms: Sources
These guidelines may set standards on AI Usage, training, deployment for companies, according to the ET report.
-
"Abetting Crime": Centre Blasts 'X' After 100 Flight Bomb Threats In A Week
Amid a barrage of bomb threats received by airlines over the past few days, the Union Ministry of Electronics and IT today blasted social media platform X (formerly Twitter) through which many of these hoaxes were circulated.
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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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Twitter Tells Karnataka HC Its Petition Against MeitY's Content Takedown Orders Are Maintainable
Social media company Twitter on Wednesday informed the High Court of Karnataka that its petition challenging the various takedown orders of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) was maintainable, as the concept of reasonableness in Article 19 of the Constitution of India pertaining to Freedom of Speech was applicable to it.
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Twitter Says Centre's Takedown Requests "Inconsistent", Seeks Guidelines
Social media company Twitter on Wednesday informed the High Court of Karnataka that its petition challenging the various takedown orders of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) was maintainable.
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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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Government Said to Revoke Ban on LazyPay, Kissht, Other Fintech Firms
The government will revoke the ban imposed on fintech firms LazyPay and Kissht after representations were made by these companies, a senior official said on Friday. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued blocking orders on Saturday, based on an emergency request.
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Nixi Offering Free .in Domain Names for the First Three Months as Part of Republic Day Celebrations
Nixi is offering .in domain names for free for the first three months. In addition, users can opt for a free personalised email ID with 10GB of space. The .in domain can be used for emails, websites, and other applications. This service currently has around 3 million people onboard. People can also get a .bharat domain name for targeting regional u...
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Government to Hold Discussions With Stakeholders on PIB Fact Checks for Social Media in February: MoS IT
The government will hold discussions with stakeholders before its controversial plan to give powers to its arm the Press Information Bureau (PIB) to police fake news on social media, according to Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has prop...
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Government Moots Self-Regulatory Mechanism, Mandatory Verification for Online Gaming Firms
The government on Monday proposed a self-regulatory mechanism for online gaming firms in India as part of the draft online gaming rules. The upcoming rules will also require mandatory verification of players while firms will have to provide a physical Indian address. Meanwhile, the proposed amendments envisage that an online gaming intermediary wil...
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Esports Now Recognised as Part of Multi-Sport Event, to Be Taken Care by Department of Sports: Government
Government of India on Tuesday gave Esports a major boost by integrating it with mainline sports disciplines in the country. The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, in exercise of the powers "conferred by clause (3) of article 77 of the Constitution" amended the rules governing Esports and asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technolog...
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Bilateral Cyber Policy Dialogue: India, Australia Discuss Cyber Threat Assessment, Telecom Capacity Building
India and Australia discussed strategic cooperation in the cyber sector on Thursday, at the fifth Bilateral Cyber Policy Dialogue. The topics discussed included cyber threat assessment, next-generation telecommunications capacity building and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
