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X challenges order to block account in HC
The social media platform said the ministry of electronics and information technology failed to specify reasons for January 15 blocking order issued under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act
Updated on Sep 28, 2024 06:32 AM IST
Emergency alert system obligations on mobile OS providers as well
Google and Apple must ensure disaster alerts are auto-read in at least four Indian languages, following a new amendment to broadcasting rules.
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 02:33 PM IST
Aditi Agrawal, New Delhi
DoT notifies right of way rules
The rules prescribe how telecommunication infrastructure can be installed over public and private property
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 02:39 PM IST
TRAI recommends 2-page service authorisation for providing telecom services
TRAI recommended that the details of service authorisations should be in the form of rules.
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 02:43 PM IST
Cabinet nod for new centre of excellence for animation, visual effects, gaming
The National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality will be set up in Mumbai
Updated on Sep 18, 2024 07:08 PM IST
Semicon 2.0 policy in the next 3-4 months: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (Semicon 2.0) will focus on bringing the entire semiconductor manufacturing supply chain to India
Published on Sep 11, 2024 04:14 PM IST
India best positioned to host entire semiconductor ecosystem: PM Modi at SEMICON
Prime Minister said the Covid pandemic showed the importance of the supply chain and underscored the need to act to ward off any disruption
Published on Sep 11, 2024 04:00 PM IST
5,000 cyber commandos will be ready in 5 ys to fight cyber threats: Amit Shah
Terming cyber security as part of the national security, Shah said “country’s growth is not possible without ensuring cyber security”
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 03:43 PM IST
Proposal to set up unit in India: Centre seeks more details from Israeli firm Tower Semiconductor
The Union government has sought more details regarding a proposal from an Israeli firm, Tower Semiconductor, to set up a semiconductor unit in India.
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 08:02 AM IST
Aditi Agrawal, New Delhi
Remove fake content at the earliest: Government asks intermediaries
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology advised all intermediaries to take down illegal content at the earliest
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 08:22 AM IST
Cabinet approves fifth semiconductor unit in India
The cabinet approved Kaynes Semicon's ₹3,307 crore semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat. It's the fifth unit under the India Semiconductor Mission, boosting total investment to ₹1,52,307 crore.
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 08:32 AM IST
IC-814 hijackers’ Hindu codenames trigger row
Among those who criticised the limited series drama was Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) IT cell chief Amit Malviya.
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 03:52 AM IST
Cabinet approves fifth semiconductor unit in India
The government launched the India Semiconductor Mission and the display manufacturing ecosystem with an outlay of ₹76,000 crore in December 2021
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 08:51 PM IST
MIB summons Netflix officials over use of Hindu pseudonyms in ‘Kandahar Hijack’
‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ has stirred up a controversy with online calls to boycott Netflix over so-called whitewashing of the terrorists’ religion
Published on Sep 02, 2024 05:24 PM IST
Digital Bharat Nidhi: First set of rules under Telecom Act notified
The Digital Bharat Nidhi, established through the Telecommunications Act, 2023, replaces the Universal Service Obligation Fund
Published on Aug 31, 2024 05:48 PM IST
EC releases partial expense reports for Lok Sabha polls
Data for 24 constituencies was available for the Congress. The party spent ₹70 lakh each in two constituencies won by senior leader Rahul Gandhi, Rae Bareli and Wayanad
Published on Aug 31, 2024 11:43 AM IST
Department of telecommunications releases 4 sets of draft rules for consultation
The central government can specify agencies to intercept messages for reasons including national security, public order or preventing incitement
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 07:24 AM IST
Cabinet approves setting up 730 private FM radio channels in 234 new cities
The Cabinet also approved the proposal to charge the Annual License Fee (ALF) of FM channels as four per cent of the gross revenue excluding the GST, which will be applicable to 234 new cities and towns
Published on Aug 29, 2024 04:23 PM IST
TRAI seeks comments on how to fight spam
The regulator has also asked if telcos should have the power to fine registered entities that violate the regulations.
Published on Aug 29, 2024 11:25 AM IST
Centre convenes roundtable on how to finance AI start-ups
One of the people cited above and two others said that government officials were firmly in “listening mode” as they took in the industry’s inputs.
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 09:22 AM IST
Telegram under Indian security scanner in multiple cases
Telegram, the popular messaging application, is facing mounting scrutiny in India as it emerges as a hub for a wide array of criminal activities.
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 07:13 AM IST
Patanjali ads case: Self-declaration for advertisers, not enterprises, says MIB
The affidavit was filed based on the suggestions that the ministry received in a court-ordered stakeholder consultation it hosted on July 19 chaired by information and broadcasting (I&B) secretary Sanjay Jaju a
Published on Aug 24, 2024 11:25 AM IST
I&B ministry launches 25 ‘challenges’ in media and entertainment sector
Vaishnaw said that the government has concluded that if its plans for the sector are executed successfully, 200,000-300,000 jobs can be created in this sector.
Published on Aug 23, 2024 01:57 PM IST
Remove name, photos of RG Kar rape-murder victim, MeitY tells social media
The Supreme Court on Monday directed that the identity of rape victims should be protected and the media, including the press, shall not reveal their identity.
Published on Aug 21, 2024 08:58 PM IST
NCPCR likely to seek clause for parents’ consent under data protection rules
Under Section 9 of Digital Personal Data Protection Act, entities must obtain “verifiable consent” from parents or guardians before processing children’s data.
Updated on Aug 21, 2024 07:44 AM IST
Data Protection Rules to be published within a month: Union IT minister
A draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules will be published for public consultation within thirty days, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday.
Updated on Aug 20, 2024 08:31 AM IST
Aditi Agrawal, New Delhi
Govt may reconsider new broadcast bill
The government aims to support the content creator economy and will hold extensive consultations on the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, says Minister Vaishnaw.
Updated on Aug 20, 2024 06:54 AM IST
Aditi Agrawal, New Delhi
Stage set for polls in Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana; results on October 4
This is the first assembly polls in J-K since a controversial delimitation exercise earmarked 47 assembly seats for Kashmir and 43 for Jammu in its final order
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 12:41 AM IST
Simultaneous polls in Haryana, Maharashtra not possible due to security reasons: CEC
The voters in Jammu and Kashmir will cast their votes on September 18, and September 25, and the third phase will take place on October 1, along with Haryana
Published on Aug 16, 2024 04:51 PM IST
MHA to provide full security for polls in J&K, says chief election commissioner
The deployment of troops in J&K was discussed in detail, particularly in the wake of frequent terror attacks in the Jammu region for the past four-five months
Updated on Aug 14, 2024 07:31 PM IST