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Government Takes Action Against 'Obscene' Content on 18 OTT Platforms
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has taken action, in coordination with various intermediaries, to block 18 OTT platforms publishing "obscene," "vulgar," and, in some instances, "pornographic content". 19 websites, 10 apps (7 on the Google Play Store and 3 on the Apple App Store), and 57 social media accounts associated with these p...
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Meta Allows EU Users to Access Instagram, Facebook, Messenger Separately to Comply With Regulations
Meta will allow users in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland to unlink their Facebook and Instagram accounts to prevent information from being shared across the company's apps. Meanwhile, Meta has also said it will allow users to create a Messenger account that is not linked to their Facebook account, at the cost ...
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No Train Subsidy For Elderly, Crores For MPs, Show Centre's Records
While MPs enjoyed crores in free and discounted train tickets, the Indian Railways has been refusing concessions to senior citizens citing the need to cut its subsidy bills, documents accessed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act show.
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Only Authorised Law Enforcement Agencies Can Tap Telephones, Says Government
In a reply to a question posted by a parliamentarian in Lok Sabha, the government on Tuesday said only authorised law enforcement agencies in the country are empowered to tap telephones or intercept and monitor any electronically transmitted information.
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Government’s Vidya Lakshmi Portal: Answers To Frequently Asked Questions
The Vidya Lakshmi portal acts as a single window for students to access information and make applications for educational loans and government scholarships.
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China App Ban: Chinese Foreign Ministry Criticises India’s Move to Ban More Apps
A Chinese Foreign Ministry said that India’s move to ban Chinese apps violates market principles and World Trade Organisation rules, and severely undermines the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.
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Twitter Served Notice Over New Ladakh Map Error, Given 5 Days To Explain
The government has told Twitter to explain within "five working days" why it showed Leh as part of Jammu and Kashmir instead of a separate Union Territory, sources have said. If Twitter doesn't respond or if it's not "satisfactory", sources said the government has several options - it can block access to Twitter under the Information Technology Act...
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Apple App Store, Google Play Block Access to Banned Chinese Apps From India
59 Chinese apps that were banned by the Government earlier this week are now inaccessible via Google Play store in India. A Google spokesperson confirmed the development to Gadgets 360, saying that the apps have been "temporarily blocked" by the platform in line with the government’s order.
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Department of Telecom Orders ISPs, Telcos to Block Access to 59 Apps Including TikTok, UC Browser, SHAREit, and Others
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has ordered Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and telecom operators in India to block access to 59 apps “under the emergency clause 69A of the IT Act 2000.”
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Kashmir Police Files FIR Against VPN Users Accessing Social Media Sites Under UAPA, Scrapped Law
Kashmir police has filed a first information report (FIR) against social media users employing proxy servers and VPN to access social media services under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
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All Apps Should Be Monitored To Curb Child Porn, Says Parliamentary Panel
To prevent sexual abuse of children and contain access to and transmission of child pornographic content on social media, a Rajya Sabha panel has made 40 recommendations, including making monitoring apps mandatory on all devices and amending the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and the Information Technology Act.
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Iran Internet Outage First to Effectively Isolate a Whole Nation
Internet connectivity is trickling back in Iran after the government shut down access to the rest of the world for more than four days in response to unrest apparently triggered by a gasoline price hike.
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Come Back In 2098: Document Request Will Take 80 Years, This Government Said
Library and Archives Canada says it needs only eight more decades to help a researcher with his request for documents.
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Norton Wi-Fi Privacy Launched Starting Rs. 2,999; Claims to Protect Data on Public Wi-Fi
Norton by Symantec wants to help you add a layer of security when you access public or otherwise unsecured Wi-Fi with Norton Wi-Fi Privacy in India for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.
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20 Years of the Right to Information Movement
Twenty years ago, in a small dusty town in Rajasthan called Beawar, a people's movement was launched to fight against corruption. This dharna, which went on for 44 days, ultimately resulted in the Right to Information Act in 2005, which now allows every citizen to get information and access government records.
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Government Takes Action Against 'Obscene' Content on 18 OTT Platforms
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has taken action, in coordination with various intermediaries, to block 18 OTT platforms publishing "obscene," "vulgar," and, in some instances, "pornographic content". 19 websites, 10 apps (7 on the Google Play Store and 3 on the Apple App Store), and 57 social media accounts associated with these p...
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Meta Allows EU Users to Access Instagram, Facebook, Messenger Separately to Comply With Regulations
Meta will allow users in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland to unlink their Facebook and Instagram accounts to prevent information from being shared across the company's apps. Meanwhile, Meta has also said it will allow users to create a Messenger account that is not linked to their Facebook account, at the cost ...
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No Train Subsidy For Elderly, Crores For MPs, Show Centre's Records
While MPs enjoyed crores in free and discounted train tickets, the Indian Railways has been refusing concessions to senior citizens citing the need to cut its subsidy bills, documents accessed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act show.
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Only Authorised Law Enforcement Agencies Can Tap Telephones, Says Government
In a reply to a question posted by a parliamentarian in Lok Sabha, the government on Tuesday said only authorised law enforcement agencies in the country are empowered to tap telephones or intercept and monitor any electronically transmitted information.
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Government’s Vidya Lakshmi Portal: Answers To Frequently Asked Questions
The Vidya Lakshmi portal acts as a single window for students to access information and make applications for educational loans and government scholarships.
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China App Ban: Chinese Foreign Ministry Criticises India’s Move to Ban More Apps
A Chinese Foreign Ministry said that India’s move to ban Chinese apps violates market principles and World Trade Organisation rules, and severely undermines the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.
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Twitter Served Notice Over New Ladakh Map Error, Given 5 Days To Explain
The government has told Twitter to explain within "five working days" why it showed Leh as part of Jammu and Kashmir instead of a separate Union Territory, sources have said. If Twitter doesn't respond or if it's not "satisfactory", sources said the government has several options - it can block access to Twitter under the Information Technology Act...
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Apple App Store, Google Play Block Access to Banned Chinese Apps From India
59 Chinese apps that were banned by the Government earlier this week are now inaccessible via Google Play store in India. A Google spokesperson confirmed the development to Gadgets 360, saying that the apps have been "temporarily blocked" by the platform in line with the government’s order.
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Department of Telecom Orders ISPs, Telcos to Block Access to 59 Apps Including TikTok, UC Browser, SHAREit, and Others
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has ordered Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and telecom operators in India to block access to 59 apps “under the emergency clause 69A of the IT Act 2000.”
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Kashmir Police Files FIR Against VPN Users Accessing Social Media Sites Under UAPA, Scrapped Law
Kashmir police has filed a first information report (FIR) against social media users employing proxy servers and VPN to access social media services under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
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All Apps Should Be Monitored To Curb Child Porn, Says Parliamentary Panel
To prevent sexual abuse of children and contain access to and transmission of child pornographic content on social media, a Rajya Sabha panel has made 40 recommendations, including making monitoring apps mandatory on all devices and amending the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and the Information Technology Act.
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Iran Internet Outage First to Effectively Isolate a Whole Nation
Internet connectivity is trickling back in Iran after the government shut down access to the rest of the world for more than four days in response to unrest apparently triggered by a gasoline price hike.
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Come Back In 2098: Document Request Will Take 80 Years, This Government Said
Library and Archives Canada says it needs only eight more decades to help a researcher with his request for documents.
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Norton Wi-Fi Privacy Launched Starting Rs. 2,999; Claims to Protect Data on Public Wi-Fi
Norton by Symantec wants to help you add a layer of security when you access public or otherwise unsecured Wi-Fi with Norton Wi-Fi Privacy in India for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.
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20 Years of the Right to Information Movement
Twenty years ago, in a small dusty town in Rajasthan called Beawar, a people's movement was launched to fight against corruption. This dharna, which went on for 44 days, ultimately resulted in the Right to Information Act in 2005, which now allows every citizen to get information and access government records.
