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Growing Demand For Stricter Online Content Rules: Broadcast Ministry To House Panel
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry is examining the existing statutory provisions and the need for a new legal framework to regulate "harmful" content amid complaints of "obscenity and violence" being shown on digital platforms.
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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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Indian Government Expands Aadhaar Authentication Service to Public and Private Entities
The Indian government expanded the Aadhaar authentication service to both public and private entities across multiple sectors on Friday. The expansion was part of a recent amendment introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The ministry said the ease of restriction in accessing the authentication service will boo...
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CBI Charges Ex Prasar Bharti Officials In Corruption Case
The CBI has booked a former deputy secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and six former Prasar Bharati officials in connection with a corruption case referred to it by the Lokpal, officials said Wednesday.
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School Enrolment Fell By 37 Lakh In 2023-24: Education Ministry Data
The number of enrolled students in 2022-23 was 25.17 crore, while the figures for 2023-24 stood at 24.80 crore.
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Honda, Nissan Aim to Merge in 2026 as Talks Kick Off: Reports
The presidents of Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motor — Nissan’s junior partner — were seen entering and leaving Japan’s transportation ministry on Monday morning, likely to inform officials of their plans to formally kick off merger talks.
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OnePlus Ace 5, OnePlus Ace 5 Pro Spotted on MIIT Site Ahead of Launch Next Week
OnePlus Ace 5 and OnePlus Ace 5 Pro are confirmed to launch in China next week. Just days ahead of the formal reveal, they have surfaced on China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website. The listing suggests that they will offer 5G connectivity.
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra Allegedly Spotted on MIIT Site; Could Offer Satellite Connectivity
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is likely to be unveiled early next year as the third model in the Xiaomi 15 series. While we await an official announcement, the upcoming handset has surfaced on China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website with model number 25019PNF3C. The listing suggests that Xiaomi 15 Ultra will support satellite commu...
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Realme Neo 7 With 6.78-Inch Display, 50-Megapixel Camera Spotted on MIIT; Teased to Get Dimensity 9300+ SoC
Realme Neo 7 will launch on December 11 and Realme is actively teasing the smartphone through its social media handles in China. The brand confirmed that it will run on MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset. Additionally, the handset has been spotted on China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website.
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Centre Blocks 59,000 WhatsApp Accounts Used For Digital Fraud
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), a wing of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has identified and blocked more than 1,700 Skype IDs and 59,000 WhatsApp accounts used for digital fraud, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.
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Fact Check: Did Railway Float Rs 20,000 Crore Tender To Install CCTV In Coaches?
Media reports suggesting Indian Railways has floated Rs 20,000 crore tender for installing cameras in coaches contain "misleading and false information", noted PIB.
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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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Menstrual Hygiene Policy For School Students Approved: Supreme Court Told
The Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court of framing the "Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School Going Girls" approved by the Union Health Ministry.
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Government Issues Notice to Wikipedia Over Bias, Editorial Control Concerns: Report
Wikipedia was reportedly issued a notice by the Indian government on Tuesday over concerns of bias and inaccuracy on the website. The notice was reportedly served by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and it has also raised questions about why the platform should be treated as an intermediary and not as a publisher.
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Education Ministry Announces Openings For Director Posts At IIITs, Salary Over Rs 2 Lakh
IIITs Director Recruitment 2024: The position offers a fixed monthly salary of Rs 2,10,000 according to the 7th Pay Commission, along with a Special Allowance of Rs 11,250 and other admissible allowances as per Institute rules.
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Growing Demand For Stricter Online Content Rules: Broadcast Ministry To House Panel
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry is examining the existing statutory provisions and the need for a new legal framework to regulate "harmful" content amid complaints of "obscenity and violence" being shown on digital platforms.
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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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Indian Government Expands Aadhaar Authentication Service to Public and Private Entities
The Indian government expanded the Aadhaar authentication service to both public and private entities across multiple sectors on Friday. The expansion was part of a recent amendment introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The ministry said the ease of restriction in accessing the authentication service will boo...
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CBI Charges Ex Prasar Bharti Officials In Corruption Case
The CBI has booked a former deputy secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and six former Prasar Bharati officials in connection with a corruption case referred to it by the Lokpal, officials said Wednesday.
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School Enrolment Fell By 37 Lakh In 2023-24: Education Ministry Data
The number of enrolled students in 2022-23 was 25.17 crore, while the figures for 2023-24 stood at 24.80 crore.
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Honda, Nissan Aim to Merge in 2026 as Talks Kick Off: Reports
The presidents of Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motor — Nissan’s junior partner — were seen entering and leaving Japan’s transportation ministry on Monday morning, likely to inform officials of their plans to formally kick off merger talks.
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OnePlus Ace 5, OnePlus Ace 5 Pro Spotted on MIIT Site Ahead of Launch Next Week
OnePlus Ace 5 and OnePlus Ace 5 Pro are confirmed to launch in China next week. Just days ahead of the formal reveal, they have surfaced on China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website. The listing suggests that they will offer 5G connectivity.
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra Allegedly Spotted on MIIT Site; Could Offer Satellite Connectivity
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is likely to be unveiled early next year as the third model in the Xiaomi 15 series. While we await an official announcement, the upcoming handset has surfaced on China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website with model number 25019PNF3C. The listing suggests that Xiaomi 15 Ultra will support satellite commu...
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Realme Neo 7 With 6.78-Inch Display, 50-Megapixel Camera Spotted on MIIT; Teased to Get Dimensity 9300+ SoC
Realme Neo 7 will launch on December 11 and Realme is actively teasing the smartphone through its social media handles in China. The brand confirmed that it will run on MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset. Additionally, the handset has been spotted on China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website.
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Centre Blocks 59,000 WhatsApp Accounts Used For Digital Fraud
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), a wing of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has identified and blocked more than 1,700 Skype IDs and 59,000 WhatsApp accounts used for digital fraud, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.
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Fact Check: Did Railway Float Rs 20,000 Crore Tender To Install CCTV In Coaches?
Media reports suggesting Indian Railways has floated Rs 20,000 crore tender for installing cameras in coaches contain "misleading and false information", noted PIB.
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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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Menstrual Hygiene Policy For School Students Approved: Supreme Court Told
The Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court of framing the "Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School Going Girls" approved by the Union Health Ministry.
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Government Issues Notice to Wikipedia Over Bias, Editorial Control Concerns: Report
Wikipedia was reportedly issued a notice by the Indian government on Tuesday over concerns of bias and inaccuracy on the website. The notice was reportedly served by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and it has also raised questions about why the platform should be treated as an intermediary and not as a publisher.
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Education Ministry Announces Openings For Director Posts At IIITs, Salary Over Rs 2 Lakh
IIITs Director Recruitment 2024: The position offers a fixed monthly salary of Rs 2,10,000 according to the 7th Pay Commission, along with a Special Allowance of Rs 11,250 and other admissible allowances as per Institute rules.
