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Government Issues Advisory to Curb Hoax Bomb Threats on Social Media
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released an advisory outlining the duties of social media platforms, also known as intermediaries, in preventing the spread of hoax bomb threats by various airlines operating in India. The necessity for these intermediaries to adhere to the IT Act, the IT Rules of 2021, and the Bhar...
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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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Meta Launches Campaign With Centre To Combat Online Scams In India
Meta has launched its safety campaign 'Scam se Bacho' in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, to educate people on how to stay safe from online scams and promote safer digital practices.
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Human Rights Body Issues Notice To Centre, Tamil Nadu Over Foxconn Row
The NHRC on Monday said it has issued notices to the Union Labour Ministry and the Tamil Nadu government over reports that a major manufacturer of electronic devices has allegedly "systematically excluded" married women from jobs.
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AI Models in India Will Require MeitY Approval, Government Says in Advisory: Report
Artificial intelligence (AI) models and generative AI models which are in any phase of testing or unreliable in any way will need to receive “explicit permission of the government of India” before it is deployed in India, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued in an advisory, as per reports.
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IT Ministry Wants to Match China, beat Vietnam in Smartphone Exports Race, Documents Show
The government must "act fast" to lure global companies with lower tariffs and risks losing out to China and Vietnam as it seeks to become a major smartphone export hub according to Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The government is attracting several companies such as Apple, Foxconn and Samsung to manufacture their de...
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India to Support Startups Innovating in Web3, MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar Tells Lok Sabha
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Union Minister of State for electronics and technology said that the IT ministry has established collaborative initiatives to identify and incubate promising Web3 startups in the country. The IT ministry has also initiated a programme titled ‘FutureSkills Prime’ -- that offers nine courses designed around exploring the...
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Karnataka High Court Admits X Corp's Appeal As Centre Declines Request On Takedown Orders
The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday admitted the appeal filed by X Corp (formerly Twitter), challenging a single-judge order, dismissing its plea against takedown orders issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeiTY).
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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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Aadhaar Details Help Reunite Missing Specially-Abled Woman With Family
A specially-abled woman in Assam was reunited with her family earlier this month, several weeks after she went missing from her home, an official statement from the Ministry of Electronics and IT said.
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Health Ministry Said to Issue Notices to 15 Websites for Selling E-Cigarettes, Monitoring Advertisements on Social Media
The Union Health Ministry is said to have issued notices to 15 websites over the illegal sale of e-cigarettes, while six more websites are under the scanner. The ministry is also said to be monitoring the sale and advertisement of e-cigarettes on social media. The websites have been warned that failure to take necessary action may attract penalties...
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Karnataka HC Dismisses Twitter Petition Challenging MeitY's Content Takedown Orders, Imposes Rs. 50 Lakh Fine
The High Court of Karnataka on Friday dismissed a petition filed by Twitter, challenging several blocking and take-down orders issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, saying the company's plea was devoid of merits.
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Online Gaming Sector to Attract Investment Once Taxation Policy Is Finalised: FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the GST Council is deliberating on taxation policy for online gaming and exuded confidence that the sector will attract investment once it is finalised.
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Aadhaar Holders Carried Out 2.31 Billion Authentication Transactions in March
Aadhaar holders have carried out nearly 2.31 billion authentication transactions in the month of March 2023, indicative of the growing usage of Aadhaar and the growth of the digital economy in the country. A majority of the authentication transactions were carried out by using biometric fingerprints during the month, followed by others.
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5G Rollout: 600 Indian Districts Covered in Less Than 200 Days, MoS Communications Says
Indian telecom providers have rolled out 5G connectivity to 600 districts in less than 200 days, according to details shared by Union Minister of State for Communications Devusinh Chauhan. The minister, who was speaking at the second meeting of G20 Digital Economy Working Group (DEWG), stated that India is one of the fastest countries to roll out 5...
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Government Issues Advisory to Curb Hoax Bomb Threats on Social Media
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released an advisory outlining the duties of social media platforms, also known as intermediaries, in preventing the spread of hoax bomb threats by various airlines operating in India. The necessity for these intermediaries to adhere to the IT Act, the IT Rules of 2021, and the Bhar...
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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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Meta Launches Campaign With Centre To Combat Online Scams In India
Meta has launched its safety campaign 'Scam se Bacho' in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, to educate people on how to stay safe from online scams and promote safer digital practices.
-
Human Rights Body Issues Notice To Centre, Tamil Nadu Over Foxconn Row
The NHRC on Monday said it has issued notices to the Union Labour Ministry and the Tamil Nadu government over reports that a major manufacturer of electronic devices has allegedly "systematically excluded" married women from jobs.
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AI Models in India Will Require MeitY Approval, Government Says in Advisory: Report
Artificial intelligence (AI) models and generative AI models which are in any phase of testing or unreliable in any way will need to receive “explicit permission of the government of India” before it is deployed in India, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued in an advisory, as per reports.
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IT Ministry Wants to Match China, beat Vietnam in Smartphone Exports Race, Documents Show
The government must "act fast" to lure global companies with lower tariffs and risks losing out to China and Vietnam as it seeks to become a major smartphone export hub according to Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The government is attracting several companies such as Apple, Foxconn and Samsung to manufacture their de...
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India to Support Startups Innovating in Web3, MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar Tells Lok Sabha
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Union Minister of State for electronics and technology said that the IT ministry has established collaborative initiatives to identify and incubate promising Web3 startups in the country. The IT ministry has also initiated a programme titled ‘FutureSkills Prime’ -- that offers nine courses designed around exploring the...
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Karnataka High Court Admits X Corp's Appeal As Centre Declines Request On Takedown Orders
The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday admitted the appeal filed by X Corp (formerly Twitter), challenging a single-judge order, dismissing its plea against takedown orders issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeiTY).
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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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Aadhaar Details Help Reunite Missing Specially-Abled Woman With Family
A specially-abled woman in Assam was reunited with her family earlier this month, several weeks after she went missing from her home, an official statement from the Ministry of Electronics and IT said.
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Health Ministry Said to Issue Notices to 15 Websites for Selling E-Cigarettes, Monitoring Advertisements on Social Media
The Union Health Ministry is said to have issued notices to 15 websites over the illegal sale of e-cigarettes, while six more websites are under the scanner. The ministry is also said to be monitoring the sale and advertisement of e-cigarettes on social media. The websites have been warned that failure to take necessary action may attract penalties...
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Karnataka HC Dismisses Twitter Petition Challenging MeitY's Content Takedown Orders, Imposes Rs. 50 Lakh Fine
The High Court of Karnataka on Friday dismissed a petition filed by Twitter, challenging several blocking and take-down orders issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, saying the company's plea was devoid of merits.
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Online Gaming Sector to Attract Investment Once Taxation Policy Is Finalised: FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the GST Council is deliberating on taxation policy for online gaming and exuded confidence that the sector will attract investment once it is finalised.
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Aadhaar Holders Carried Out 2.31 Billion Authentication Transactions in March
Aadhaar holders have carried out nearly 2.31 billion authentication transactions in the month of March 2023, indicative of the growing usage of Aadhaar and the growth of the digital economy in the country. A majority of the authentication transactions were carried out by using biometric fingerprints during the month, followed by others.
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5G Rollout: 600 Indian Districts Covered in Less Than 200 Days, MoS Communications Says
Indian telecom providers have rolled out 5G connectivity to 600 districts in less than 200 days, according to details shared by Union Minister of State for Communications Devusinh Chauhan. The minister, who was speaking at the second meeting of G20 Digital Economy Working Group (DEWG), stated that India is one of the fastest countries to roll out 5...
