Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
18 Jun, 2026

Exam failures run deeper than Telegram, Pg10

Telegram ban for NEET paper leaks draws fire as critics label it executive overreach, failing to address systemic examination integrity flaws.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
17 Jun, 2026

Centre blocks Telegram app till NEET (UG) re-examination, Pg1

Centre blocks Telegram app in India until Monday, citing NTA's request to combat widespread NEET exam cheating rackets.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
17 Jun, 2026

'Like real life, kids need rules for social media use', Pg11

UK proposes social media ban for under-16s by 2027, following Australia's lead, igniting global debate on child online safety, addictive design, and parental roles.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
16 Jun, 2026

U.K. govt. bans social media for children under 16, Pg16

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer mandates social media ban for children under 16, aiming to curb harmful content and excessive screen time.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
28 May, 2026

The battle against AI misinformation, Pg9

AI misinformation battle intensifies as India grapples with policy gaps amid rising cybercrimes and digital deceit concerns.

Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
24 May, 2026

Centre issues alert on phishing scam targeting iPhones, Pg9

MHA's I4C warns iPhone users of phishing scams impersonating Apple Support to steal credentials and unlock stolen devices.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
30 Apr, 2026

Why ‘digital vigilantism’ is not the problem, Pg7

Delhi HC debates 'digital vigilantism' amid rising social media justice; highlights systemic failures and need for robust redressal mechanisms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
29 Apr, 2026

9,400 accounts banned for being linked to digital arrests, Pg12

WhatsApp bans 9,400 accounts linked to digital arrests and law enforcement impersonations after Home Ministry intervention.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
28 Apr, 2026

A tightening of the fist in India’s digital public square, Pg6

Proposed IT rule amendments expand government's power over online speech, raising concerns about censorship and bypassing judicial safeguards.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
27 Apr, 2026

Govt's online content blocking orders double to 24,000 in a year, over half on X, Pg1

Government's online content blocking soars to 24,000 amid deepfake surge; Section 69A of IT Act increasingly invoked.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
22 Apr, 2026

Govt. moots stricter norms for content generated using AI, Pg12

Government proposes stringent IT regulations mandating continuous labeling of AI-generated content to combat misinformation and ensure transparency across digital platforms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
22 Apr, 2026

Govt to tighten AI labelling rules for social media over 'unsatisfactory compliance', Pg19

Government tightens AI labelling rules for social media platforms due to 'unsatisfactory compliance' with IT Rules, 2021.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
22 Apr, 2026

Rs 22.9 cr lost in digital arrest, five banks made to pay Rs 1.3 cr to victim, Pg1

RBI penalizes five banks, ordering Rs 1.31 crore payout to digital arrest scam victim amidst surging cyber fraud cases in Delhi.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
14 Apr, 2026

State Census offices told to monitor online narratives, Pg12

Census 2027: Census body directs state offices to monitor social media narratives to counter propaganda and misinformation effectively.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
7 Apr, 2026

Understanding India’s internet censorship regime, Pg10

Study reveals inconsistent internet censorship in India; ISPs arbitrarily block websites despite uniform government orders due to lack of standardization.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
6 Apr, 2026

IT rules have made the internet less free, Pg11

IT Rules, 2021, expanded censorship powers, raising concerns about freedom of speech and due process online.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
31 Mar, 2026

Independent news creators on Centre's radar as it eyes tighter control over content, Pg21

Government seeks tighter control over independent news creators via IT Rules amendment, raising concerns about online speech regulation.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
27 Mar, 2026

India has oil for 60 days, LPG for a month: Centre, Pg14

India assures energy security with 60-day oil reserves and increased LPG production amid West Asia tensions, discouraging panic buying.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
27 Mar, 2026

Why YouTube, Meta were held guilty in tech addiction trial, Pg4

Meta and YouTube held liable for addictive designs, causing harm to young users, ordered to pay $6 million in damages.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
23 Mar, 2026

​Digital exile, Pg6

Government increasingly censors social media accounts critical of policies, raising concerns about free speech and digital authoritarianism.

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