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BJP MP introduces 'Shield Bill, 2025' to restrict social media access for minors under 13 without parental consent, imposing hefty penalties on non-compliant platforms.
Government scrutinizes Meta's recommendation systems, questioning its intermediary status under IT Act's safe harbour provisions, potentially increasing platform liability.
Delhi Police arrests IAF Wing Commander for leaking sensitive defence data, booked under Official Secrets Act, hinting at a larger espionage network.
I4C warns corporates and finance professionals against the 'Boss Scam', a sophisticated WhatsApp account takeover via malicious files leading to high-value financial fraud.
Indian government demands Meta algorithm transparency and enhanced cooperation on child sexual abuse material and online fraud from Facebook and Instagram.
Government fortifies legal framework with IT Act, BNS, and IT Rules amendments to combat AI-generated deepfakes, ensuring safe cyberspace and user accountability.
Meta apologizes for content errors, deepfakes, and PM's post removal after government summons, raising concerns over intermediary liability and cybercrime.
Kerala moves to remove illegal geotags from Google Maps to safeguard sensitive forest ecosystems, wildlife corridors, and prevent disaster-prone entries.
Doxxing victims in India navigate a complex legal patchwork, as no specific law addresses online harassment, leading to severe real-world consequences.
Unvetted social media childbirth advice leads to fatal complications for mothers and newborns, highlighting urgent need for platform regulation and public health awareness.
BJP circles question fate of parliamentary panel recommending strict action against social media fake news and algorithm biases.
Jantar Mantar protests reveal critical policing gaps; experts urge Delhi Police to revamp crowd control, social media intelligence, and pre-emptive political engagement for future demonstrations.
India's I4C orders GitHub to remove BitChat repositories, citing potential misuse for unlawful assemblies and surveillance evasion, sparking debate on digital rights and state power.
Supreme Court issues interim order banning unapproved social media sharing of courtroom proceedings, citing misuse and undermining public trust, while exempting news reporting.
Supreme Court prohibits unauthorized extraction, monetisation of livestreamed court proceedings on digital platforms to uphold judicial sanctity and prevent trivialisation.
Government reiterates legal obligations for OTT platforms and social media under IT Rules, 2021, mandating due diligence against unlawful content.
MHA invokes new Telecommunications Act 2023, suspending mobile internet around Jantar Mantar amid student protests, disrupting daily life and digital payments.
Union Minister reveals government blocked 50 OTT platforms in two years for obscene content and IT Act violations, citing new digital media rules.
Delhi protest sparks internet shutdown, igniting debate over Telecommunications Act 2023 and Supreme Court's Anuradha Bhasin ruling on fundamental rights.
India's MeitY drafts comprehensive AI law to curb deepfakes, agent autonomy, and establish platform liability, exploring consent-based frameworks and regulatory sandboxes.
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