Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
23 Mar, 2026

How India is trying to regulate children's social media use, Pg15

Government explores graded approach regulating children's social media use amid rising cybercrime and mental health concerns, despite existing legal safeguards.

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

Govt asks WhatsApp to block device IDs used in digital arrest scams (Platform to implement suggestions, some already being put in place), Pg1

WhatsApp to block device IDs, enhance AI to combat digital arrest scams following government directive, aiming to curb impersonation and fraud.

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

Social media content, Pg2

Government plans to decentralize social media content blocking powers under Section 69A of IT Act to various agencies.

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

Centre looks to empower more ministries to block social media content, Pg1

Centre to empower Home, External Affairs, Defence, I&B ministries to block social media content under IT Act amid AI concerns.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeRole of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
13 Mar, 2026

PIB fact-check unit busts 50 deepfakes, says Pak. handles are spreading misinformation, Pg14

PIB busts 50 deepfakes, many spread by Pakistani handles, raising concerns over misinformation targeting top officials and national security.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
11 Mar, 2026

SC seeks balance; govt. says IT Rules do not curb satire, Pg12

Supreme Court balances free speech and fake news concerns regarding IT Rules, questions Fact Checking Unit's role and constitutionality.

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

Govt. told X, Instagram to take down critical, satirical posts on PM, UGC equity regulations, Pg12

Government orders takedown of satirical posts on PM Modi and UGC regulations, raising concerns over free speech and censorship.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and DegradationCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
9 Mar, 2026

Why are AI-generated animal videos on the rise and what harm can they cause?, Pg9

AI-generated animal videos surge, misleading viewers, endangering animals, and hindering conservation efforts through misinformation and unrealistic portrayals of wildlife interactions.

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

Govt looks at nuanced, graded age-based restrictions on social media for children, Pg3

Government plans graded social media restrictions for children, rejecting outright bans amid global debate on digital safety and rights.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
7 Mar, 2026

Karnataka, A.P. set to ban social media use by minors, Pg1

The governments of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have announced plans to ban social media use for minors, aiming to mitigate the psychological and social risks associated with early digital exposure.

Women and Women's OrganizationsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
7 Mar, 2026

Balancing innovation with women’s digital safety, Pg10

International Women's Day 2026: Calls for ethical AI intensify amid rising digital threats and deepfakes targeting women globally.

Role of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
24 Feb, 2026

India's 1st counter-terror policy 'Prahaar' unveiled, Pg8

India unveils 'Prahaar', its first counter-terrorism policy, emphasizing zero tolerance and intelligence-led prevention amid cross-border threats and technological challenges.

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

French President Macron urged India to 'join the club' and ban social media for kids, Pg13

Macron urges India to ban social media for children under 15 amid growing concerns over mental health impacts.

Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesEthics and Human InterfaceRole of Family, Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values
21 Feb, 2026

Gen Z and the dynamics of democratic engagement, Pg8

Article analyzes Gen Z's unique approach to democratic engagement, highlighting individualism, virtual activism, and impact on protests.

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

What has govt. laid down on AI labelling?, Pg13

Government mandates AI-generated content labeling on social media platforms, aiming to combat deepfakes and misinformation effectively from February 20.

Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
14 Feb, 2026

How hate groups & terrorist organisations use gaming platforms to recruit children, Pg19

Hate groups exploit online games like Minecraft and Roblox to recruit children into extremism, raising concerns globally.

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

​ Too fake to be good, Pg10

IT Rules 2026 amendment mandates AI imagery labeling but raises concerns over reduced content takedown timelines and freedom of expression.

Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
12 Feb, 2026

How CBI busted a national cyber gang that used 20,986 illegal SIMs to dupe people, Pg4

CBI busts cyber fraud syndicate obtaining 20,986 illegal SIMs, implicating Vodafone Idea employees in massive scam impacting telecom security.

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

Centre mandates label for photorealistic AI content, Pg1

Government mandates labeling of photorealistic AI content and reduces takedown time for illegal online material under IT Act amendments.

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

A social media ban will not save our children, Pg6

Proposed social media ban for minors sparks debate over digital rights, gender inequality, and practical implementation challenges in India.

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