Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

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Parliament and State LegislaturesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
19 Dec, 2025

Set up unit to counter anti-India narratives: House panel to MEA, Pg5

Parliamentary panel urges MEA to establish unit countering anti-India narratives amid Bangladesh concerns and China's growing influence.

Role of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
16 Dec, 2025

Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and risks are expected to grow, Pg17

Militant groups are experimenting with AI for recruitment, propaganda, and cyberattacks, raising concerns about potential misuse in biological/chemical weapons development.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
15 Dec, 2025

Why was Elon Musk’s X platform fined $140 million by the EU?, Pg9

EU fines Elon Musk's X $140M for DSA breaches, triggering Musk's call to abolish EU amid regulatory clash.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
15 Dec, 2025

Courts must protect, not regulate free speech, Pg6

Supreme Court's push for stringent online content regulation raises concerns about free speech and potential overreach, impacting fundamental rights and democratic principles.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
15 Dec, 2025

Concerns around Karnataka's expansive Bill to tackle hate speech, Pg16

Karnataka's new Hate Speech Bill, 2025, introduces broad definitions, government takedown powers, and enhanced penalties, raising concerns about misuse and free speech.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
14 Dec, 2025

How will Australia’s social media ban work?, Pg14

Australia bans social media for under-16s, imposing hefty fines; Meta responds with age verification, raising privacy concerns and implementation challenges.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
14 Dec, 2025

'My focus on appointments is to place emphasis on merit, integrity, experience, temperament required to serve as judge', Pg9

CJI emphasizes merit, integrity in judicial appointments, defends collegium system, and advocates for tackling pendency and ensuring access to justice.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
13 Dec, 2025

Framework to fight fake news has been made strong: Minister, Pg11

Government fortifies framework against fake news and deepfakes, citing threats to democratic processes and public order under Article 19(1).

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
11 Dec, 2025

Australia’s social media ban for under-16s takes effect, Pg14

Australia enforces world-first social media ban for under-16s, tech giants face hefty fines for non-compliance amid safety concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
11 Dec, 2025

In Australia's social media ban, template for the world (The law may set off a global push for young users’ online safety. India’s approach, meanwhile, is focused on parental consent), Pg17

Australia enforces social media age restrictions, setting global precedent; India focuses on parental consent under DPDP Act 2023.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
9 Dec, 2025

Why EU's $140 million fine on X has ignited a political storm, Pg14

EU fines X $140M under DSA sparking US political storm over censorship and tech company targeting.

E GovernanceCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
2 Dec, 2025

Sanchar Saathi app must be pre-installed on phones: DoT, Pg12

DoT mandates pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app on smartphones by March 2026 to curb mobile fraud.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
2 Dec, 2025

Centre asks smartphone makers to pre-install its app, triggers concerns, Pg1

Government mandates pre-installation of 'Sanchar Saathi' app on all smartphones to combat cyber fraud and track stolen devices.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
1 Dec, 2025

For health's sake, look for disclaimers in celebrity stories, Pg13

Celebrity endorsements of unverified health treatments spark controversy; India's regulations on misleading health ads face scrutiny.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
30 Nov, 2025

Govt. orders ‘SIM binding’ for messaging platforms, Pg13

Government mandates 'SIM binding' for messaging apps by 2026, aiming to curb cyber fraud and enhance traceability.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
28 Nov, 2025

SC asks govt. to regulate user content on Internet, Pg1

Supreme Court directs government to formulate guidelines regulating user-generated online content, suggesting Aadhaar verification and autonomous vetting authority.

Vulnerable SectionsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
28 Nov, 2025

SC moots Central law to make ridiculing of PwDs a penal offence, Pg12

Supreme Court urges Centre to enact strict law penalizing ridicule of Persons with Disabilities, akin to SC/ST Atrocities Act.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
24 Nov, 2025

PM calls for global compact on AI to prevent misuse, Pg12

PM Modi advocates global AI compact for ethical use, emphasizing human-centric approach, transparency, and preventing misuse in critical sectors.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
22 Nov, 2025

Guidelines defining ‘obscenity’ in online content proposed, Pg10

Government proposes stringent guidelines defining 'obscenity' for online content, drawing criticism over potential overreach and censorship of digital media.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
22 Nov, 2025

'Obscene' content: Centre may widen ambit to bar criticism of social, public figures, Pg15

Government plans to broaden IT Rules, potentially censoring criticism of public figures and social norms on digital media platforms.

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