Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
23 Oct, 2025

Eye on deepfakes, Centre for labelling of AI content on social media platforms, Pg15.

Centre proposes mandatory AI content labelling on social media to combat deepfakes and misinformation, ensuring user awareness and platform accountability.

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

Centre to allow only senior officials to flag 'unlawful' content for blocking, Pg15.

Centre restricts content blocking powers to senior officials (Joint Secretary/DIG level) under IT Act, enhancing accountability and addressing misuse concerns.

Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
15 Oct, 2025

Cybercrime cases of cheating by personation surge in Karnataka, Pg9

Karnataka sees 70% surge in cybercrime, especially 'cheating by personation', with poor charge-sheeting (25%) and conviction (33%) rates.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
10 Oct, 2025

EC cautions against misuse of AI during poll campaign, Pg15

Election Commission warns parties against AI misuse, mandates labeling of AI-generated content during election campaigns to combat misinformation.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
30 Sep, 2025

Why was X’s ‘censorship’ challenge rejected?, Pg8

Karnataka HC upholds Sahyog portal, empowering government to regulate online content; X Corp's challenge rejected over censorship concerns.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE GovernanceCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
30 Sep, 2025

X to appeal against HC's dismissal of its petition on takedown orders, Pg12.

X Corp challenges India's content takedown orders, citing free speech concerns and circumvention of IT Act's Section 69A.

Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
30 Sep, 2025

Cybercrimes rise 31.2%, most cases linked to fraud, Pg9.

India's cybercrime surges 31.2% in 2023, NCRB reports fraud dominating with 69% of cases, Karnataka tops the list.

Role of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
27 Sep, 2025

Identify and suggest action against apps used by terror groups: Shah, Pg12.

Amit Shah directs crackdown on terror groups exploiting lesser-known encrypted apps to evade surveillance and coordinate attacks.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
26 Sep, 2025

In Karnataka HC's rejection of X plea against Sahyog, 3 red lines for social media, Pg 17.

Karnataka HC upholds Sahyog portal, setting 'red lines' for social media regulation and emphasizing adherence to Indian laws.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
25 Sep, 2025

Leh protest turns deadly; Ministry blames activist, Pg1

Leh protest turns deadly amid demands for statehood and tribal status; MHA blames activist for inciting violence.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
21 Sep, 2025

Americans will dominate board of new TikTok U.S. entity, says White House, Pg15

White House confirms Americans will control TikTok's U.S. board amid national security concerns and potential Oracle-led takeover.

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

Allahabad HC to UP DGP, Home dept: Remove caste from all FIRs, police files, frame new SOP, Pg 10.

Allahabad HC orders UP police to remove caste references from FIRs, police files, and create new SOPs.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
20 Sep, 2025

Turmoil, tragedy, and tenacity in Nepal, Pg11

Youth-led protests in Nepal against corruption and misgovernance led to political turmoil and imposition of interim government.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesCorporate Governance
16 Sep, 2025

The conduct of social media companies amid political unrest, Pg11

Social media giants face scrutiny for passivity during political unrest, prioritizing profits over digital rights and civic responsibility.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
15 Sep, 2025

House panel says govt. must explore feasibility of licensing requirements for AI content creators, Pg12

Parliamentary panel urges AI content creator licensing and mandatory labelling to combat fake news, recommending legal and tech measures.

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

Fear overpowers awareness campaigns, safety nets as ‘digital arrests’ tighten grip, Pg 15.

Digital arrest scams cost citizens ₹2,500 crore as fraudsters exploit fear, weak enforcement, and technology to dupe educated individuals.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
13 Sep, 2025

Scam space, Pg6

Deepfake scams targeting investments surge, exploiting AI, regulatory gaps, and limited digital literacy, costing citizens lakhs.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
12 Sep, 2025

Red flags on algorithms, panel may recommend stricter penalties for social media, Pg15

Parliamentary panel proposes stricter penalties for social media algorithms spreading misinformation and inter-ministerial task force to tackle cross-border fake news.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
11 Sep, 2025

To curb 'fake news', panel backs mandatory fact-check mechanism

Parliamentary panel advocates stricter penalties, mandatory fact-checking, and ombudsman for media to combat 'fake news' and misinformation effectively.

IT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
8 Sep, 2025

Undersea cables cut in the Red Sea, disrupts Internet in Asia, West Asia, Pg14

Red Sea undersea cable cuts disrupt internet connectivity in Asia and West Asia, impacting India and Pakistan's internet access.

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