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Government to ask Meta if US child safety defaults will extend to India as well
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has been having regular meetings with Meta on technical measures since last month when Meta’s global executives were summoned to India over a host of issues, including the spread of child abuse content online.
Two or three more chip plants to go live by year-end: IT secretary S Krishnan
On the government’s recently announced second phase of its semiconductor programme, with a $13-billion support, IT secretary S Krishnan said the Centre expects a larger number of companies to apply under the scheme as the whole supply chain is covered. The approved semiconductor assembly, testing, marking and packaging (ATMP) units of Micron Technology, Kaynes Semicon and CG Semi began commercial production this year.
Central government yet to notify selection panels for data protection board
Five months after establishing the Data Protection Board of India (DPBI), the government has yet to set up search-cum-selection committees to appoint its chairperson and four members. While the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules are in force, the quasi-judicial body remains unstaffed, even as its framework and portal are being prepared.
Gazette notification may allow more ministries to block content
Sources told us that the government could use a gazette notification to give multiple ministries content-blocking powers under the Information Technology Act, 2000, avoiding the need for legal amendments. This would make Secretaries 'nodal officers' with authority to issue orders, expanding Section 69(A) without facing legal hurdles.
I&B Ministry issues notice to Telegram to remove pirated content under IT Act, 2000: Govt sources
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a notice to Telegram. This action is to remove pirated content from the platform. Complaints from OTT platforms like JioCinema and Amazon Prime Video led to this notice. Over 3000 Telegram channels were identified for distributing copyrighted films and shows. New rules strengthen intermediary obligations for content removal.
Karnataka HC seeks Centre’s reply on X Corp plea challenging Sahyog portal
A bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Poonacha on Tuesday issued a notice to the Centre while hearing an appeal against a single-judge order that upheld the Sahyog mechanism. The matter will be heard next on June 11. The plea challenges a government notification that authorised its officials and police personnel to issue blocking directions through the Sahyog portal.
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High-level panel formed to examine digital arrest issues: MHA tells SC
The Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a high-level committee to address digital arrest scam cases. This committee will examine issues faced by enforcement agencies and suggest corrective measures. Members include officials from various ministries and agencies. The committee will meet regularly to discuss solutions. The Supreme Court is monitoring these efforts to protect victims from cybercrime.
AI content on social media may be labelled to fight rising tide of deepfakes, misinformation
India is mandating social media users to declare AI-generated or modified content, with platforms required to implement verification measures. This move aims to combat deepfakes, with disclaimers needing to occupy 10% of visual display or audio duration. The government is also centralizing takedown notices to senior officials.
Building AI guardrails: No child’s play, this!
As AI tools spread deeper into classrooms, homes and social media feeds, stakes are clear: safeguards can’t be just optics.
Govt bypassing safeguards under law to order content takedown: X tells HC
Why would government go through rigmarole of Section 69(A) when easy path to pass content takedown orders available: X tells Karnataka HC
MeitY rejects X claim on block orders; no plan to ban handles
India's IT ministry refuted X's claim of issuing a blocking order on July 3, 2025, targeting accounts including Reuters. The ministry clarified it promptly requested X to unblock the news outlets after their initial restriction. X cited potential criminal liability for non-compliance and expressed concern over press censorship, while exploring legal options against the blocking orders.
X restores public access to Reuters, Reuters World accounts in India
X, formerly Twitter, briefly withheld the official Reuters and Reuters World accounts in India due to a legal demand, but restored access after the IT ministry denied issuing such a requirement. The reason for the initial withholding remains unclear.
Elon Musk's X petitions court against Indian government’s information blocking orders
The Centre, the petition argues, is using Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, 2000, to enforce curbs. The lawsuit highlights a growing tension between social media platforms and the Indian government regarding content regulation.
EC pushes ahead with linking EPIC & Aadhaar in line with law
The Election Commission (EC) is moving to link the Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) with Aadhaar while ensuring compliance with legal provisions and Supreme Court rulings. The process, involving technical consultations and significant software updates, aims to strengthen identity verification without compromising voting rights reserved exclusively for Indian citizens.
Govt amends norms to restore Aadhaar verification process for private entities
The government has amended the Aadhaar Act, allowing private entities to use Aadhaar authentication for services upon approval. This move aims to enhance transparency, innovation, and access to services across various sectors like e-commerce, health, and travel, while ensuring voluntary participation.
SC stays Centre’s fact check unit, says it impacts fundamental right of freedom of speech and expression
The Supreme Court has halted the implementation of the FCU Rules issued by the Union Government until the Bombay High Court decides on challenges to the IT Rules amendment 2023, citing serious constitutional concerns affecting freedom of speech.
Govt notifies fact-checking unit under PIB to check fake news, misinformation related to Centre
The rules mandate all social media and internet intermediaries to make reasonable efforts to ensure that the users of its platforms should not display, host, publish or upload information that is deceiving or misleading, is patently false and untrue as far as the central government is concerned.
Gamespotting: MeitY receives three applications for forming SROs
The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) has received at least three proposals for the formation of self-regulatory organisations (SRO) for online gaming. The deadline for the submission of proposals was July 6.
MeitY likely to lead proposed body to fact-check government news
This marks a departure from the govt’s earlier stance to have the PIB carry out the vetting
Withdraw ‘draconian’ amendments to IT Rules: Editors Guild tells govt
The Editors Guild of India said that it is "deeply disturbed" by the move and has sought its withdrawal.
Govt to set up appellate panels to redress grievances of social media users
Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma, representing the Centre, placed before the court a notification of October 28 in terms of which certain amended rules have come to be introduced in the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
CBIC clarification on display inputs duty a big relief: ICEA
The notice by the central board of indirect taxes and customs (CBIC) via circular dated August 18, which clarifies that import of display assembly along with back support frames that includes mechanical and plastic parts will now attract a basic customs duty of 10%.
Delhi High Court restrains rogue websites from using Amazon trademark and logo
The high court said it was of the view that the plaintiffs, Amazon Seller Services Private Limited and its other companies have made out a prima facie case for grant of ex parte ad-interim injunction.
MeitY releases proposed changes to IT rules that it yanked last week
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ( Meity) has sought comments from the public within 30 days from publishing of the draft and said that a formal public consultation on the subject would be arranged by mid-June.
CERT-In mandate not for surveillance: govt sources
The IT ministry is likely to come out with detailed clarifications on the CERT-In mandate in the coming days, sources said, in the wake of concerns raised by industry and privacy experts over the new guidelines.
2021 Year in Review | India’s data protection bill: It’s not just personal
Here are the major developments around data protection rules in India this year.
IT ministry receives some grievances related to misleading, unwanted ads on social media
"Further, MeitY has also received some grievances in this regard," Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
India wants WhatsApp privacy policy changes withdrawn
The WhatsApp privacy policy changes "raise grave concerns regarding the implications for the choice and autonomy of Indian citizens" MeitY says in a letter to the messaging app's global head Will Cathcart.
I&B Ministry to regulate OTT platforms, digital media now
Industry sources said OTT platforms should be allowed to come up with their own self-regulation code without the government interference.
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