The head of Meta’s India operations has been named in a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the circulation of allegedly morphed images and social media posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest linked to the Centre for Justice and Peace (CJP). The development has intensified the debate surrounding the accountability of...
A government-appointed review committee has recommended a complete ban on the Satluj streaming platform after concluding that its operations and content pose a potential threat to India’s sovereignty, integrity, and national security. The recommendation marks another significant step in the government’s ongoing efforts to regulate digital platforms that are considered harmful to the country’s strategic...
Elon Musk reignited his long-running rivalry with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg after making a significant announcement on X, using the opportunity to criticize the traditional corporate communication style often associated with major technology companies. Musk, who frequently shares company updates directly with millions of followers on X, suggested that communicating with users through social media...
The Central Government has widened its examination of major instant messaging platforms by issuing notices to Telegram and Signal regarding their username-based identity feature. The move comes shortly after similar concerns were raised with WhatsApp, reflecting the government’s increasing focus on the functioning of digital communication platforms and the potential misuse of anonymous or pseudonymous...
In a significant development concerning the integrity of one of India’s most important medical entrance examinations, the Delhi High Court has upheld the temporary restriction imposed on the messaging platform Telegram ahead of the NEET re-test. The decision reinforces authorities’ efforts to curb the spread of unauthorized examination material and prevent potential malpractice during the...
The legal dispute between the Central government and messaging platform Telegram has intensified, with authorities informing the Delhi High Court that the company allegedly failed to act despite repeated warnings concerning data disclosure and content-related concerns linked to the NEET-UG examination. The case has brought renewed attention to the responsibilities of digital platforms operating in...
In a significant move aimed at safeguarding the integrity of one of India’s most crucial medical entrance examinations, authorities temporarily blocked access to the messaging platform Telegram ahead of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) retest. Officials described the action as a “last resort” measure taken to prevent the possible circulation of confidential examination materials and...
The controversy surrounding the alleged NEET-UG paper leak brought several digital platforms under scrutiny, including the popular messaging application Telegram. At one point during the investigation, authorities briefly blocked access to the platform after concerns emerged that leaked examination materials and related communications were being circulated through various Telegram channels and groups. The incident highlighted...