The Government of India has asked Meta to provide a comprehensive explanation regarding the temporary removal of a Facebook post published from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s verified account. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has instructed the company to appear before government officials within the next seven to ten days to explain the...
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has sought detailed explanations from leading messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Meta, regarding their implementation of username-based identity features. The move comes amid growing concerns that such features could potentially be exploited for impersonation, cyber fraud, and online identity misuse, raising fresh questions about digital...
The Union Cabinet has approved a bill aimed at regulating online gaming, which is expected to be introduced in the Lok Sabha tomorrow, according to sources. The legislation seeks to establish a legal framework for online gaming platforms while imposing strict penalties on gambling conducted through digital applications. The bill addresses key issues such as...
The Centre has prohibited at least 25 Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms for disseminating obscene and vulgar content. The digital services that have been banned—both websites and applications—include Big Shots, Desiflix, NeonX VIP, Gulab App, Kangan App, Hulchul App, MoodX, Ullu, and ALTT. This decision was made by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) in collaboration...