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Sejal Sharma

Sejal Sharma

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Congress claims Rahul Gandhi’s Insta post briefly restricted, MeitY denies role

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi with newly-elected Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay in Chennai on Sunday.

Updated on May 11, 2026 24:14 IST

Tech bodies oppose IT Rules amendments

The ministry had on April 21 issued a second extension for stakeholder comments. (File photo)

Updated on May 8, 2026 08:32 IST

Niti Aayog VC Ashok Kumar Lahiri’s phone number hacked

Ashok Lahiri claimed his phone number was hacked and used to send fake money requests.

Updated on May 8, 2026 09:29 IST

NITI Aayog VC Ashok Kumar Lahiri says phone number hacked, money requests sent

Ashok Lahiri claimed his phone number was hacked and used to send fake money requests.

Updated on May 7, 2026 17:06 IST

Govt extends TRP freeze on TV news channels by four weeks again

The first order was issued on March 6, 2026, when the government initially paused TRP reporting for four weeks. (Representative photo)

Updated on May 6, 2026 15:17 IST

Ex Prasar Bharati chief Shashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC chairperson

The CBFC functions under the MIB and certifies films for public exhibition in India under the Cinematograph Act. (@shashidigital)

Updated on May 6, 2026 10:48 IST

Govt clears first phase of semicon mission; two Gujarat units approved

Both facilities, announced by IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during the cabinet briefing, will be set up in Gujarat. (Representative file photo)

Updated on May 6, 2026 03:44 IST

Cabinet clears 2 new chip units in Gujarat worth ₹3,936 crore

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at a Cabinet briefing in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI)

Updated on May 6, 2026 24:57 IST

WhatsApp may block devices linked to digital arrest scams: Centre tells SC

WhatsApp to explore device ID blocking for digital arrest scams

Updated on Apr 29, 2026 01:02 IST

MeitY warns VPNs, intermediaries over access to banned betting sites

The government said the direction was issued in view of the “serious nature” of the issue.

Updated on Apr 28, 2026 15:21 IST

PM Modi hails Kalpakkam nuclear reactor in Mann Ki Baat, urges Census participation

PM Modi highlights India’s nuclear progress and renewable energy growth in Mann Ki Baat, while stressing the importance of digital Census 2027 participation. (PTI)

Updated on Apr 26, 2026 09:48 IST

Govt proposes always-on labels for AI content

Govt proposes always-on labels for AI content

Updated on Apr 23, 2026 24:18 IST

Govt may mandate registration for online games from China, Pakistan, Turkey

Govt finalises online gaming rules under PROG Act, 2025; banks must halt transactions for banned games, focus on high-risk foreign apps. (Representative photo)

Updated on Apr 23, 2026 01:08 IST

‘Govt keeps options open for future AI legislation’

MeitY has recently announced the creation of two committees to advise the government on AI governance policy development and coordination. (UNSPLASH)

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 02:00 IST

Disable Community Notes on X or get publisher tag, Parliament panel moots

Parliametary anel flags X Community Notes as ‘publishing’, suggests platform may lose intermediary status

Updated on Apr 12, 2026 03:52 IST

Parl panel suggests X ‘Community Notes’ may be treated as publishing activity

Parliamentary panel suggested features like “community notes” on X could be treated as a publishing activity, according to committee chairperson and BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

Updated on Apr 11, 2026 09:25 IST

Government seeks X Community Notes oversight with IT Rules tweaks

If the government decides a note is unlawful under the expanded framework, the process would follow the standard route: a takedown or blocking direction sent to the platform, requiring removal or disabling of access within a set time.

Updated on Apr 10, 2026 01:04 IST

IT rules amendments face pushback; govt may extend feedback deadline

The ministry had published the draft rules on March 30, giving 15 days for public and stakeholder feedback, with April 14 set as the deadline.

Updated on Apr 8, 2026 08:04 IST

MIB extends TRP freeze on TV news channels by four weeks

TRP is a way to measure how many are watching a TV channel or a specific show. (Image sourced form Forbes)

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 04:52 IST

New DGCA chief, I&B ministry secretary appointed in major shuffle

Vir Vikram Yadav (L) and Chanchal Kumar (R)

Updated on Apr 1, 2026 03:38 IST

Draft IT rules: Notices to apply to content from non-publishers

This is the second amendment to the IT Rules this year. (HT File)

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 03:25 IST

Influencers may face takedowns, publisher-level rules under new IT proposal

Government proposes sweeping IT Rules changes, expands powers to block online content

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 02:14 IST

Centre likely to extend SIM-binding timeline for messaging platforms

Under the November 2025 directive, companies were required to comply with the directive within 90 days, which was by the end of February 2026, and submit a compliance report within 120 days.

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 03:21 IST

Parliamentary panel calls for comprehensive AI law

The recommendations are part of a report finalised by the standing committee on communications and information technology that is expected to be tabled in Parliament (REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 14:31 IST

Centre rolls out new TV ratings policy, brings OTT into measurement

Centre rolls out new TV ratings policy, brings OTT into measurement

Updated on Mar 28, 2026 01:22 IST

652 apps blocked over security concerns, govt informs Lok Sabha

The government has blocked 652 mobile applications over concerns related to data security.

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 13:16 IST

NHRC seeks action taken report from ministries on child data risks online

The report classifies platforms into four risk tiers. (Representative file photo)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 10:43 IST

UP’s ₹25,000 crore Puch AI MoU faces scrutiny over startup credentials

Describing the company as a bootstrap startup, Invest UP CEO Vijay Kiran Anand said the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>25,000 crore figure represents private investment that Puch AI would mobilise through its investors

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 10:28 IST

Sahyog 2.0 to enable user data requests: Panel report

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla conducts the proceedings of the House during the Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Monday. (Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab)

Updated on Mar 24, 2026 24:25 IST

Oscar-nominated film faces CBFC roadblock

The CBFC committee members said there is a need to maintain a positive diplomatic relationship. (Film stills sourced from Mubi)

Updated on Mar 21, 2026 01:57 IST

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