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Sejal Sharma

Sejal Sharma

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Rules under new Telecom Act come into force, sector shifts to authorisation regime

The government also notified DoT’s Telecom e-Services Portal as the official portal through which the new authorisation framework will be implemented digitally.

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 15:24 IST

How Telegram’s ‘edited’ feature became tool for frauds targeting NEET aspirant

NTA will hold the re-Neet exam on June 21.

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 22:32 IST

The ‘time-travel’ flaw that prompted India to block Telegram before NEET retest

Security persons checking aspirants before appearing in the NEET UG 2026 exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) at an examination centre in Patna.

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 05:54 IST

Telegram blocked ahead of NEET retest, Centre cites changing IP address

The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) issued both orders under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act.

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 04:16 IST

In a first, Anthropic pulls two key AI models after US govt intervenes

Anthropic said it received an export-control directive at 5.21pm local time barring all foreign nationals from using Fable 5 and Mythos 5, on national-security grounds.

Updated on Jun 14, 2026 03:02 IST

States play vital role in boosting nation’s progress: PM Modi at Niti Aayog meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 11th meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog.

Updated on Jun 12, 2026 01:54 IST

Union cabinet celebrates PM Modi as he completes record 4,399 days in office

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday passed a resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he became India’s continuously serving, longest-serving elected prime minister (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jun 10, 2026 14:24 IST

Online consumers lose over ₹25,000 cr to online traps despite norms: Survey

The findings come over two years after the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) notified guidelines prohibiting 13 categories of dark patterns (FILE)

Updated on Jun 9, 2026 16:00 IST

CBFC clears ‘Voice of Hind Rajab’ without cuts, will be released on June 19

This image received on March 6, 2026 shows a still from the film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab'.

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 03:15 IST

Govt to retain AI labelling rule, bring schedule for advisories

The MeitY official said the final rules could be finalised internally within one or two weeks. (Reuters photo)

Updated on Jun 1, 2026 11:04 IST

Govt to use AI for selection of beneficiaries, ration delivery and complaints

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addresses a press conference after the Cabinet meeting in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times)

Updated on May 27, 2026 13:30 IST

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

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