information technology act

IT Act amendment proposed: Only senior cops may probe cybercrime cases

At present, Section 78 of the IT Act allows any offence under the law to be investigated by a police officer not below the rank of inspector.

Updated on Aug 08, 2026 08:42 am IST

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Published on Aug 07, 2026 08:55 am IST

The intermediaries have been directed to disable 7,393 URLs, including 1,263 websites and 4,996 Telegram channels, for film piracy.

Updated on Aug 06, 2026 10:49 am IST

The Supreme Court said digital arrest frauds should be defined as a standalone offence with stringent punishment and stronger safeguards for victims.

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 12:03 pm IST

The Andhra police have not made an official statement about their detention. (Representative Photo/iStock)

Published on Jul 01, 2026 08:13 pm IST

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