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    Information Technology Act News

    No safe harbour in case of child sex abuse content: Govt's ‘hard talk’ with Meta

    Safe-harbour protection is available to Meta under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act.
    India News
    Published 5 days ago

    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.
    India News
    Updated 15 days ago

    SC stays pleas in HCs against Sahyog portal

    HT Image
    India News
    Published 16 days ago

    Centre blocks 4,996 Telegram channels, 1,263 websites in anti-piracy crackdown

    The intermediaries have been directed to disable 7,393 URLs, including 1,263 websites and 4,996 Telegram channels, for film piracy.
    India News
    Updated 18 days ago

    SC calls for standalone law on digital arrest frauds, Centre says Bill in works

    The Supreme Court said digital arrest frauds should be defined as a standalone offence with stringent punishment and stronger safeguards for victims.
    India News
    Updated 25 days ago

    2 Hyderabad YouTubers held by AP police over comments against CM Naidu

    The Andhra police have not made an official statement about their detention. (Representative Photo/iStock)
    India News
    Published 53 days ago

    Ludhiana: Trader uploads ‘insulting’ content against estranged wife, booked

    The complainant claimed that the social media posts were aimed at tarnishing the family’s reputation and causing mental harassment (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 80 days ago

    Ludhiana trader booked for morphing photos of wife’s minor niece

    Police officials added that the accused is already facing multiple FIRs registered at different police stations across the city. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 95 days ago

    Can't let entire generation be ruined by obscene content on mobile apps: Delhi HC

    Can't let entire generation be ruined by obscene content on mobile apps: Delhi HC
    India News
    Published 102 days ago

    Supreme Court notice to govt on Gujarat AAP’s blocked social media accounts

    FILE PHOTO: A bench of justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe issued notices to the state and central governments and sent the case to be attached to a related matter pending before a bench led by CJI Surya Kant (REUTERS)
    India News
    Published 107 days ago

    25-year-old man arrested for sending obscene messages, nudes to former female colleagues

    25-year-old man arrested for sending obscene messages, nudes to former female colleagues
    Cities
    Published 120 days ago

    X may lose safe harbour over inaction: Centre, police tell Delhi HC

    X may lose safe harbour over inaction: Centre, police tell Delhi HC
    India News
    Published 134 days ago

    Delhi court denies bail to NEET aspirant in organised cyber fraud case

    Delhi court denies bail to NEET aspirant in organised cyber fraud case
    Cities
    Published 137 days ago

    NRI groom, ‘airport officer’ con 29-year-old Mumbra banker of ₹6.75 lakh

    Representational image.
    Cities
    Updated 146 days ago

    Multiple victims filmed, minors included: 5 key updates in Goa sex scandal case

    Soham Naik was arrested and booked for rape, circulation of obscene material, cheating, criminal intimidation, and under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) and Information Technology (IT) Act.
    India News
    Updated 147 days ago

    2 arrested, 8 booked for circulating obscene videos of Ashok Kharat with victims

    Ashok Kharat (HT FILE)
    Cities
    Published 149 days ago

    Govt orders Telegram to disable over 3,000 piracy channels in 3 hours

    Govt orders Telegram to disable over 3,000 piracy channels in 3 hours
    India News
    Published 164 days ago

    Centre issues notice to Telegram to remove pirated content within 3 hours

    Centre issues notice to Telegram to remove pirated content
    India News
    Updated 165 days ago

    State to set up panel to tackle defamation on social media

    Mumbai, India - March 10, 2026:CM Devendra Fadnavis during budget assembly session at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 165 days ago

    Karnataka HC seeks Centre’s reply on X Corp’s appeal against Sahyog portal

    X Corp had argued that officers of the central government do not have independent statutory power to issue blocking orders. (Shutterstock picture | File)
    India News
    Published 166 days ago

    ₹3.17 lakh stolen in phishing fraud, cops recover total amount

    fraud alert warning background protect your email or crypto data vector
    Cities
    Published 186 days ago

    Ludhiana: Fugitive rape accused’s brother shares morphed videos of minor, on the run

    Police said that Mandar’s brother Sukhwinder was booked on March 21, 2025, for allegedly raping the 14-year-old victim. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 187 days ago

    Blackmailing, abetment to suicide: Two held from Maha for pushing Hathras man over brink

    For representation only (HT File Photo)
    Cities
    Published 207 days ago

    Jalandhar court directs social media platforms to block Atishi video

    he additional chief judicial magistrate, Jalandhar, on Thursday ordered the immediate removal and blocking of a “doctored” video featuring former Delhi chief minister Atishi. (File photo)
    Cities
    Published 220 days ago

    Govt issues 72-hr ultimatum to Musk’s X as Grok churns out sexualised photos

    The chatbot also acknowledged creating sexualised images of minors in recent days, violating its own acceptable use policy, Bloomberg reported. (REUTERS)
    India News
    Updated 233 days ago

    MeitY advisory to VPN providers to block sites

    RRB NTPC Exam Date News Live: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) will announce NTPC UG, PG exam dates on their official websites
    India News
    Updated 253 days ago

    Pawan Kalyan's personality rights: HC gives platforms 7 days to act on his plea

    Pawan Kalyan is aggrieved by AI videos and impersonation content circulating online.
    India News
    Published 254 days ago

    Govt asks VPN services, platforms to block sites leaking personal data of Indians

    The flagged sites were disclosing personal details. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
    India News
    Published 254 days ago

    Ludhiana: Bid to incite communal tension foiled, cops nab 1

    Commissioner of police Swapan Sharma with other officials during a media conference in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 262 days ago

    Noida: Astrologer duped of ₹3.74L over installing power meter

    On November 25, the victim had received a call from an unidentified number and the caller introduced himself as the customer executive from the power department for the meter installation process. (Representational image)
    Cities
    Published 262 days ago
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