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information technology act news

Jilted man posts private photos of ex-girlfriend on social media in Una, booked

The accused has been booked under BNS Sections 78 and 351, and Section 67 of the IT Act.
Published on Jun 17, 2025 07:43 PM IST

HC seeks Centre reply on plea on Delhi Police’s powers over online content

The matter will be heard next on September 17. (HT Archive)
Published on May 30, 2025 06:02 AM IST

Delhi HC asks LG, Centre to reply to plea on online content takedown notices

Delhi HC asks LG, Centre to reply to plea on online content takedown notices
Updated on May 29, 2025 03:39 PM IST

‘Blocked social media accounts after attack’: MIB tells parliamentary panel

The action was taken against social media influencers and social media platforms which were “working against national interest,” the ministry said. (File)
Updated on May 22, 2025 05:13 PM IST

Pune student held for obscene texts, calls to minister

(Shutterstock)
Published on May 03, 2025 07:44 AM IST

Allahabad HC drops case against man, says liking post on social media different from sharing it

Allahabad HC drops case against man, says liking post on social media different from sharing it
Published on Apr 21, 2025 11:45 AM IST

Maharashtra Cyber urges Centre to block Wikipedia, Proton Mail

Maharashtra Cyber urges Centre to block Wikipedia, Proton Mail
Published on Apr 12, 2025 08:26 AM IST

Wikipedia is an intermediary, can’t appeal takedown court order on merits: HC

The defamation suit arose from ANI’s plea before a single judge that its Wikipedia page falsely described it as a “propaganda tool” for the government
Published on Apr 08, 2025 05:48 PM IST

X cannot challenge removal of user content: Govt to Karnataka high court

The Union government has told the Karnataka high court that social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has no legal right to challenge the removal of user content.
Published on Mar 30, 2025 04:50 AM IST

Centre slams 'X' for calling ‘Sahyog’ censorship tool, defends IT Act in Karnataka HC

Centre slams 'X' for calling ‘Sahyog’ censorship tool, defends IT Act in Karnataka HC
Published on Mar 29, 2025 01:38 PM IST

In Karnataka HC, Centre defends use of IT Act for takedown notices

Karnataka High Court (Wikimedia Commons)
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 04:13 AM IST

Railways sent 7 takedown notices to platforms since Dec

HT’s random sampling of the targeted content revealed that while some tweets have been removed, others remain accessible. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Mar 21, 2025 07:24 AM IST

Elon Musk's X sues union government over alleged censorship and IT Act violations

Elon Musk's X sues union government over alleged censorship and IT Act violations
Published on Mar 20, 2025 03:08 PM IST

X approaches HC over Centre using IT Act to block content

X approaches HC over Centre using IT Act to block content
Published on Mar 20, 2025 09:33 AM IST

X sues govt over use of IT Act to block content

X argued that the government’s actions are directly harming its ability to operate in India. (Bloomberg)
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 08:37 AM IST

FICCI, CII and PCI members part of MIB’s blocking committee, LS told

FICCI, CII and PCI members part of MIB’s blocking committee, LS told
Published on Mar 20, 2025 08:18 AM IST

HC grants bail to gym owner accused of rape and cheating

HC grants bail to gym owner accused of rape and cheating
Published on Feb 24, 2025 07:22 AM IST

Remove videos of station stampede: Rlys notice to X

Crowds of passengers seen at the New Delhi Railway Station a day after the stampede reportedly resulting in the death of 18 people in New Delhi, India, on Monday, February 17, 2025. (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Feb 21, 2025 02:59 PM IST

Instagram ‘astrologer’ tricks woman out of 6 lakh for love marriage: Report

A 24-year-old Bengaluru woman lost 5.9 lakh to a fake astrologer who promised to help with her love marriage.
Updated on Feb 18, 2025 05:30 PM IST

Case lodged against former TDP MLA for ‘abusing’ BJP leader

Madhavi Latha filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime police of Cyberabad on January 21, alleging that Prabhakar Reddy’s followers were making threatening phone calls to her and posting abusive comments against her on social media. (Representational image)
Published on Feb 16, 2025 07:32 AM IST

Karnataka police launch probe into hacking of portal for property transactions, registrations

Karnataka police launch probe into hacking of portal for property transactions, registrations
Published on Feb 10, 2025 07:18 AM IST

Bengaluru's 75-year-old woman loses 2 crore to an investment scam: Report

75-year-old senior citizen lost crore in Bengaluru after falling prey to investment scam.
Published on Feb 09, 2025 09:10 AM IST

Hotel guest loses 22.80 lakh in SIM swap fraud

Cyber cheats defrauded a five-star hotel guest of 22.80 lakh in an apparent SIM swap fraud case. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 09:38 AM IST

IT Act: Delhi Police gets nod to issue ‘takedown orders’

Delhi Police Headquarters. (HT File Photo)
Published on Jan 09, 2025 09:34 AM IST

Ludhiana: Jagraon man held for 22L Telangana cyber fraud

The accused installs wi-fi connections in Jagraon. (HT File)
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 07:14 AM IST

DGGI can now send takedown orders against online money gaming apps evading GST

Gaming entities attract 28% GST on the total sum deposited by players. (Reuters Photo)
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 10:25 AM IST

NCLT attack video conference network hacked to play obscene videos in court rooms

NCLT attack video conference network hacked to play obscene videos in court rooms
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 08:02 AM IST

9,845 URLs blocked by MeitY between Jan-Oct 2024: MHA tells Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha proceeding underway during the Winter Session of Parliament. (SansadTV YouTube/ANI)
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 10:52 PM IST

Need stricter laws to curb ‘vulgar content’ on OTT, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw speaks in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. (SansadTV)
Published on Nov 28, 2024 11:05 AM IST

Why should Wiki not be treated as publisher: Centre

The Centre, in its notice, said there is a view that a small group exercises editorial control over Wikipedia pages. (Wikimedia Commons)
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 06:16 AM IST