It Ministry
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WhatsApp issues statement on username feature after government notice; here's what the company said
Technology | Jul 01, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTOfficials are worried that the option to use usernames instead of phone numbers could increase the risk of impersonation, fraud, and misuse of accounts. There are fears that some users may take advantage of the system to mislead others or spread false or harmful information.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw pushes age-based social media curbs, calls for tougher deepfake laws
India | Feb 18, 2026, 08:20 AM ISTNotably, nations such as Australia, France and the United Kingdom have either brought in or proposed new laws to limit young people’s access to social media. These measures include stricter age checks and stronger parental consent rules aimed at improving online safety.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 7, 2025
India | Nov 07, 2025, 09:12 PM ISTPM Modi lauded the 'record turnout' in the phase 1 of the assembly elections in Bihar, saying it shows the trust of the people in his and incumbent Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's 'track record'.
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Govt tightens IT rules: Mandate senior-level authorisation for content takedowns
Technology | Oct 23, 2025, 08:27 AM ISTThe government has revised IT rules to bring greater transparency, clarity, and precision to enforcement actions, requiring intermediaries to remove unlawful information upon receiving actual knowledge.The government has revised IT rules to bring greater transparency, clarity, and precision to enfor
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IT Ministry in touch with Elon Musk's X after Grok AI chatbot using Hindi slang, abuses: Report
Business | Mar 20, 2025, 10:23 AM ISTThe IT Ministry is examining the matter, they added. Grok, the powerful AI chatbot on Elon Musk’s X, shocked netizens recently with its wild side when its response in Hindi came loaded with abuses and slang after provocation by users.
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IT Ministry reaches out to MHA over Telegram violations concerns amid its CEO arrest
Technology | Aug 27, 2024, 12:27 PM ISTThe Ministry of Information Technology is seeking information on any pending complaints against Telegram. If there are any such complaints, the ministry intends to take appropriate action against the app in India.
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Center issues new advisory to digital platforms specifically dealing with AI amidst ongoing election
Technology | Apr 06, 2024, 05:32 PM ISTConsidering Microsoft's advisory, the center has asked digital platforms to take full accountability for their AI model. Last month, it said that social media intermediaries should maintain the integrity of the electoral process.
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IT Ministry, NIXI launches BhashaNet portal at Universal Acceptance Day event
Technology | Mar 21, 2024, 11:32 PM ISTThe BhashaNet portal aims to promote digital inclusion. The event received active support from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
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Centre cautions influencers against endorsing offshore online betting, gambling platforms
Technology | Mar 21, 2024, 06:38 PM ISTThe ministry has emphasized that these advertisements have significant financial and socio-economic implications for consumers, particularly the youth, regarding online betting and gambling.
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IT Ministry, NIXI to launch BhashaNet portal at Universal Acceptance Day tomorrow
Technology | Mar 20, 2024, 07:48 PM ISTBhashaNet's goal is to establish a multilingual internet where website names and email addresses in local languages function flawlessly all over the world. UA Day serves as a chance to increase awareness and encourage the incorporation of Universal Acceptance.
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Google temporarily reinstates delisted apps amid talks with Centre
Technology | Mar 05, 2024, 06:42 PM ISTGoogle has decided to temporarily bring back all the apps it recently removed from its Play Store in India. This comes after talks between the central government and Google regarding the issue.
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Govt issues advisory to social media platforms amid growing concerns around deepfakes
India | Dec 26, 2023, 07:18 PM ISTThe latest advisory is the culmination of discussions held by Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar with intermediaries. It emphasises that digital intermediaries must ensure users are informed about penal provisions, including those in the IPC and the IT Act 2000.
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Centre issuing advisories on social media firms for 100% compliance on Deepfake content
Technology | Dec 05, 2023, 06:17 PM ISTGoogle said that the company's collaboration with the Indian government for multi-stakeholder discussion, which took place in the last month has been aligned with its commitment to address the challenge together and ensures a responsible approach to AI.
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Ministry of IT requests YouTube to add 'Unverified' disclaimer to fake news channels
Technology | Oct 16, 2023, 03:13 PM ISTThe Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has urged YouTube, owned by Google, to take legal actions against "fake news channels" and suggested that the platform include a disclaimer for effective handling of this problem.
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AI-Powered robotics set to reshape India's manufacturing landscape: Know more
Technology | Oct 14, 2023, 07:00 PM ISTReportedly, the progress in Artificial Intelligence is projected to have a profound impact on cyber-physical systems, particularly in domains like robotics, where AI plays a pivotal role in enabling interaction between the virtual and physical components of systems.
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YouTube and Telegram address IT Ministry's notice on child abuse material
Technology | Oct 07, 2023, 06:27 PM ISTThe Information Technology (IT) Act of 2000 provides the legal framework for addressing explicit content, including CSAM. Sections 66E, 67, 67A, and 67B of the IT Act impose stringent penalties and fines for online transmitting obscene or explicit material.
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Government issues warning to X, YouTube, and Telegram over CSAM | What you need to know
Technology | Oct 07, 2023, 01:30 PM ISTTelegram responded on Saturday that it maintains a constant commitment to upholding legal and ethical standards on its platform, specifically when it comes to addressing concerns related to Child Pornography (CP), Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), and incidents of Rape content on the internet.
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Govt issues notices to social media platforms, YouTube to take down child sexual abuse material
India | Oct 06, 2023, 07:33 PM ISTMoS Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that if the social media platforms do not take action swiftly on the matter, the safe harbour under the IT Act would be withdrawn.
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Govt rejects Moody's claim on Aadhaar's reliability in 'hot, humid' India
India | Sep 25, 2023, 11:53 PM IST'Aadhaar most trusted digital ID in the world': Govt refutes Moody’s Investors Service’s views on safety
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Govt launches electronics repair services outsourcing project, aiming USD 20 billion revenue
Business | May 31, 2023, 09:05 PM ISTMeity, the Central Board Of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and Environment Ministry will jointly work on the project.