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EXCLUSIVE | Centre looks to empower more ministries to block social media content

March 18, 2026 9:46 am

Inter-ministerial discussions on, officials flag proliferation of AI-generated misleading content

Why Jharkhand High Court quashed FIR against woman accused of insulting Lord Jesus on social media

February 24, 2026 12:25 pm

The Jharkhand High Court quashed FIR over social media post on Lord Jesus, holding no deliberate intent to outrage religious feelings was alleged.

‘Relationship no license to exploit’: Jharkhand High Court denies bail to man for leaking private photos of woman

January 27, 2026 6:33 pm

Private photos leak case: While hearing a plea of accused, who allegedly leaked the private photos of woman on Instagram, the Jharkhand High Court said that petitioner has exploited relationship under guise of a social media account.

Rs 200 crore international forex fraud racket busted; 7 held in Maharashtra

January 06, 2026 4:57 pm

An investigation into the victims' complaints indicated that the accused contacted individuals on various matrimonial and social media sites, posing as potential partners or high-net-worth investors, according to the police

The ‘who’ and the ‘how’ of OTT content regulation

May 14, 2025 12:10 pm

OTT regulation should aim at striking a balance between freedom of speech and social sensitivities

Knowledge Nugget: Grok AI and Safe Harbour Protection – What you must know for UPSC Exam?

March 27, 2025 4:51 pm

As the controversy around Grok grew, its AI-generated responses drew widespread attention. What is 'Grok'? Which section of the Information Technology Act, 2000, has Elon Musk challenged and why? Here’s all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about safe harbour protection.

IT Act and content blocking: Why X has challenged govt’s use of Section 79

March 22, 2025 4:58 pm

The company has argued that the government’s “misuse” of the provision bypasses safeguards available under other provisions of the IT Act — namely Section 69A  — that are specifically meant for the purpose of content moderation.

8 held for gangrape in Assam as clip goes viral

December 14, 2024 2:07 am

The incident allegedly occurred during the Raas festival. The survivor, however, has yet to be identified.

Beautician trapped, blackmailed by cyber fraudster she met on gaming platform

September 02, 2024 2:47 pm

A few days later, the accused began demanding money from her. When she refused, he threatened to share her private photos on social media.

Pune civic body portal hacked to change child's name in birth certificate, FIR lodged

November 11, 2023 1:29 pm

Dr Arvind Makhar, medical officer at the PMC's birth and death registration head office in Kasba Peth, said the complaint was filed by the child's father on January 30, 2023.

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