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February 16, 2021 15:49 IST
The deal comes in the light of a new regulation being proposed by Australia to force social media companies such as Google and other tech companies to pay for showcasing news items in their feed.
Wed, Feb 17, 2021
February 15, 2021 17:41 IST
Like WhatsApp, the new NIC platform can be used for all kinds of communications by anyone with a mobile number or email id.
Wed, Feb 24, 2021
February 15, 2021 04:15 IST
The domestic digital payments ecosystem has now been shortlisted and as a part of this effort, the IT Ministry will use the Rs 1,500 crore earmarked in Budget 2021-22 to augment safety and infrastructure of the digital payments systems, IT Secretary Ajay Prakash Sawhney said.
Mon, Feb 15, 2021
February 12, 2021 04:35 IST
During the meeting, Twitter executives informed the ministry that they had taken action on about 95% of the content and accounts flagged by the officials, and that they would verify and remove the rest of the disputed content as well.
Fri, Feb 12, 2021
February 11, 2021 14:48 IST
Though the DoT informed the committee that there could be some roll out of the 5G network in late 2021 or early 2022, it would mostly be only in very selected areas where the demand would justify the capital expenditure.
Fri, Feb 12, 2021
February 11, 2021 05:20 IST
Stating that “India has a robust mechanism for protection of freedom of speech and expression”, the statement said that “freedom of expression is not absolute and it is subject to reasonable restrictions”.
Thu, Feb 11, 2021
February 10, 2021 04:05 IST
Sources said senior Twitter executives are scheduled to meet Prasad and senior IT ministry officials this week to explain their stand on non-removal of some content and the decision to restore some accounts linked to the farmers’ protest that were red-flagged by the Centre.
Wed, Feb 10, 2021
February 09, 2021 16:15 IST
In its interim order, a single-judge bench last week held that the order of the emergency arbitrator was not a nullity as claimed by Future Retail and Reliance Retail and that it was enforceable under Indian laws.
Thu, Feb 11, 2021
February 09, 2021 06:37 IST
“Many of these accounts were also automated bots that were used for sharing and amplifying misinformation and provocative contents on the farmers' protests. However, Twitter has not yet complied with this order,” senior Government officials said, on condition of anonymity.
Tue, Feb 09, 2021
February 09, 2021 04:40 IST
Sources told The Indian Express that the programme will be piloted on a trial basis in Jammu and Kashmir, and Tripura, and that its scale would be calibrated depending on feedback.
Tue, Feb 09, 2021
February 08, 2021 15:09 IST
"However, Twitter has not yet complied with this order,” senior government officials said
Mon, Feb 08, 2021
February 08, 2021 02:42 IST
The study, initially supposed to start in February 2020 and get over by the end of this month, was delayed due to a nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Mon, Feb 08, 2021
February 07, 2021 04:01 IST
India leads the global tally in suspension of Internet services over the past decade. In 2019 and 2020 alone, Internet and allied services remained suspended in India for more than 13,000 hours, with as many as 164 instances of shutdowns being enforced.
Sun, Feb 07, 2021
February 05, 2021 00:33 IST
As per the draft framework, a copy of which has been reviewed by The Indian Express, all applications of blockchain technology are likely to be explored by the government under the leadership of the IT Ministry.
Fri, Feb 05, 2021
February 03, 2021 18:51 IST
The high court also held that the order of the emergency arbitrator was not a nullity as claimed by Future Retail and Reliance Retail and that it was enforceable under Indian laws.
Thu, Feb 04, 2021
February 02, 2021 05:00 IST
Personal vehicles older than 20 years and commercial vehicles older than 15 years will have to undergo fitness tests in automated vehicle fitness testing centres.
Tue, Feb 02, 2021
February 02, 2021 03:50 IST
The Budget for 2021-22 (April-March) also proposes to launch a portal that would collect relevant information on gig economy workers, including those working in building and construction, among others.
Tue, Feb 02, 2021
January 29, 2021 14:42 IST
In the notice inviting applications for the spectrum auctions to be held in March, the DoT amended the clause by cutting down the notice period to six months from one year.
Sat, Jan 30, 2021
January 29, 2021 03:05 IST
As per the rules of the ITA, all the signatories have to “eliminate and bind customs duties at zero for all products specified”.
Fri, Jan 29, 2021
January 27, 2021 07:38 IST
For Internet shutdowns which are likely to continue for 24 hours or more, the orders have to be issued by the home secretary of the central or state government under the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885.
Wed, Jan 27, 2021
January 26, 2021 00:57 IST
In its judgment, the NCLAT said that since the insolvency petition moved by SBI in 2019, seven years after RP Infosystems’ accounts were declared non-performing assets in 2013.
Tue, Jan 26, 2021
January 21, 2021 03:18 IST
What did the Supreme Court say in its judgment on the validity of Section 32 A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)? Why is it important?
Thu, Jan 21, 2021
January 20, 2021 04:25 IST
The updated policy terms were first announced by WhatsApp via an in-app notification, asking users to agree to those by February 8 or lose access to their accounts.
Wed, Jan 20, 2021
January 19, 2021 05:32 IST
The issue of revised offers after the deadline for submission of bids has crossed has seen many prolonged legal battles, including in the recent case of Dewan Housing and Finance Limited (DHFL) and an earlier case involving Binani Cement.
Tue, Jan 19, 2021
January 19, 2021 05:23 IST
In a notification issued Monday, the MCA has authorised Rakesh Sasibhushan, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Antrix, to present the petition on the grounds specified under clause (c) of Sub-section (1) of Section 271 of the Companies Act.
Tue, Jan 19, 2021




