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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.

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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.

Mumbai: Fraudsters fake email ID, letterhead to steal Rs 34 lakh from car dealership's bank account

October 25, 2023 7:21 pm

The RTGS transaction was carried out after the bank received a request with two signatures, which fully matched with the records, according to police.

Man posts girlfriend’s intimate photos on social media ‘to read comments’, held in Bengaluru

October 11, 2023 2:55 pm

Their parents were discussing marriage plans for the accused and the woman, who had lived together for some time, according to police.

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Cyberbullying, identity theft may come under Digital Bill

January 21, 2023 12:54 pm

The new Bill will replace the Information Technology Act, 2000, which is currently India’s core legal framework that regulates entities on the Internet.

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Digital India bill to replace IT Act, 2000: Govt plans classification of online intermediaries, separate norms

December 10, 2022 1:44 pm

The new legislation, dubbed as the Digital India Bill, is also expected to introduce new criminal offences, propose a regulator for the digital space akin to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), and prescribe governing provisions for emerging technologies like the metaverse and blockchain, it is learnt.