News Corner: 43 More Mobile Apps Blocked By Centre, Cited Security Concerns

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On November 24, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology banned 43 more apps under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 read with various other relevant provisions of the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by Public) Rules, 2009. This was done in view of the comprehensive reports […]

News Corner: PIL Against Social Media Platforms for Hate Speech and Fake News

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With the emergence of internet and widespread connectivity, social media has attained a renewed vigor and changed the face of new-age media. It is not only a key source for news, knowledge, and entertainment, but global institutions have utilized it as a means to indulge in connectivity and for reaching out to large masses at […]