Twitter publishes 1st compliance report under new IT rules
Twitter had previously appointed Dharmendra Chatur as its interim grievance officer for India after the new IT rules came into force on May 26. However, Chatur stepped down within weeks of taking over the key role.
Jul 11, 2021, 16:41 PM IST
Twitter failed to comply with IT rules, deliberately chose path of non-compliance: Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad
RS Prasad asserted that Twitter was given multiple opportunities to comply with the rules, but deliberately chose the path of non-compliance.
Jun 16, 2021, 12:51 PM IST
Twitter appoints interim Chief Compliance Officer for India, to share details with IT ministry soon
Following this, Twitter had assured the Indian government last week that it is in advanced stages of finalising the appointment of chief compliance officer as required under the new IT rules, and that it will submit additional details within a week.
Jun 15, 2021, 20:41 PM IST
Venkaiah Naidu Twitter Controversy: IT Ministry to send notice to Twitter today - Sources
Twitter has removed the blue tick badge from the official Twitter handle of Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu, however, the badge has been put back in view of the possibility of escalation of controversy. But now there are reports quoting sources that the IT Ministry will send a notice to Twitter.
Jun 05, 2021, 12:00 PM IST
'Stop beating around the bush and comply,' IT Ministry tells Twitter
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has asked the microblogging company to "stop beating around the bush" and "comply with the laws of the land".
May 28, 2021, 12:38 PM IST
Explained: What does IT Ministry’s warning over WhatsApp privacy policy mean?
This is for the very first time, WhatsApp has been given a strict warning by challenging it with legal action from the government which if decoded means that the government of India will leave no stone unturned to pursue all legal actions at hand to protect “to protect the sovereign rights” of Indian citizens.
May 24, 2021, 17:34 PM IST
Govt asks social media platforms to remove content mentioning 'Indian variant' of COVID-19
A notice issued in this regard by the IT ministry states that a "false statement" is being circulated online that implies that an 'Indian variant' of coronavirus is spreading across the countries. The IT ministry said the matter has already been clarified by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on May 12, 2021, through a press statement.
May 23, 2021, 15:10 PM IST
COVID-19: Centre asks social media firms to take down content referring to ‘Indian variant'
The IT ministry has reportedly asked social media platforms to take down any such content containing the term ‘Indian variant' in order to curb misinformation around COVID-19.
May 22, 2021, 06:49 AM IST
Twitter removes 50 tweets critical of India's COVID management post govt’s order
The data available on Lumen database shows that the micro-blogging platform has deleted more than 50 tweets that belonged to people like Revanth Reddy, an MP from Telangana; Moloy Ghatak, a West Bengal state minister; two filmmakers; an actor, and others.
Apr 25, 2021, 15:57 PM IST
Centre notifies new IT rules for digital news publishers and OTT platforms
The new rules will apply to social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter and OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Hotstar and several others.
Mar 25, 2021, 13:07 PM IST
IT Ministry writes to WhatsApp, directs it to withdraw new privacy policy
The IT Ministry, in the letter to CEO Will Cathcart, asked Whatsapp to withdraw the proposed policy, slamming its "all or nothing" approach which "leverages the social significance of the app to force users into a bargain". The policy that was announced earlier this month asked them to agree to the new terms or lose access to accounts by 8th February, sparking widespread concerns and criticisms.
Jan 19, 2021, 14:47 PM IST
Smartphones, components worth Rs 11.5 lakh cr to be produced in India in next 5 yrs: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Talking about the progress in the scheme Prasad said that around 22 companies have applied under the scheme. These companies will produce mobile phone and components in India worth Rs 11.5 lakh crores in the coming 5 yrs out of which products worth Rs 7 lakh crores will be exported.
Aug 01, 2020, 14:41 PM IST
IT Minister RS Prasad asks WhatsApp to explain about Israeli spyware Pegasus attack
The IT Minister's direction to WhatsApp came amid reports of the latest cyber-attack by an Israeli spyware Pegasus targetting Indian journalists and human rights activists using WhatsApp.
Oct 31, 2019, 17:54 PM IST
IT Ministry seeks response from WhatsApp over Israeli sypware Pegasus issue; gives time till Nov 4 to reply
WhatsApp has accused the NSO Group of sending malware to roughly 1,400 mobile phones for ''surveillance.''
Oct 31, 2019, 16:10 PM IST
IT Ministry directs YouTube to remove video links of captured IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman
YouTube has removed 11 video links pertaining to the captured IAF pilot.
Feb 28, 2019, 17:32 PM IST
WhatsApp appoints grievance officer for India, but in the US
Sources in the IT ministry reveal the government has taken a grim view of the decision to station the grievance officer in the US. Cyber security experts largely call it a cosmetic move.
Sep 24, 2018, 19:06 PM IST
IT Ministry mulls third notice to WhatsApp; may insist on message traceability
According to government sources, an internal discussion was held on the issue and a third letter could now be sent to WhatsApp in the next 7-10 days.
Sep 20, 2018, 18:18 PM IST
WhatsApp starts new feature to let users identify forwarded messages
Users will need to have the latest supported version of WhatsApp on their phone to see the new forwarded label, the company said.
Jul 12, 2018, 06:57 AM IST
National electronics policy to be finalised in second half of FY19: Sources
The IT Ministry official said that the country will now be moving towards incentivising the export of electronics products manufactured in India, too.
May 02, 2018, 17:48 PM IST
Ask Facebook to pledge not to allow meddling in our elections, Parliament panel demands
The parliamentary standing committee has asked the government to get an assurance from Facebook that it would not misuse the users' data to influence polls in India.
Apr 20, 2018, 00:01 AM IST