Government to Discuss PIB Fact Checks With Stakeholders in February
Amid outrage over a plan to give powers to its arm PIB to police fake news on social media, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday said that the government will…
Government Likely to Table Data Protection, Telecom Bills in Monsoon Session
The exercise to bring in Telecom Bill and Digital Data Protection Bill is in a "very advanced stage" and is likely to be tabled in Parliament during the next Monsoon…
New IT Rules Seek to Remove Social Media Posts Deemed ‘Fake’ by Government
The government will not permit social media platforms to host any information that it identifies as false, according to a draft proposal of new IT rules released this week.This is…
Crypto Firms Seek Tax Relaxation From Government Ahead of Union Budget
India's contribution in the development of Web3, metaverse, and blockchain could increase multi-fold, if more Indians engaged with the digital assets sector, according to PayBito chief Raj Chowdhury. India's current…
Why Samsung is Asking the Government For Rs. 900 Crore in Incentives
Samsung Electronics is struggling to collect manufacturing incentives it considers it's owed by India, highlighting the sometimes complicated nature of such government programs.The smartphone giant's India unit is seeking just…
Twitter Rolls Out Grey Tick Marks for Government Accounts
Social media platform Twitter has started rolling out a grey tick verification mark for government-related accounts and a golden tick mark for companies while the rest of the verified accounts…
TikTok Banned From Government Devices in Two US States: All Details
The governors of Wisconsin and North Carolina on Thursday signed orders banning TikTok on government devices due to cyber security concerns, joining other US states and the federal government in…
Government to Launch New PLI Scheme for IT Hardware: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The Central government will soon launch an information technology server and IT hardware production linked incentive (PLI) scheme, and also offer additional incentives for manufacturers that incorporate Indian-designed intellectual property…
Government Announces New BIS Standards for USB Type-C Chargers, More
The government on Monday said the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has come out with quality standards for three electronic devices -- digital television receivers, USB Type-C charger, and Video…
Government Asks YouTube to Take Down These 3 Channels for Fake News
The government on Wednesday asked YouTube to take down three channels for making false and sensational claims about various public welfare initiatives and spreading fake news. The three channels were…