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Meta officials meet MeitY Secy S Krishnan, explain reason for erroneous takedown of PM's video

Meta officials met with India's IT Ministry secretary regarding a video takedown. The parliamentary committee demanded an apology from Meta's CEO for this action. They warned of losing legal immunity if an apology was not provided. The committee also addressed online safety for women and children. Stern action was urged…

The Economic Times

Mark Zuckerberg should apologise for removal of PM Modi's video from Facebook: IT panel chief Nishikant Dubey

A parliamentary panel demanded an apology from Meta's Mark Zuckerberg for removing Prime Minister Modi's video. Members also sought legal action and accountability for the platform's actions. Meta officials expressed regret and offered an apology for the incident. The panel questioned Meta about algorithmic bias and content moderation practices. They…

The Economic Times

MeitY launches NIDAR 2.0 to develop drones powered by Indian-made chips

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Drone Federation India (DFI), on Monday launched the second edition of the National Innovation Challenge for Drone Application and Research (NIDAR 2.0), challenging students to build autonomous drones and indigenous flight controllers powered by India's homegrown VEGA processor.

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India must build resilient software and hardware systems to withstand cyber threats: MeitY Secretary

India must build strong and reliable software and hardware systems that can keep working even during cyberattacks. This resilience is important to support daily life and make it easier to do business as the country becomes more digital, said S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology…

The Economic Times

MeitY empanels six tech firms including TCS and CoRover for Government AI Mission

The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has empanelled six technology companies to deploy artificial intelligence initiatives across central government departments, state governments, and public sector undertakings (PSUs).

The Economic Times

WhatsApp username row: Meta gets time till July 9 to reply to notice

However, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) subsequently issued a formal notice directing Meta to put the India rollout on hold pending a rigorous risk assessment. It also asked the company to submit a response on the same by Monday.

The Economic Times

Why the Government Sent Meta a Stern 7-Day Notice

Millions of people scroll through Instagram every day, trusting that the content and advertisements they see have passed basic safety checks. But what happens when that trust is questioned? A recent move by the Indian government has placed Meta under intense scrutiny after concerns emerged about paid advertisements allegedly promoting…

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Govt issues notice to Meta over Instagram child abuse ads

The government sought a detailed explanation on the advertisements from the US-based social media firm Meta, which also owns Instagram. The paid advertisements on Instagram allegedly directed users to external platforms for unlawful child abuse material.

The Economic Times

ETtech Explainer: Why MeitY wants Google and Apple to remove e-rickshaw battery apps

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued notices to Google Android and Apple iOS to remove seven mobile apps, according to sources reported by ANI. These apps, which included BAT-BMS, SMART BMS and LOSSIGY, were being misused to disable e-rickshaw batteries.

The Economic Times

Govt directs removal of BAT-BMS, Epoch-i-ion, Lossigy apps from Android, iOS over e-rickshaw disruption concerns: Sources

Authorities have ordered the removal of three mobile apps – BAT-BMS, Epoch-i-ion, and Lossigy – from Indian app stores. These applications were reportedly misused to disrupt e-rickshaw operations, causing sudden stoppages and safety concerns for drivers and passengers. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is working with app stores…

The Economic Times

Telegram ban: Delhi HC upholds India's temporary ban on WhatsApp rival ahead of NEET re-test

The Delhi High Court has backed the government's decision to temporarily restrict Telegram access until June 22. This measure aims to stop the spread of fake NEET 2026 re-examination papers and related fraud. The government cited Telegram's architecture as a challenge for law enforcement. The National Testing Agency recommended the…

The Economic Times

Telegram temporarily restricted in India ahead of NEET re-exam; NTA welcomes Centre's move

Telegram access in India is temporarily restricted until June 22, 2026, following a government crackdown on fake NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination papers and exam fraud. The National Testing Agency welcomed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's action, citing the misuse of Telegram's message-editing feature to fabricate evidence of paper…

The Economic Times

Experts flag data spills as house-help platforms bring physical AI home

Recent data-gathering pilots by on-demand service platforms Pronto and Snabbit have drawn a spotlight on India’s emerging physical AI ecosystem – and put safety regulators on edge. Sources told ET that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has taken note of recent developments, especially Pronto’s in-home recording pilots.

The Economic Times

Govt's semicon sops 2.0 may top $10 billion: IESA prez

Industry stakeholders have informed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of the need for higher incentives since global prices of memory, a key input, are expected to remain elevated for at least 18 months amid a supply shortage, Chandak said on the sideline of an industry event.

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SC asks MeitY to examine PIL seeking recovery or destruction of stolen personal data of citizens

The Supreme Court has asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to examine a PIL seeking a robust mechanism to retrieve or erase stolen Indian personal data stored on foreign servers. Acknowledging the issue’s technical complexity, the court advised the petitioner to pursue administrative and technological remedies through the…

The Economic Times

India’s lost chip dream: The mysterious 1989 fire that may have cost the nation the AI race

India began semiconductor manufacturing before Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. A fire in 1989 and policy neglect stalled progress. The Mohali facility now uses old technology for defense and space. The government plans to modernize it, aiming for advanced chip production. This effort seeks to revive India's chip dream.

Newslaundry

Why KD The Devil song row is really about cinema’s old misogyny

It took just two days for the Hindi version of ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’, from the upcoming pan-India action drama KD: The Devil to disappear from YouTube. Complaints over its sexually explicit lyrics reached multiple authorities, and the song was described as vulgar, obscene, sexually suggestive, and unfit for public circulation. The…

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Standing Committee recommends ombudsman, harsher penalties for media to curb ‘fake news’

The Information and Broadcast ministry’s Standing Committee has come up with new recommendations on combating fake news. The committee under BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has recommended increased penalties, fines, expedited grievance redressal and an inter-ministerial coordination committee to keep an eye on Big Tech companies and intermediaries like Google, Facebook,…

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Air India crash: HC dismisses plea seeking guidelines for media coverage

The Madras High Court has dismissed a plea that sought guidelines for media coverage of aviation accidents from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Director General of Civil Aviation, and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, LiveLaw reported.

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X says Reuters handles blocked after Modi govt request, unblocked after another govt request

Contradicting the Narendra Modi government’s statement, X said on Tuesday that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology had requested the social media platform to block access to the handles of Reuters and Reuters World, apart from 2,300 other accounts, in India.

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‘Why no action against fake media industry?’: Behind the ‘blocks’ of media accounts in India

In India, most visitors attempting to access the website of news portal The Wire are met with a blank page and a notice that says, “The website has been blocked as per the order of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology under the IT Act, 2000.”

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Maha Kumbh: AI enhanced as multilingual chatbot to assist visitors

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is leveraging BHASHINI, a revolutionary initiative under the Digital India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Modi govt releases draft personal digital data protection rules

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released proposed rules listing out key provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act passed by Parliament in August 2023. The government has sought suggestions from the public until February 18 through the MyGov portal.

Newslaundry

‘Trend of blocking services for anonymous users’: iMAP India report

In its latest annual report on digital censorship in India, internet watchdog Internet Monitoring Action Project pointed to the blocking of news content websites Hindutva Watch and the Kashmir Walla and what “appears to be a trend in blocking services that allow users to operate the internet anonymously”.

The Hindu

Measuring internet freedom in India in the last 10 years

More than 780 internet shutdowns, almost 60,000 URLs blocked, a dip in global indices --The Hindu examines internet freedom in India over the last 10 years.

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