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
95 mobile companies set up plants in India: IT Minister
The minister said that the system can be used to check adjournments being given by district courts.
Sep 24, 2017, 19:24 PM IST
Phone companies get time till Sept 12 to furnish data security info
The government has given smartphone companies time till September 12 to furnish full details of procedures adopted by them to ensure data security, a senior IT Ministry official said on Wednesday.
Sep 06, 2017, 20:52 PM IST
IT Ministry writes to 9 more smartphone firms on data security
The IT ministry has now said it intends to ask all the remaining companies selling smartphones in India to provide details of the security processes followed by them to safeguard users' data.
Aug 21, 2017, 20:36 PM IST
Looking for ways to minimise fake news on platform: WhatsApp
In India, a petition was filed in the Supreme Court claiming that after the 2016 privacy policy of WhatsApp, personal data was shared and other data were collected by the company for commercial purposes.
Aug 21, 2017, 17:54 PM IST
Transactions of Rs 1,500 crore on BHIM app so far: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Responding to a mention made by SP member Jaya Bachchan during the Zero Hour in the House, Prasad also said more than 2 crore people have been trained by common service centres on digital payements.
Jul 31, 2017, 14:40 PM IST
Apple seeks changes in phased manufacturing programme for setting up unit in India
iPhone maker Apple has sought modifications in the government's phased manufacturing programme (PMP) as it plans to set up a manufacturing unit in the country.
Jun 08, 2017, 18:22 PM IST
MeitY reaches out to RBI, others against Wanna Cry ransomware
The IT ministry has reached out to key stakeholders like RBI, National Payments Corporation of India, NIC and UIDAI (Aadhaar) to advise them to protect their systems against 'Wanna Cry' ransomware to ensure that the digital payments ecosystem in the country is protected.
May 14, 2017, 20:52 PM IST
