Will social media companies like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter be blocked in 2 days?
The new rules come into effect on May 26, 2021, and according to the sources, if the social media companies do not comply, they are liable to lose their status and protections as intermediaries and criminal action can also be taken as per existing laws of India.
May 24, 2021, 23:30 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke: Debate on new social media guidelines
In this segment of Taal Thok Ke, we bring you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. In today's episode watch debate on new social media guidelines.
Feb 25, 2021, 19:20 PM IST
Badhir News: Special show for hearing impaired; Feb 25, 2021
Badhir News is a special section of Zee News for deaf people which is specially designed by keeping deaf people in mind only. This brings you the latest news updates of every afternoon.
Feb 25, 2021, 17:44 PM IST
Govt lays down guidelines for social media channels and OTT platforms under new IT Rules
In a press conference, chaired by Ravi Shankar Prasad and Prakash Javadekar the government announced the new Digital Media Ethics Code. The document mentions section 87 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 that offers the government powers to make such rules.
Feb 25, 2021, 16:27 PM IST
We are trusting self-regulation on OTT content: Government on censorship rules
"The laws made for significant social media will be implemented within 3 months so that they can improve their mechanism. The rest will come into effect from the day the rules are notified,'' Ravi Shankar Prasad said. The government also announced new guidelines to curb the misuse of social media platforms.
Feb 25, 2021, 15:52 PM IST
Social media welcome to do business in India, OTT content will be strictly monitored: Govt
The government on Thursday said that social media is welcome to do business in India but there should be no double standards and that it will have to comply with the rules and regulations issued from time to time so that its misuse can be prevented. The government also announced new guidelines to curb the misuse of social media platforms.
Feb 25, 2021, 14:12 PM IST
