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The Centre is considering a common regulatory framework for messaging platforms after raising concerns over WhatsApp's proposed username feature. The government plans consultations with major platforms before deciding on uniform standards aimed at addressing fraud, impersonation and online safety concerns.
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The Centre is considering uniform regulations for messaging platforms after raising concerns over WhatsApp's proposed username feature. The government fears the feature could enable fraud, impersonation and phishing, and plans consultations with major platforms before finalising a common regulatory framework
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Telegram has responded to the Centre's notice over its username feature, with the government reviewing submissions from both Telegram and WhatsApp. MeitY is assessing safeguards against fraud, phishing, impersonation and digital arrest scams before allowing any rollout in India
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WhatsApp has submitted its response to the Centre's notice over its proposed username feature, which has raised concerns about online fraud and impersonation. The government is examining the company's reply, while similar notices have also been issued to Telegram and Signal
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The Centre will decide on further action against Meta after reviewing its response to a notice over alleged child sexual exploitative and abuse material promoted through Instagram advertisements. Meta has outlined AI-driven safety measures while the government continues scrutinising the platform's content moderation practices
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Meta has outlined its efforts to combat child sexual abuse material across its platforms after receiving a government notice over alleged Instagram advertisements. The company highlighted AI-based detection, large-scale enforcement, advertisement review systems and continued cooperation with law enforcement agencies
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The Centre has issued a notice to Meta over alleged child sexual abuse material in paid Instagram advertisements, seeking a detailed explanation and corrective action. MeitY has ordered the platform to disable such content while reviewing possible regulatory and legal action
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The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has directed Telegram to immediately remove pirated films and OTT content and submit a compliance report within 15 days. The move aims to safeguard India's creator economy, entertainment industry and digital content ecosystem from online piracy
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology directed Google and Apple to remove the Chinese BAT-BMS app after reports alleged it could remotely disable e-rickshaw battery systems via Bluetooth, prompting cybersecurity and passenger safety concerns
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The Finance Ministry’s Expenditure Finance Committee has cleared an outlay of Rs 1.25 lakh crore for India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, a major expansion from ISM 1.0’s Rs 76,000 crore. The proposal aims to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem, reduce import dependence, and meet up to 75 pc of domestic chip demand by 2030.
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The Delhi High Court will deliver its verdict on June 19 regarding Telegram’s plea against the Centre’s decision to temporarily suspend its services across India ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination.
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The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to respond to Telegram’s plea challenging the government’s temporary restriction of the messaging app ahead of the June 21 NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The Centre defended its action, citing misuse of the platform by cheating rackets.
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Telegram has approached the Delhi High Court against the Centre's temporary restriction on the messaging platform ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The company said more than 150 million users were affected by the order, which remains in force until June 22.
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The Internet Freedom Foundation criticised the government's temporary Telegram restrictions ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, calling them disproportionate and ineffective. It argued that targeted action against fraudulent channels was sufficient and demanded transparency regarding the legal basis for the curbs
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The Supreme Court of India asked MeitY to treat a PIL on stolen personal data as a representation, saying the issue was highly technical. The plea sought implementation of the DPDP Act, destruction of leaked data on foreign servers, and stronger safeguards against cybercrime
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Social media claims that the government restricted Rahul Gandhi’s Instagram posts during his visit to Chennai for TVK chief Vijay’s swearing‑in were refuted by sources, who clarified that the IT Ministry had no role. Meta later restored the posts, attributing the issue to an internal system error.
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Annalena Baerbock will visit India on April 28 to meet S. Jaishankar for discussions on multilateral issues, AI governance, and global challenges, while also paying tribute at Rajghat during her official programme
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Indian banks are prepared for tech risks but warned about threats from Anthropic’s Mythos AI, with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology monitoring impacts and urging stronger safeguards
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India Semiconductor Mission is set for expansion as ISM 2.0 with an outlay of up to ₹1.2 lakh crore, aiming to boost chip design, fabrication, and supply chains, reducing import dependence and strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem
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Elon Musk-led X has disabled Grok’s controversial image generation feature after global criticism and regulatory pressure. The AI chatbot’s “Spicy Mode” had enabled sexualised deepfakes of women and children, sparking investigations in India and California.
