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Tuesday, August 26, 2025
TopicInformation Technology Act 2000

Topic: Information Technology Act 2000

Not constant monitoring by govt, it’s non-intervention that will help internet safety in India

Proposed amendments to IT rules aim to prioritise safety of digital Indians by appointing a government-controlled grievance appellate committee.

Bombay HC order on IT Rules is a start. But its critical eye has missed a greater threat

The order made strong observations on how Rule 9 curtails freedom of speech. However, it did not address the constitutionality of other provisions.

All about Section 69A of IT Act under which Twitter had withheld several posts & accounts

The govt had last year used the same law to ban 59 Chinese apps in the wake of the Galwan clash in Ladakh.

Delhi court directs police to lodge FIR over morphed video of CM Arvind Kejriwal

The court said the tone of the video not only lowers Delhi CM Kejriwal's reputation but it also addresses public/voters who have voted for Aam Aadmi Party in an abusive manner.

Modi govt blocked 3,635 websites & webpages in 2019 — over twice of 2017 figures

Instances of content that had the potential to incite hatred and violence increased with higher internet usage, Union minister Sanjay Dhotre informed the Lok Sabha.

Modi govt defends surveillance order in SC, says no blanket permission to agencies

Surveillance will be done only if securing information is not possible through other avenues, Modi govt tells Supreme Court.

On Camera

Indians should adopt stray dogs. It’s what Hindu value system teaches

Compassion and cohabitation with animals are ingrained in the Indian value system. A humane solution must be found for the rising conflict between man and free-range animals.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Centre appoints Army ex-vice chief Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani as military adviser to NSC Secretariat

New Delhi: Former Indian Army Vice Chief Lt Gen N.S. Raja Subramani (Retd) has been appointed the new Military Advisor (MA) to the National...

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.