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Monday, February 2, 2026
TopicInternet monitoring

Topic: internet monitoring

Modi govt invites bids to monitor online data, 2 years after scrapping controversial tender

The new ‘Expression of Interest’ is a continuation of the 2017 EOI. At the time, the Supreme Court had called the tender an example of a ‘surveillance state’.

Even after privacy verdict, India is easy game for internet monitoring

All the state has to demonstrate is an ongoing investigation for state security, defence and public order, to force open the data lying with intermediaries.

On Camera

India needs derivatives for high economic growth. STT hike is a bad move

A sound tax system is one based on the ability to pay or economic surplus. But the STT taxes the circulation of capital and not its returns, making it deeply distortionary.

Seafood industry welcomes Budget’s fisheries push. ‘Lays groundwork for becoming global player’

Exporters said the Budget’s proposals to increase duty-free import limits on processing, create 500 reservoirs and support fisheries startups will boost the marine industry.

More boots, bigger budget: Agnipath outlay jumps 58%, Army’s share the largest

With recruitments under Agnipath set to rise, the Union Budget has significantly increased spending, with the Army taking nearly 87% of the total outlay. 

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.