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Topic: IT Rules

IT rules meant to empower social media users — India’s response to UNHRC concerns

New Delhi: Stating that new IT rules are "designed to empower ordinary users of social media", India on Sunday rejected apprehensions raised by the...

Twitter loses legal immunity in India over non-compliance with IT rules

Sources in the government confirmed that Twitter is now liable for action under IPC, as it failed to adhere to the IT rules and appoint key executives under the new guidelines.

Twitter faces first FIR under new IT rules, journalists also booked over posts on Muslim man

The FIR accuses Twitter of inaction in removing the 'misleading' tweets that it says were posted with an intention to 'destroy communal harmony'.

Twitter summoned by Shashi Tharoor-led Parliamentary panel on 18 June

The notice comes days after the Central govt issued 'one last notice' to Twitter asking it to comply with the new Information Technology rules.

Modi government refuses to exempt digital side of mainstream media from new IT rules

National Broadcasters Association wrote to I&B ministry, urging it to "exempt & exclude" traditional television news media & extended digital presence from the ambit of the IT Rules 2021.

Being a compliance officer at Twitter will be tough. IT rules should inspire trust, not fear

Under new rules, a compliance officer can be held liable in any proceedings related to third-party content, if she fails to ensure due diligence.

Twitter blocks Punjabi singer JazzyB, 3 other accounts after receiving govt’s request

According to information published on Lumen database, Twitter received a legal request from the Indian government on 6 June seeking action on four accounts, including that of JazzyB.

Not just Modi govt’s tug-of-war with social media, balance of power shifting from users anyway

Whether it's Modi govt's new IT Rules or Twitter-Facebook-Whatsapp championing user privacy, both sides have sidelined users and claimed the ability to represent their rights.

‘We aren’t working for Twitter’ — Govt unlikely to give extension to comply with IT rules

Deadline for social media platforms to comply with IT Rules issued in February was 25 May, but Twitter had asked for 3-month extension last week.

Twitter must comply with new IT rules for digital media, says Delhi HC

While Twitter claimed before the court that it has complied with the rules and appointed a resident grievance officer, the central government disputed the claim.

On Camera

RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Modi govt’s PM internship scheme saw high attrition in Year 1. Just 30% joined, 41% quit midway

According to government reply in Lok Sabha, the pilot phase of PMIS is being used to test concepts, strategies and systems before a full-scale implementation of the scheme.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.