The transliteration in 22 languages in 1st phase will widen reach of Record of Rights — currently maintained by state in local language — ensure ease of doing business & in legal matters.
Instant messaging apps banned by MeitY included Germany-headquartered ‘encrypted chat app’ Crypviser, Amazon Web Services-owned Wickr Me & Briar, among others.
Imagine, playing an online card game online and paying 28 per cent GST on each buy-in. Such a tax regime would defeat the purpose of enabling IT Rules.
Minister interacts with more than 450 SVB-crisis hit startups, promises to share suggestions with finance minister. Attendees raise concerns about their US dollar deposits.
Courts must step in when self-regulatory bodies don't perform their functions, judge asserts. Swear words & profanities are not part of standard Hindi or any other Indian language.
Union IT minister says there is need for central Act to regulate online gaming, which was state subject till now. MeitY had released draft rules for online gaming in December.
The Centre Monday blocked around 138 betting and 94 loan apps. However, there is no official word yet on exactly how many apps have been banned, which ones, and why.
Bench said app must publicise undertaking to govt — that it won't deprive users of service for not agreeing to policy, till new data protection regime comes in — in 5 national papers.
Govt says digital public services will be offered to other countries & startups during first annual stack developers’ conference to be held in Delhi Wednesday.
The rules mandate extra safeguards and KYC procedures to be followed by gaming intermediaries, but jurisdictional issues and concerns over definitions need to be addressed.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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