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Tuesday, November 5, 2024
TopicRavi Shankar Prasad

Topic: Ravi Shankar Prasad

New IT rules designed to prevent abuse & misuse of social media, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

Asserting that govt welcomes criticism and recognises the right to privacy, IT Minister Prasad also said WhatsApp users have nothing to fear about the new rules.

Covid pandemic laid bare issue of digital divide, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

While confronting the pandemic, those without Internet access have been unable to benefit from remote education, work, or health services, said Prasad at the UN's thematic debate.

‘Mahamanav, warrior’ — how BJP leaders describe PM Modi for Covid effort as his govt faces flak

The glowing praise comes at a time when Modi govt is drawing criticism for becoming complacent during the let-up in the pandemic after the first wave.

‘Shortage in Congress-ruled states not of vaccines but of commitment’ — Ravi Shankar Prasad

Union Minister Prasad's remarks come hours after Rahul Gandhi wrote to PM Modi alleging 'vaccine starvation' in the nation, and demanding an immediate moratorium on vaccine exports.

Comments against judges is a ‘disturbing new trend’, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

The Union Law Minister was referring to what he termed as ‘grossly unfair' comments on social media against judges by those who file PILs and feel aggrieved when the judgement is not favourable.

Grievance officer, removal of nudity, morphed images — govt issues new social media rules

IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said concerns have been raised about rampant abuse of social media and hence, the govt is bringing in a 'soft touch' regulation.

Govt approves Rs 12,000 crore-PLI scheme for telecom sector

Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the govt is positioning India as a global powerhouse for manufacturing & created a conducive environment for ease of doing business.

Twitter should stand firm in its spat with Modi govt

Twitter has 3 important factors on its side — the law, its own principles and its reach. In its battles with Modi government, it needn’t surrender its principles too easily.

‘Work in India, but you will have to follow India’s laws’ — RS Prasad’s message to Twitter

Speaking in Rajya Sabha, IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad says one can criticise even the PM but action will be taken 'if social media is used to propagate hate'.

Govt looking into WhatsApp privacy policy changes, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

Speaking at the 15th India Digital Summit, the Union Minister said any digital platform is free to do business in India but it must do it without impinging upon rights of Indians.

On Camera

Trudeau is nursing snakes in his own backyard. Misguided Sikhs in Canada are losing the plot

By turning a blind eye to the snakes in his own backyard, Trudeau is setting the stage for a disaster of epic proportions for his country, his people, and the world at large.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

India carries out 1st patrol in Depsang since disengagement with China, to take things ‘slow’

While there are patrolling points (PP) 10, 11, 12, 12A and 13 in the Depsang Plains, the patrol in the region Monday was carried out to only one point as decided by India and China.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.