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Friday, December 12, 2025
TopicRavi Shankar Prasad

Topic: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Congress embarrassing itself on IT rules, they’re based on Jairam Ramesh panel suggestion: BJP

IT Minister says rule doesn’t violate privacy, will only be used as last resort in some cases. But Congress’ Jairam says recommendations were only for child porn cases.

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'.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

Dubai Tejas crash revives focus on advanced, fully automated safety systems

Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.