India: Terror cases over social media posts on Tripura violence
3 years, 4 months ago

India: Terror cases over social media posts on Tripura violence

Al Jazeera  

Police charge more than 100 social media accounts under UAPA and other laws for posting on religious violence in the northeastern state. The social media accounts are accused of sharing “fake news” following attacks on several mosques in Tripura last month by alleged members of Hindu right-wing groups. Rahul Gandhi, leader of India’s main opposition party, the Congress, said the cases against the journalists and activists was the BJP’s “cover-up tactic” by “shooting the messenger”. — Rahul Gandhi November 8, 2021 But the police in Tripura claim they found “some known and unknown persons and organisations directly or indirectly abetting the offence – promoting hatred and enmity – through social media as a part of the conspiracy”. She told Al Jazeera that only the central government is authorised to make such requests under India’s laws and called the cases filed in Tripura an example of “overactive policing”.

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DC Edit | Arbitrary curbs on social media, speech must end
5 days, 23 hours ago

DC Edit | Arbitrary curbs on social media, speech must end

Deccan Chronicle  

How free is free speech in India? While India has never supported absolute freedom of speech, as evidenced in its handling of the free expression of extreme opinions, it must better define its approach to how much freedom it tolerates. However, this is also a time when Musk is being supported in his quest to bring in absolute freedom of …

Nagpur violence: Social media posts from computers with Bangladeshi IP address instigated Muslim mobs
1 week ago

Nagpur violence: Social media posts from computers with Bangladeshi IP address instigated Muslim mobs

Op India  

In the Nagpur violence case, Maharashtra Police has uncovered a Bangladesh connection. The police found social media accounts from Bangladesh that issued a threat to incite violence. The cyber cell has taken action against 34 social media accounts for spreading rumours and inciting violence and 10 FIRs have been registered. During the violence, a Muslim mob molested a woman police …

Bangladesh Connection Uncovered In Nagpur Riots, Police Identify 200 Suspects
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1 week ago

Bangladesh Connection Uncovered In Nagpur Riots, Police Identify 200 Suspects

ABP News  

The Nagpur Police cybercell has found links between the Nagpur riots and Bangladesh. Nagpur Police Cyber ​​Cell is active to identify them. The Cyber ​​Cell is identifying the rioters through available CCTV, mobile footage, media footage, social media posts, social media pages and preparing their database. ABP News correspondent reached the Cyber ​​Cell of Nagpur Police and took stock of …

Nagpur violence: Cyber cell finds over 140 online posts, videos inciting unrest
1 week ago

Nagpur violence: Cyber cell finds over 140 online posts, videos inciting unrest

Hindustan Times  

In the wake of the Nagpur violence, Maharashtra Cyber department has identified more than 140 posts and videos containing objectionable contents across social media platforms aimed at inciting communal unrest, officials said. The cyber cell in Maharashtra has identified online posts with objectionable content inciting communal unrest amid the tense situation in Nagpur These videos and posts were found uploaded …

Nagpur violence: Cyber cell identifies over 140 online posts with objectionable content
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1 week ago

Nagpur violence: Cyber cell identifies over 140 online posts with objectionable content

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: In the wake of the Nagpur violence, Maharashtra Cyber department has identified more than 140 posts and videos containing objectionable contents across social media platforms aimed at inciting communal unrest, officials said.These videos and posts were found uploaded on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube, an official said on Wednesday. The Maharashtra Cyber, in coordination with the Nagpur City Cyber …

Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Cyber flags provocative content, reports over 140 posts and videos
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1 week ago

Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Cyber flags provocative content, reports over 140 posts and videos

India TV News  

Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Cyber flags provocative content, reports over 140 posts and videos Notices have been issued under section 79 of the Information Technology Act 2000 to ensure immediate take-down of such content. Maharashtra Cyber has identified and reported more than 140 objectionable contents posted to incite communal violence. Bangladesh connection The cyber cell of Nagpur police has identified a …

Nagpur violence: Cops say no religious text burnt, crackdown on provocative posts
1 week ago

Nagpur violence: Cops say no religious text burnt, crackdown on provocative posts

India Today  

No piece of cloth with religious text was burnt during a right-wing protest in Nagpur, police have said, days after communal violence swept the city, leaving several people injured. More than 140 objectionable contents, including posts and videos across social media platforms aimed at inciting communal unrest, have been identified by the Maharashtra cyber cell in coordination with the Nagpur …

Nagpur violence: How online rumour mongering instigated Muslim mobs
1 week, 2 days ago

Nagpur violence: How online rumour mongering instigated Muslim mobs

Op India  

On the evening of 17th March, Nagpur underwent violent unrest that left more than 30 people wounded over rumours of the burning of a copy of the Quran during a protest by Hindu organisations demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Aasif Mujtaba who claims to be a journalist and an IIT Delhi scholar alleged that it was …

Battling India’s infodemic: Why we urgently need a comprehensive law to counter fake news
1 week, 5 days ago

Battling India’s infodemic: Why we urgently need a comprehensive law to counter fake news

New Indian Express  

In the present era of instant information, differentiating truth from lies is becoming harder. Despite facing a severe global disinformation crisis, India still lacks a robust legal framework to effectively combat fake news. France and Germany have enacted strict laws that mandate social media platforms to remove fake news within 24 hours or face hefty fines. India’s closest attempt at …

Social media influencer booked for promoting terrorism, downplaying lawful regime: J&K Police
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Social media influencer booked for promoting terrorism, downplaying lawful regime: J&K Police

The Hindu  

A Kashmiri social media influencer, running several handles, including ‘Wounded Kashmir’ and ‘Lacerated Kashmir’, was chargesheeted for “promoting terrorism” and “downplaying the lawful administrative regime”, the J&K Police said on Saturday. The social media accounts were being operated by the accused person “to spread secessionist ideology, promoting terrorism and downplaying lawful administrative regime”, the SIA said, adding, “Besides, he has …

In Karnataka, the anatomy of three riot-like situations
3 weeks, 1 day ago

In Karnataka, the anatomy of three riot-like situations

The Hindu  

After the Delhi Assembly election results were announced, a social media post showing Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and Arvind Kejriwal being scantily clad, with Arabic verses written on their bodies, sparked tensions in Udayagiri, a locality with a significant Muslim population in Mysuru, on the night of February 10. In the earlier cases too, large crowds of Muslims …

Harassment, plaints and mass campaign: Online hate battle takes new shape
1 month ago

Harassment, plaints and mass campaign: Online hate battle takes new shape

India Today  

Indian social media has long been a battleground where extremists ridicule the religious beliefs of others, often countering hate with more hate. One of the most-active members of ‘Team Muslim’ recently posted personal details of two targets – their names ending with Thakur and Rajput – for alleged hate speech. TRAINING YOUNG RECRUITS India Today's Open-Source Intelligence team found an …

Prayagraj Maha Kumbh: Action on 31 accounts over fake news
1 month ago

Prayagraj Maha Kumbh: Action on 31 accounts over fake news

Op India  

Some people are trying to create trouble and spread fake news amidst the ongoing Prayagraj Maha Kumbh. “Legal action is being taken by Kumbh Mela Police by registering FIR against 31 social media accounts identified so far for spreading rumours by misleadingly claiming that a video made by a vlogger while train surfing in Bangladesh is the last way to …

Mahakumbh 2025: UP Police registers 13 FIRs against 140 social media handles for spreading misinformation
1 month ago

Mahakumbh 2025: UP Police registers 13 FIRs against 140 social media handles for spreading misinformation

Live Mint  

Mahakumbh 2025: Taking strict action against the perpetrators behind misinformation related to Mahakumbh, Uttar Pradesh Police has registered thirteen FIRs against 140 social media handles. Maha Kumbh Deputy Inspector General of Police Vaibhav Krishna confirmed that 13 FIRs have been filed against 140 social media handles for spreading fake news. “13 FIRs have been registered against 140 social media handles …

Mahakumbh: 13 FIRs against 140 social media handles over 'misleading content'
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1 month ago

Mahakumbh: 13 FIRs against 140 social media handles over 'misleading content'

India TV News  

Mahakumbh: 13 FIRs against 140 social media handles over 'misleading content' The information department of the Uttar Pradesh government reported that as of Sunday, nearly 8.773 million people had taken the holy dip at Kumbh Mela. Mahakumbh, which is just a couple of days away from its culmination, has been witnessing large numbers of devotees flocking to Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj …

Mahakumbh: FIRs against 17 social media accounts for posting women bathers’ videos
1 month ago

Mahakumbh: FIRs against 17 social media accounts for posting women bathers’ videos

Hindustan Times  

Seventeen first information reports have been lodged against different social media accounts for posting allegedly objectionable videos of women bathers at the Mahakumbh since the beginning of the Mela on January 13, according to the police. “We will ensure strict action against those involved in preparing and selling objectionable videos of women on social media,” said UP Director General of …

Vikatan Blocked & Silenced? Editors Guild Slams MeitY’s Crackdown on Press Freedom
1 month, 1 week ago

Vikatan Blocked & Silenced? Editors Guild Slams MeitY’s Crackdown on Press Freedom

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 20, 2025 20:12 IST - 3 MINS READ The watchdog of India’s press freedom, Editors Guild of India, has strongly condemned the block of the Tamil news portal Vikatan.com, calling it an example of government overreach that threatens press freedom in the country. In a move that has sparked widespread outrage among journalists and free speech advocates, …

Maha Kumbh 2025: Instagram ID, Telegram channel on U.P. police radar over objectionable videos of women pilgrims
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: Instagram ID, Telegram channel on U.P. police radar over objectionable videos of women pilgrims

The Hindu  

The Uttar Pradesh Police Wednesday said it has registered cases against two social media accounts for allegedly posting and selling objectional videos of women pilgrims bathing at the Maha Kumbh. The action was taken under the directives of Uttar Pradesh police chief Prashant Kumar as part of an ongoing crackdown against misleading and offensive social media content related to the …

101 Social media accounts face action for ‘misleading posts’ on Mahakumbh, Prayagraj
1 month, 1 week ago

101 Social media accounts face action for ‘misleading posts’ on Mahakumbh, Prayagraj

Live Mint  

Mahakumbh 2025: The Uttar Pradesh government has reportedly taken decisive action against misinformation surrounding the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, with police initiating legal proceedings against 101 different social media accounts across ten cases. In recent weeks, the Uttar Pradesh Police have been vigilant in monitoring social media platforms, following directives from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath aimed at curbing …

FIRs against 54 social media accounts for spreading misinformation on Maha Kumbh
1 month, 1 week ago

FIRs against 54 social media accounts for spreading misinformation on Maha Kumbh

Op India  

The Uttar Pradesh Police have intensified their efforts against individuals and social media accounts spreading false information to defame the Maha Kumbh 2025. Following directives from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the police have been vigilantly monitoring online platforms and have taken legal action against 54 social media accounts involved in spreading misleading content. Police registered an FIR at Kotwali Kumbh …

Maha Kumbh Mela: Action taken against 53 social media accounts for spreading misinformation, says UP Police
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh Mela: Action taken against 53 social media accounts for spreading misinformation, says UP Police

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Police have initiated legal action against 53 social media accounts over the past month for allegedly spreading misinformation about the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The Prayagraj Kumbh Mela administration and Uttar Pradesh Police officially debunked the claim on their social media accounts. Over the past month, 53 social media accounts have been flagged and subjected to legal action …

Big Tech’s Role in Spreading Hate Speech in India Is a Lesson for the World
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Big Tech’s Role in Spreading Hate Speech in India Is a Lesson for the World

The Quint  

In several of these instances, the people being targeted were Muslims, as evidenced by their responses to being asked their names on camera in the videos posted by the vigilantes. For instance, Instagram’s community guidelines claim that the platform removes content that “contains credible threats or hateful conduct” or “targets private individuals to degrade or shame them”. The guidelines also …

Anantapur police ropes in social media influencers in fight against cybercrimes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Anantapur police ropes in social media influencers in fight against cybercrimes

The Hindu  

Anantapur district police decided to rope in social media influencers to create awareness among the people about cybercrimes, road safety and the ill-effects of drug consumption. Superintendent of Police P. Jagadeesh on Thursday held a meeting with social media influencers and asked them to take lead in creating awareness on three issues — cybercrimes, road safety, and drug abuse. Mr. …

UP Police books social media users spreading fake news about Mahakumbh 2025: FIR details
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UP Police books social media users spreading fake news about Mahakumbh 2025: FIR details

Op India  

On Saturday, 2nd February, the Prayagraj police booked several social media users for spreading fake information about the Mahakumbh. The police stated that several social media users posted an old video from Nepal to claim that there was a stampede-like situation in Mahakumbh, leading to the deaths of devotees. “Kumbh Mela Police has registered an FIR and is taking legal …

Bill to regulate social media raises risk of free speech and free press being casualty in Nepal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bill to regulate social media raises risk of free speech and free press being casualty in Nepal

The Hindu  

The K. P. Sharma Oli government’s move to enact new laws in Nepal to regulate social media has met with fierce criticism, with free speech advocates warning of serious implications for freedom of expression in the country. Communications and Information Technology Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung registered the “Bill Related to Operation, Use, and Regulation of Social Media in Nepal” in …

Delhi Court Orders FIR Against Journalist Rana Ayyub For Allegedly Insulting Hindu Deities, Spreading Anti-India Sentiment On Social Media
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Court Orders FIR Against Journalist Rana Ayyub For Allegedly Insulting Hindu Deities, Spreading Anti-India Sentiment On Social Media

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has ordered registration of FIR against journalist Rana Ayyub after a lawyer filed a complaint accusing her of insulting Hindu deities and spreading anti-India sentiment through her posts on 'X' platform.Chief Judicial Magistrate Himanshu Raman Singh of Saket Courts observed that "prima-facie" cognizable offences were made out against Ayyub punishable. A Delhi Court has ordered registration of …

To curb false and misleading claims, hold social-media influencers accountable
2 months ago

To curb false and misleading claims, hold social-media influencers accountable

Live Mint  

The rise of social media has transformed communication and consumer behaviour. Over the years, there has been a significant proliferation of misleading and unverified claims by influencers on social media, especially related to food and beverage products. Online content regulation: Social media influencers in India enjoy freedom of expression under Article 19 of the Constitution, but this right is not …

Explained: The controversy over Pakistan’s bill that could jail people for disinformation on social media
2 months ago

Explained: The controversy over Pakistan’s bill that could jail people for disinformation on social media

Firstpost  

The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, swiftly passed in Pakistan’s lower house of parliament following an opposition walkout, has sparked controversy. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, introduced in the National Assembly by Pakistan’s Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, proposes the creation of an agency with the authority to immediately block content on social media deemed “unlawful and offensive.” This …

Manipur CM warns social media page handlers against posts violating law, personal space
2 months ago

Manipur CM warns social media page handlers against posts violating law, personal space

Hindustan Times  

Imphal, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday warned social media page handlers who upload posts that violate law and personal space of others. Manipur CM warns social media page handlers against posts violating law, personal space Singh also said that a large number of new organisations have come up since the ethnic crisis began in the northeastern state …

Social media firms largely compliant with Indian grievance panel rulings, officials say
2 months, 1 week ago

Social media firms largely compliant with Indian grievance panel rulings, officials say

The Hindu  

Social media companies are working smoothly with the Grievance Appellate Committees that hear appeals against content complaints and takedowns, offering little resistance to GAC rulings, a top IT Ministry official and a member of one GAC told The Hindu. The GACs were set up under the Information Technology Rules, 2021, with a mandate to hear appeals from Indian users against …

Analysing Indian Social Media Users Spreading Bangladesh-Related 'Fake News'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Analysing Indian Social Media Users Spreading Bangladesh-Related 'Fake News'

The Quint  

An analysis by a Bangladeshi fact-checking organisation Rumor Scanner found that “72% of the accounts spreading… misinformation” related to Bangladesh’s interim head Mohammed Yunus and the socio-political climate “are located in India”. In our work, we were able to identify six unique X accounts, all subscribers of X Premium, which routinely spread harmful narratives and misinformation related to Bangladesh - …

FIR against Sikh man in UP for posting pictures with weapons, ‘supporting’ Khalistan
2 months, 3 weeks ago

FIR against Sikh man in UP for posting pictures with weapons, ‘supporting’ Khalistan

Hindustan Times  

Police have lodged an FIR against a Sikh man in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit district for allegedly posting pictures of himself carrying weapons on social media and expressing support for Khalistan, officials said on Sunday. Police have urged local residents to report any such incidents, including activities on social media, to police. The police said on December 23, three alleged Khalistan …

UP: Sikh man booked for posting pictures with weapons on social media, pro-Khalistan post
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

UP: Sikh man booked for posting pictures with weapons on social media, pro-Khalistan post

Hindustan Times  

Police in this Uttar Pradesh district have lodged an FIR against a Sikh man for allegedly posting pictures of himself carrying weapons on social media and expressing support for Khalistan, officials said on Sunday. Police in this Uttar Pradesh district have lodged an FIR against a Sikh man for allegedly posting pictures of himself carrying weapons on social media and …

12 booked for posting edited, defamatory video of Fadnavis on social media
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3 months ago

12 booked for posting edited, defamatory video of Fadnavis on social media

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra police’s cyber cell has registered an FIR against 12 unidentified social media users for posting a “maliciously edited” video of one of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis’s speeches about Naxalism. “The complaint pertains to 12 social media users across platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube,” said special inspector general of police Yashasvi Yadav from the Maharashtra …

Three cases filed over communal posts on murder at Nellai court
3 months ago

Three cases filed over communal posts on murder at Nellai court

New Indian Express  

TIRUNELVELI: The Tirunelveli Taluk police registered three cases against persons of different castes for social media posts allegedly inciting communal tensions over the murder of Mayandi near the entrance of the Tirunelveli court complex on Friday. Youths from both communities have since been posting inflammatory content, particularly on Instagram, glorifying the murderers of both communities and inciting communal tensions. In …

Celebrities hit back at social media trolls with defamation suits to safeguard their reputations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Celebrities hit back at social media trolls with defamation suits to safeguard their reputations

Live Mint  

Celebrities are increasingly considering filing suits against media platforms that carry defamatory content by trolls, having become more cognisant of the damage that can be caused as the dissemination and consumption of content on the Internet surges. “In India, celebrities increasingly resort to filing defamation suits against media outlets, including traditional media houses and social media platforms. This trend has …

Police downplay Islamist attack against Lord Ayyappa devotees in Rayachoti: How hate crime against Hindus is brushed aside in the name of 'protecting secularism'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Police downplay Islamist attack against Lord Ayyappa devotees in Rayachoti: How hate crime against Hindus is brushed aside in the name of 'protecting secularism'

Op India  

A bus carrying devotees of Lord Ayyappa was allegedly attacked by extremists in Andhra Pradesh’s Rayachoti town. It is not good for this country.” However, the police were quick to respond to the statement and termed the condemning of the attack on Hindus as “material that may aggravate communal tensions between different religious groups.” Instead of keeping an eye on …

India blocked over 10,500 URLs promoting Khalistani content
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

India blocked over 10,500 URLs promoting Khalistani content

Op India  

The Government of India has intensified its crackdown on online Khalistani propaganda. According to recent media reports, the authorities have blocked over 10,500 URLs linked to Khalistani content on social media platforms in the last three years. An unnamed official quoted by The Indian Express stated, “Since 2021, we have blocked 10,500 URLs related to the Khalistan referendum under Section …

Chhattisgarh Gangsters Use Social Media to Flaunt Criminal Image, 36 Held
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh Gangsters Use Social Media to Flaunt Criminal Image, 36 Held

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: A new trend has emerged in the gangdom of Chhattisgarh with the gangsters taking to social media to ‘enhance their criminal profile’ by cultivating an image of a hardcore outlaw. The ‘criminals’ were seen posting videos on social media in which they were spotted wearing costumes of gangsters resembling the Bollywood movie villains while flaunting firearms and daggers to …

Need stricter laws to curb ‘vulgar content’ on OTT, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Need stricter laws to curb ‘vulgar content’ on OTT, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Hindustan Times  

Stronger laws are required to deal with obscenity in social media, Union minister of information and broadcasting and electronics and information technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, especially since they lack the editorial checks of traditional media. Vaishnaw was responding to first time BJP MP Arun Govil’s question on whether a mechanism existed to check “telecast …

Doesn't match our culture: Minister for laws to curb social media vulgar content
4 months ago

Doesn't match our culture: Minister for laws to curb social media vulgar content

India Today  

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday called for laws to curb objectionable content on social media and hoped that the Opposition would have a discussion on the same. The government has urged social media platforms to be more proactive in content moderation, especially when it comes to harmful or illegal content. It said that social media companies …

'Social Media Bully' Who Spreads False Information, Uses Vulgar Words Isn't A Social Activist, Distinct From Critic Of Govt: Andhra Pradesh HC
4 months ago

'Social Media Bully' Who Spreads False Information, Uses Vulgar Words Isn't A Social Activist, Distinct From Critic Of Govt: Andhra Pradesh HC

Live Law  

While considering a Public Interest Litigation plea on the alleged indiscriminate arrest of social media activists, the Andhra Pradesh High Court distinguished between a "critic of the government" who express themselves on social media and a "social media bully" who uses the platform to bully an individual, an officer or a person in authority by spreading false information or who …

IndiaToday investigation shows Tamil-language accounts spreading pedophilia on X
4 months ago

IndiaToday investigation shows Tamil-language accounts spreading pedophilia on X

India Today  

The X app has become a disturbing platform for pedophilic content, with several Tamil-language accounts sharing and commenting on images of minor girls. One user, @EnthuPattanee, urged others to report the accounts immediately, writing, “STOP EVERYTHING YOU ARE DOING AND REPORT THIS ACCOUNT.” Though some accounts have been deactivated, the digital anonymity provided by social media platforms continues to make …

Terrorists Misusing Social Media, Using Journalistic Credentials To Incite Violence Are Factors Considered In Sentencing: Delhi High Court
4 months, 1 week ago

Terrorists Misusing Social Media, Using Journalistic Credentials To Incite Violence Are Factors Considered In Sentencing: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has ruled that factors such as misuse of social media platforms by terrorists and using journalistic credentials for publishing magazines to incite violence are factors which cannot be ignored while awarding sentence in terrorist activities related cases. The bench made the observations while dealing with appeals filed by two convicts- Hina Bashir Beigh and Sadiya Anwar …

Chandrababu says misuse of social media biggest challenge
4 months, 1 week ago

Chandrababu says misuse of social media biggest challenge

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday emphasised the need for effective measures to control harassment of people over social media. Calling this the biggest challenge, he wanted a debate on how such misuse of social media could be controlled and who should be given the responsibility for controlling social media. Chandrababu Naidu stressed the need for proper …

Misuse of social media by terrorists should be borne in mind during sentencing: Delhi High Court
4 months, 1 week ago

Misuse of social media by terrorists should be borne in mind during sentencing: Delhi High Court

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi High Court has reduced the jail sentences of two women convicted for supporting the banned terrorist organization, Islamic State Khorasan Province, a regional affiliate of ISIS. The court observed that while encrypted social media platforms permit privacy and the freedom of speech and expression, their misuse by terrorists and banned organisations has to be borne in mind by …

Cyber-Bullying: How Should India Legally Equip Itself?
4 months, 1 week ago

Cyber-Bullying: How Should India Legally Equip Itself?

Live Law  

Growth in technology has changed the social fabric and given rise to new challenges such as cyberbullying, cybercrime, and digital harassment in India and worldwide. LEGAL FRAMEWORK India has several laws to address cybercrime, including the Information Technology Act of 2000 and its subsequent amendments. Despite laws and guidelines, victims may be disparaged owing to the complex nature of geographical …

Pawan Kalyan pushes for 'social media abuse protection bill' in Andhra Assembly
4 months, 1 week ago

Pawan Kalyan pushes for 'social media abuse protection bill' in Andhra Assembly

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan proposed the introduction of a 'Social Media Abuse Protection Bill' in the state Assembly, urging the government to take swift action against the growing problem of online harassment. Drawing attention to the broader implications of social media abuse, Kalyan warned that the misuse of digital platforms has reached alarming levels, with political leaders …

Social media user fights back against Goa govt’s attempt to ‘shut down criticism’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Social media user fights back against Goa govt’s attempt to ‘shut down criticism’

Live Mint  

Ramanuj Mukherjee, founder of an online legal learning platform, alleges that instead of tackling the concerns raised by tourists about scams, the Goa authorities are using the legal system to suppress his criticism after he shared data on social media indicating a drop in foreign tourist arrivals to the state. The Indian Express reported on Saturday that Mukherjee, speaking to …

Submit report on arrest of 6 YSRCP activists: Andhra HC
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Submit report on arrest of 6 YSRCP activists: Andhra HC

Hindustan Times  

The Andhra Pradesh high court on Friday asked the state government to submit a report by Monday on the whereabouts of seven social media activists of the YSR Congress Party, who had allegedly been arrested on the charges of posting abusive messages on social media against its political rivals, people familiar with the matter said. The HC expressed surprise over …

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