Rajasthan govt shuts down mobile internet to prevent cheating in Patwari recruitment exams
3 years, 5 months ago

Rajasthan govt shuts down mobile internet to prevent cheating in Patwari recruitment exams

Op India  

Major services including medical emergencies and travel took a hit on Sunday in Rajasthan as the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government suspended internet services in several districts to curb ‘cheating’ in competitive exams. Districts like Bikaner and Dausa, including capital city Jaipur, faced a 12-hour mobile internet shutdown from 6 AM on Sunday as more than 10 lakh aspirants sat for Patwari exams. This does not send out a good image of the state.” Another user unaware of the ‘masterstroke’ used by the state government as a clampdown on cheating Tweeted, “Recently learnt that Rajasthan shuts down Internet for the entire state during exams to ensure no cheating takes place.” Recently learnt that Rajasthan shuts down Internet for the entire state during exams to ensure no cheating takes place. We reported how the state government in September had suspended mobile internet services, bulk SMS/MMS and social media platforms in Ajmer district in the wake of the Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test.

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Ahead of farmers' march, Haryana suspends mobile internet, bulk SMS services in 12 Ambala villages
3 months, 1 week ago

Ahead of farmers' march, Haryana suspends mobile internet, bulk SMS services in 12 Ambala villages

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh: Hours before the resumption of the farmers' protest march to Delhi from the Shambhu border, the Haryana government on Saturday suspended mobile internet and bulk SMS services in 12 villages in Ambala district to maintain "public peace".The suspension will remain in force till December 17, according to an order issued by Additional Chief Secretary, Sumita Misra said. In the …

Ahead of farmers' march, Haryana suspends mobile internet, bulk SMS services in 12 Ambala villages
3 months, 1 week ago

Ahead of farmers' march, Haryana suspends mobile internet, bulk SMS services in 12 Ambala villages

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Hours before the resumption of the farmers' protest march to Delhi from the Shambhu border, the Haryana government on Saturday suspended mobile internet and bulk SMS services in 12 villages in Ambala district to maintain "public peace". The suspension will remain in force till December 17, according to an order issued by Additional Chief Secretary, Sumita Misra said. "It …

Centre opposes plea in SC seeking guidelines to curb internet shutdowns
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre opposes plea in SC seeking guidelines to curb internet shutdowns

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Tuesday opposed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking nationwide guidelines to restrict internet shutdowns, arguing that such an “advance ruling” would be untenable and that each instance of internet suspension must be challenged individually. As a bench of justices Vikram Nath and PB Varale took up a petition challenging internet shutdown imposed by Centre and …

Mobile internet services back in 9 violence-hit Manipur districts after 23 days
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mobile internet services back in 9 violence-hit Manipur districts after 23 days

India Today  

The Manipur government on Monday lifted the temporary suspension of mobile internet services in nine districts in violence-hit Manipur after nearly a month or 23 days. The decision came after a comprehensive review of the prevailing law and order situation in Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching, Jiribam, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Pherzawl districts and its co-relation with internet services, …

Manipur government lifts internet ban in nine districts including Churachandpur and Thoubal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur government lifts internet ban in nine districts including Churachandpur and Thoubal

India TV News  

Manipur violence: The Manipur government today withdrew the temporary suspension of mobile internet services in nine districts, including Churachandpur and Thoubal. The order issued by Commissioner N Ashok Kumar said, "The state government after reviewing the prevailing law and order situation in the state and its possible co-relation with the general operation of internet services, decided to lift all forms …

Mobile internet shutdown extended in Manipur's 9 districts till December 3
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mobile internet shutdown extended in Manipur's 9 districts till December 3

India Today  

The Manipur government on Sunday extended the suspension of mobile internet for two days in nine districts of the state till December 3. "The state government, after reviewing the prevailing law and order situation and its correlation with the general operation of internet services, has decided to continue suspension of mobile internet and mobile data services, including VSATs and VPN …

Mobile internet suspension extended for two days in Manipur
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mobile internet suspension extended for two days in Manipur

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal: The Manipur government on Wednesday extended the suspension of mobile internet services for two more days in nine districts until November 29, an order by the home department said. "The state government, after reviewing the prevailing law and order situation, has decided to continue the suspension of mobile internet and mobile data services, including VSATs and VPN, in the …

Manipur Extends Mobile Internet Ban in 9 Districts for Two More Days
4 months ago

Manipur Extends Mobile Internet Ban in 9 Districts for Two More Days

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal: The Manipur government has extended the suspension of mobile internet services in nine districts for an additional two days, following a review of the law and order situation. The mobile internet ban, initially imposed on November 16, will now remain in effect until 5:15 PM on November 27. The suspension includes mobile internet, mobile data services, VSATs, and VPN …

Manipur violence: Mobile internet suspension extended for two days
4 months ago

Manipur violence: Mobile internet suspension extended for two days

The Hindu  

“The Manipur Government on Saturday extended suspension of mobile internet services for two days in seven districts of the State,” according to an Order. Amid escalating violence, the administration suspended the services on November 16 for two days to prevent anti-social elements from spreading content that might create law and order problems. Editorial | Ending the tragedy: On the Manipur …

Manipur govt extends internet ban by two more days till November 25
4 months ago

Manipur govt extends internet ban by two more days till November 25

Hindustan Times  

The Manipur government on Saturday extended the ban on mobile internet services by two more days till November 25 in nine districts, according to a home department order. The state authority had initially suspended internet services on November 16 for two days “to thwart the design and activities of anti-national and anti-social elements and to maintain peace and communal harmony …

Mobile internet suspension extended for two days in Manipur
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4 months ago

Mobile internet suspension extended for two days in Manipur

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal: The Manipur government on Saturday extended suspension of mobile internet services for two days in seven districts of the state, according to an order. Amid escalating violence, the administration suspended the services on November 16 for two days to prevent anti-social elements from spreading content that might create law and order problems. The state government after reviewing the prevailing …

Manipur extends internet ban in 7 districts by three days amid fresh violence
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4 months ago

Manipur extends internet ban in 7 districts by three days amid fresh violence

India Today  

The Manipur government on Wednesday extended suspension of mobile internet services for three more days in seven districts, according to an order. Amid escalating violence, the administration suspended the services on November 16 for two days to prevent anti-social elements from spreading content that might create law and order problems. services in the territorial jurisdiction of Imphal West, Imphal East, …

‘Jharkhand learnt from Assam’, says CM Himanta Sarma on internet suspension during recruitment exam
6 months ago

‘Jharkhand learnt from Assam’, says CM Himanta Sarma on internet suspension during recruitment exam

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday asserted that the Jharkhand government has “learnt” from the northeastern State the idea of suspending internet services during recruitment examinations. The suspension of mobile internet services began at 8 am and will continue till 1.30 p.m. on Saturday, and the prohibition will be repeated on Sunday, in a bid to check any …

Internet suspension for exam arbitrary decree to hide J'khand govt failure: BJP
6 months ago

Internet suspension for exam arbitrary decree to hide J'khand govt failure: BJP

Hindustan Times  

The opposition BJP in Jharkhand has termed the state government order to suspend mobile internet services for five hours on Saturday and Sunday because of a competitive exam as another “decree" to hide its "failed" system. The prohibition will be repeated on Sunday, in a bid to check any malpractice during the Jharkhand General Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination, an …

Jharkhand HC seeks reply from govt over internet curbs for JSSC CGL exam
6 months ago

Jharkhand HC seeks reply from govt over internet curbs for JSSC CGL exam

New Indian Express  

RANCHI: The Jharkhand High Court has sought a reply from the State government on its policy to ban the internet after the same was done across the state for more than five hours on Saturday for conducting the JSSC CGL examination. Hearing a Public Interest Litigation against the shutdown of internet services across Jharkhand due to the JSSC CGL examination …

Manipur net ban lifted, schools to reopen today
6 months, 1 week ago

Manipur net ban lifted, schools to reopen today

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: The Manipur government on Monday lifted the week-long ban on mobile internet services in the five Imphal Valley districts and ordered the reopening of schools and colleges from Tuesday. “…the Governor of Manipur is pleased to order revocation of any extant orders for temporary suspension of internet and mobile data services including Lease Lines, VSATs, Broadbands and VPN services …

Manipur Internet ban lifted, partial curfew on
6 months, 1 week ago

Manipur Internet ban lifted, partial curfew on

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI The Bharatiya Janata Party -led Manipur government withdrew the week-long suspension of mobile Internet services in five Imphal Valley districts on Monday, and ordered the reopening of schools and colleges from Tuesday. The decisions were made as no major incidents of violence have been reported since September 11, but curfew in four districts — Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, …

Assam to temporarily suspend mobile internet today for govt recruitment exam
6 months, 1 week ago

Assam to temporarily suspend mobile internet today for govt recruitment exam

The Hindu  

The Assam government on Saturday ordered suspension of mobile internet services across the state for three-and-half hours from 10 a.m. on September 15 during a written examination for recruitment to Grade III posts. “It is however clarified that the voice calls and the broadband connectivity based on fixed telephone lines may remain functional during the aforesaid period,” the notification said. …

Indian state imposes curfew and shuts internet after fresh wave of ethnic clashes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian state imposes curfew and shuts internet after fresh wave of ethnic clashes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indian authorities on Tuesday imposed …

Rajasthan: Udaipur administration shuts down schools, suspends internet after Muslim boy stabs Hindu student
7 months, 1 week ago

Rajasthan: Udaipur administration shuts down schools, suspends internet after Muslim boy stabs Hindu student

Op India  

On Friday, the district administration in Udaipur city of Rajasthan suspended internet services for a period of 24 hours. The development came after communal violence broke out in the city over the stabbing of a minor Hindu student by a Muslim boy at a government school. pic.twitter.com/qBZ8IRSCZ3 — Subhi Vishwakarma August 17, 2024 In the meantime, the police detained the …

Mobile net suspended, security up ahead of Nuh procession
8 months ago

Mobile net suspended, security up ahead of Nuh procession

Hindustan Times  

The Haryana government on Sunday suspended mobile internet services in Nuh district for 24 hours ahead of the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra. Haryana additional chief secretary Anurag Rastogi said the decision to suspend mobile internet services from 6 pm on Sunday to 6 pm on Monday was taken to prevent spread of misinformation and maintain public order. On July 31 …

Farmers protest: Internet ban imposed in 2 Punjab districts from Feb 28 to March 1
1 year ago

Farmers protest: Internet ban imposed in 2 Punjab districts from Feb 28 to March 1

India TV News  

Mobile internet services were banned in Punjab's Patiala and Sangrur from February 28 to March 1 amid the ongoing farmers protest. Image Source : INDIA TVAn official statement on the internet ban in Punjab Internet suspended in Haryana Earlier, the government of Harayana imposed a ban on internet services and bulk SMS in Ambala Sadar, Panjokhra and Naggal regions of …

Internet suspended in parts of Haryana on February 28-29 amid farmers protest
1 year ago

Internet suspended in parts of Haryana on February 28-29 amid farmers protest

Live Mint  

The Haryana government has announced an internet suspension in parts of Ambala till the end of February amid the ongoing farmers' protest. An official notice said this will affect areas under the jurisdiction of Sadar Ambala, Panjokhera and Naggal police stations February 28-29. Farmers had launched a ‘Delhi Chalo’ march in early February to press the Centre to accept their …

‘Delhi Chalo’ protest | Haryana extends mobile internet suspension in seven districts
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Delhi Chalo’ protest | Haryana extends mobile internet suspension in seven districts

The Hindu  

The Haryana government has further extended the suspension of mobile internet and bulk SMS services in seven districts by a day till February 24 in the wake of the ongoing farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' agitation, according to an official order. Mobile internet and bulk SMS services were first suspended in Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa on February 11 …

Farmers' protest: Haryana extends mobile internet suspension in seven districts
1 year, 1 month ago

Farmers' protest: Haryana extends mobile internet suspension in seven districts

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Congrees, AAP announce seat sharing forThe Haryana government has further extended the suspension of mobile internet and bulk SMS services in seven districts by a day till Saturday in the wake of the ongoing farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' agitation, according to an official order. Mobile internet and bulk SMS services were first suspended in Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad …

Farmers' protest: Suspension of Internet services extended in parts of Punjab till Feb 24
1 year, 1 month ago

Farmers' protest: Suspension of Internet services extended in parts of Punjab till Feb 24

The Hindu  

The suspension of Internet services has been extended in certain areas of some Punjab districts, including Patiala, Sangrur and Fatehgarh Sahib, till February 24 on the orders of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. According to the ministry's February 16 order, Internet services will remain suspended in areas falling under Shambhu, Julkan, Passian, Patran, Shatrana, Samana, Ghanaur, Devigarh and Balbhera …

Farmers’ protest: Govt extends suspension of internet in parts of Punjab
1 year, 1 month ago

Farmers’ protest: Govt extends suspension of internet in parts of Punjab

Live Mint  

The suspension of internet services has been extended in certain areas of some Punjab districts, including Patiala, Sangrur and Fatehgarh Sahib, till February 24 on the orders of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. According to the ministry's February 16 order, internet services will remain suspended in areas falling under Shambhu, Julkan, Passian, Patran, Shatrana, Samana, Ghanaur, Devigarh and Balbhera …

Centre extends Internet ban in 20 police stations of Punjab till February 24
1 year, 1 month ago

Centre extends Internet ban in 20 police stations of Punjab till February 24

The Hindu  

The Central government on Saturday extended the suspension of Internet services till February 24 in the jurisdiction of 20 police stations of Punjab in the wake of the ongoing farmers’ agitation. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on February 10 and February 12 invoked its powers under the British-era Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 to block Internet services in the seven …

Farmers' protest: Haryana extends mobile internet ban in 7 districts till Feb 15
1 year, 1 month ago

Farmers' protest: Haryana extends mobile internet ban in 7 districts till Feb 15

India Today  

The Haryana government on Tuesday extended the ban on mobile internet and bulk SMS services in seven districts by two days till February 15 in view of the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' agitation. In the order, additional chief secretary of Haryana, TVSN Prasad, said, "After the assessment of the current prevailing law and order situation in the state, the conditions are …

In Manipur, mobile data internet services ban extended till Oct 16
1 year, 5 months ago

In Manipur, mobile data internet services ban extended till Oct 16

Firstpost  

Mobile internet was banned after violence broke out in the state on May 3. However, it was again banned on September 26 after public agitation hit Imphal valley The Manipur government on Wednesday extended the suspension of mobile data internet services for five days till October 16 evening, an official notification said. Orders issued by secretariat, home department, said the …

Manipur Violence: Mobile Internet Ban Extended Till Oct 16, Frustration Mounts
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur Violence: Mobile Internet Ban Extended Till Oct 16, Frustration Mounts

News 18  

The Manipur government on Wednesday extended the suspension of mobile data internet services for five days till October 16 evening, an official notification said. Orders issued by the secretariat, home department, said the decision was taken "to thwart the activities and designs of anti-national and anti-social elements and to maintain the peace and communal harmony and to prevent loss of …

Internet ban in Manipur extended till October 6 amid unrest over students' deaths
1 year, 5 months ago

Internet ban in Manipur extended till October 6 amid unrest over students' deaths

India Today  

The Manipur government on Sunday extended the mobile internet ban in the state for five more days, effective immediately, with services remaining suspended until October 6. The announcement came hours after the Central Bureau of Investigation arrested four people in connection with the killing of two Meitei students who had gone missing in July. A notification issued by the state …

DC Edit | Manipur Net back, hopes rise
1 year, 6 months ago

DC Edit | Manipur Net back, hopes rise

Deccan Chronicle  

The restoration of mobile Internet in Manipur on Saturday after nearly five months can be seen as steady, while belated, step towards normalcy and is, therefore, welcome. The state government had imposed a blanket ban on all Internet services on May 3, the day when clashes between two prominent ethnic communities broke out. It is the people, and only the …

Haryana govt issues order to suspend mobile internet services in Nuh district till Sept 19
1 year, 6 months ago

Haryana govt issues order to suspend mobile internet services in Nuh district till Sept 19

India TV News  

The Haryana government on Sunday again ordered a suspension of mobile internet and bulk SMS services in Nuh district till Tuesday midnight. The order comes days after the arrest of Congress MLA Mamman Khan whose police remanded extended by two days in connection with the communal violence that took place in Nuh and neighbouring districts. Meanwhile, in an order issued …

Haryana govt orders suspension of mobile Internet in Nuh, imposes Section 144 ahead of a ‘shobha yatra’
1 year, 7 months ago

Haryana govt orders suspension of mobile Internet in Nuh, imposes Section 144 ahead of a ‘shobha yatra’

Firstpost  

Director-General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur presided over a meeting with senior officers of bordering states through videoconferencing and called for a coordinated effort to effectively deal with the situation. In view of a call for a ‘Shobha yatra’ by a group, the Haryana government on Saturday ordered the suspension of mobile Internet and bulk SMS services in the communally-charged Nuh …

Mobile internet service restored in Nuh two weeks after communal clashes
1 year, 7 months ago

Mobile internet service restored in Nuh two weeks after communal clashes

Firstpost  

Mobile internet service has been restored in Nuh district of Haryana, two weeks after it was suspended following communal clashes that claimed six lives, police said on Monday Mobile internet service has been restored in Nuh district of Haryana, two weeks after it was suspended following communal clashes that claimed six lives, police said on Monday. Following the violence on …

Haryana lifts ban on internet services in violence-hit Nuh district: Report
1 year, 7 months ago

Haryana lifts ban on internet services in violence-hit Nuh district: Report

Live Mint  

The Internet services which were suspended in Haryana's Nuh district due to the widespread violence after communal clashes that erupted on July 31 have now been restored, a report by NDTV has stated. Earlier, the Haryana Government had extended the suspension of mobile internet and SMS services in the Nuh district till August 13. "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign was also …

Haryana: Hindu Mahapanchayat demands NIA probe in Nuh violence, next procession on Aug 28 | DETAILS
1 year, 7 months ago

Haryana: Hindu Mahapanchayat demands NIA probe in Nuh violence, next procession on Aug 28 | DETAILS

India TV News  

Nuh violence: Around two weeks after communal clashes erupted in Haryana’s Nuh district a Hindu group called a mahapanchayat today in order to discuss the preparations to resume the Vishva Hindu Parishad’s Brajmandal Dharmik Yatra, which was disrupted after stone pelting on July 31. The Mahapanchayat also said that all foreigners should be taken out of Nuh district and the …

Haryana government extends internet shutdown in Nuh district
1 year, 7 months ago

Haryana government extends internet shutdown in Nuh district

Live Mint  

Haryana government has extended the suspension of internet and SMS services in Nuh district of the state till August, describing the situation there as 'critical and tense'. The suspension of internet services in Nuh district had earlier been extended till August 8 and then till August 11. "I am of the considered view that there is a clear potential for …

\"After days of violence, life is getting back on track in Nuh\"
1 year, 7 months ago

\"After days of violence, life is getting back on track in Nuh\"

Deccan Chronicle  

Nuh : After days of violence in Nuh district, normal life has started to restore in the area, due to the efforts of the district administration, said Haryana's District Public Relations Officer. “As per the order of the District Magistrate, banks and ATMs remained open in the district from 10 am to 3 pm during the relaxation of curfew. “Deputy …

Haryana violence: Suspension of mobile internet, SMS services extended in Nuh, Palwal | Read details
1 year, 7 months ago

Haryana violence: Suspension of mobile internet, SMS services extended in Nuh, Palwal | Read details

India TV News  

Haryana violence: Suspension of mobile internet, SMS services extended in Nuh, Palwal | Read details Nuh violence: Mobile internet and SMS services were suspended after clashes erupted in Nuh on July 31 over an attempt to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession and spread to Gurugram and other districts of the state. Nuh violence: The Haryana government on Saturday extended …

Haryana violence | Suspension of mobile internet, SMS services in Nuh, Palwal extended
1 year, 7 months ago

Haryana violence | Suspension of mobile internet, SMS services in Nuh, Palwal extended

The Hindu  

The Haryana government on Saturday extended the suspension of mobile internet and SMS services in Nuh till August 8, according to an official order. Mobile internet and SMS services were suspended after clashes erupted in Nuh on July 31 over an attempt to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession and spread to Gurugram and other districts of the State. The …

Suspension of mobile internet, SMS services in Nuh, Palwal extended
1 year, 7 months ago

Suspension of mobile internet, SMS services in Nuh, Palwal extended

Hindustan Times  

The Haryana government on Saturday extended the suspension of mobile internet service in Nuh and Palwal districts till August 8, according to an official order. Mobile internet and SMS services were suspended after clashes erupted in Nuh on July 31 over an attempt to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession and spread to Gurugram and other districts of the state. …

Haryana lifts mobile internet ban for 3 hours in Nuh and violence-hit areas
1 year, 7 months ago

Haryana lifts mobile internet ban for 3 hours in Nuh and violence-hit areas

Live Mint  

Haryana Nuh Violence: Haryana government has lifted the mobile internet ban for three hours, starting from 1 pm, in Nuh and some other places in the state, the officials said on Thursday. The mobile internet services have been suspended till August 5 in Nuh, and violence-hit places, according to PTI reports. “All services be restored accordingly for the said period …

Haryana clashes: Mobile internet ban to continue in Nuh, Faridabad and Palwal districts, parts of Gurugram till 5 August
1 year, 7 months ago

Haryana clashes: Mobile internet ban to continue in Nuh, Faridabad and Palwal districts, parts of Gurugram till 5 August

Firstpost  

The government had ordered the suspension of mobile internet and SMS services in Nuh district from 4 pm on Monday and later imposed the restrictions in some other parts too till 2 August in view of the “intense communal tension” and disturbance of public peace In the wake of communal clashes, the Haryana government has decided to continue mobile internet …

Haryana Nuh Violence: Mobile Internet ban to continue in 3 districts till Aug 5
1 year, 7 months ago

Haryana Nuh Violence: Mobile Internet ban to continue in 3 districts till Aug 5

Live Mint  

Haryana Nuh Violence: Mobile internet services will remain suspended in three districts of Haryana including Nuh, Faridabad, and Palwal till August 5 as the situation remains tense after the communal clashes, the state government said on Wednesday. “In order to maintain peace and public order, mobile internet services in the jurisdictions of Nuh, Faridabad and Palwal districts & in the …

Nuh Violence: How internet shutdowns work in India? Explained
1 year, 7 months ago

Nuh Violence: How internet shutdowns work in India? Explained

Live Mint  

Haryana Nuh Violence: Mobile internet services have been temporarily suspended till August 2 in the Nuh district of Haryana after communal clashes erupted between a group of young men and Vishwa Hindu Parishad during a procession on Monday. Usually, an internet shutdown is ordered as an administrative measure across India for various reasons including communal tensions, etc. In general, an …

Most internet shutdowns in last 3 years to curb protests: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

Most internet shutdowns in last 3 years to curb protests: Report

Hindustan Times  

Eighteen Indian states shut down the internet at least once in the three years between January 2020 to December 2022, the Internet Freedom Foundation and Human Rights Watch noted, highlighting that local authorities used the shutdowns to prevent or in response to protests in 57 instances, to prevent cheating in school examinations or in exams for government jobs in 37 …

Copying gangs, law and order: Exams and Internet shutdowns in Rajasthan
1 year, 10 months ago

Copying gangs, law and order: Exams and Internet shutdowns in Rajasthan

Hindustan Times  

In September of 2022, the Supreme Court admitted a petition filed by Software Freedom Law Centre, that challenged five Indian states — Rajasthan, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Gujarat — for shutting down the internet to prevent cheating during examinations. The petition argued that this practice of ordering internet shutdowns is an arbitrary exercise of the law, being a …

Patralekha Chatterjee | Shutting down Internet: Govts need to do rethink
1 year, 10 months ago

Patralekha Chatterjee | Shutting down Internet: Govts need to do rethink

Deccan Chronicle  

Governments across the world are increasingly resorting to Internet shutdowns to stabilise potentially volatile situations, quell protests, and even to deal with problems like cheating in examinations. According to digital rights group Top10VPN, which researches the economic impacts of Internet shutdowns, in 2023 alone, 46 Internet shutdowns in 10 countries cost $761 million till date. In the Northeast itself, the …

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