India introduces new rules to regulate online content
4 years ago

India introduces new rules to regulate online content

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. The Information Technology Ministry said the new regulations would require social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to swiftly erase content authorities deem unlawful. The regulations include a strict oversight mechanism that would allow the government to ban content affecting “the sovereignty and integrity of India.” The regulations would also require social media companies to assist investigations by India’s law enforcement agencies. Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the new regulations were a “soft touch progressive institutional mechanism” required for the “security and sovereignty of India, public order, and rape or any other sexually explicit material.” They will require social media companies to remove illegal content as quickly as possible, but within no more than 36 hours after they receive a government or legal order. The new rules also require social media platforms to appoint what the government calls chief compliance and grievance officers to handle complaints from law enforcement agencies.

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X Challenges Govt’s Content Blocking in Karnataka High Court
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2 days, 16 hours ago

X Challenges Govt’s Content Blocking in Karnataka High Court

Deccan Chronicle  

X, formerly Twitter has filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court challenging the Indian government’s use of Section 79 of the Information Technology Act to block content. The government has often directed social media companies to remove posts deemed harmful to national security or public order, but X argues that such actions must follow a proper legal framework. Experts …

Maharashtra Govt. Mulling New Rules To Restrict Social Media Use by Its Employees
3 days, 3 hours ago

Maharashtra Govt. Mulling New Rules To Restrict Social Media Use by Its Employees

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced new rules for use of social media by the state government employees. The Chief Minister also said that some government employees are found to be using social media for self-glorification. But it is not appropriate for government employees to use social media for self-glorification as it does not fit in the Service …

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

20 years of YouTube and the future of the internet
2 weeks, 4 days ago

20 years of YouTube and the future of the internet

Hindustan Times  

On March 3, the Supreme Court lifted its fortnight-old moratorium on a YouTuber making content. Around the same time, the government issued an advisory asking social media and OTT platforms to enforce stricter access controls for A-rated content, in line with the IT Rules 2021. When one of YouTube’s three co-founders Jawed Karim stood in front of an elephant enclosure …

SC allows Ranveer Allahbadia to resume show, asks govt to curb ‘vulgar content’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

SC allows Ranveer Allahbadia to resume show, asks govt to curb ‘vulgar content’

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court has urged the union government to introduce limited regulations to curb vulgar content in online media while protecting the freedom of expression of content creators. Allahbadia, a popular YouTuber with more than 8 million subscribers, faced a backlash after his comments on comedian Samay Raina’s show ‘India's Got Latent’ led to police complaints and a nationwide debate …

Will govt use India's Got Latent row as pretext to tighten content control?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Will govt use India's Got Latent row as pretext to tighten content control?

Live Mint  

The government's recent advisory to social media and streaming platforms to strictly monitor and remove all content deemed obscene or vulgar, following a massive outrage over distasteful jokes on YouTube show India’s Got Latent featuring podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia and comic Samay Raina, has sparked concerns about sweeping content regulations that could follow, potentially curbing freedom of expression. Some entertainment industry …

From Ranveer Allahbadia to regulation: Will your fave OTT shows face more policing?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

From Ranveer Allahbadia to regulation: Will your fave OTT shows face more policing?

India Today  

The controversy surrounding YouTuber and influencer Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks on the show India’s Got Latent has reignited the debate on digital content regulation in India. In response to the public outrage and Supreme Court’s scrutiny, the Union government is now considering a comprehensive legal framework to regulate content on digital platforms, including over-the-top services. Among the key concerns was the …

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

I&B ministry issues advisory to OTT platforms over obscene content
1 month ago

I&B ministry issues advisory to OTT platforms over obscene content

Live Mint  

The ministry of information and broadcasting has issued an advisory to publishers of online curated content and social media regarding alleged spread of obscene, pornographic and vulgar content after having received references from members of Parliament, representations from statutory organizations and public grievances. The advisory pointed to the Information Technology Rules, 2021, that provide for a Code of Ethics for …

Outrage over Indian YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia raises social media regulation concerns
1 month ago

Outrage over Indian YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia raises social media regulation concerns

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — A famous YouTuber in India is facing public outrage and a police investigation after he made an allegedly obscene remark on a YouTube show, raising questions about freedom of speech in a country where digital creators in the past have come under fire for their content. The controversy began last week when social media influencer and YouTuber …

Parl panel seeks I.T. ministry reply on how law tackles obscene content
1 month ago

Parl panel seeks I.T. ministry reply on how law tackles obscene content

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey, who heads the parliamentary standing committee on communications and information technology, on Wednesday sought a note from the ministry on the efficacy of existing laws to deal with obscene content, and the need to amend the existing IT Act, 2000. According to a senior functionary of the panel, it is set to recommend to …

The danger of a digital censor board
1 month ago

The danger of a digital censor board

The Hindu  

There is a moral panic over a show called India’s Got Latent. Law on vulgarity Notwithstanding the Supreme Court’s curt remark that Mr. Allahbadia has “a very dirty mind,” the law separates moral repugnancy from criminality. The second legal provision which has been invoked against India’s Got Latent is Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which provides the …

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 …

Ranveer Allahbadia controversy puts ’profane & explicit’ content under fire — time for stricter online rules?
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranveer Allahbadia controversy puts ’profane & explicit’ content under fire — time for stricter online rules?

Live Mint  

Amid the recent Ranveer Allahbadia controversy, a recent survey found that a majority of people believe audio/video platforms in India are not adequately regulated by legislation. Meanwhile, 59 per cent of surveyed citizens say video and audio platforms do not segregate explicit content, making it accessible to minors, according to the survey by Local Circles. The survey asked respondents, “Do …

Bill to regulate social media raises risk of free speech and free press being casualty in Nepal
1 month, 2 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 …

In the race to make social media safer, the UK is lagging dangerously behind
1 month, 3 weeks ago

In the race to make social media safer, the UK is lagging dangerously behind

The Independent  

When the last government tasked the communications watchdog Ofcom with cleaning up social media, it seemed an odd choice. Extra rules for the largest social media platforms have been delayed, with a consultation on those rules now promised by “early 2026” – meaning that, on current form, those rules won’t kick in until 2027. Last summer, as inflammatory falsehoods on …

IT panel to recommend umbrella body for TV, print and online media
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IT panel to recommend umbrella body for TV, print and online media

Hindustan Times  

The Parliamentary panel on communications and information technology led by Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker Nishikant Dubey will recommend that the Union government form an umbrella media regulatory body, Media Council of India, to regulate print, television and online media, functionaries aware of the development said on Friday. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey also expressed concern over the power of social media …

To curb false and misleading claims, hold social-media influencers accountable
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Pakistan’s parliament passes bill with sweeping controls on social media
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan’s parliament passes bill with sweeping controls on social media

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s lower house of parliament on Thursday passed a controversial bill that will give the government sweeping controls on social media, including sending users to prison for spreading disinformation. The bill was quickly passed after lawmakers from the opposition party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan staged a walkout to denounce the law. Farhatullah Babar, a leading human rights …

Manipur CM warns social media page handlers against posts violating law, personal space
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Pakistani government proposes sweeping controls on social media
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistani government proposes sweeping controls on social media

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s opposition said Thursday the government is seeking to further suppress freedom of speech a day after it proposed sweeping controls on social media that could include blocking platforms and sending users to prison for spreading disinformation. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, introduced in the National Assembly by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Wednesday, would create …

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

Lessons From India's TikTok Ban: What US Can Learn From Our Homegrown Influencers
2 months ago

Lessons From India's TikTok Ban: What US Can Learn From Our Homegrown Influencers

ABP News  

TikTok US Ban: India’s sudden ban on TikTok in 2020 offers critical insights for American users as the platform faces growing scrutiny in the United States. As the US Supreme Court deliberates a potential ban on TikTok, the Indian experience highlights key strategies for users, brands, and creators to mitigate the disruption such a ban might bring. TikTok Ban: Building …

Wrong Indian map on social media among concerns raised by govt’s appellate panel
2 months, 1 week ago

Wrong Indian map on social media among concerns raised by govt’s appellate panel

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Wednesday held a workshop in the national Capital focusing on enhancing the grievance redressal framework through the Grievance Appellate Committee. This issue was raised at the first in-person meeting between the members of the three GACs – that were established in January 2023 through October 2022 amendments to Information Technology Rules – …

Digital Personal Data Protection Rules: Govt drafts stringent parental consent rules for social media users under 18
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Digital Personal Data Protection Rules: Govt drafts stringent parental consent rules for social media users under 18

Op India  

On 3rd December, the Government of India proposed detailed rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. One of the most talked-about aspects of the draft is the rule that makes verifiable parental consent mandatory for creating social media accounts and processing the personal data of children. As per the draft rules, every organisation that collects personal data must …

Elon Musk's X, Google’s YouTube may soon become illegal in Malaysia; Here's why
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's X, Google’s YouTube may soon become illegal in Malaysia; Here's why

Firstpost  

Malaysia’s internet regulator, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, disclosed that X argued it did not meet the user threshold. Meanwhile, Google has expressed concerns about how YouTube’s video-sharing features are classified under the new rules Despite the backlash, some platforms have complied. Image Credit: Reuters, Reuters Elon Musk’s X and Google’s YouTube may face bans in Malaysia as the …

18 Obscene OTT apps BLOCKED in 2024: Full list here
3 months ago

18 Obscene OTT apps BLOCKED in 2024: Full list here

India TV News  

18 Obscene OTT apps BLOCKED in 2024: Full list here The government this year has taken strict action against obscene content by banning 18 OTT apps. The Indian government has been actively working towards regulating digital content this year by blocking 18 OTT apps that were involved in promoting pornographic and obscene content. 18 Obscene OTT apps BLOCKED in 2024 …

Govt blocks 18 OTT platforms for ‘obscene, vulgar, porn content’ says minister L Murugan
3 months ago

Govt blocks 18 OTT platforms for ‘obscene, vulgar, porn content’ says minister L Murugan

Live Mint  

The Indian government has banned 18 OTT services or platform this year, for publishing content that was obscene, vulgar and pornographic, according to Information and Broadcasting Minister L Murugan. Speaking during question hour in the Lak Sabha on December 18, Murugan told the House that the Information Technology Rules of 2021 “cast specific due diligence obligations on intermediaries to make …

Celebrities hit back at social media trolls with defamation suits to safeguard their reputations
3 months, 1 week 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 …

India blocked over 10,500 URLs promoting Khalistani content
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3 months, 2 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 …

Like Australia, should social media be barred for the Under-16 in India?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Like Australia, should social media be barred for the Under-16 in India?

India Today  

Australia’s ban on social media for children under 16 is a decision that’s bound to have a transformative impact on how the young learn, consume information, interact with peers and stay connected in the ever-dynamic digital age. In that context, I strongly believe social media should be completely banned for children under 16,” says Vaishali Thakur, head of counselling at …

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 …

Ashwini Vaishnaw urges stronger regulations for social media, OTT content
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ashwini Vaishnaw urges stronger regulations for social media, OTT content

Live Mint  

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said that there is a need to strengthen existing regulations to curb vulgar content on social media and over-the-top platforms, and called for a consensus on the same. Acknowledging the distinct cultural differences between India and the geographies where these platforms originated, Vaishnaw pointed out that India's cultural sensitivities differ greatly from those of …

Parliamentary proceedings: Need for strengthening laws governing social media and OTT platforms: Ashwini Vaishnaw
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Parliamentary proceedings: Need for strengthening laws governing social media and OTT platforms: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Hindu  

Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday emphasised the need to strengthen existing laws governing social media and OTT platforms and build a societal consensus on the issue. He said that due to the absence of such editorial oversight, social media had become a platform for freedom of the press, but it has also become a space …

Need to make existing laws more stringent to curb vulgar content on social media: Vaishnaw
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Need to make existing laws more stringent to curb vulgar content on social media: Vaishnaw

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government is mulling stringent laws to check vulgar content on social media posts and other platforms like over-the-top or OTT, saying that such platforms are required to appoint grievance officers and set up a mechanism for addressing user complaints. "There is a need to make existing laws more stringent laws to curb vulgar content on social media …

Doesn't match our culture: Minister for laws to curb social media vulgar content
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Need to make existing laws more stringent to curb vulgar content on social media: I&B Minister Vaishnaw
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Need to make existing laws more stringent to curb vulgar content on social media: I&B Minister Vaishnaw

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said there is a need to make existing laws more stringent to curb vulgar content on social media platforms. Today, social media is a platform for freedom of press but it is uncontrolled and there is vulgar content, the minister said during the Question Hour. There is a need to make existing …

Chandrababu says misuse of social media biggest challenge
4 months 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 …

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 …

Indian parents demand stricter data protection laws amid rising concerns over children's social media use
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian parents demand stricter data protection laws amid rising concerns over children's social media use

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: As Australia announced on Thursday that children under 16 will soon be banned from using social media due to the harmful effects it has on them, a recent survey in India shows that parents are similarly seeking governmental intervention. They are urging the government to implement a data protection law that would mandate parental consent for children under …

IT Ministry Issues Advisory to Social Media Platforms to Remove Misinformation Regarding Airlines Bomb Threats
4 months, 3 weeks ago

IT Ministry Issues Advisory to Social Media Platforms to Remove Misinformation Regarding Airlines Bomb Threats

ABP News  

Indian airlines are urging social media platforms to remove misinformation and remove access to malicious content related to fake bomb threats. The government has issued an advisory to these platforms, requesting them to take immediate action to prevent the dissemination of such content. The ministry has also requested details about the posts and users involved in these threats, along with …

Social Media Delinquents Under Spotlight in Telangana Cybercrime
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Social Media Delinquents Under Spotlight in Telangana Cybercrime

The Hindu  

Social media influencers and YouTubers in Telangana continue to make headlines for different reasons than one would expect. In August, YouTuber K. Vamshi was booked for a stunt of throwing cash in the air while riding through a crowded Kukatpally road while in September, Harsha Sai, known for his philanthropy videos, was booked in a sexual assault case. This happened …

How social media will change under Ofcom rules
5 months ago

How social media will change under Ofcom rules

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ofcom has revealed when social media companies operating in the UK will need …

Social media platforms engaged in ‘vast surveillance’ and failed to protect young people, FTC finds
6 months ago

Social media platforms engaged in ‘vast surveillance’ and failed to protect young people, FTC finds

LA Times  

Social media apps and video streaming services are still facing scrutiny from U.S. regulators over youth safety and privacy concerns. Major social media platforms and video streaming services that gather a “staggering” amount of data from their users have failed to protect young people and safeguard online privacy, the Federal Trade Commission said Thursday. “These surveillance practices can endanger people’s …

Anti-India narrative on social media: Why it’s time for government to counter online negativity
6 months, 1 week ago

Anti-India narrative on social media: Why it’s time for government to counter online negativity

Firstpost  

A wave of anti-India sentiment is flooding social media, distorting our global image. India can no longer afford silence and has to reclaim its narrative on the world stage Lately, social media has evolved into a platform where global narratives are created, shaped, and spread at turbo speed. A recent example is the “What’s wrong with India?” campaign on social …

DC Edit | Govts, leave social media alone
6 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | Govts, leave social media alone

Deccan Chronicle  

What can governments do about social media platforms? Amid a developing scenario in which both free-speech advocates and authoritarian governments are protesting the treatment being meted out to the CEO of Telegram who is facing the rigour of the law in France, the Uttar Pradesh government has taken an unusual stand to use the social media for boosting its popularity …

U.P.’s new digital media policy: Can BJP not think beyond crushing Constitution, Priyanka asks
6 months, 3 weeks ago

U.P.’s new digital media policy: Can BJP not think beyond crushing Constitution, Priyanka asks

The Hindu  

Congress general secretary and former Uttar Pradesh in-charge Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday targeted the Uttar Pradesh government over the State’s new digital media policy which stresses paid promotions, describing it as an attempt at “crushing” democracy and asked in which category will the voices of women seeking justice and teachers demanding jobs fall in the social media policy of …

U.P. Digital Media Policy: Plan to reward digital influencers draws flak
6 months, 3 weeks ago

U.P. Digital Media Policy: Plan to reward digital influencers draws flak

The Hindu  

The Uttar Pradesh government has come up with a new social media policy encouraging influencers to promote the State government’s initiatives, schemes, and achievements with prize payments. government’s move, describing it shows nervousness amid truth coming out through social media platforms in the era of digital literacy. Digital influencers running social media platforms argue it signals government’s attempt to get …

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