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India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has summoned Meta executives after a controversial Facebook post by PM Modi was briefly restricted, despite the company's apology and restoration of the post.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is reviewing responses from WhatsApp and Telegram regarding username-based messaging, with uniform rules for platforms likely to follow.
WhatsApp and Telegram have submitted their responses to notices from India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) regarding concerns over their new username features. The companies addressed the government's inquiries about the functionality.
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has opened applications for its non-technical summer internship program for 2026.
The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and the Broadband India Forum (BIF) have submitted their objections to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) regarding proposed amendments to the IT Rules on May 7.
An Indian parliamentary panel has suggested that X (formerly Twitter) 'Community Notes' may be treated as publishing activity, urging the MeitY to act on it, a move experts warn could impact free speech.
The Education Ministry writes to the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry and the Electronics and Information Technology Ministry (MeitY) to stop dissemination of the controversial textbook…
India's MeitY Secretary S Krishnan announced that Meta is expected to appear before the government within 7-10 days to explain policy and technical issues, as the government examines the matter and seeks views from messaging platforms.
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is reviewing Meta's response regarding the appearance of child sexual abuse content on Instagram. The ministry had previously given the company seven days to explain how such advertisements were allowed.
India has requested WhatsApp to halt the rollout of its new username feature due to concerns over potential fraud and anonymity issues. The government is seeking clarification and safeguards from Meta regarding the feature.
India's Supreme Court has directed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to review a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning the recovery or destruction of citizens' stolen personal data.
India's MeitY has issued a warning to VPNs and intermediaries regarding access to banned betting sites, noting that users are converting Indian rupees into virtual digital assets to participate.
India's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) regarding the Gleeden app. The app is accused of promoting extramarital affairs among millions of Indian users, prompting concerns from the commission.
The Council is also identifying the individuals responsible for incorporating the contentious material.
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) plans to consult civil society organizations on child safety online and conduct a study to assess the harms children face on social media platforms.
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is considering implementing uniform standards for messaging applications following a recent controversy involving usernames on WhatsApp.
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has instructed ministries to tighten AI cyber defenses and issue guidelines for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
The Congress party alleged that an Instagram reel featuring Rahul Gandhi was briefly restricted or blocked, leading to a denial from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. This incident sparked discussion regarding potential censorship of political content.
An Indian Parliament panel, led by Nishikant Dubey, has suggested that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) should either instruct social media platforms to disable 'Community Notes' or consider implementing a 'publisher tax' on them.
