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Telegram vs MeitY: From takedown orders to temporary ban, a look at the history of clashes with the social media platform

MeitY’s most severe platform-wide intervention latest flashpoint in long history of clashes between Telegram and authorities in India.

The Economic Times

Delhi High Court reserves verdict on plea of Telegram app against ban

The Delhi High Court has reserved its decision on Telegram's challenge to a government ban. The ban was imposed before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. Telegram argues the restriction impacts millions of users. The government states due process was followed. The court's verdict is awaited on this significant matter.

The Economic Times

Telegram temporarily restricted in India ahead of NEET re-exam; NTA welcomes Centre's move

Telegram access in India is temporarily restricted until June 22, 2026, following a government crackdown on fake NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination papers and exam fraud. The National Testing Agency welcomed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's action, citing the misuse of Telegram's message-editing feature to fabricate evidence of paper…

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Zoho-backed chip startup Netrasemi launches its first chip, eyes commercial production next year

The use cases for A2000 include surveillance through drones and CCTVs, robotics, intelligent video gateways and industrial automation. The 12 nm chip for the Thiruvananthapuram-based Netrasemi was fabricated at Taiwanese foundry TSMC.

The Economic Times

Experts flag data spills as house-help platforms bring physical AI home

Recent data-gathering pilots by on-demand service platforms Pronto and Snabbit have drawn a spotlight on India’s emerging physical AI ecosystem – and put safety regulators on edge. Sources told ET that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has taken note of recent developments, especially Pronto’s in-home recording pilots.

The Economic Times

Govt's semicon sops 2.0 may top $10 billion: IESA prez

Industry stakeholders have informed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of the need for higher incentives since global prices of memory, a key input, are expected to remain elevated for at least 18 months amid a supply shortage, Chandak said on the sideline of an industry event.

The Economic Times

SC asks MeitY to examine PIL seeking recovery or destruction of stolen personal data of citizens

The Supreme Court has asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to examine a PIL seeking a robust mechanism to retrieve or erase stolen Indian personal data stored on foreign servers. Acknowledging the issue’s technical complexity, the court advised the petitioner to pursue administrative and technological remedies through the…

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NASSCOM CoE bets on real-world deployment to scale India’s innovation ecosystem

NASSCOM CoE is a key platform fostering India's digital innovation. It connects startups, businesses, and government to scale AI solutions. The CoE focuses on measurable impact and unbiased curation. Future plans include expanding AI centers across India, reaching Tier II and Tier III cities.

The Economic Times

Government Notifies New Rules to Regulate Online Gaming Under PROG Act, 2025

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Wednesday officially notified the rules to regulate India’s digital gaming sector under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Act, 2025. The new framework will come into force from May 1, marking a significant shift in how online gaming is…

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The comedians and influencers standing up for their right to mock Modi

IN FOCUS: As parody accounts vanish and comedians’ videos are blocked, a growing number are pushing back in India – arguing that satire is not a crime but a constitutional right. Namita Singh reports

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India orders VPNs to block access to websites that unlawfully expose citizens' data

The MeitY request comes as a way to protect Indian citizens' personal data, but it could clash with how no-log VPN services operate. Here's all you need to know.

TechRadar

DIGIPUB, Editors Guild warn India’s new data rules will cripple journalism

The DIGIPUB News India Foundation and the Editors Guild of India have raised serious concerns over the Narendra Modi government’s newly notified Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (DPDPR), warning that the framework risks undermining press freedom, weakens the Right to Information regime, and leaves journalists exposed to ambiguous compliance…

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India proposes new regulatory framework for esports and online gaming

A shift toward regulated esports and iGaming industries.

Dot Esports

Why is X suing the Indian government as Musk woos Modi?

X has filed a lawsuit alleging that New Delhi is unlawfully censoring content online.

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Cyber Security Conclave in Delhi focuses on crucial strategies and partnerships

Cybersecurity is a serious and sensitive matter. Cyber threats are evolving at a rapid pace around the world, with the number of data breaches increasing every year. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Centre asks States to not procure CCTVs from suppliers with history of security, data breaches

MHA advises avoiding CCTV suppliers with security breaches, following MeITY guidelines to safeguard data and privacy.

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Election Commission To Centre: Stop sending 'Viksit Bharat' messages on WhatsApp

This action by the Election Commission comes after it received a number of complaints about the model code being violated by MeitY. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ECI asks MeitY to immediately halt delivery of Viksit Bharat messages over WhatsApp

Election Commission halts delivery of "Viksit Bharat" messages on WhatsApp, compliance report demanded from MeitY.

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Data marketplaces: the next frontier

The unprotected inter-flow of Non-Personal Data across government departments, third-parties, and citizens can make sensitive aspects of NPD vulnerable due to privacy breaches

The Hindu

IT Ministry replaces AI advisory, drops requirement of government’s permission

MeiTY withdraws controversial AI advisory in India, sparking debate on legal authority and need for procedural safeguards.

The Hindu

In issuing AI advisory, MEITY becomes a deity

Developments now signal a change in which there is a greater risk of consequences in questioning policies of digital authoritarianism

The Hindu

Government ‘examining’ Indian tech company in EU, U.S. sanctions list

Indian tech company Si2 Microsystems under scrutiny for sanctions by EU and U.S. over ties with Russia.

Newslaundry

‘Govt concealing facts’: Caravan notice points to ‘absurd confidentiality’ of takedown

In another instance pointing to opaque content takedowns in India, The Caravan has been told to remove a piece it had published two weeks ago under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act and its rules. The article pertains to the alleged torture and deaths of villagers in Jammu and…

The Hindu

Blocking of Hindutva Watch and the prevalence of social media censorship in India

As X takes down the account of Hindutva Watch, an organisation that documents hate crimes against marginalised groups — what are the transparency concerns regarding India’s censorship regime for digital platforms?

The Hindu

NIELIT to establish centre in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Venkateswara University campus

The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) has accorded administrative approval for setting up its centre in Tirupati and identified a building block for construction on the Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) campus on Wednesday.

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