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Maha Kumbh: AI enhanced as multilingual chatbot to assist visitors

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is leveraging BHASHINI, a revolutionary initiative under the Digital India. Read further on Dynamite News:

Modi govt releases draft personal digital data protection rules

Modi govt releases draft personal digital data protection rules

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released proposed rules listing out key provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act passed by Parliament in August 2023. The government has sought suggestions from the public until February 18 through the MyGov portal.

‘Trend of blocking services for anonymous users’: iMAP India report

‘Trend of blocking services for anonymous users’: iMAP India report

In its latest annual report on digital censorship in India, internet watchdog Internet Monitoring Action Project pointed to the blocking of news content websites Hindutva Watch and the Kashmir Walla and what “appears to be a trend in blocking services that allow users to operate the internet anonymously”.

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Measuring internet freedom in India in the last 10 years

More than 780 internet shutdowns, almost 60,000 URLs blocked, a dip in global indices --The Hindu examines internet freedom in India over the last 10 years.

IT Ministry issues draft road maps for critical tech sectors

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology releases draft roadmaps for cyber forensics, quantum computing, mobile security, cryptography, and IoT security.

India's Financial Watchdog Cracks Down On Major Centralized Crypto Platforms Including Binance

The affected crypto businesses include Binance, Kucoin, Huobi, Kraken, Gate.io, Bittrex, Bitstamp, MEXC Global and Bitfinex.

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IT Ministry warns social media platforms on deepfakes

After a so-called ‘deepfake’ video clip of the actor, Rashmika Mandanna, went viral on social media platforms like Instagram, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has now sent notices to “all social media intermediaries,” reminding them that impersonation online is illegal, said a press release.

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Centre bans 22 betting apps, including Mahadev Book Online

Centre bans 22 betting apps, including Mahadev Book Online

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Sunday said that it had issued blocking orders

Srinagar-based news portal The Kashmir Walla’s website in India blocked

Srinagar-based news portal The Kashmir Walla’s website in India blocked

Website has been blocked in India by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology under the IT Act, 2000.

Develop indigenous Web browser, grab cash prizes

Develop indigenous Web browser, grab cash prizes

Cash prizes amounting to ₹3.4 crore are being promised to developers who help create an indigenous Indian web browser “for the world”, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology announced on Wednesday, August 8, 2023. Browser ideas entered into this competition will have to trust the Controller of Certifying Authorities…

Karnataka High Court dismisses Twitter’s petition on Centre’s blocking orders

Karnataka High Court dismisses Twitter’s petition on Centre’s blocking orders

The High Court of Karnataka on June 30, 2023, dismissed a petition filed by Twitter Inc., challenging several blocking and take-down orders issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, saying the company’s plea was devoid of merits.

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