Legal framework against deepfakes after polls, says IT minister

The government asked digital platforms to provide technical and business process solutions to prevent and weed out misinformation that can potentially harm society and democracy, Union Minister......

'BJP Wants India To Become Like Iran'

'Their role model is Iran: high control of the citizens by the State.''In Iran it is Islamic control; in India, it will be Hindutva control.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi, Union......

What changes new Telecom Bill will bring

Officials said the Bill has provided a clear legal basis for spectrum allocation, which till now was allocated or auctioned by the government based on the interpretation of various laws and......

Parl passes bill allowing govt to take control of telecom services

Parliament on Thursday passed a Bill that seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security and also provide a non-auction route for......

Par panel pulls up DoT on internet shutdowns

Expressing concern over frequent internet shutdown without any empirical study, a Parliamentary panel has pulled up the Department of Telecommunications for not maintaining the record of incidents......

Digital Competition Law Worries Big Tech

'The message is not clear whether we are wanted.''All this could adversely impact our strategy in India and also investments.' IMAGE: Big Tech companies point out they are already controlled......

FPIs bet on financial services sector; inject Rs 14,205 cr in Nov

The Indian financial services space seems to be in a sweet spot as foreign investors have made a net investment of Rs 14,205 crore ($2.1 billion) in the sector in November amid strong credit growth......

AWS to invest $4.4 bn in India by 2030 through new Hyderabad region service

Amazon Web Services (AWS) will invest nearly $4.4 billion (Rs 36,000 crore) in India by 2030 and support more than 48,000 jobs externally through a new regional service launched on Tuesday, said......

PCB waiting for details from SLC on security threat on players

IMAGE: The PCB had confirmed it would be hosting the Sri Lankan team for the series from September 25. Photograph: SLC/Twitter Pakistan's cricket authorities remained on tenterhooks on Thursday......

PCB reassures Sri Lanka players of safety

IMAGE: Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews is one of the 10 players who have opted out of the Pakistan tour. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters After Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) decided to seek the......

Sports Shorts: Indian men's hockey team jumps to 5th in rankings

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday IMAGE: India coach Harendra Singh is mighty pleased with the attitude and performances of his players. Photograph: Hockey India......