Jeet Vijay steps down as CEO of MeitY Startup Hub
Jeet Vijay was associated with the India AI Mission at MeitY
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MHA receives complaint against 34 illegal gaming apps from e-gaming federation
Reports suggest that MeitY would soon take action against these offshore gaming platforms
Govt to target illegal betting app ads that violate CCPA norms
By involving the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Centre wants to identify violators with appropriate legal action and penalties
7-day deadline for social media platforms to tackle deepfakes: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology of India, Chandrasekhar said that an officer will be appointed to probe into the menace
No money spent on influencers to market schemes: Govt tells Parliament
The government said that it had deployed four influencer marketing agencies to spread information about its schemes to the public
Govt to certify ‘permissible online games’: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Nearly 70 apps have been taken down, the minster has said
MeitY likely to form fact-checking team to verify govt news
As per reports, the team will have 3 members - two IT ministry officials and a legal expert
Delhi HC gives govt time to frame rules for content on OTT platforms
The next hearing in the case is on April 25
MeitY announces new gaming rules; real-money gaming to come under SROs
This means the buck is passed on to industry bodies to delve into the intricacies of what games are kosher and which are not
Proposed amendment to IT Rules 2021 will muzzle the fourth pillar of democracy: NBDA
The association has requested the government to withdraw the amendment
Indian govt recognises esports as part of multisports events
A new section 'matters relating to online gaming' has been added under MeitY
New draft for privacy data bill to allow info transfer with certain countries
The IT ministry published the draft on Friday for public consultation and will hear public views on the proposal until December 17
Govt likely to set up social media grievance panels in 90 days
MeitY has reportedly pushed for a three-member grievance appellate committee
No proposal to revoke blocking orders against Chinese apps: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The MeitY had earlier blocked 224 mobile apps under the provisions of section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000
Restricted access to 442 items in response to directions from MeitY: Meta
The restricted access was due to the violation of Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000
Twitter has appointed officers in compliance with IT Rules 2021: Centre tells Delhi HC
In a short affidavit, MEITY said that the social media platform has acknowledged that the personnel are appointed as the company's employees and not as 'contingent workers'
MIB files affidavit in Bombay HC, opposes interim relief to petitioners in IT Rules case
The affidavit states that IT Rules 2021 have been created to ensure a level-playing field between online & offline media and are the same as the norms for traditional news publishers (Print and TV)
SC refuses to intervene in cases filed against IT Rules 2021 in different HCs
The centre had filed a transfer petition in the SC seeking transfer of all cases related to IT Rules to the apex court
Twitter has lost its immunity: Centre to Delhi HC
In a short affidavit, Meity notified the court that Twitter has failed to comply to the new IT rules on four counts
Twitter may lose 'immunity' after failing to comply with IT rules
With this, top officials of Twitter may be liable for any 'inflammatory' or 'objectionable' post put out by any of its users
Madras HC issues notice to Meity, MIB on plea challenging intermediary rules
The notice was issued on a plea filed by Carnatic music vocalist, cultural critic, and writer T. M. Krishna
Twitter seeks more time to comply with IT rules
In a notice, MeitY had said that Twitter's refusal to comply with the rules demonstrated its 'lack of commitment & efforts towards providing a safe experience to the people on its platform'
Google, FB, WA comply with intermediary guidelines while Twitter still non-compliant
The microblogging platform has not sent details of the compliance officer to the IT ministry and named a lawyer as grievance officer
Twitter, MeitY in a war of words over new intermediary rules
The microblogging site agreed to comply with the IT rules but raised concerns about free speech. MeitY accused the platform of 'dictating terms to the world's largest democracy'
MeitY asks social media platforms to send details of compliance with intermediary rules
In a separate notification, the government also said that a social media platform with more than 5 million registered users in India will be considered a 'Significant Social Media Intermediary'
MeitY files counter-affidavit against WhatsApp's privacy policy in Delhi HC
The ministry has urged the high court to bar WhatsApp from implementing the new privacy policy as it violates IT rules on five counts
Delhi HC issues notice to MeitY, MIB on Quint Digital's plea challenging IT rules
The plea filed by Quint Digital Media, the publisher of news portal The Quint, has challenged the constitutional validity of the new IT Rules
IT committee members question MIB, MeitY officials on new intermediary guidelines
The committee headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor asked whether the new IT rules conform to the legal framework
MIB, MeitY officials to brief IT committee on new guidelines for digital platforms
The briefing is scheduled for 15th March, 3 pm
Blocking of content provision has been in existence for 11 years: MIB
The ministry added that in the provision, the Secretary, MeitY has been replaced by Secretary, I&B since OTT and digital media will be now under MIB ambit
Govt working on law to regulate social media: Ram Madhav
The senior BJP leader was speaking at the launch of his new book 'Because India Comes First: Reflections on Nationalism, Identity and Culture'
Govt tells Twitter leadership to abide by its lawful orders
At the request of Twitter, MeitY Secretary Ajay Prakash Sawhney held a virtual interaction with Monique Meche, VP, Global Public Policy, & Jim Baker Deputy General Counsel and VP Legal yesterday
MeitY issues notice to Twitter for restoring handles
Twitter has unblocked 100 Twitter accounts and 150 tweets despite a government order to block them for posting controversial tweets