data privacy

Canberra, March 31 – The Australian government said on Tuesday that it is investigating five social media platforms for failing to comply with the country's world-first ban on social media for children under 16.In its first report on the social media minimum age requirement, the federal...

March 30, New Delhi – The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was discussed in the Lok Sabha, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizing the importance of data privacy.She stated that banks must strictly adhere to Know Your Customer (KYC) norms to ensure the...

New Delhi, March 30 – The Registrar General of India (RGI) announced on Monday that preparations for the upcoming census are at an advanced stage, with fieldwork for the first phase – House Listing and Housing Census (HLO) – set to begin in multiple states from April.Addressing a press...

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that banks in the country operate under a strict legal and regulatory framework to ensure the safety and confidentiality of customer data. The Minister was responding to supplementary questions during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha today. Ms...

New Delhi, March 30. Registrar General and Census Commissioner Mritunjay Kumar Narayan will address a press conference on Monday at noon to outline the roadmap for the country's upcoming census exercise.During the briefing at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, the Commissioner is expected...

Washington, March 28 – A group of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein has filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging that the company's AI tools and search engine exposed their personal identities and contact information online, leading to harassment, threats, and renewed emotional trauma, according to...

New Delhi, March 27 The government on Friday released the TV Ratings Policy 2026, which sets out comprehensive guidelines for regulating television ratings in the country with the aim of ensuring transparency, independence, and accountability in audience measurement.The policy defines clear...

Washington, March 27 – The Federal Communications Commission has launched a sweeping proposal to bring call center jobs back to the United States, tighten customer service standards, and crack down on illegal robocalls linked to overseas operations.The move, approved by the Commission this...

New Delhi, March 25 Rajya Sabha Congress MP Neeraj Dangi on Wednesday made a strong case for India to develop its own indigenous internet search engine to reduce dependence on foreign companies, such as Google, and strengthen digital sovereignty.Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in the...

New Delhi, March 25 – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken note of alleged violations of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, particularly regarding the lack of mechanisms to track children's data transfers and inadequate grievance redressal systems across major...

Important cases to be heard in the Delhi High Court on Wednesday, March 25:* The High Court will hear Meta Platform's petition challenging the CCPA order imposing a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on it for allegedly selling and listing walkie-talkies on Facebook Marketplace without authorization.*...

New Delhi, March 24 – In a significant development for the Indian Premier League (IPL), a US-based consortium led by tech entrepreneur Kal Somani has reportedly agreed to acquire a 100% stake in Rajasthan Royals for a record $1.63 billion (₹ 13,500 crore).This deal represents the largest...

Washington, March 21 – The Trump administration has unveiled a national framework on artificial intelligence, which could shape Indian talent, IT firms, and policy debates as the US seeks to lead the global AI race.The US's new AI policy push signals a shift towards a more proactive approach...

Washington, March 20 The White House on Friday released a framework for artificial intelligence that aims to empower parents to manage their children's digital environment and advocates for federal leadership, contending that a patchwork of conflicting state laws would undermine innovation.The...

New Delhi, March 18: Aadhaar has emerged as the world’s largest biometric identity system, with around 134 crore active users and over 17,000 crore authentication transactions completed so far, the Parliament was told on Wednesday.Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information...

New Delhi, March 18 The Delhi government has decided to develop curriculum-aligned digital learning content and implement a formative assessment model across its over 1,000 schools.The Directorate of Education invited expressions of interest (EoI) from agencies with technical expertise to...

New Delhi, March 18 Meta Platforms Inc. on Wednesday challenged a Central Consumer Protection Authority order in the Delhi High Court, imposing a ₹10 lakh penalty on it for allegedly unauthorized sale and listing of walkie-talkies on the Facebook Marketplace.A senior counsel for Meta argued...

New Delhi, March 16 The Central Adoption Resource Authority has issued three office memoranda to all states and Union territories, directing them to ensure strict compliance with adoption procedures, safeguard records of adoptees, and protect children's identity.According to an official...

New Delhi, March 13 The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the Centre on a fresh plea challenging the validity of a provision of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notice to the Centre on the plea...

New Delhi, March 12 A parliamentary panel has urged the power ministry to take urgent steps to accelerate the installation of smart meters in a structured and time-bound manner.The Eleventh Report of the Committee on 'Demands for Grants (2026-27) of the Ministry of Power' was presented in...