Information Technology

	After editors, Indian Newspaper Society worried over IT rules amendment According to the draft of IT rules, social media platforms and other online intermediaries will need to remove the content if marked ‘fake’ by the Unit. published on : 25th January 2023
	TN govt to bring policies to support web3 ecosystem: Information minister Thangaraj The Information technology minister was speaking at the Tech Next 2022 - Future of Tech Web 3.0 conference. published on : 2nd December 2022
	Student booked for recording girls in varsity toilets in Bengaluru The accused student was caught in the past peeping into the toilet and was let off with a warning after he submitted an apology letter from him. published on : 22nd November 2022
	Order reserved in YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar contempt case The court issued notice to social media platforms namely Twitter, Facebook and YouTube for taking down the content. published on : 15th October 2022
	Congress loses chairmanship of parliamentary committee on IT, Home; 6 key panels with BJP With this, the chair of six major parliamentary committees -- Home, IT, Defence, External Affairs, Finance and Health -- all are with the BJP and its allies. published on : 4th October 2022
	Technopark-based startup secures CERT-IN recognition Beagle Security director and co-founder Rejah Rehim said the company was able to ensure cyber security of over 1,500 customers ranging from tech startups to large enterprises so far. published on : 3rd October 2022
	Government blocks 45 videos on 10 YouTube channels: Anurag Thakur "These channels had content that spread fear and misconception among communities," Thakur said. published on : 26th September 2022
	'Cases under Section 66A of IT Act a matter of serious concern': SC CJI-headed bench asks Centre to get in touch with Chief Secretaries of states and impress upon them to take remedial measures soon published on : 7th September 2022
	'Blocked YouTube channels spread nuclear fear, communal hatred, monetised fake news': Centre The government started the crackdown against such YouTube channels for the first time in December last year using its emergency powers under the Information Technology Rules, 2021. published on : 21st August 2022
	Over 23,000 higher education courses to be made available for free on new portal: UGC The portal is aimed at bridging the digital divide and enhancing the accessibility of higher education in remote parts of the country. published on : 29th July 2022
	Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology-Delhi approved TA at higher rates: CAG The Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (IIITD), has been paying transport allowance (TA) to its employees living in the campus at rates prescribed for government employees. published on : 8th July 2022
	Two YouTube channels blocked for inciting communal frenzy though 'misleading' news Senior Superintendent of Police Rohit Singh Sajwan said 'misleading' news about riots and imposition of curfew in Bareilly was flashed on the two YouTube channels. published on : 7th June 2022
	Information Technology Ministry republishes proposed changes to IT rules The IT ministry said the proposed rule requires intermediaries to respect the rights guaranteed to users under the Constitution of India. published on : 7th June 2022
	Centre mentions gap in social media rules vis-a-vis Big Tech behind new panel proposal The Centre in the draft amendment has proposed to set up a grievance appellate committee to look into appeals filed by individuals against decisions of grievance officers of social media platforms. published on : 7th June 2022
	Film producer Boney Kapoor's credit card misused, loses Rs 3.82 lakh to cyber fraud As per the complaint filed in Amboli police station on Wednesday under provisions of IPC and IT Act, the accused has used the credit card to carry out five online transactions. published on : 28th May 2022
	Punjab, UK agree for further tie-ups in agriculture, IT, food processing Extending a red carpet welcome to British investors in the state, the chief minister said the state government will ensure a single-window online clearance for all investors. published on : 26th May 2022
	SC stays proceedings in HCs on IT Rules 2021 as Centre seeks transfer of petitions to apex court The top court, however, has not stayed the interim orders already passed by the high courts in the matters. published on : 9th May 2022
	SC stays further proceedings before HCs in matters involving challenges to IT Rules Supreme Court Monday stayed further proceedings before the high courts in matters involving challenges to the Information Technology Rules 2021 or the Cable Television Networks Rules 2021. published on : 9th May 2022
	191 schemes can now be availed of online in TN: Mano Thangaraj Over the past one year, we brought in initiatives such as data centre policy and data standards to attract industries. published on : 8th May 2022
	TN IT department looking to shape state's hitech future Apart from attracting investment, the IT dept is helping govt frame e-governance projects & improve quality of services published on : 8th May 2022