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Government asks Twitter to take down Manipur video of women being paraded naked

20Jul

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Government asks Twitter to take down Manipur video of women being paraded naked

[ad_1] Amidst the ongoing turmoil in Manipur, a shocking video has surfaced on Twitter where two women were forcefully stripped and paraded naked by a mob. The government has now asked Twitter, and other social media platforms to take down that video as the matter is under investigation, ANI reported. This is not the first time the Indian government has reportedly asked Twitter to remove content from its platform.The Manipur video sparked outrage and condemnation on social media platforms and there were calls for decisive action to be taken against the wrongdoers. Bollywood actors like Akshay Kumar, Richa Chadha, Urmila Matondkar, Vir Das and Renuka Sahane have reacted too and expressed their concerns about the incident in the northeastern state. The state has been racked with clashes b...

IIT Madras and NCVET certified free online AI course launched; register this way

18Jul

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IIT Madras and NCVET certified free online AI course launched; register this way

[ad_1] The government in collaboration with Skill India and GUVI, an edtech company, has launched a free online AI course in an effort to make it a part of India 2.0. This free online training course will majorly focus on concepts related to artificial intelligence. Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship on World Youth Skills Day shared that students opting for this AI training course will get certified by IIT Madras and the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET). About the new AI training courseLearners can access the free course on the GUVI platform and signup to begin their learning. The course will be available in nine different languages making it easier to study in your own preferred language. Before the c...

Free! Get these govt tools to kill malware on your phone, PC! Download now

8Jun

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Free! Get these govt tools to kill malware on your phone, PC! Download now

[ad_1] Malware attacks have become quite common now and the worst part is that protection against hackers has become increasingly expensive to buy. To effectively tackle the growing threat of malware attacks, it is important for both users and organizations to implement potent security measures. With the problem having become so widespread, the Government of India has come up with a solution and it is absolutely free. This effort will assist users in safeguarding their smartphones and computers. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has taken the initiative to introduce a range of free bot removal tools.You can access these cybersecurity tools through the Cyber Swachhta Kendra, which is a part of the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). The Indian government has confi...

Android smartphone users are at HIGH risk! Indian govt issues warning

10Feb

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Android smartphone users are at HIGH risk! Indian govt issues warning

[ad_1] If you are using an Android smartphone, then know that you are at high risk of being hacked! The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology released a note which confirmed that multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Android OS. These bugs can allow online attackers to access sensitive information on your device.As reported by CERT-In, the presence of vulnerabilities in the Android OS can be attributed to faults in various components including the Framework, Media Framework, System Component, updates from the Google Play system, Kernel, MediaTek components, Unisoc components, Qualcomm components, and closed-source Qualcomm components. If these vulnerabilities are exploited effectively, the attacker may be...

Microsoft Edge users hit by HIGH severity bug!

27Jan

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Microsoft Edge users hit by HIGH severity bug!

[ad_1] The Indian Government has issued an advisory in regard to the latest danger posed to Microsoft Edge users by hackers. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has warned Microsoft Edge users about multiple vulnerabilities reported in the Microsoft Edge web browser. According to the information provided by CERT-In, the vulnerabilities reported in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions and gain elevated privilege on the targeted system, a warning advisory published by CERT-In warned. CERT-In is part of the IT ministry of the Indian government which monitors and alerts users about online vulnerabilities. The agency rated this latest Microsoft Edge vulnerability as 'high' severity.Who is affected by vulnerabilities...

Nadella meets PM; says Govt’s focus on sustainable, inclusive economic growth inspiring

6Jan

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Nadella meets PM; says Govt’s focus on sustainable, inclusive economic growth inspiring

[ad_1] Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella met PM Narendra Modi and lauded the government's deep focus on sustainable and inclusive economic growth driven by digital transformation. Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, who is on a four-day visit to India, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and pledged the company's support in helping the country realise the Digital India vision. The Microsoft top honcho described his meeting with the PM as "insightful", and lauded the government's deep focus on sustainable and inclusive economic growth driven by digital transformation. "It's inspiring to see the government's deep focus on sustainable and inclusive economic growth led by digital transformation and we're looking forward to helping India realize the Digital India vision and...

India Devises Rules to Oversee Online Betting for the First Time

4Jan

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India Devises Rules to Oversee Online Betting for the First Time

[ad_1] India has drafted regulations for the first time to oversee areas of online gaming that fall into a gray area between gambling and entertainment, seeking to resolve growing complaints of addiction particularly among minors. India has drafted regulations for the first time to oversee areas of online gaming that fall into a gray area between gambling and entertainment, seeking to resolve growing complaints of addiction particularly among minors. The information technology ministry has published proposed rules governing apps or websites that involve an exchange of users' money, from online casinos and card games to fantasy sports clubs. That sets them apart from popular, competitive gaming titles such as Electronic Arts Inc.'s FIFA Soccer, which will be regulated by the sports ...

India Internet Rules Tweaked to Allow Social Media Appeals

29Oct

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India Internet Rules Tweaked to Allow Social Media Appeals

[ad_1] India is revamping its internet rules to include an appeals panel for social media grievances. India is revamping its internet rules to include an appeals panel for social media grievances.The federal Technology Ministry last year announced intermediary guidelines to push social media companies to take down controversial content and to help with legal probes. New Delhi's move aligned with those by other countries looking to exercise greater control over big US internet companies. It also increased compliance headaches for the likes of Meta Platforms Inc. and Twitter Inc., which count India among their key growth markets. The 2021 rules, which are legally enforceable, directed the tech companies to appoint grievance officers to resolve user complaints. The penalty for non-compli...

Crackdown! 45 HATE videos blocked by India on 10 YouTube channels; had over 1 crore views

26Sep

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Crackdown! 45 HATE videos blocked by India on 10 YouTube channels; had over 1 crore views

[ad_1] Indian government has blocked 45 videos from 10 YouTube channels which spread hatred among religious communities. India has ordered YouTube to block around 45 hate videos from 10 YouTube channels immediately for spreading misinformation, hate speech, and communal hatred. Shockingly, these blocked videos had cumulative views of over 1 crore 30 lakh. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said in a press release that the content aimed at promoting fake news with the help of morphed videos with the intent to spread hatred among religious communities."Based on the inputs from intelligence agencies, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has directed YouTube to block 45 YouTube videos from 10 YouTube channels,...

Indian Govt wants to INTERCEPT WhatsApp encrypted chats! Voice and Video calls too!

22Sep

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Indian Govt wants to INTERCEPT WhatsApp encrypted chats! Voice and Video calls too!

[ad_1] Indian Government is considering a law that could let it intercept encrypted messages and calls in India. Know all about it. The Indian government is proposing a new law that could annoy lovers of data privacy! You know how chats and calls on apps like WhatsApp and Signal are encrypted, and you must also know how they cannot be accessed by anyone – not even the app developer and the government. The Indian government now wants to change that and has proposed a new law for the same, allowing it to gain access to encrypted communications. If the law is passed, this could have serious implications on the data privacy and security aspects.The new law has been proposed to apply a legal framework on the interception of OTT ap...