Centre Proposes to Scrutinise Online News Content Even without Complaint

Centre proposes to scrutinise online news content even without complaint

Draft amendments to the IT Rules expand Code of Ethics oversight to intermediaries and user-generated news content, while mandating compliance with Ministry directions.

‘Digital Authoritarianism’: Proposed IT-rules changes to suppress more

Governments' oversight to expand beyond publishers to include intermediaries and even ordinary users who share or post news-related content

Government Proposes New IT Rules: Influencers, Digital Platforms May Face Tighter Oversight

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has proposed a fresh set of amendments to the IT Rules, signalling a significant expansion of government oversight in the digital space. One of the most notable changes in the draft is the proposed role for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which would now be empowered to issue blocking or takedown orders to online platforms. This marks a shift towards a more direct involvement o…

IT Rules: News posts by citizens, creators and influencers under govt oversight

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