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Meta, the owner of popular social media companies like Instagram, Threads and Facebook, has unveiled a 'comprehensive approach' to limit misinformation, eliminate voter interference and increase…

Author and former chairperson of Infosys Foundation Sudha Murty (73) has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India Droupadi Murmu. The development was confirmed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on microblogging website X (formerly Twitter).“I am delighted that the President of India has nominated @SmtSudhaMurty Ji to the Rajya Sabha. Sudha Ji's contributions to diverse fields including social work, philanthropy and education have been immense and inspiring. Her presence in the Rajya Sabha is a powerful…

The government is bringing laws and taking other steps to make social media platforms more accountable for any slanderous content posted on their platforms, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday. The minister, who was responding to supplementaries during question hour, said the government is amending intermediary rules for social media to tackle the menace of misinformation and deep fake. Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIIT DelhiIITD Certificate…

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The Indian Telecommunications Bill 2023, also known as the Telecom Bill 2023, was tabled by the Union Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw earlier today, and it has been passed by the Lok Sabha. The bill, which seeks to supersede the existing regulations, was presented and cleared during the Winter Session of Parliament. The new legislation is intended to serve as a replacement for three existing Acts: the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885, the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act of 1933, and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act of…

In a significant move today,  the Lok Sabha has cleared the Telecom Bill 2023, laying the foundation for some far-reaching changes and even the transformation of the sector. The bill allows the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security. Not just that, in a huge move away from yesteryears, it also provided a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum. Significantly, the bill also allows the Centre to take possession of a telecom network in case of any…

Image Source : FILE Telecom Bill 2023 introduced in Lok Sabha A new telecommunications law has been proposed where the government will have the authority to temporarily have control of any telecommunication network in specific situations like - public emergencies and public safety. This new provision focuses on the regulatory framework to ensure the broader welfare and…

Image Source : SANNSAD.IN/LS AND SANNSAD.IN/RS Government launches new look of websites of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Now if you want to browse through details about both Houses of Parliament, i.e. Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, on the Internet, you can login to either of the two URLs: www.sansad.in/ls or www.sansad/rs, or even by logging into any of them. Once this is…

Image used for Representation. (Photo: Reuters)A total of 143 passengers have been put on the list since 2017, according to data provided by the ministry to the Rajya SabhaA total of 63 passengers have been put on the ‘No Fly List’ by the directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) in the last year, the central government revealed a Lok Sabha reply on Monday. These include two incidents of urinating that have come to the notice of DGCA in the last year, according to the government.Furthermore, three passengers have been…

Last Updated: August 04, 2022, 12:00 ISTImage for representation. (Photo: Shutterstock)Nitin Gadkari explains the demand for EVs is rising significantly. Overall EV scale demand is 335%, 2 wheeler is 607%, 3 wheeler is 150%, 4 wheeler is 300%Nitin Jairam Gadkari (Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India) talked about Electric Vehicles (EVs) i.e. 2-wheeler, 3-wheeler, 4-wheeler, and buses. He mentioned the present demand, merits, and future of EVs in Lok Sabha today. Demand for EV is rising significantly. Overall…