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Google opposes Facebook-backed proposal for self-regulatory body in India -sources

Google has grave reservations about developing a self-regulatory body for the social media sector in India to hear user complaints, though the proposal has support from Facebook and Twitter , sources with knowledge of the discussions told Reuters.

www.reuters.com

 

[Sushubh]

First Read: Draft amendments proposed to the IT Rules, 2021 in relation to online gaming

On January 2, 2023, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology [“MeitY”] proposed further amendments to the IT Rules, 2021 in relation to online gaming [“draft amendments, 2023”]. Read our first read and analysis of the draft amendments here.

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[Sushubh]

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[Abhi.]

It's not 'whether' that will be implemented but 'when' it will be implemented. So far the criticisms only help in delaying.

 

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https://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2023/244980.pdf

Government announces new rules for online gaming: What's banned and other details - Times of India

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released final rules for online gaming after extensive consultation with industry represent

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

 

[Navjot Singh]

Apart from the SRO, the IT ministry has also notified a mandatory KYC verification of online gamers of games involving real money.

Wait. So if I need to buy 80 gold coins in Clash of Clans, do I need to submit my aadhar card? Does this apply to all online games? WTF

 

[Navjot Singh]

GAC Orders Under IT Rules Can't be Appealed: IT Minister

Orders passed by GAC cannot be appealed against or revised under the country's platform regulation rules, IT Minister informed in parliament.

www.medianama.com

 

[Sushubh]

After CM's fake resignation letter, WhatsApp faces traceability test in Tripura

It is the first time that an Indian law enforcement agency has used the provision against WhatsApp

www.hindustantimes.com

 

[Sushubh]

Plea Filed In Supreme Court Against Blocking Of YouTube News Channel '4 PM'; Validity Of IT Blocking Rules Also Challenged

Journalist Sanjay Sharma has moved the Supreme Court against the blocking of his YouTube news channel '4PM' on purported grounds of 'national security' and 'public order'. Among other things, he...

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