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Provision to regulate OTTs in Telecom Bill can dampen competition: Jason Oxman of ITI
Jason Oxman, president and CEO of the lobby group Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), says when it comes to liability for content on a platform, the instigator should be targeted and not the platform.
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Indian space industry calls on regulators to study US’ deorbiting policy before mass rollout
Recognising the challenge posed by orbital debris, the United States' Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules on September 29, requiring LEO satellite operators to dispose of their satellites within 5 years of completion of their missions
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Proposed amendments to drone export policy will put Indian startups at disadvantage: NASSCOM
The amendment to drone export policy has been a long-awaited demand for the industry which has been upset over the long authorisation process, lack of clarity on the regulations and so on.
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How facial recognition at Bihar ULB polls will work
Over 15,000 tablets embedded with an Android app will be used to combat the problem of bogus voting, which the state government has flagged as a major issue. On detection of a bogus voter, necessary action will be taken
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Delhi HC issues notice to Centre on CERT-In cybersecurity directions
Pune-based VPN provider SnTHostings had filed a petition at the court arguing that the cybersecurity directions violated right to privacy and was unconstitutional
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Fisker disagrees with Tesla on import duties, says will not request special treatment
Fisker, which has a 50 member team in Hyderabad, plans to ramp up to 500 employees, adding that the Telangana govt is very pro-business
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MSMEs still not prepared as CERT-in cybersecurity compliance extension deadline expires
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology had extended the deadline for MSMEs for complying with Indian Computer Emergency Response Team's (CERT-In) till September 25, while for others, the directions have been in force since June 27
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Defence body warns staff about bogus WhatsApp-like app that collects user login information
The security alert by the Controller General of Defence Accounts comes at a time when several government websites and apps are being targeted by foreign 'hacktivists'
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Draft telecom bill an attack on end-to-end encryption, say digital rights groups
Access Now, Internet Freedom Foundation and Software Freedom Law Centre have criticised the draft telecommunications bill, specifically the provisions on surveillance and internet shutdowns
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ProtonVPN removes India servers protesting CERT-In's cybersecurity directions
This is the latest virtual private network (VPN) service provider to remove its servers from India after Netherlands-based Surfshark, Express VPN and Panama-based NordVPN.
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Explained: What the draft telecommunications Bill says about surveillance, network shutdowns
The Ministry of Communications has released the draft of the Indian Telecommunications Bill, 2022. The draft says that the Centre can bring in measures that would require the consent of users for receiving ads and messages offering business opportunities, real-estate deals, etc.
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Govt plans to restructure Digital India Corporation, aims to double staff
The government will rope in a consultant who will assess Digital Indian Corporation critically and design an optimal organisational structure for the entity under which MyGov, NeGD, Indian Semiconductor Mission, etc operate
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Women's commission in Delhi summons Twitter, Delhi Police over child pornography
Delhi Commission for Women summoned Twitter India's Public Policy Head and deputy commissioner of police in Delhi Police's cyber cell seeking answers on why action have not been taken on content related to child pornography and rape
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Bharti-backed OneWeb to launch 36 satellites from Sriharikota using ISRO rocket
To facilitate this launch, OneWeb partnered with the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation, and the satellites will be put into orbit using ISRO's GSLV-MKIII
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At UN meeting, Indian industry body calls for framework to deal with cross-border drone intrusions
At a technical session of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee, Drone Federation of India said countries should be held accountable for the misuse of drones at international borders
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Drafting of new data protection bill almost complete as Centre to introduce it in parliament by budget session: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Also, the upcoming telecom bill will be introduced in the next 8-10 days, which has been drafted with the aim of being technology-neutral and ensuring user protection, said Ashwini Vaishnaw, minister of electronics and information technology, and communications
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Indian banking customers targeted by SOVA Android Trojan malware: CERT-In
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team said that these attack campaigns can jeopardise the privacy and security of sensitive customer data and result in large scale attacks and financial frauds
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NeoSky to launch consumer drones for citizens by early next year
The drone arm of RattanIndia Enterprises plans to offer drones-as-a-service (DraaS), hoping that the industry has potential grow to Rs 30,000 crore
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MC Exclusive | Space tech industry pitches for 74% FDI in line with defence sector
Currently, if private sector wants to participate through foreign direct investment (FDI) for establishing and operating satellites, approval of the government is required
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Telangana Public Service Commission candidates to be verified through facial recognition
About 43,400 biometric devices and 1,07,600 CCTV cameras to be installed in thousands of examination centres across the southern state
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Echoing Centre's stand, White House calls for stronger protection of sensitive data
The call comes at a time the Indian government is looking at a “complete overhaul” of the country’s cyber laws.
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Startups to help NIC in securing its 10,000 websites, apps, portals and APIs
While reasoning the need for such security audits, the NIC said that there are possibilities of cyber attack on these websites and applications because of "flaws in the design, development and deployment of application software
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Bots, unregulated use of algorithms are threats to safe and trusted internet: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Minister of State in Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said this while responding to reports that Disney had found fake users on Twitter in 2016
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Chennai-based space-tech startup Agnikul Cosmos secures patent for its 3D-printed rocket engine
Unlike conventional rocket engines, which require thousands of parts to be assembled, Agnilet is made in one go with the help of a 3D printing machine
