Top headlines: HC notice to Centre on IT Rules; Delhi schools to re-open

Business Standard brings you the top headlines on Friday

HC asks Centre to respond to pleas by FB, WhatsApp challenging IT Rules

The Delhi High Court Friday asked the Centre to reply to pleas by Facebook and WhatsApp challenging the new IT rules for social media intermediaries requiring the messaging app to trace chats and make provisions to identify the first originator of information.

The pleas have challenged the new rules on the grounds that they violate the right to privacy and are unconstitutional. Read more

Delhi schools to reopen in phased manner from Sep 1

Schools in the national capital will reopen in a phased