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Centre asks Supreme Court to transfer pleas against new IT rules to itself

The petitions have challenged the new IT Rules intended to regulate social media firms like Facebook, Twitter as well as OTT players.

Andhra unveils IT policy for 2021-24, expected to create over 55,000 jobs

The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday came out with the new 'AP Information Technology Policy 2021-24' that is expected to generate more than 55,000 jobs over the next three years

Two more complaints, call for legal action against Twitter India

Country Head Manish Maheshwari and news partnerships head Amrita Tripathi were booked under IPC and Information Technology (Amendment) Act 2008 for wrong map of India on its website

IT Ministry may issue FAQs on new social media rules in 1-2 weeks

The IT Ministry is likely to issue FAQs pertaining to the new intermediary rules in the next 1-2 weeks, a source said. The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) would touch upon various aspects of the new rules, including the measures, how the norms would benefit users of social media platforms, and any other clarification that stakeholders may have. The FAQs are currently being worked on and are likely to be issued in 1-2 weeks, the source in the IT Ministry said, adding that the set of FAQs would address 10-20 questions. The new IT rules for social media companies, which came into effect last month, mandate large platforms like Facebook and Twitter to undertake greater due diligence and make these digital platforms more accountable and responsible for the content hosted by them. Under the rules, significant social media intermediaries -- those with over 50 lakh users -- are required to appoint a grievance officer, a nodal officer and a chief compliance officer. These personnel have t

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Hounding tech platforms can't be the solution

Top 5 Indian IT companies to add over 96,000 employees: Nasscom

The IT-BPM sector overall employs 4.5 million people as of March 2021, Nasscom said.

Behind Twitter's 'non-compliance' with new IT rules: Covid-19 pandemic

Twitter said it had appointed a nodal contact person and a resident grievance officer as required under the rules

Mid-cap information technology players may have hit valuation ceiling

Sharp premium over larger peers and ability to maintain margins can cap gains

Govt refuses to exempt mainstream media from new IT rules, asks to comply

The government has refused to exempt the digital news content of mainstream television channels and print media from the ambit of the the IT Rules, 2021

India and the world want social media firms to do more for 'safe harbour'

As India tightens the noose of regulatory compliance around social media, there have been concerns about the dilution of the safe harbour provision in the country's Information Technology Rules.

Twitter maintaining double standards in India, says G Kishan Reddy

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday accused Twitter of maintaining double standards in India.

IAMAI to set up digital content grievances council as new IT rules kick in

Industry association IAMAI on Friday said it is setting up the Digital Publishers Content Grievances Council (DPCGC), which will help address unresolved consumer grievances

Twitter cries 'intimidation'; govt hits back, says follow the law

Company says it is concerned by 'recent events regarding employees in India'.

Here's how Twitter and Google have reacted to India's new digital rules

Listen to this podcast to understand India's new digital rules and social media companies' take on the issue

Sidbi invites applications to hire specialists in IT on contractual basis

Small Industries Development Bank of India will hire information technology specialists on a contractual basis, including a CTO, to drive customer service amidst the increasing role of technology

Wipro ups IT services revenue guidance to 8-10% in April-June quarter

Wipro on Friday revised upwards its IT services revenue outlook to 8-10 per cent sequential growth in the June 2021 quarter, following the completion of its $1.45 billion buyout of Capco

TReDS can be a lifeline for small businesses

The government and its enterprises are the single largest agencies that procure goods from MSMEs. They need to use the Trade Receivables Discounting System to make timely payments to such businesses

Apple News Plus service could reach 19 million subscribers by 2023: Analyst

Apple's subscription news and magazine service Apple News Plus could reach 19 million paid subscribers by 2023, according to an analyst

3i Infotech appoints Thompson Gnanam as new managing director, global CEO

3i Infotech Ltd on Thursday said Thompson Gnanam has been appointed as the company's managing director and global CEO, with immediate effect.

Cognizant launches program for techies looking to restart careers

Cognizant Returnship Program: It is focused on providing returners with a supportive environment and access to training, upskilling, mentorship and other resources