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Syed Ali Shah Geelani unwell, internet snapped in Kashmir over rumours

Geelani's family said he has has been ill for some time but his condition is stable

2G mobile internet services to be restored in Kashmir from midnight

Data services shall be available on post-paid as well as pre-paid sim cards

Situation in Kashmir violates human rights: US Congresswoman Debbie Dingell

The situation in Kashmir violates human rights, a US Congresswoman has said, as she joined as cosponsors to a resolution urging India to end restrictions on communications and mass detentions in the newly-created Union Territory. The resolution No 745 that was introduced in the House of Representatives last year by Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal now has 36 cosponsors, of whom two are Republicans and 34 from the opposition Democratic party. "The situation in Kashmir violates human rights. Thousands have been detained unjustly & millions are without access to the internet & telephones," Congresswoman Debbie Dingell said in a tweet Monday night. "That's why I signed onto House Resolution 745 so the US can let the world know we will not stand by while these violations happen," she said. Dingell represents 12th Congressional District of Michigan. The Congressional resolution is currently before the House Foreign Affairs Committee for necessary action. Congressman ...

Govt gets wiggle room in Kashmir, but it may not be enough for calm

Foreign diplomats' visit and Supreme Court ruling may give government ways to create some semblance of a return to 'normalcy' in Jammu and Kashmir.

Net freedom

SC constraints on govt actions are welcome

Letter to BS: SC order on internet lockdown in J&K a whiff of fresh air

It was proof that left to itself, the apex court is capable of pronouncing fair, impeccable and stellar judgments

J&K restrictions: Freedom of speech, biz via Net are basic rights, says SC

Orders J&K curbs review in a week; says Sec 144 can't be used as a curb on democratic rights

Experts hail SC judgement on internet access in Jammu and Kashmir

The court had held that complete suspension of services should be considered only if "necessary" and "unavoidable"

Freedom of speech constitutionally protected: SC on J&K internet shutdown

SC said that complete blocking or prohibition cannot be accepted by the court and achievement of peace and tranquillity within the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir requires multi-faceted approach

Restoration of mobile internet in J&K would help ease situation: NC

In a significant ruling on Friday, the Supreme Court said access to the Internet is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Constitution

How internet shutdowns cost India more than $1.3 billion in 2019

Government-led internet shutdowns cost the global economy $8 billion in 2019. India lost $1.3 billion due to 4,196 hours of no internet. 122 major shutdowns took place in 21 countries during the year

India lost over $1.3 billion to internet shutdowns last year, says study

Study pegs global loss at $8 billion, says India third-most impacted country

West Bengal: Violence in North 24 Parganas, Sec 144 imposed, internet shut

In addition to imposition of section 144 of the CrPC, Internet services have been stopped in Duttapukur, Amdanga and Deganga areas of the district, a senior police officer said

Lakhs pay tribute at Koregaon Bhima war memorial as internet remains shut

No untoward incident was reported throughout the day at the event which passed off peacefully, officials said

Top 10 biz headlines: DHFL dues, rise in Jio users, Huawei 5G trial, & more

From DHFL's dues claim to Bharat Forge increasing stake in Aeron Systems, here are the top 10 business stories that made news on Monday

Internet shutdowns costing telcos Rs 2.45 crore in lost revenue every hour

On Friday, mobile internet was ordered shut in at least 18 districts in northern Uttar Pradesh state, a telecoms industry source told Reuters

Internet back in Kargil, no word on resumption of services in Kashmir

In Kargil, mobile internet services were restored in view of complete normalcy returning to the district, with no untoward incident taking place over the past four months, the officials said

Best of BS Opinion: Does IBC work for financial companies?

From the manner in which dormant sub-nationalism is coming to the surface to all that could possibly go wrong if the resolution of financial service providers happens under the IBC, here's a selection

Needed: Seamless internet

In times of need, access to internet should be widened to scotch rumours and fake news and not the other way round

Pitfalls of internet curfew: Inconvenience to locals, hampering police work

The cyber wing of the state police is burning the midnight oil to identify the perpetrators of violence