Policy
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Cockroach Janta Party founder to appear before MeitY panel over X account ban
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke will appear before a Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) review committee today at 3 PM…
24 Jun, 12:08 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 1 min
RBI to conduct ₹28,000 crore underwriting auction on June 25
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced it will conduct an underwriting auction for the sale of government securities worth ₹28,000 crore on June 25, 2026.
24 Jun, 12:08 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 1 min
Pangram sign-up form sends unsolicited emails to validate addresses
The Pangram sign-up form sends unsolicited emails to validate email addresses, a method that raises privacy and spam concerns, according to a June 23, 2026, report on milek7.pl.
24 Jun, 06:08 am IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Sebi proposes new ad rules allowing celebrity brand endorsements
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Tuesday proposed new advertising rules permitting stock brokers, mutual fund companies, investment adv…
24 Jun, 04:08 am IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
India’s draft spectrum rules exclude Starlink and other satellite broadband operators
On June 18, India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released draft rules for spectrum assignment under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, outlining h…
23 Jun, 08:08 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
RBI issues final directions on Trade Receivables Discounting System
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued its final directions on the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) on June 23, 2026.
23 Jun, 04:08 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
UK proposes rules to boost trusted news on social media platforms
The UK government is considering new regulations that would require social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok to prioritise content from tr…
23 Jun, 02:08 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
MeitY seeks root server from ICANN to boost India's internet resilience
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has formally requested the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to es…
22 Jun, 10:08 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
EU proposes cloud sovereignty law to regulate government cloud providers
The European Union unveiled the Cloud and AI Development Act on June 3, aiming to regulate cloud providers used by governments and address sovereignty risks.
22 Jun, 08:08 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Delhi HC upholds Telegram ban under IT Act during NEET-UG re-exam
The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed Telegram’s petition challenging the Central Government’s emergency blocking order under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
22 Jun, 04:08 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Norway to restrict AI use in schools, increase physical books from August
Norway will impose strict limits on generative AI use in schools starting in late August, the new academic year, targeting students aged 6 to 19.
22 Jun, 02:08 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Home Ministry launches Abhigyan app for real-time fingerprint scans
The Indian Home Ministry launched the Abhigyan app on June 19 to enable real-time fingerprint scans at street level, aiming to prevent crimes before they occur.
22 Jun, 12:08 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
RBI revises Lead Bank Scheme to enhance credit flow and inclusion
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has overhauled the Lead Bank Scheme to improve credit distribution and financial inclusion.
22 Jun, 02:08 am IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Users seek verified profiles and message controls in WhatsApp Plus
WhatsApp Plus, an enhanced version of the popular messaging app, currently offers six new features including custom app icons, stickers, and chat pinning.
21 Jun, 08:08 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
US appeals court upholds Ohio social media parental consent law
The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on June 18 reversed a lower court ruling and upheld Ohio's Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Ac…
19 Jun, 08:08 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 1 min
RBI fines Pahal Financial Services and Can Fin Homes for regulatory breaches
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed monetary penalties on Pahal Financial Services Private Limited and Can Fin Homes Limited on June 19, 2026, for non-compliance with regulatory norms.
19 Jun, 06:08 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
UAE sets minimum social media age at 15 with strict verification rules
The United Arab Emirates has established 15 as the minimum age for social media use, becoming the first Arab country to impose such a restriction.
19 Jun, 04:09 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
X withholds Proton VPN manager’s account in India after Telegram VPN surge
X has withheld the account of David Peterson, General Manager of Proton VPN, in India following a legal demand.
19 Jun, 04:08 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Delhi HC upholds temporary Telegram block over NEET-UG re-exam
The Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the Central Government's emergency order to temporarily block Telegram during the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination.
19 Jun, 02:08 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
India’s deepfake rules see weak enforcement four months after rollout
India’s deepfake regulations, implemented on February 20, 2026, have seen limited enforcement despite a four-month window, according to medianama.com.
19 Jun, 02:08 pm IST