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The comedians and influencers standing up for their right to mock Modi

IN FOCUS: As parody accounts vanish and comedians’ videos are blocked, a growing number are pushing back in India – arguing that satire is not a crime but a constitutional right. Namita Singh reports

The Independent UK

‘Your basis to live is checked at each and every step’: India’s ID system divides opinion

Keir Starmer is considering Aadhaar as model for UK, but detractors warn of ‘digital coercion’ and security breaches

The Guardian - UK

‘Bill needs to be binned’: Karnataka government slammed for its fake news bill

The recently introduced Karnataka Misinformation Fake News (Prohibition) Bill, 2025 has drawn criticism from various quarters, warning that its implementation may muzzle free speech and independent journalism.

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Indian state proposes seven-year jail term for spreading ‘fake news’

State officials say ‘sole objective is to address growing digital information disorder’

The Independent UK

Indian news website says access blocked amid crackdown on information

Prominent news handles blocked amid clampdown over Pakistani content and widespread misinformation

The Independent UK

Why is X suing the Indian government as Musk woos Modi?

X has filed a lawsuit alleging that New Delhi is unlawfully censoring content online.

Al Jazeera

‘No result through godi media, so govt wants to control YouTube’: Digital creators on broadcast bill

“Self-censorship is not good for any democratic country. If an atmosphere of fear is created, and you’re constantly in fear that your channel can be shut if the government doesn’t like what you say, it’s going to lead to that,” said Ravish Kumar, former editor of NDTV India.

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IT Ministry replaces AI advisory, drops requirement of government’s permission

MeiTY withdraws controversial AI advisory in India, sparking debate on legal authority and need for procedural safeguards.

The Hindu

Will new criminal bills turn India into a police state ahead of 2024 vote?

Parliament passed controversial laws in December that have raised concerns about civil liberties and surveillance.

Al Jazeera

Digital Dialogues: Why everyone’s worried about India’s new Telecom Bill

The government’s new Telecommunications Bill has been widely criticised for threats to privacy, expanding the scope of government control and maintaining surveillance powers. This is why it was the topic of discussion at Digital Dialogues, a day-long event organised by Digipub to explore India’s digital ecosystem.

Newslaundry

Regulating deepfakes and generative AI in India | Explained

The Hindu decodes whether existing laws in India are adequate to deal with deepfakes and what should be the regulatory response as per experts

The Hindu

Internet ban partially lifted in India’s violence-hit Manipur

State lifts ban on wired broadband internet but social media websites, VPNS and mobile hotspots remain inaccessible.

Al Jazeera

No payment, no tender, just an ‘opportunity’: Untangling the BeerBiceps collab with Modi ministers

At a time when likes and shares influence political backgrounds as much as on-ground campaigns, the past fortnight bore witness to an unprecedented event. It was a collaboration, or perhaps a coalescence, of two realms that have stirred adoration and vitriol in equal measure – politics and influencer marketing.

Newslaundry

Facial recognition wielded in India to enforce COVID policy

India's city of Hyderabad has become a hotbed of surveillance technology, with a reach that only expanded during the pandemic

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Security firm finds flaws in Indian online insurance broker

A cybersecurity firm informed a major Indian online insurance brokerage last month that critical vulnerabilities in its network could expose sensitive personal and financial data from at least 11 million customers

The Hindu

Explained | One year since the Pegasus spyware revelations

What has been the aftermath of the Pegasus spyware operations? Who does it target and why is the government under scrutiny?

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