Rajeev Chandrasekhar

‘Outright lie’: India slams ex-Twitter boss for farmer stir censorship claim

Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar says Twitter under Jack Dorsey refused to remove misinformation & fake news

Kerala’s K-FON project violates govt regulations: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Union minister questions Kerala government’s decision to purchase Chinese cables for its K-FON project

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar On Formation Of Fact-Check Unit

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics and Information Technology of India, speaks about how India is fighting against the malicious misinformation campaigns directed against her by her enemies from across the borders and their agents inside, non-state actors like Harsh Mander, fake fact checkers, billionaire George Soros and […]

MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar flags off 2nd Semicon India FutureDESIGN Roadshow

MoS also launched ChipIN Centre, which will act as a one-stop centre for chip designers across the country

Pfizer CEO gets grilled at Davos; India stands vindicated for not buckling under pressure

A video of Chief Executive Officer of US-based pharma giant Pfizer Alberta Bourla dodged media’s queries on the efficacy of its Covid vaccine against transmission of the virus on the sidelines of the ongoing World Economic Forum meeting, In the viral clip from the interview, a journalist is asking Bourla some tough questions like when […]

IT ministry extends deadline for feedback on Digital Data Bill to Jan 2

Here's how you can submit your feedback on the Ministry's website

New IT Rules To Ensure Grievance Against Twitter, FB, YT Is Addressed, Citizens Feel Safe: MoS Chandrasekhar

The primary goal of the new IT policies is to protect Indian citizens from fake misleading information, online intimidation and predatory behaviour from cyber criminals, MoS for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar told The New Indian.

No Social Media Has Right To Violate Indian Constitution, New Appellate To Deal: Chandrasekhar

Emphasizing that social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp  are bound by Indian constitution when it comes to their content moderation, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar spelt out the ramifications of the new IT rules today at a press briefing in the national capital. The newly introduced Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics […]

MLA Poaching: BJP Moves ECI; Demands CBI Inquiry

Taking umbrage over the allegations made by TRS that the BJP is indulging in buying their MLAs, a BJP delegation met the ECI on Friday.

Making Tech Accountable: US Now Takes Cue From India’s IT Rules 2021

While India’s approach to checking the unhinged perils of the digital world has been a subject of contention for the self-appointed custodians of democracy, it seems the ‘free society’ of the United States has taken a leaf out of the very approach. In June this year, Union minister of state for electronic and technology Rajeev […]