Internet Rights
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World’s longest internet shutdown of 2023 was in Manipur, says report
Thirty such major blackouts, totalling 7,812 hours, were imposed in India during the year.
Scroll Staff
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Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking enforcement of guidelines on internet shutdowns
The application was seeking directions from the court to the competent authorities to proactively publish all orders issued for imposing restrictions.
Scroll Staff
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Jharkhand High Court directs state to publish all previous internet shutdown orders
The government was told to follow guidelines issued by the Supreme Court.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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Why India leads the world in internet shutdowns: Open violations of SC guidelines, silent judiciary
Executive authorities have mostly failed to comply with a 2020 Supreme Court judgement prescribing regulations for internet shutdowns.
Vineet Bhalla
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Indian courts rarely strike down internet suspension orders – is that changing now?
In a rare instances of a court staying an internet suspension order, the Calcutta High Court stayed one by the Bengal government.
Umang Poddar
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No centralised, verifiable record on internet shutdowns, says parliamentary panel: Reports
In its report, the committee on information and technology noted that there were no rules to dictate these clampdowns.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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BJP-run states 250% more prone to internet shutdown, finds new study
South India, where the saffron party has little presence, has seldom seen internet shutdowns since 2012.
Arunabh Saikia
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Internet shutdowns in 2020 cost India $2.8 billion: Report
The report prepared by a UK-based firm put India at the top of the list of 21 countries that restricted their citizens’ access to internet in 2020.
Scroll Staff
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Access to internet is a fundamental right under the Constitution, says Kerala High Court
The court struck down rules framed by a college prohibiting inmates of the girls’ hostel from using their mobile phones between 6 pm and 10 pm.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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India to Africa, internet shutdowns are becoming increasingly common – even though they rarely work
Shutting down or controlling access to the internet has become a go-to strategy among some states who want to control the political narrative.
George Ogola, The Conversation
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Can you ever remove nasty internet content about yourself?
The 'right to be forgotten' won't always help when someone posts something harmful about you – but there are other options.
Andres Guadamuz, The Conversation
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This Supreme Court petition could be a big step in the fight for Internet democracy in India
The Internet and Mobile Association of India has contended that certain aspects of the existing legal framework violate our fundamental rights to equality and free expression.
Saurav Datta
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa