Internet Censorship
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Internet freedom in India declined for the third straight year in 2019-’20, says democracy watchdog
The watchdog said India had the most number of internet shutdowns in the world, even excluding the ones in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Scroll Staff
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Eight states have had internet shutdowns in last one month, Kashmir enters 135th day of blockade
The shutdown in Jammu and Kashmir is now the second longest such period in India ever.
Scroll Staff
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Porn ban: Indians rise to the challenge by downloading virtual private networks
VPN downloads shot up 405% right after the ban last year.
Kuwar Singh, qz.com
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Sushant Singh death: Republic TV, Times Now reporting ‘prima facie contemptuous’, says Bombay HC
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Watch: Beyoncé’s daughter Blue Ivy dances with contagious energy
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Watch: Tiger drags safari vehicle backwards in Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta park
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Australia vs India, Brisbane Test: Rain, thunderstorm in weather forecast for Day 5 at Gabba
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Arnab Goswami’s knowledge of Balakot strike is breach of national security, says Shiv Sena
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No plans to censor online streaming platforms, Centre tells Rajya Sabha
Minister of State for Electronics and IT Sanjay Dhotre said the government is ‘committed to freedom of speech and expression and privacy of its citizens’.
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Self-regulation: Streaming services are not the problem, so why are they trying to be a solution?
Thousands of people will be offended by something or the other. Are streaming platforms giving the hecklers a veto?
Nikhil Pahwa, medianama.com
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Not quite the world wide web: How private firms are restricting internet access based on location
Private companies – many based in the US – are blocking access to their websites from particular countries around the world.
Allison McDonald, The Conversation
Video
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Oath Keepers, neo-Nazi tattoos, and more: This video decodes symbols spotted at the US Capitol siege
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Watch: Recap of Kamala Harris’s journey from being a presidential candidate to the US VP
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Caught on camera: ‘New Yorker’ journalist followed Trump’s supporters as they stormed the US Capitol
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‘You can’t enforce non-law’: Trader Joe’s manager rejects entry to spirited anti-mask protestors
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‘Teddy bear mama’: This woman from Hungary has collected over 20,000 teddy bears
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China’s cyber authority erases more than 9,800 social media accounts of independent news providers
The agency said the accounts were deleted for ‘spreading politically harmful information’ and ‘defaming the nation’s image’.
Scroll Staff
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Google’s plan for a heavily censored Chinese search engine presents an ethical dilemma
The plan to comply with Chinese censorship laws – revealed by a whistleblower – betrays the values that helped create the tech giant.
Catherine Flick, The Conversation
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Centre asks telecom companies to find ways to block social media mobile apps during emergencies
Industry association ASSOCHAM, representing telecom operators, said such a move would be excessive and unnecessary.
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The Reel
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‘Gandii Baat’ trailer: AltBalaji erotic thriller series is now into season six
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‘The Legend of Hanuman’ trailer: Animated series features the voice of Sharad Kelkar
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‘Mission Frontline’ trailer: Rana Daggubati anchors a tribute to the Border Security Force
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How Netflix series ‘Bridgerton’ adapted the period costume drama for the digital age
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Last chance to watch: Documentaries and animated films about women and nature
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Inspired by Gulf countries, government contemplates blocking WhatsApp calls in Kashmir
Police officials say that in the absence of political and policy measures, such bans will help improve the security situation.
Rayan Naqash
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India lost over Rs 20,000 crore due to internet shutdowns between 2012 and 2017, shows study
The Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations said governments had shut down the internet for over 16,000 hours in those five years.
Scroll Staff
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Internet service providers in India have blocked the most number of websites: Study of 10 countries
As many as 12 internet service providers in India have also installed 42 content filtering systems.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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India vs England: Hosts to name squad for first two Tests on Tuesday, Virat Kohli set to return
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Watch: Mohammed Siraj leads young but gutsy Indian bowling attack with five-for in Gabba Test
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La Liga giants Sevilla FC sign an agreement with Indian football club Bengaluru United
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Phil Neville leaves role as England women’s football team manager, set to take over MLS side
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Thailand Open: Indian badminton players aim for better show after lackluster return to competition