Tag: Digital

Operation Sindoor: India orders 1,000+ daily removals of social media misinformation after Pahalgam Attack

Since the Pahalgam terror attack, the Press Information Bureau's (PIB) Fact Check unit has intensified its efforts to combat misinformation. Over the past fortnight, the agency has reportedly identified and debunked at least 15 false claims related to the current situation. These included false reports of Air Marshal S.P. Dharkar's removal, counterfeit letters purportedly from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, bogus claims about the cancellation of government exams, and misleading information regarding the deployment of armed forces.(Representative Image: Bernard Hermant via Unsplash)

The surge in malicious content has reportedly led to high-level virtual discussions between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), and key social media intermediaries.

Google lays off about 200 staff in global business unit

Just last month, Google let go of hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices division, which oversees key products such as Android, Pixel smartphones, and the Chrome browser. (Image credits: Unsplash)

As Big Tech doubles down on AI and infrastructure, Google trims its global business unit workforce in the latest wave of job cuts across the industry.

‘India is rapidly becoming a creator nation’: YouTube CEO Neal Mohan

The keynote, delivered against the backdrop of YouTube's 20th anniversary, traced the platform's evolution from "grainy, unscripted videos" to becoming a global engine of culture, commerce, and connection.

At the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit 2025 in Mumbai, Neal Mohan highlights YouTube’s powerful role in India’s digital and creative revolution, pledging over ₹850 crore to fuel the next phase of creator-led growth.

Global Ads Spotlight: ‘We are Ayenda’ and an inspiring journey of escape from oppression

The film highlights the conversation between them and the varied steps taken to escape the eyes of the now established government in Afghanistan. Right from securing their documents to instructing them to carry enough food and water, Muhtaj is shown as a guiding light for their much deserved freedom. (Stills from the film)

We Are Ayenda chronicles the harrowing yet hopeful escape of Afghanistan’s women footballers from Taliban rule, highlighting resilience, privacy, and the power of digital connection.

Illegal betting syndicates continue to hijack government websites, sparking regulatory crisis

As government websites across India continue to be exploited by illegal betting operators, the need for coordinated action has never been more urgent, say experts. (Image: Unsplash)

From malicious redirects to phishing APKs, cybercriminals exploit trust in official portals to promote betting apps; legal experts and industry bodies demand immediate action.

India’s GST crackdown puts big tech and streaming giants in crosshairs

With the GST rate set at 18%, enforcement efforts have intensified since late 2023. Authorities have issued retrospective notices to nearly 70 companies, including digital behemoths like Netflix, Meta, and Spotify. These notices, covering unpaid taxes since 2017, have sparked legal resistance from the platforms, say experts.