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Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2025

Source:  NIE Context: From November 1, 2025, only officials of the rank of Joint Secretary or Director General of Police (DGP) can order the removal of online content under the new Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2025. About Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, …

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Battling India’s Infodemic

Syllabus: Governance Source:  NIE Context: India, with 95.04 crore internet users, is facing an unprecedented rise in fake news and disinformation. India’s Infodemic: Data & Statistics 214% rise in misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, with India accounting for 1 in 6 fake news pieces globally. Over 85% of urban Indians report encountering online hate speech, …

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