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Supreme Court to Define Personal Data Under DPDP Why in News ? The Supreme Court of India agreed to examine what constitutes “personal data” and “public data” under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 after concerns that the law may restrict the Right to Information (RTI) and limit journalistic access to public-interest information, …
Read MoreRIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN CASE Why in the News? Court Notice: Supreme Court of India issued notice on a plea challenging Delhi High Court’s application of the Right to be Forgotten to online news reports. Judgment Stayed: Delhi High Court order stayed, with the apex court clarifying that it will not operate as a precedent. …
Read MoreHealthcare Privacy Law Gives Backbone, But Gaps Persist Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 : Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 : E-GovernanceIT & Computers Why in the News? The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 have been notified, operationalising key provisions of the DPDP Act, 2023. As India’s most significant privacy reform since …
Read MoreConcerns Rise Over Digital Data Protection Clauses Why in the News? The Press Club of India (PCI) has raised concerns about ambiguous clauses in the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, stating they could be misused to restrict press freedom and potentially lead to human rights violations. The remarks follow recent notification of the …
Read MoreUIDAI Unveils Aadhaar Vision 2032 for Digital Future Why in the News? The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched the Aadhaar Vision 2032 Framework to strengthen India’s digital identity ecosystem through AI, blockchain, quantum computing, and advanced encryption, ensuring compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and global cybersecurity norms. This vision …
Read MoreIndia Enforces New Telecom Cybersecurity Regulations Nationwide Why in the News? The Government of India has enforced the Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, 2025, extending cybersecurity oversight to all digital services using mobile numbers like WhatsApp, Paytm, and Zomato. These measures aim to combat cyber fraud, mobile cloning, and strengthen digital infrastructure security, aligning …
Read MoreMeitY Notifies IT Rules Amendment 2025: Strengthening Accountability and Tackling Deepfakes Introduction The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has officially notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2025. These amendments update the original IT Rules, 2021, to strengthen intermediary accountability, ensure transparent content moderation, and tackle emerging …
Read MoreBalancing Tax Enforcement and Digital Privacy: Revisiting Search Powers under the I-T Bill, 2025 Syllabus: GS 3 Income tax act Economic development Digitalisation and its impact on economy Why in the News? The proposed Income-Tax Bill, 2025, a new bill that seeks to expand search and seizure powers of tax authorities to include an individual’s …
Read MoreHistoric Inscription Records 1539 Drought Tragedy in Karnataka Why in the News ? A 16th-century inscription discovered near a temple in Haveri district, Karnataka, records the death of 6,307 people due to drought in 1539. This rare epigraphic evidence highlights India’s earliest documented humanitarian crisis caused by a natural calamity. The discovery provides valuable insights …
Read MoreJayant Narlikar: Cosmic Theorist and Science Visionary Why in the News ? Jayant Narlikar (1938–2025), renowned Indian astrophysicist, passed away at 86. He challenged the Big Bang theory, co-developed the steady state model, popularised science, and founded IUCAA, leaving an enduring legacy in theoretical physics, cosmology, and science communication. Narlikar’s contributions to public understanding of …
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