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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 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 MorePHONE TAPPING NOT PERMITTED FOR CRIME DETECTION, RULES MADRAS HC Why in the News? Madras High Court ruling: HC rejected the MHA’s plea to allow authorities to tap phones for general crime detection through a court order. Legal restriction: Section 5(2) of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 only allows phone interception during public emergency or …
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 …
Read MoreShirui Lily Festival Returns Amid Fragile Peace Why in the News ? After a two-year break due to ethnic conflict between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities, the Shirui Lily Festival 2023 has resumed in Ukhrul, Manipur. This marks the first major tourism event in the state since violence erupted in May 2023. It showcases the resilience …
Read MoreUIDAI Refuses Fingerprint Access of Deceased Individuals Why in the News ? The UIDAI informed the Madras High Court that it cannot provide demographic details of deceased individuals using fingerprints due to legal restrictions under the Aadhaar Act, 2016 and technological limitations, in response to a Tamil Nadu police request. This decision highlights the complex …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has urged UIDAI to revise the Aadhaar Act to align it with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, ensuring a citizen-centric framework and stronger data privacy regulations under a modern legal system. Background & Context: The Aadhaar Act, enacted in 2016, lacks alignment with …
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