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Karnataka HC Upholds Right To Be Forgotten Online Why in the News ? The Karnataka High Court recognised the Right to be Forgotten by directing online platforms and judicial record-keepers to mask the identity of an acquitted woman, reinforcing privacy, dignity, and the meaningful effect of judicial acquittal in the digital era. Karnataka High Court …
Read MoreWHO’S CALLING? YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO KNOW Syllabus: GS-2: Rights & Duties Government Policies & Intervention GS 3: Cyber security Why in the News? The rapid rise in cyber fraud, digital impersonation, spam communications, AI-generated scams, and identity spoofing has intensified concerns over digital trust and user safety across sectors including financial …
Read MoreGOVERNMENT PROPOSES STRICTER REGULATIONS FOR VPN PROVIDERS Why in the News? New Legal Framework: The Central Government is considering a new legal framework requiring Virtual Private Network (VPN) providers to establish a local presence in India and appoint compliance officials. Regulatory Objective: The move aims to strengthen enforcement against the misuse of VPNs to bypass …
Read MoreSupreme 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 …
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