Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityCentre asks smartphone makers to pre-install its app, triggers concerns, Pg1Government mandates pre-installation of 'Sanchar Saathi' app on all smartphones to combat cyber fraud and track stolen devices.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security2 Dec, 2025Centre asks smartphone makers to pre-install its app, triggers concerns, Pg1Government mandates pre-installation of 'Sanchar Saathi' app on all smartphones to combat cyber fraud and track stolen devices.2 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesFor health's sake, look for disclaimers in celebrity stories, Pg13Celebrity endorsements of unverified health treatments spark controversy; India's regulations on misleading health ads face scrutiny.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges1 Dec, 2025For health's sake, look for disclaimers in celebrity stories, Pg13Celebrity endorsements of unverified health treatments spark controversy; India's regulations on misleading health ads face scrutiny.1 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityGovt. orders ‘SIM binding’ for messaging platforms, Pg13Government mandates 'SIM binding' for messaging apps by 2026, aiming to curb cyber fraud and enhance traceability.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security30 Nov, 2025Govt. orders ‘SIM binding’ for messaging platforms, Pg13Government mandates 'SIM binding' for messaging apps by 2026, aiming to curb cyber fraud and enhance traceability.30 Nov, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSC asks govt. to regulate user content on Internet, Pg1Supreme Court directs government to formulate guidelines regulating user-generated online content, suggesting Aadhaar verification and autonomous vetting authority.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges28 Nov, 2025SC asks govt. to regulate user content on Internet, Pg1Supreme Court directs government to formulate guidelines regulating user-generated online content, suggesting Aadhaar verification and autonomous vetting authority.28 Nov, 2025
Vulnerable SectionsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesVulnerable SectionsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSC moots Central law to make ridiculing of PwDs a penal offence, Pg12Supreme Court urges Centre to enact strict law penalizing ridicule of Persons with Disabilities, akin to SC/ST Atrocities Act.Vulnerable SectionsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesVulnerable SectionsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges28 Nov, 2025SC moots Central law to make ridiculing of PwDs a penal offence, Pg12Supreme Court urges Centre to enact strict law penalizing ridicule of Persons with Disabilities, akin to SC/ST Atrocities Act.28 Nov, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesPM calls for global compact on AI to prevent misuse, Pg12PM Modi advocates global AI compact for ethical use, emphasizing human-centric approach, transparency, and preventing misuse in critical sectors.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges24 Nov, 2025PM calls for global compact on AI to prevent misuse, Pg12PM Modi advocates global AI compact for ethical use, emphasizing human-centric approach, transparency, and preventing misuse in critical sectors.24 Nov, 2025
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGuidelines defining ‘obscenity’ in online content proposed, Pg10Government proposes stringent guidelines defining 'obscenity' for online content, drawing criticism over potential overreach and censorship of digital media.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges22 Nov, 2025Guidelines defining ‘obscenity’ in online content proposed, Pg10Government proposes stringent guidelines defining 'obscenity' for online content, drawing criticism over potential overreach and censorship of digital media.22 Nov, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges'Obscene' content: Centre may widen ambit to bar criticism of social, public figures, Pg15Government plans to broaden IT Rules, potentially censoring criticism of public figures and social norms on digital media platforms.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges22 Nov, 2025'Obscene' content: Centre may widen ambit to bar criticism of social, public figures, Pg15Government plans to broaden IT Rules, potentially censoring criticism of public figures and social norms on digital media platforms.22 Nov, 2025
Role of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismRole of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismThe threat of digital tradecraft in terrorism, Pg8Red Fort blast investigation reveals terrorists using encrypted apps, dead-drop emails, and VPNs to evade surveillance.Role of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismRole of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism20 Nov, 2025The threat of digital tradecraft in terrorism, Pg8Red Fort blast investigation reveals terrorists using encrypted apps, dead-drop emails, and VPNs to evade surveillance.20 Nov, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesChina ran disinformation campaign against Rafale after Op Sindoor: US report, Pg14US report reveals China's disinformation campaign against Rafale sales post-Op Sindoor, promoting J-35s using AI-generated fake images.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges20 Nov, 2025China ran disinformation campaign against Rafale after Op Sindoor: US report, Pg14US report reveals China's disinformation campaign against Rafale sales post-Op Sindoor, promoting J-35s using AI-generated fake images.20 Nov, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovt. warns against broadcast of videos justifying violence, Pg10I&B Ministry cautions TV channels against airing content inciting violence related to Red Fort blast, citing Cable TV Act violations.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges19 Nov, 2025Govt. warns against broadcast of videos justifying violence, Pg10I&B Ministry cautions TV channels against airing content inciting violence related to Red Fort blast, citing Cable TV Act violations.19 Nov, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesFine-tune the AI labelling regulations framework, Pg8Government proposes AI labelling regulations mandating social media platforms to identify and label AI-generated content to combat misinformation.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges13 Nov, 2025Fine-tune the AI labelling regulations framework, Pg8Government proposes AI labelling regulations mandating social media platforms to identify and label AI-generated content to combat misinformation.13 Nov, 2025
Vulnerable SectionsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its PreventionVulnerable SectionsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its Prevention‘Digital arrests’ are a very big challenge; victims, mostly elderly, lost ₹3,000 cr. in India alone: SC, Pg14₹3,000 Crore Lost in 'Digital Arrest' Scam: Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Cyber Fraud Targeting Elderly, Pledges Stringent Action.Vulnerable SectionsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its PreventionVulnerable SectionsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its Prevention4 Nov, 2025‘Digital arrests’ are a very big challenge; victims, mostly elderly, lost ₹3,000 cr. in India alone: SC, Pg14₹3,000 Crore Lost in 'Digital Arrest' Scam: Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Cyber Fraud Targeting Elderly, Pledges Stringent Action.4 Nov, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityWill handle digital arrest cases with iron hand, says SC, Pg9.Supreme Court vows 'iron hand' against digital arrest scams involving ₹3,000 crore fraud, directs CBI investigation and case consolidation.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security4 Nov, 2025Will handle digital arrest cases with iron hand, says SC, Pg9.Supreme Court vows 'iron hand' against digital arrest scams involving ₹3,000 crore fraud, directs CBI investigation and case consolidation.4 Nov, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesAre social media platforms dying a slow death?, Pg9“Enshittification” degrades user experience on social media, streaming, and e-commerce platforms through manipulative practices, impacting competition and consumer welfare.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges3 Nov, 2025Are social media platforms dying a slow death?, Pg9“Enshittification” degrades user experience on social media, streaming, and e-commerce platforms through manipulative practices, impacting competition and consumer welfare.3 Nov, 2025
Education SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesEducation SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges‘Media literacy in schools can help fight false information’, Pg12Study reveals media literacy programs in schools effectively combat misinformation, empowering students to discern truth and rely on credible sources.Education SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesEducation SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges28 Oct, 2025‘Media literacy in schools can help fight false information’, Pg12Study reveals media literacy programs in schools effectively combat misinformation, empowering students to discern truth and rely on credible sources.28 Oct, 2025
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its PreventionStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its PreventionPeople running from pillar to post over ‘digital arrests’: SC, Pg12Supreme Court considers CBI probe into widespread 'digital arrests' scam involving cross-border cybercrime and AI-driven fraud targeting vulnerable citizens.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its PreventionStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its Prevention28 Oct, 2025People running from pillar to post over ‘digital arrests’: SC, Pg12Supreme Court considers CBI probe into widespread 'digital arrests' scam involving cross-border cybercrime and AI-driven fraud targeting vulnerable citizens.28 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBig Tech’s contempt for Indian public health, Pg6Big Tech platforms flout Indian drug advertisement laws, exploiting regulatory loopholes and endangering public health with misleading ads.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges28 Oct, 2025Big Tech’s contempt for Indian public health, Pg6Big Tech platforms flout Indian drug advertisement laws, exploiting regulatory loopholes and endangering public health with misleading ads.28 Oct, 2025
Representation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesCiting Disruptions to Level Playing Field, ECI Asks Parties to Label AI Content, Pg13.The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed political parties to clearly label any AI-generated, deepfake, or synthetically altered content shared online, citing risks of misinformation and disruption to the level playing field during elections.Representation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges27 Oct, 2025Citing Disruptions to Level Playing Field, ECI Asks Parties to Label AI Content, Pg13.The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed political parties to clearly label any AI-generated, deepfake, or synthetically altered content shared online, citing risks of misinformation and disruption to the level playing field during elections.27 Oct, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityWomen and Women's OrganizationsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityHow Deepfakes on Instagram, X Cast Shadow Over Women’s Dignity and Privacy, Pg13.The rapid spread of AI-generated deepfake videos of women, including public figures and actors, has raised serious concerns about privacy, dignity, and digital safety, prompting the Centre to propose mandatory labeling of AI-generated content on social media platforms.Women and Women's OrganizationsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityWomen and Women's OrganizationsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security27 Oct, 2025How Deepfakes on Instagram, X Cast Shadow Over Women’s Dignity and Privacy, Pg13.The rapid spread of AI-generated deepfake videos of women, including public figures and actors, has raised serious concerns about privacy, dignity, and digital safety, prompting the Centre to propose mandatory labeling of AI-generated content on social media platforms.27 Oct, 2025