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Indian experts doubt government ban on porn sites will be effective: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 01, 2016 — last modified Jul 01, 2016 03:00 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, Censorship
The Indian government directed service providers to block 240 websites but doubts have surfaced over the legality of such an order.
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ISPs start blocking escort websites following govt order: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 02, 2016 — last modified Jul 02, 2016 04:17 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
DoT on Monday ordered blocking of 240 URLs; blocking of websites takes place under Section 69A of the IT Act, and Information Technology Rules.
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Here is the entire list of 'escorts service' websites that the government has banned: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 02, 2016 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
Another day and another opaque order asking Indian service providers to block websites that allegedly offer or advertise escort services in India. In total, the government has ordered ban on 237 websites. But as it happens whenever the Indian government bans website, there has been no public communication about the same.
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Why Geospatial Bill is draconian and how it will hurt startups: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 02, 2016 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
Last week, the Indian government rejected Google’s plans to map Indian cities, tourist spots and mountain ranges, using the 360-degree panoramic Google Street View feature.
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