Saturday, 21 March, 2026
New Gazette Notification May Grant More Indian Ministries Power
By Isha
A recent gazette notification suggests the Indian government may expand content-blocking powers to additional ministries, moving beyond the traditional oversight of the IT Ministry. This regulatory shift aims to streamline the removal of unlawful online material by allowing specific departments to issue take-down orders directly. While intended to enhance national security and public order, the move has sparked discussions regarding digital censorship.
Read full story at Economic Times