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AI-Generated Deepfakes Raise Concerns, Platforms Increasing Removal Efforts New Delhi, March 30 – Union Minister for IT and Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Monday raised concerns about the growing prevalence of AI-generated deepfakes, describing them as a “new menace” and a...

New Delhi, March 26 Children's exposure to social media is a major concern, and there is a need to find a balance between freedom of speech, innovation, and regulation, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday.Citing a recent judgment by a US court holding social media firms...

Sebi Escalates 1.33 Lakh Instances of Manipulative Securities Content to Social Media Platforms New Delhi, March 23, 2026 – The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has escalated 1.33 lakh instances of misleading or manipulative content related to the securities market to social media...

Regulated Entities Must Display Registered Name and Number on Social Platforms New Delhi, February 26: The Securities and Exchange Board of India has directed all entities under its regulation, along with their agents, to prominently display their registered name and registration number on...

Government Pushes for Fair Revenue Distribution in Digital Ecosystem Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said social media platforms must ensure fair revenue sharing with individuals and organizations that create content, including journalists, traditional...

Government Begins Consultations With Industry on Additional Safeguards New Delhi, February 17: The issue of deepfakes is escalating rapidly and requires significantly stronger regulation to safeguard children and society, Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday. He...