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<keyword id="20114810" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="West-Bengal-chief-minister" source="keywords">West Bengal Chief Minister</keyword> <keyword id="19909056" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mamata-Banerjee" source="keywords">Mamata Banerjee</keyword> has written another letter to <keyword id="19898052" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Prime-Minister-Narendra-Modi" source="keywords">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</keyword>, expressing concern over the lack of response to her previous communication regarding the rape and murder of a PG <keyword id="22760814" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="trainee-doctor" source="keywords">trainee doctor</keyword>. In her letter, dated August 30, Banerjee emphasised the gravity of the situation and urged for prompt central intervention, highlighting the inadequacy of the reply received from the Union Minister of <keyword id="20086338" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Women-and-Child-Development" source="keywords">Women and Child Development</keyword>. The letter reads, "No reply was received from your end on such a sensitive issue. However, a reply has been received from the Minister of Women and Child Development, Government of India (vide their No. 1/RESC/HMWCD/2024 dated 25th August 2024), which barely addresses the gravity of the issue raised in my letter. I am of the view that the seriousness of the subject and its relevance to society have not been adequately appreciated in this generic reply." The letter was posted on her social media handle, X. In response to Union Minister Annapurna Devi's allegations regarding the state government's failure to implement essential safety measures for women and children, including Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), CM Mamata stated that the state government has approved 10 exclusive POCSO FTSCs, while 88 FTSCs and 62 POCSO-designated Courts are functioning with complete state funding. The letter mentioned, "Moreover, I would also refer to some of the initiatives in this area that our State has already undertaken, which appear to have been overlooked in the reply. Regarding Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), 10 exclusive POCSO Courts have been approved by the State Government. In addition to this, 88 FTSCs and 62 POCSO-designated Courts are functioning throughout the State with complete State funding. Monitoring and disposal of cases are entirely in the hands of the Courts." Highlighting the issue of appointing Presiding Officers in FTSCs, she further stated that this process requires examination and action from the Government of India, which, according to her, needs PM Modi's intervention. "As per Central Government guidelines, only retired Judicial Officers can be posted as Presiding Officers in FTSCs, but the Hon'ble High Court has observed that, in view of the severity of the cases, permanent Judicial Officers need to be appointed. This requires examination at the level of the Government of India and appropriate action thereafter, for which your intervention would be necessary. Moreover, Helpline Nos. 112 and 1098 are functioning satisfactorily in the State. Additionally, Dial 100 is also extensively used in emergency situations," the letter added. Urging for central <keyword id="20082569" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="legislation" source="keywords">legislation</keyword> and exemplary punishment for heinous crimes, the West Bengal CM expressed hope for very considered attention from PM Modi. Mamata Banerjee mentioned in her letter, "I would reiterate and earnestly request that a stringent Central legislation and exemplary punishment for heinous crimes of rape/rape and murder be considered, with a mandatory provision for the disposal of cases within a specific timeframe by the trial authorities. I hope this matter would receive very considered attention at your kind end in the interest of our society at large." On August 26, Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi criticised the West Bengal government for its failure to implement essential safety measures for women and children in the state. In a letter written to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, the Union Minister stated that 123 Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) were allocated to the state, but none of them are functional yet. Earlier, on August 22, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging the central government to bring in central legislation and set up fast-track courts for "sensitive" issues to ensure a speedy trial. Mamata, in the letter, mentioned that such "sensitive" issues need to be addressed comprehensively through stringent central legislation prescribing exemplary punishment against the perpetrators of such heinous crimes. The Bengal Chief Minister suggested the setting up of "fast-track special courts" to deal with such cases, which require a speedy trial. This development comes after the trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9.

"No reply received, hope this matter receives considered attention": CM Mamata writes to PM Modi again on rape-murder case

<keyword id="15160768" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="presvu" source="Orion">PresVu</keyword> eye drops, developed by <keyword id="20007796" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="entod-pharmaceuticals" source="keywords">Entod Pharmaceuticals</keyword>, were launched with considerable media attention earlier this month as a novel solution for <keyword id="23035383" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="presbyopia" source="keywords">presbyopia</keyword>. Presbyopia is a condition where individuals aged 40 and above experience difficulty focusing on nearby objects, often requiring reading glasses. PresVu claimed to reduce or eliminate the need for these glasses, offering an alternative through its active ingredient, 1.25% Pilocarpine, which temporarily contracts the pupil, improving near vision. Entod Pharmaceuticals earlier announced that the product had approval from the <keyword id="20047866" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="drug-controller-general-of-india" source="keywords">Drug Controller General of India</keyword> (<keyword id="20046022" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="dcgi" source="keywords">DCGI</keyword>). These announcements created substantial buzz, as the treatment promised a non-invasive solution to a common problem affecting millions of people. <h2>Regulatory backlash</h2>The situation escalated when the Drug Controller General of India suspended the marketing and distribution licence of PresVu eye drops. The suspension was issued due to unauthorised promotional campaigns by Entod, which made unverified claims about the drug's capabilities. The company had reportedly promoted PresVu not as a prescription drug, but as an over-the-counter (OTC) solution that could potentially replace reading glasses — a claim that regulators found highly misleading. The DCGI expressed concerns that such promotions could lead to misuse, with patients potentially self-administering the product without medical guidance, raising significant safety concerns. Furthermore, the regulatory body pointed out that while the product had been approved as a prescription drug, the marketing blitz implied it was a quick-fix solution available to anyone, which it was not. <h2>Entod Pharmaceuticals responds</h2>Entod Pharmaceuticals quickly defended itself against these allegations, maintaining that their marketing campaign was based on the information cleared by the DCGI. According to Entod, the promotion highlighted only the approved uses of the <keyword id="4537914" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="eye-drop" source="Orion">eye drop</keyword>, and any misconceptions arose from how the media and public interpreted the information. The company asserted that it would challenge the suspension in court, emphasising that other pharmaceutical companies frequently follow similar marketing practices without facing such scrutiny. In a statement, Entod’s CEO, <keyword id="21011592" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="nikkhil-k-masurkar" source="keywords">Nikkhil K Masurkar</keyword>, clarified that the company had conducted phase 3 clinical trials in India to ensure the product’s safety and efficacy. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113251803" title="The next big market for weight-loss drugs: children" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>“Our approval by DCGI was based on a valid controlled clinical trial in 234 patients which was successful in showing efficacy and safety of these eye drops in patients of Presbyopia, who used these drops without eyeglasses and could read additional lines on Snellen's chart which is yardstick of near vision impairment,” Masurkar commented in a statement. He insisted that the product’s promotional activities had followed standard protocols and blamed the viral nature of media reports for blowing the issue out of proportion. Despite these defences, the product remained suspended pending further investigations. "Such eye drops with the same active ingredient and same concentration have been approved by the US <keyword id="19918726" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fda" source="keywords">FDA</keyword> and marketed in the US for the last three years without any serious complications. FDA didn’t take any action on the companies marketing the same in the USA,” Masurkar further elaborated. <h2>Public and expert reactions</h2>The controversy garnered widespread attention, particularly from medical professionals. The Liver Doc, a prominent liver specialist that takes to social media to debunk pseudoscientific claims, criticised the situation on X (former Twitter), warning about the dangers of exaggerated medical claims in advertising. The doctor’s tweet emphasised that blaming Indian media for blowing Entod’s claims out of proportion was “shameless”, noting that the media merely reported exactly what the company had themselves claimed earlier. <div type="twitter" handle="theliverdr" handlename="theliverdr" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1833828866210849170"></div>As of September 12, 2024, the suspension of PresVu's marketing approval remains in place. Entod Pharmaceuticals is preparing to contest the decision in court, hoping to reinstate its flagship product in the Indian market. The regulatory investigation continues, with the DCGI seeking clarification on the exact nature of the promotions and whether they indeed violated ethical standards. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113229771" title="China&amp;#39;s drug regulator clears mpox vaccine; to undergo clinical trial" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>Despite Entod’s defence, the controversy has raised important questions about the marketing of prescription drugs in India, with regulators, the media, and the public closely watching how this case will evolve. The outcome could set a precedent for how pharmaceutical companies in India can market innovative treatments, particularly when dealing with sensitive areas like vision correction.

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<ul><li>Twitter will start charging people who use SMS-based two-factor authentication features.</li><li>Twitter will remove SMS-based 2FA from free accounts starting March 20.</li><li>Users can still set up 2FA using third-party authentication apps.</li></ul>Twitter announced that SMS-based two-factor authentication would be disabled for users not subscribed to <keyword id="11265742" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="twitter-blue" source="Orion">Twitter Blue</keyword> starting from 20th March 2023. Twitter suggests utilizing third-party apps or a security key instead. However, 74.4% of active Twitter users relying on SMS authentication will have one month to switch or potentially lose protection. If you are seeking more information about two-factor authentication or looking for ways to secure your social media accounts, the following details can help you. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="What is two-factor authentication?" comment="subhead" text="What is two-factor authentication?">What is two-factor authentication?</cmsannotation> Two-factor authentication, also known as 2FA, adds an extra layer of security to online accounts after a user has logged in with a password. The second step of 2FA aims to prove the user's identity and provide additional protection in case the password is compromised. There are various methods of 2FA, including <keyword id="16571434" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="authenticator-apps" source="Orion">authenticator apps</keyword> and SMS-based authentication, where a unique code is sent to the user to enter back into the website. Many online services, such as social media platforms, banks, and workplace tools, require 2FA to protect users' accounts from potential breaches. Twitter recently announced in a <a href="https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/product/2023/an-update-on-two-factor-authentication-using-sms-on-twitter">blog post</a> that they would be discontinuing message-based 2FA for non-Twitter Blue subscribers. Twitter stated that they have observed bad actors exploiting this method of authentication. Starting from March 20, 2023, non-Twitter Blue subscribers will no longer be able to use text messages as a 2FA method. Accounts that currently have SMS 2FA enabled will have it automatically disabled. However, it is important to note that disabling phone-based authentication will not unlink your phone number from your Twitter account. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="What can you do to secure your account?" comment="subhead" text="What can you do to secure your account?">What can you do to secure your account?</cmsannotation> One alternative to Twitter's own 2FA service is using a third-party authenticator app. <keyword id="1688547" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="google-authenticator" source="Orion">Google Authenticator</keyword> is a widely used third-party app for 2FA. In addition, some password manager apps, such as the one integrated into Apple's iOS, can also act as authenticators for Twitter and other sites. If you choose to set up 2FA via the Twitter app on your mobile device, it will guide you through the authentication process. Another option to consider is using a security key. When logging into websites, you can insert this USB drive into your computer to authenticate yourself. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How do you enable Two Factor Authentication for free?" comment="subhead" text="How do you enable Two Factor Authentication for free?">How do you enable Two Factor Authentication for free?</cmsannotation> Before we dive into the steps to enable 2FA without purchasing a subscription, it's important to note that you will need to download a trustworthy third-party authentication app from the Play Store. Several options include Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, and more. <ul><li>To begin, you must open Twitter and navigate to the Settings section.</li><li>Next, users should tap on ‘Security and Account Access.’</li><li>Then, tap on ‘Security and Two-Factor Authentication.’</li><li>Enable the ‘Authentication App’ option and tap ‘Get Started.’ You will then be provided with a QR code.</li><li>Open the third-party authentication app you downloaded and use it to scan the QR code displayed on the Twitter app.</li><li>After scanning the QR code, enter the six-digit numeric code you receive in the authentication app. </li></ul>SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/chatgpt-prompts-to-boost-your-productivity-and-creativity-in-2023/articleshow/98693400.cms">ChatGPT prompts to boost your productivity and creativity in 2023</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/ip-ratings-decoded-everything-you-need-to-know-about-waterproof-ratings-on-smartphones/articleshow/98738134.cms">IP ratings decoded: Everything you need to know about waterproof ratings on smartphones</a>

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The <keyword id="6357808" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="enforcement-directorate" source="Orion">Enforcement Directorate</keyword> has filed a case against <keyword id="60684" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="bbc" source="Orion">BBC</keyword> <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword> under <keyword id="88944" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="foreign-exchange-management-act" source="Orion">Foreign Exchange Management Act</keyword> (FEMA) for irregularities in foreign funding. Official sources said that the action was taken to probe irregularities of foreign funding by BBC India, diversion of funds and violation of rules under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA). The move comes in the wake of searches conducted by Income Tax at the offices of the British broadcaster in New Delhi and Mumbai in February this year. The broadcaster came under the radar of Indian agencies after it published a controversial documentary, 'India: The Modi Question,' which drew sharp criticism from the Indian government and tarnished the country's image. Following a survey by the <keyword id="65338" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="income-tax-department" source="Orion">Income Tax Department</keyword>, the ED had earlier also sent summons to BBC, calling for an inquiry into the matter. An officer of BBC's administrative and editorial departments is being questioned at ED's headquarters here. The government, in January, directed social media platforms to block YouTube videos and Twitter posts sharing links to the documentary soon after it created controversy. The documentary, which questioned the role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 2002 Gujarat riots, was widely criticized by the Indian government and several sections of the Indian public. The BBC faced allegations of spreading fake news and propaganda, and the Indian government accused the broadcaster of trying to destabilize the country. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/star-treks-william-shatner-to-lead-stars-on-mars-competition-series/articleshow/99457006.cms">Star Trek's William Shatner to lead 'Stars On Mars' competition series</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/rajasthans-beekeepers-in-the-honey-trap-of-high-costs-and-low-prices/articleshow/99457609.cms">Rajasthan's beekeepers in the honey trap of high costs and low prices</a>

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<ul><li>India’s <keyword id="6354977" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Supreme-Court">Supreme Court</keyword> has issued a contempt notice against activist and lawyer <keyword id="6368850" type="DEFINITION" weightage="20" keywordseo="prashant-bhushan">Prashant Bhushan</keyword> over a tweet about the Chief Justice of India (CJI).</li><li>The petition, filed by Advocate Mahek Maheshwari, claims that the tweet will “spread hate in the form of anti-India campaign.”</li><li>The petition added that the justices in India were still hearing cases over video conferencing stating, “They are not even enjoying vacation properly.”</li></ul>The latest news potboiler in India is the case against activist and lawyer Prashant Bhushan where the Supreme Court has issued a contempt notice. All the fuss is over a couple of tweets that Bhushan put out criticising the Chief Justice of India (CJI) on June 29. <a href="https://twitter.com/pbhushan1/status/1277483749739917318"> </a> <div type="image" title="bushan CJI tweet" msid="77107652" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Prashant Bushan&amp;#39;s tweet questioning the Supreme Court&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> <div type="image" title="bushan tweet 2_edited" msid="77107673" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Prashant Bushan&amp;#39;s tweet accusing the CJI of denying citizens their fundamental rights&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The petition filed by Advocate <a href="https://www.livelaw.in/pdf_upload/pdf_upload-378581.pdf">Mahek Maheshwari</a> alleges that the tweet uploaded by Bhushan was nothing more than a “cheap publicity stunt” to “spread hatred in the form of anti-India campaign.” And Twitter is caught in the crossfire. The petition criticized the social networking giant’s India arm for not disabling the tweet or deactivating Bushan’s handle. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="77033471" title="Twitter India has until the end of this month to respond to a plea against it for 'anti-national activities'" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> “We are, prima facie, of the view that the aforesaid statements on Twitter have brought the administration of justice in disrepute and are capable of undermining the dignity and authority of the Institution of the Supreme Court in general and the office of the CJI in particular in the eyes of the public at large,” said the court order against Bhushan and Twitter. Maheshwari added that since Bhushan is a lawyer — and an influential one at that — his remarks could seriously affect the perception of the CJI’s character and appearance. “Tweet is of serious nature putting a big question on the sovereign function of CJI and their abiding nature to the Constitution of India,” said the petition filed by Advocate Mahek Maheshwari. <div type="image" title="bushan tweet 3_edited" msid="77107695" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The picture at the center of the controvery&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The petitioner took time to appease the judges for listening to cases via video conferencing during the lockdown. “They are not even enjoying vacation properly. In Summum Bonum statement that the CJI is denying fundamental right to citizens is totally wrong,” said the petition. Summum Bonum is a Latin term which translates to ‘the ultimate goal’ or the ‘highest good’. The risk for Twitter In India, there’s already an ongoing campaign against Twitter. A series of webinars with some very influential people including the likes of BJP leader Vinit Goenka, former Infosys executive and an investor Mohandas Pai, former National Cyber Security Coordinator Lt Gen. Pant, and a host of former army generals have called for a crackdown on the social media platform for being partisan against India’s “national interests”. Goenka has also filed a petition with the Supreme Court directing the government to create a mechanism to keep content and advertisements on Twitter in check. The social-networking giant has been at odds with the Indian government after a slew of accounts supporting right-wing ideologues were <a href="https://www.opindia.com/2018/03/read-why-these-right-wing-twitter-accounts-are-getting-suspended/">suspended</a> on the platform. There was also an incident where <a href="https://qz.com/india/1549310/twitter-says-its-a-global-glitch-indias-right-wing-smells-a-conspiracy/">disappearing</a> likes and retweets were allegedly discriminating against right-wing voices in India. Defending Twitter India, Senior Advocate Sajan Poovayya, explained that necessary instructions need to be given to Twitter in order for them to take down the tweet. He added that the proper authority to address the issue lies with Twitter’s global office in California — not Twitter India. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/twitter-says-its-cracking-down-on-conspiracy-theory-group-qanon-and-has-already-reportedly-removed-7000-accounts/articleshow/77098746.cms">Twitter says it's cracking down on conspiracy-theory group 'QAnon' and has already reportedly removed 7,000 accounts</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/coinbase-one-of-the-bitcoin-twitter-accounts-compromised-last-week-said-it-blocked-278000-from-being-transferred-to-the-attackers/articleshow/77074987.cms">Coinbase, one of the Bitcoin Twitter accounts compromised last week, said it blocked $278,000 from being transferred to the attackers</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/twitter-india-has-until-the-end-of-this-month-to-respond-to-a-plea-against-it-for-anti-national-activities/articleshow/77033471.cms">Twitter India has until the end of this month to respond to a plea against it for 'anti-national activities'</a>

Tweets criticising India's Supreme Court get tagged as 'hate speech' and incur the judge's wrath ⁠— Twitter caught in the crossfire

With <keyword id="6354616" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="twitter" source="Orion">Twitter</keyword> once again taking the Indian government to court, the debate has reignited over insufficient IT laws -- demanding the clearance of new IT Rules, 2021 as soon as possible -- to tame <keyword id="1781932" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="big-tech" source="Orion">Big Tech</keyword> and penalise them if found not complying with the law of the land, amid a completely changed digital landscape from two decades ago. When the IT Act, 2000 was passed, there was no social media presence. Today, platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube are dictating the public discourse and being used for disseminating fake news and trolls from across the spectrum. The <keyword id="6363148" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="information-technology" source="Orion">Information Technology</keyword> Act, 2000, which got amended only in 2008, is neither a data privacy law nor a data protection law. In such a scenario, is its Section 69A sufficient to book social media biggies and even penalise them for not complying with the government content blocking orders, especially when it comes to national security? According to New Delhi-based cyberlaw expert Virag Gupta, two decades back, intermediaries were acting as the messenger carrying a message from point A to point B, without interfering in it in any manner. "Nowadays, social media platforms are aggressively active and no longer playing the role of a conventional intermediary," Gupta told IANS. Twitter is an intermediary as per the Indian law which has to compulsorily comply with directions issued by the authorities under section 69A of the IT Act. According to experts, failure to comply with any such directions would take away the indemnity provided under section 79 of the IT Act. "Section 69A of the IT Act gives immense and extraordinary power to the government for blocking the content, which can be challenged before the High Court or Supreme Court," said Gupta. However, its purpose is to maintain public order, prevent cognisable offences and protect sovereignty, integrity, defence, security and <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword>'s friendly relation with foreign states. Freedom of speech is guaranteed under Article 19 of the Constitution. However there are many restrictions under Article 19(2), which are part of the Section 69A of the IT Act. "So in such matters of national security, judicial review of the government orders may not be normally allowed," Gupta told IANS. Twitter was also involved in a legal battle in the Delhi High Court last year with the Centre over not complying with the Information Technology (<keyword id="7206149" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="intermediary-guidelines" source="Orion">Intermediary Guidelines</keyword> and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, that aim to redefine India's digital landscape. After Twitter went to the Karnataka High Court this time, the government reiterated that all Internet intermediaries and social media platforms have to comply with the law of the land. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that "be it any company, in any sector, they should abide by the laws of India". Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that all foreign intermediaries and platforms have a right to approach the court and judicial review in India. "But equally, all intermediary/platforms operating here have an unambiguous obligation to comply with our laws and rules," Chandrasekhar emphasised. The IT Minister has given the hint for a new IT Act to fight multiple cyber challenges faced by the authorities and users. The republished draft by the IT Ministry has revealed a plan to form an appeals panel that can reverse content moderation decisions by Big Tech companies like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. The new IT rules also require big social media platforms to help the government trace the originator of messages in special cases. "The intermediary shall respect the rights accorded to citizens under the constitution," according to the new draft. By virtue of Rule 7 of the IT Rules, 2021, the moment any intermediary including any significant social media intermediary does not comply with the Information Technology Rules, they automatically lose their statutory exemption from legal liability. Further, they become liable for being punished for various offences under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Indian Penal Code, 1860. "There is actually no rationale for any service providers not to comply with the applicable law in India. The Internet service providers and social media platforms ought to comply with the rules immediately so as to prevent any potential future legal consequences," said Pavan Duggal, a seasoned Supreme Court advocate and a cyber law expert. The government is clearly entitled to take action for criminal prosecution against the service provider as per Rule 7 of the IT Rules, 2021. Further, all affected persons who have been affected by the inactions of the service provider, can sue the service provider, both for legal action and also for criminal liability, Duggal added. "The ultimate idea is to give a deterrent message to all service providers that they will have to ensure compliance with the applicable laws, otherwise they will continue to keep on facing legal consequences under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules and regulations," Duggal told IANS. "The thumb rule is very clear: if you have to operate in India, then you have to ensure compliance with the applicable Indian law, otherwise you will be prepared to face the legal consequences emerging there from," he added. 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Opinion: There is a need to pass the IT Rules, 2021 to tame social media platforms like Twitter

<keyword id="6354616" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Twitter" source="Orion">Twitter</keyword> has moved the Karnataka High Court against the Indian <keyword id="26362" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Government" source="Orion">government</keyword>'s content blocking orders on its platform, on the grounds that the content blocking directives from the <keyword id="296566" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="it-ministry" source="Orion">IT Ministry</keyword> do not pass "the test of the grounds provided under Section 69A of the IT Act", reliable sources said on Tuesday. According to sources, Twitter has alleged that several blocking orders that were issued to Twitter only "cite" the grounds of Section 69A but fail to demonstrate how the content falls within those grounds or how the said content is violative of Section 69A. The government had asked Twitter to act on the content take-down notices sent under Section 69A of the IT Act, along with non-compliance notices issued for not taking the content down. According to sources, Twitter has sought judicial review of some of the content that forms a part of various blocking orders, requesting relief from the court to set aside these blocking orders. In a June letter, the IT Ministry had warned Twitter of strict action if it does not comply with some content takedown orders. According to sources, Twitter argues that multiple accounts and content included in the blocking orders are either "overbroad and arbitrary", fail to provide notice to the "originators" of the content, and are "disproportionate" in several cases. Similarly, several could pertain to political content that is posted by official handles of political parties, according to sources. Blocking of such information is a violation of the freedom of speech guaranteed to citizen-users of the platform. The IT Ministry was yet to react to Twitter's move to the court. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/sona-mohapatra-directs-tweet-to-twitter-ceo-parag-agrawal-addresses-sexism-in-his-alma-mater/articleshow/92670849.cms">Sona Mohapatra directs tweet to Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal; addresses sexism in his alma mater</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/twitter-complies-with-new-it-rules-issued-by-ministry-of-electronics-and-it/articleshow/92667915.cms">Twitter complies with new IT rules issued by Ministry of Electronics and IT</a>

Twitter seeks judicial review against new content blocking directives from the IT Ministry

Tony Fadell, inventor of the <keyword id="16124" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="ipod" source="Orion">iPod</keyword>, has said that <keyword id="6354427" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="apple" source="Orion">Apple</keyword> should include <keyword id="93829" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="usb" source="Orion">USB</keyword>-C port in <keyword id="57315" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="iphones" source="Orion">iPhones</keyword>, as the European Union passed a resolution on USB Type-C as standard charging port. The debate started when a <keyword id="6354616" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Twitter" source="Orion">Twitter</keyword> user questioned if the iPod would succeed if Apple was forced to utilise USB 1.0 rather than the fast FireWire technology. "I can't see a problem. The world has converged on USB-C. The physical and user limits have been hit. Next up is wireless per, not a diff physical connection. So I'm not too worried about this regulation. They're simply forcing Apple to do the right thing� it's overdue frankly", Fadell posted on Twitter. "Not in this case. This is only happening because Apple hasn't been doing the right thing. Period. This is about a monopolist like position not about technology. I hope after Apple is forced to change the regulations will be removed to allow innovation to continue", he added. Earlier, the European Parliament passed a resolution mandating that by the end of 2024, all consumer electronics, including iPhones and AirPods, will use USB Type-C as their standard charging port. The Parliament said that the new law is part of a broader EU effort to reduce e-waste and empower consumers to make more sustainable choices. "Following Parliament's approval, EU consumers will soon be able to use a single charging solution for their electronic devices," the European Parliament said in a statement. "By the end of 2024, all mobile phones, tablets and cameras sold in the EU will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port. From spring 2026, the obligation will extend to laptops," it added. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/instagram-is-developing-a-nudity-protection-feature-to-block-unsolicited-nude-photos-in-dms/articleshow/94697784.cms">Instagram is developing a ‘Nudity Protection’ feature to block unsolicited nude photos in DMs</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/google-pixel-7-and-pixel-7-pro-with-tensor-g2-chipset-launched-in-india-starting-at-59999/articleshow/94696867.cms">Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro with Tensor G2 chipset launched in India starting at ₹59,999</a>

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<ul><li>The <keyword id="6354731" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="state-bank-of-india">State Bank of India</keyword> wanted to answer the question, Why isn't there enough kindness on the internet, to address the negativity and trolling we often see on social media platforms.</li><li>Its campaign, #KindnessIsCool where it asked people to spread more kindness and love on the internet helped it gain a total of 15 million impressions across timelines, attracting 232K engagements.</li><li>It also led to the brand witnessing a 92% increase in positive sentiment around itself during the campaign period.</li></ul>The last few weeks, we have been witnessing how people on the internet have come together, to help and support each other as the country goes through a huge crisis. The past month, we have seen and read enough and more examples of complete strangers helping each other out, arranging for oxygen cylinders, hospital beds, arranging for plasma, delivering medicines to the ones in need. However, we also came across several examples where people who were out to help were harassed. Many women volunteers received explicit messages and pictures. Which brings us to two completely opposite sides of the internet. While there is enough compassion, kindness and love on the internet, there are also people who use social media platforms for the exact opposite purposes, to be mean and unkind to each other. Over the years, we have seen people get trolled for anything and everything on the internet. And this was the insight that led to a recent campaign by the State Bank of India called #KindnessIsCool. The brand ran this campaign on <keyword id="6354616" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Twitter">Twitter</keyword> between March 1 and March 15, 2021 and saw a huge positive response. Here is all that happened as a part of the campaign: The State Bank of India is one of the most active and vocal social media brands in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) category. It is also the most followed brand in the category on Twitter - not just in India, but globally. However, it recently wanted to find the answer to the question: Why isn’t there enough kindness on the Internet? <keyword id="13222" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="SBI">SBI</keyword> looked at this concern through the lens of purpose and worked alongside Twitter audiences to bring about positive changes at both individual and community levels. SBI made an appeal to people to stay kind in the virtual world. The bank leveraged Twitter to amplify this simple yet powerful message of being good-hearted both offline and online with its campaign #KindnessIsCool. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Objectives:" comment="subhead" text="Objectives:">Objectives:</cmsannotation> ● The aim of the campaign was to encourage positive conversations on the Internet by urging people to be compassionate and thoughtful while conversing online. ● The aim was also to acquire maximum views for the main campaign video and drive the campaign’s message across timelines. ● SBI also wanted to connect with audiences and increase positive sentiment for SBI on the service. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="The Strategy:" comment="subhead" text="The Strategy:">The Strategy:</cmsannotation> ● Creating a powerful video asset and hashtag: With support from a third-party vendor, Twitter and SBI created a powerful video showcasing how people are kind to each other - their families, friends, pets, strangers too - in the real world, but turn into a whole different self when they go online. The video was supported by a stimulating hashtag, #KindnessIsCool. <div type="twitter" handle="TheOfficialSBI" handlename="State Bank of India" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/874974596931371008/R5OJdnqW_normal.jpg" favoritecount="34758" retweetcount="2181" status="It doesn’t take much to be kind. If you are empathetic offline then let that reflect in the virtual social place, t… https://t.co/BhjZ7sWPWR" createdat="1614584270000" id="1366291573328109571"></div> ● Making the conversation fun with an emoji: A dedicated emoji associated with the campaign hashtag #KindnessIsCool was also activated by Twitter to add colour and fun to the conversation, thus keeping people engaged. ● Sustaining conversations with regular creative Tweets: The brand ensured message recall by putting up regular Tweets with static creatives that iterated the campaign message, asking people to be nice to each other in all situations. <div type="twitter" handle="TheOfficialSBI" handlename="State Bank of India" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/874974596931371008/R5OJdnqW_normal.jpg" favoritecount="93" retweetcount="5" status="A small gesture goes a long way. Let’s make it a habit to talk to our families and friends more often.… https://t.co/buOEWrKwlx" createdat="1614681689000" id="1366700181148684292"></div> <div type="twitter" handle="TheOfficialSBI" handlename="State Bank of India" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/874974596931371008/R5OJdnqW_normal.jpg" favoritecount="173" retweetcount="25" status="It’s true when they say, a little kindness goes a long way. Help someone out today! #KindnessIsCool https://t.co/phjMMwKs5J" createdat="1615609826000" id="1370593066864709634"></div> ● 24-hour Twitter takeover: On the final day of the campaign, SBI (@TheOfficialSBI) took over Twitter’s premium real estate of the Explore tab with the Promoted Trend Spotlight as well as a First View that bumped up the video asset across timelines. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="The Impact:" comment="subhead" text="The Impact:">The Impact:</cmsannotation> ● The campaign video garnered 9.8 million overall views across the Promoted Trend Spotlight and Promoted Tweets. ● The campaign made a total of 15 million impressions across timelines, attracting 232K engagements. ● Positive sentiment for the brand grew by 92% during the campaign period as compared to two weeks before the campaign. ● The Twitter Brand Survey conducted to deep dive into the campaign’s performance revealed significant uplifts across brand metrics - <keyword id="1954289" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="brand-awareness">brand awareness</keyword> went up by 18%, favourability was up 12% and ad recall saw 20% positive increase. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Brand speak:" comment="subhead" text="Brand speak:">Brand speak:</cmsannotation> Speaking about the campaign, <keyword id="11251905" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rana-Ashutosh-Kumar-Singh">Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh</keyword>, DMD (HR) &amp; Corporate Development Officer, SBI said: “Being the leading Bank in the country, State Bank of India has always been at the forefront of social change - be it through our on-ground CSR activities, financial inclusion driven initiatives or through social media messaging. With the advent of social media, while many use these platforms to interact and share positive vibes, some choose to misuse the anonymity that these platforms offer. This is what made #KindnessIsCool a timely and much needed campaign - executed with the simple objective of making all of us introspect if our online persona is an accurate reflection of our true selves. Twitter is an important medium for the Bank to interact and engage with our present and prospective customers. In 2014, when the Bank came aboard Twitter, it was one of the first Indian banks to do so. With more than 4 million followers, SBI now interacts with hundreds of users everyday on the platform. SBI and Twitter have been working closely together to regularly give the users something innovative, exciting and relevant. #KindnessIsCool is the latest example of this.”

Case Study: Here's how SBI was able to grow positive sentiment for itself on Twitter by 92% with its campaign #KindnessIsCool

After firing about two-thirds of the micro-blogging platform's 7,500 employees in only three weeks after his take over, <keyword id="6354616" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="twitter" source="Orion">Twitter</keyword> CEO <keyword id="6355315" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="elon-musk" source="Orion">Elon Musk</keyword> said that the company is done with layoffs and is hiring again. At a meeting with employees, <keyword id="364027" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="musk" source="Orion">Musk</keyword> also claimed that Twitter is now actively hiring for positions in engineering and sales, reports The Verge. He also asked the staffers to recommend potential candidates. The micro-blogging platform does not currently have any open positions advertised on its website, and Musk did not name the specific engineering or sales posts for which the company was seeking. "In terms of critical hires, I would say people who are great at writing software are the highest priority," the report quoted Musk as saying. According to the CEO, there are "no plans" to have the company's headquarters in Texas, as he did with Tesla, although it would make sense to have "dual-headquartered" offices in Texas and California. "If we want to move the headquarters to Texas I think it would play into the idea that Twitter has gone from being left-wing to right-wing, which is not the case," Musk told employees. "This is not a right-wing takeover of Twitter. It is a moderate-wing takeover of Twitter," he added. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/homegrown-brands-dominate-the-truly-wireless-earbud-segment-as-shipments-double-in-india/articleshow/95602624.cms">Homegrown brands dominate the truly wireless earbud segment as shipments double in India</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/these-are-the-most-common-passwords-in-india/articleshow/95558635.cms">From 'bigbasket' to 'googledummy', these are the most commonly used passwords in India</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/fakers-play-as-musk-makes-people-pay-for-a-twitter-blue-tick/articleshow/95446291.cms">Fakers play as Musk makes people pay for a Twitter blue tick</a>

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<ul><li>The Indian government on Tuesday said that all Internet intermediaries and social media platforms have to comply with the law of the land, after Twitter moved the Karnataka High Court against its order to take down some content on its platform.</li><li>Minister of <keyword id="9950217" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="state-for-electronics" source="Orion">State for Electronics</keyword> and IT <keyword id="205969" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="rajeev-chandrasekhar" source="Orion">Rajeev Chandrasekhar</keyword> said in a tweet that all foreign intermediaries and platforms have a right to approach the court and judicial review in <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword>.</li><li>IT Minister <keyword id="7796574" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="ashwini-vaishnaw" source="Orion">Ashwini Vaishnaw</keyword> said that "be it any company, in any sector, they should abide by the laws of India.”</li></ul>The Indian government on Tuesday said that all Internet intermediaries and social media platforms have to comply with the law of the land, after Twitter moved the Karnataka High Court against its order to take down some content on its platform. Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said in a tweet that all foreign intermediaries and platforms have a right to approach the court and judicial review in India. "But equally, all intermediary/platforms operating here have an unambiguous obligation to comply with our laws and rules," Chandrasekhar posted. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that "be it any company, in any sector, they should abide by the laws of India". Earlier in the day, Twitter moved the Karnataka High Court against the Indian government's order to take down some content on its platform, on the grounds that the content blocking orders from the <keyword id="296566" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="it-ministry" source="Orion">IT Ministry</keyword> do not pass "the test of the grounds provided under Section 69A of the IT Act". Twitter alleged in its writ petition that multiple accounts and content included in the blocking orders are either "overbroad and arbitrary", fail to provide notice to the "originators" of the content, and are "disproportionate" in several cases, sources told IANS. In a June letter, the IT Ministry had warned Twitter of strict action if it does not comply with some content takedown orders. Twitter has now sought judicial review of some of the content that forms a part of various blocking orders, requesting relief from the court to set aside these blocking orders. "These blocking orders are being challenged on the basis that they are procedurally and substantially deficient of the Section 69A requirements," read the writ petition. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/twitter-seeks-judicial-review-against-new-content-blocking-directives-from-the-it-ministry/articleshow/92677831.cms">Twitter seeks judicial review against new content blocking directives from the IT Ministry</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/why-the-govt-should-not-expect-a-bumper-harvest-from-5g-spectrum-auctions/articleshow/92679454.cms">5G spectrum auctions might not see a bidding war as there’s ‘enough’ for everyone</a>

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<ul><li>The Indian government has revised its COVID surveillance strategy as the daily cases are plateauing over 2,000.</li><li>Patients who show all the <keyword id="403871" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="flu-symptoms" source="Orion">flu symptoms</keyword> like fever, cold and cough would be tested.</li><li>Only selective 6-8 lakh RT-PCR tests are being conducted every day, as per media reports.</li></ul><keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword> has been reporting over 2,000 COVID-19 cases every day for a while now. And now the government has decided to widen the net by selectively conducting 6-8 lakh RT-PCR tests per day, as per a <a href="https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-revises-its-covid-19-surveillance-strategy-11652723249638.html">report</a> by LiveMint. It will test people with flu-like symptoms of cold, cough and fever. “Now RT-PCR testing is being done for those patients with symptoms like fever, cough and cold or with flu-like symptoms visiting at the sentinel sites such as hospitals,” said a government official who wished to remain anonymous. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Government tests more to study the virus patterns" comment="subhead" text="Government tests more to study the virus patterns">Government tests more to study the virus patterns</cmsannotation> After the third Covid wave, a lot of people have rated the pandemic causing virus as ‘mild’; refusing to visit the hospitals or even test. This new strategy intends to keep a close watch on the virus and its patterns for scientists to study it closely. The third wave in India, between December and January, caused by the new Omicron variant was milder and less severe than the lethal second wave, last summer. A good reason behind this could be the increased vaccination levels. Over 33 crore people have received two doses of the vaccine and 73.2 crore received at least the first dose. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="What is sewage testing?" comment="subhead" text="What is sewage testing?">What is sewage testing?</cmsannotation> The government is also known to have expanded sewage sample surveillance. “Sewage samples let us know that if cases are going to increase in any particular area, the viral load in the sample increases,” said another official. Sewage testing involves surveillance and monitoring of the sewage water or the water that we flush down the toilets. The virus needs a host cell to survive and the technique involves looking out for the genetic material or the RNA fragments of the virus in wastewater, <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/coronavirus-how-water-flushed-down-our-toilets-can-help-track-covid-19-know-all-about-sewage-testing/photostory/90440727.cms">as per a Times of India report.</a> Patients who are infected release virus fragments from their bodies through urine and feces. Once flushed, the virus disintegrates and leaves fragments behind. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/lic-stock-falls-8-on-listing-day-but-still-beats-hul-and-icici-to-become-indias-fifth-most-valued-company/articleshow/91609556.cms">LIC stock falls 8% on listing day, but still beats HUL and ICICI to become India’s fifth most valued company</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/twitter-chief-says-the-company-suspends-over-half-a-million-spam-accounts-each-day-as-elon-musk-puts-his-acquisition-deal-on-hold/articleshow/91609899.cms">Twitter chief says the company suspends over half a million spam accounts each day as Elon Musk puts his acquisition deal on hold</a>

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