Govt preparing new rules for social media platforms, to give few hours to clear offensive posts

The move is prompted by the govt’s view that slow response of these companies to complaints were leading to the spread of rumours and false news on their platforms.

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Do-Not-Disturb app dispute: Trai, Apple find middle ground

A middle ground appears to have been found with Apple set to include about 75% of the features that are on the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s DND app.

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Urban-rural mobile ownership gap: India below Pak, B’desh

There is a 22% gap between India's urban and rural populations in mobile ownership and it trails behind less developing countries such as Pakistan, Bangladesh and Kenya.

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Telcos have to comply if govt orders to block apps: COAI

"It is a difficult proposition. If it becomes law and if it becomes order from government, obviously we are required to comply," said COAI Director General Rajan S Mathews.

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Expect social media platforms with large users to behave responsibly: Govt

WhatsApp itself has been under fire over rampant abuse of its platform for circulation of fake news which has incited mob fury leading to lynching incidents.

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HCL Technologies CFO Anil Chanana to retire in December

Chanana and the selected candidate will work together through the quarter of March 2019 to facilitate smooth transition, the statement said.

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Facebook asks big banks to share customer details

The Silicon Valley-based social network also contacted US Bancorp, according to the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the news.

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